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Old Feb 28, 2005 | 10:44 AM
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dually conversion

Asking this question for a friend. He has a 1996-97 standard cab 2500 3/4 ton 2 wheel drive with the 12 valve Cummins (camper special).

He's looking at what's available for a dually conversion for this truck. Does anyone have any links to manufacturers/suppliers for such conversion kits?

Any really good ones to consider? Any poor ones to stay away from?

thanks for any info.
Todd
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Old Feb 28, 2005 | 10:54 AM
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I would comb the junkyards, OOPS I mean recycling centers, for a good rear axle, springs, and a bed. It would retain all factory parts and be relatively easy to do.
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Old Feb 28, 2005 | 12:46 PM
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Old Feb 28, 2005 | 01:16 PM
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10secBU...what do you have that runs 10seconds...and i see you are in westminster MD...i will be up there next weekend at mcdaniel college.

since you are a local guy check out my www.racersden.net, very active forum over there of mostly maryland people
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Old Feb 28, 2005 | 02:32 PM
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Thanks for the replies thus far folks.

getblown...it's a '79 Malibu with a 414 ci bbc, pump gas, 3600 lbs w/driver, full exhaust out the back, stock suspension type car. Has run a best of 10.48 @ 127 with a 1.433 60' on BFG drag radials...all motor, no power adders.

I run with a group called the MSRA which is short for the Maryland Street Racing Association. The class I race is called DOT which is a stock suspension/DOT tire class that has a 10.0 index. We run mainly at Mason Dixon and 75/80.

http://www.mdstreetracingassoc.com/

I'm also planning to run a normally aspirated drag radial class with RAM Racing this season.

http://www.ramracing.us/

I got the link you posted...will have to stop by and check out that site.

Thanks
Todd
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