Can I use a duelly rear end? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dale DuBose · 01-14-2003, 12:40 PM

Is a duelly dana 70 or 14 bolt the same as a single wheel truck?

bouncytruck · 01-14-2003, 03:31 PM

I believe they are narrower than single wheel trucks.

ozarkhippie · 01-14-2003, 08:01 PM

I know that the dually dana 70 is wider than a single or a dual wheel 14 bolt.

ozarkhippie · 01-14-2003, 08:04 PM

I better make my last post more clear. I was talking about the dana 70 that is in chevy dually pickups.

Duallie · 01-16-2003, 01:01 AM

Duallie trucks with pickup boxes have very wide axles and weren't made until 73. Duallie trucks sold as cab/chassis have narrow axles. 67-72 duallies have the same axleshafts as single rear wheel trucks. Every 73-up duallie PICKUP I have seen had a Dana 70.

arveetek · 01-16-2003, 01:43 AM

Yes, Duallie is correct. The pickups with regular beds had dually axles the same width between the drums as the single wheels. Vehicles such as the cab/chassis models, bread trucks, motorhome chassis, etc., had a narrower rear end. They have the same spring perch width, but the drums are almost touching the springs.

01-14-2003, 12:40 PM	#1
Dale DuBose Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 27	Can I use a duelly rear end? Is a duelly dana 70 or 14 bolt the same as a single wheel truck? __________________ I need all the help I can get.

01-14-2003, 03:31 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	I believe they are narrower than single wheel trucks. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-14-2003, 08:01 PM	#3
ozarkhippie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Eureka Springs AR Posts: 494	I know that the dually dana 70 is wider than a single or a dual wheel 14 bolt. __________________ Buy Sale or Trade 71 3/4 4x4 72 1/2 ton cheyenne 4x4

01-16-2003, 01:01 AM	#5
Duallie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Nikiski, Alaska Posts: 477	Duallie trucks with pickup boxes have very wide axles and weren't made until 73. Duallie trucks sold as cab/chassis have narrow axles. 67-72 duallies have the same axleshafts as single rear wheel trucks. Every 73-up duallie PICKUP I have seen had a Dana 70. __________________ Just as if I knew what I was doin'

01-16-2003, 01:43 AM	#6
arveetek Ultimate Diesel Dude Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Southwest Missouri Posts: 328	Yes, Duallie is correct. The pickups with regular beds had dually axles the same width between the drums as the single wheels. Vehicles such as the cab/chassis models, bread trucks, motorhome chassis, etc., had a narrower rear end. They have the same spring perch width, but the drums are almost touching the springs. __________________ Project truck: '81 C/20 converted to 6.2L TURBO DIESEL bored .040", gear drive, 6.5L injectors/pump, custom pistons, custom 4" exhaust, 700R4, 4.10's Daily Driver: '95 K1500 Tahoe, 6.5L TURBO DIESEL, NP241, 4L80E, 3.42's

01-14-2003, 08:04 PM	#4
ozarkhippie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Eureka Springs AR Posts: 494	I better make my last post more clear. I was talking about the dana 70 that is in chevy dually pickups.



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