Changing a DRW to a SRW Question..

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Is the only thing required to do a change out from a DRW to an SRW by removing the outside tire and rim? Maybe flipping the inside tire outward? Is that all I need to do if I wanted to go with a single rear wheel? I got the truck is worth more as a dually but for Overlanding purposes, SRW is best. Thanks.
 
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The wheels of a dually are different than a Class II (3/4 ton) truck. All six wheels are dished and interchangeable unless the fronts and outside rears are aluminum with plain steel inside rear wheels. I think the wheels are known as "Budd" style wheels.

I think the axles are different width than that of a Ram or GM 2500 or Ford F-250.

A dually looks real strange if only the inside or only the outside rear wheels are mounted.

If you want/need a truck to haul or tow and are in doubt - buy a dually. Far too many people buy a diesel-powered 3/4 ton thinking it can haul or tow anything. They are usually mistaken and regret their choice.

The way to make a correct choice is to first determine what you will haul or tow and then know the actual loaded weight of that choice.

Once you know the weight of your cargo or trailer, look at the GVWR and actual scale weight of the truck you are considering. Subtract actual scale weight from GVWR of the truck when full of fuel, passengers, tools, camping gear, etc. The remainder is carrying capacity.

A diesel 3/4 ton can tow heavy conventional trailers but is almost always overloaded with a fifth wheel or gooseneck trailer.

Duallies and 3/4 ton trucks make poor off-road vehicles, particularly if diesel-powered. If off-road capability is your goal a light, short wheel base 1/2 ton or SUV is a much better choice.
 
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Is the only thing required to do a change out from a DRW to an SRW by removing the outside tire and rim? Maybe flipping the inside tire outward? Is that all I need to do if I wanted to go with a single rear wheel? I got the truck is worth more as a dually but for Overlanding purposes, SRW is best. Thanks.
Look into a super single conversion.

 
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I think overlanding in a 4x4 camper is a romanticized unicorn fantasy dreamed up by yuppies who haven't discovered SxSs. Who in their right mind would want to rattle, clang and bang down a dirt road at 2 mph when you could be clipping along at 10 to 30?

That's the exact reason I jumped from dirt bikes to SxSs when I aged out, Jeeps (all 4x4 street vehicles) are too damn slow to get anywhere. In the western USA, there are thousands of places you can get off the road a few miles, level up, unload and ride all day from that camp. Once the area is ridden out, move to another area.

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