I'm looking at buying a truck and my buddy says that it's a bad idea to get a dualy unless I will be towing a ton of weight. Well it's just for moving my boat and Jeep so not too much weight. I found a good deal on one and was wondering on what your guys opinions were on it?
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get a dually and you will never have a fear of overloading it. i miss mine. but i do enjoy my single wheel right now as well, so it's a toss up for me.
cons: wide, forget city parking, gotta plan ahead for crap like parking garage entrances etc. those swelled rear flairs aren't made for rubbing.
pros: duallies rule. serious tongue weight capacity, even more gooseneck capacity. look great with staks... hahahaha,
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Originally posted by carwash View Postbut then the good price is gone... that's a lot of converting money, unless you happen to have all the parts.sigpic
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First off I never do anything right. That is boring.
Only know dodge trucks well enough to say that the differences in em are only rear leaf springs, rear axle length, extra bolt in frame brace and bed flares. Once you remove the front wheel spacers the front end is identical in coil springs and even brakes. The main frame of the trucks are identical also.
I am wondering if scarface even cares about this at this point as I believe I am wearing my finger out for nothing. ;) On the good side though my finger print is disappearing and now I am hard to identify.sigpic
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Originally posted by scarface View Post........................................ I found a good deal on one and was wondering ................................For you guys who can't drive, I have owned a frame rack for several years. Prices are based on your skill and ability to wreck it....
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Originally posted by carwash View Postso why are they the only of the big three to go this route? very odd.sigpic
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Originally posted by 94Dodge Truggy View PostDuallies track better while towing a trailer at high speeds down the road. Insurance will be a bit higher and 2 more tires to worry about. One ton vehicles by law have parking restrictions on them in Fairfield, Ohio.
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Insurance is no higher in Ohio for a dually. I insure my 02 Ford F-350 Diesel 4x4 SRW for $20 more a year than my 06 3500 GMC Duramax diesel 4x4 dually... Both are crew cabs and diesels. both are loaded to the hilt...
In some states like Connecticut, an truck with dually rear wheels is considered a commercial truck. Even in private hands.. And can run in upwards of $1,100.oo a month to insure... (I have a buddy that moved from here to Connecticut and is going nuts about this policy)
Insurance rates have to do with your driving record, age, sex, and credit score (if you can believe that)
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