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| | | | Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 39 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 39 | Were there ever any factory dually trucks that came fitted with a step side bed as opposed to a flatbed? Would a 3//4 ton stepside bed fit on a 1 ton dually save for the extra clearance needed for the wheels?
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-Nick | | | | | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,168 A teacher, but always an apprentice. | | A teacher, but always an apprentice. Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,168 | Dually with a step side box: No. They came cab and chassis, flatdeck, grain box or single wheel long box. No dually fenders. They can be built though. A 3/4 ton box might fit on the frame but you'd need spacers over the duals. I'm not 100% sure of the wheel base difference lining up properly. A 1 ton box has extra length behind the rear fender but I am not 100% sure if the 3/4 has a shorter distance between the front of the rear fender and the box front. If the 3/4 has a shorter box front, then things won't line up easily for you (ie bolt in). Check out my build. It may address some ideas you're having about a dually box. This was a PILE of work. https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthread...new-9ft-bed-progress-1ton-gmc-build.htmlPlowboy on this site also has a very slick dually box that is a little different than mine. Based on reproduction parts only listing splash aprons for 3/4 , I would assume that the length of the front of the 3/4 box is shorter than the 1 ton, otherwise they would list the part as fitting both 3/4 and 1 ton. This would mean that simply bolting it down would not work. But anything is possible if you're inclined and have the skills to make one fit.
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 39 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 39 | Thanks Fox,
I appreciate the tips. Nice work on your box too! Looks great!
-Nick | | | | | Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 39 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 39 | Next question: Where are the 3800 Dually folks finding tires for these trucks? I'm needing to find a new set for the stock 20" wheels and I'm not having much luck.
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-Nick | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | Please post new questions in a new thread. Also note we have a forum for 1- tons titled 'Tons o fun'. You might want to post your 1-ton specific questions there. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 39 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 39 | Thank you. I didn't ever notice that sub forum before.
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