Dr Dave
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JC Witney used to sell dual wheel spacer kits, they used your stock wheels. Chevy 4x4 use the same wheel bolt patern, if they do not list Toyota.
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Convert Toyota pickup to dually?
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PapaPerk
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That's a nice little truck. :thumbsup:
As others have said... I would just install heavy duty wide tires with mud lugs (super singles). Also add air bag springs if you think you need them... or have someone make a new set of leafs. Of course loading heavier than rated GVW is gonna eventually break something. Speaking of that... make sure your brake system is in good order when hauling those heavy loads.
Have fun!
As others have said... I would just install heavy duty wide tires with mud lugs (super singles). Also add air bag springs if you think you need them... or have someone make a new set of leafs. Of course loading heavier than rated GVW is gonna eventually break something. Speaking of that... make sure your brake system is in good order when hauling those heavy loads.
Have fun!
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Baranx4
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Not sure if anyone posted anything about the frame, but if you live in a rust state then you might want to check it out. I have three coworkers who either had toyota buy it back or had them replace the frame. I would hate to do all that work and find out after. Good luck either way.
catskinner
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Same here, I don't know the years affected but I know there are problems. I think that you'll enjoy your wood hauler, Toys are tough, I really liked the 22R in the one I had.
RandyBell
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I have a 2001 Tachoma 4X4 that I run 61 miles one way to work, and haul firewood on it. I have side boards so I can stack to the cab height. I am running load range E tires on it from a daully, When we haul wood it from @25 miles away and the only problem I have is the bed bows in the middle till you can't shut the tailgate, I use a floor javk and bend it back. I don't see how you are going to haul more in the stock box no matter how much you beef up the suspension.
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Its a YOTA work it
megaboz
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I believe he stated in the original post that he was going to make it a flat bed.
I agree, I think the dual wheels will be more of a hindrance than help. Wider tires would be better, get some good mud tires with some side bite. I do agree with the air bags, if you have it that over loaded, you'll probably end up busting a spring soon. And I would definitely consider upgrading the whole axle to something a bit stronger. What you are spending in parts might be cheaper to just get a 3/4 or 1 ton axle out of a junk yard.
I also think a wise investment would be a winch that you can either put on the front or the back if you really got some questionable terrain.
megaboz
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Yea, I saw a truck like that loaded down, the guy missed the turn because the front wheels weren't on the ground. Got to say that he didn't like the damage he did to the truck when it careen by me and went through a fire hydrant. His rear bumper was dragging the ground and the front tires were bouncing off the pavement.
I really love the when the rednecks load up their toys and put me and my family in danger.
What you do off road, that's your business.
