Did some researching, and I've got an itch to convert my M1008 to a Dually. Though JC Whitney sold modification kits for Willys & Jeeps as did Dualamatic, and others might have, too. Steve contacted me the other day about dually adapters. Does anyone know where I can get the wheel adapters or conversion kit to change my single rear wheels into a dually set up?
In the written portion of the patent he notes that you can still use your hub caps, and that if you don't want duals, you can use these just to extend the wheel base. Our adapters are machined specifically to each vehicle's hub diameter for a perfect hub locating fit every time. Good pictures and illustrations there. We use only DOT-approved and stamped studs and lug nuts.
1 Pair of Front Adapters. Six Polished Aluminum Dually Wheels, Front and Rear Adapters, Mounting hardware, and Accessories. All info, skepticism and criticism always welcome.... Jc whitney truck accessories. They even have 5 left threaded bolts and 5 right threaded. I can't say whether the vehicles shown following the patents used some kind of factory set up, some other aftermarket kit, or a custom solution. This is just for for increased towing/hauling capacity. Figure 1 is the assembled parts. DUALLY KITS AND CONVERSIONS TO FURTHER ENHANCE YOUR VEHICLE.
Items in question: Front: Would D60 Dually Hubs be sufficient to correct the offset? Standard 8 to 10 Adapter Kit – $999. All of our items are precision made in the US from inch-thick annealed steel, each weighing 34 pounds, so you know they are built to last. 2 Font Stainless Steel Hub Covers. Dually Conversion Kit Kit 499. I think patents last 20 years but there is a reference to 1998 in this patent. So, Steve dove in and all this research is courtesy of his efforts.
The adapters are designed to mount directly to your existing axle studs and require no modifications to your vehicle. Wouldn't it be interesting if the castings were stuck away in an old room. Our Kit 499 gives you everything you need to transform your vehicle into a dually. Figure 2, 3, &4 are the parts I have. Jc whitney dually conversion kit 50. The Dually Modification is pretty rare. 3/4 and 1 Ton Single Wheel Trucks (1967 – Current Models).
Quality You Can See. And here are some pics of Steve's parts: 2) Floy Fox Dually Patent: Steve writes, "Here is a patent by Floy Fox from Oklahoma in 1981 (Here's a PDF version) A different thought process as some one might be able to weld these in their home shop vs the cast iron ones I have. Jc whitney dually conversion kit for f 250. Please note that adapters and mounting hardware pictured may not look exactly the same as what you order, but will fit perfectly! There is a Max E Pappaport who lived from 1908 to 1965. Starting at $1, 961.
• 2011 – Current Chevy 8×210 mm. There is a discussion thread at the CJ-2Apage forum that shows images of a wheel adapter setup. 1993 dually conversion kit. Necessary Mounting Hardware. These adapters are the strongest available, not mass-produced, and can be bought separately. I sent an inquiry but no response. • 10-Lug Dodge 4500-5500. The first several paragraphs indicate his objectives with the patent which are interesting.
This item is compatible with: • 1973 – 2000 Chevy/GMC. Specialty and wheel modifications are required for 8 x 225 mm to 10 and 10 to 10 applications. 3/4 and 1 Ton Single Wheel Trucks (All Generations). Never put off 'til tomorrow what you can put off indefinitely. Along with our new tires and accessories, Fleetwheel LLC® also offers customers nationwide a wide range of wheel adapters for your dually pickup. Right now it's a 1993 2WD short/short 2. This is similar to the set at the cj2a website but not exactly the same. I was figuring the easiest way to do the conversion is: known items needed: 6 Chevy 8 lug Dually Wheels. These adapters will not work with American Force wheels, as they enlarge the hub bore and face mills their wheels; they only work with their adapters. Rear: Seeing that its not a DRW axle, I've been told you can mount the both dually wheels to the Wheel mounting surface and it will clear, and you'd need the big bertha fenders to cover the wheels... Is this true???? There is also a reference to a Max E Rappaport being president of NAPCO in the late 60s. Rear adapters feature solid, deep ridge, and long studs to hold two aluminum wheels with a stock hub bore and do not face milling. Here are some images from this patent. 32 Chrome Lug Nut Covers.
Here are the two patents discovered by Steve. He didn't know much of the history behind them and was wondering if I knew anything (which i didn't). They are cast iron, one piece construction. Looks like an after WWII patent which was applied for in 1947 by Max E Rappaport, Minneapolis, Minn. This item is compatible with: • 8×225 mm Ford F450-550. I'm playing with a couple vintage rangers doing a "Rick-storation" or maybe "wRicking" them...