2 Font Stainless Steel Hub Covers. 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. Though JC Whitney sold modification kits for Willys & Jeeps as did Dualamatic, and others might have, too. 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. Specialty Adapter Kit – $1, 499. Standard 8 to 10 Adapter Kit – $999. 1993 dually conversion kit. • 10-Lug Dodge 4500-5500. 1 Pair of Rear Magnum Adapters. Here are the two patents discovered by Steve. So, Steve dove in and all this research is courtesy of his efforts.
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???? This is similar to the set at the cj2a website but not exactly the same. Single to dually conversion kits. I sent an inquiry but no response. Polished aluminum wheels & Steel Adapters. Figure 2, 3, &4 are the parts I have.
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. 3/4 and 1 Ton Single Wheel Trucks (1967 – Current Models). It is interesting that no deminsions are given, but I suppose if they did it would lock them into that one design, instead of a concept. The Dually Modification is pretty rare. Did some researching, and I've got an itch to convert my M1008 to a Dually. Steve contacted me the other day about dually adapters. This is just for for increased towing/hauling capacity. Jc whitney car accessories. Items in question: Front: Would D60 Dually Hubs be sufficient to correct the offset? Wouldn't it be interesting if the castings were stuck away in an old room. He didn't know much of the history behind them and was wondering if I knew anything (which i didn't). Starting at $1, 961. This item is compatible with: • 8×225 mm Ford F450-550.
This link is the patent for my duals and an image of the design can be view below (here's a link to a download of a PDF version of the patent). This item is compatible with: • 1973 – 2000 Chevy/GMC. Jc whitney dually conversion kit 50. Specialty and wheel modifications are required for 8 x 225 mm to 10 and 10 to 10 applications. 235/75-15 wranglers. I was figuring the easiest way to do the conversion is: known items needed: 6 Chevy 8 lug Dually Wheels. There is also a reference to a Max E Rappaport being president of NAPCO in the late 60s.
3/4 and 1 Ton Single Wheel Trucks (All Generations). Along with our new tires and accessories, Fleetwheel LLC® also offers customers nationwide a wide range of wheel adapters for your dually pickup. There is a discussion thread at the CJ-2Apage forum that shows images of a wheel adapter setup. The polished aluminum wheels that come with this kit are 17″ in diameter. Looks like an after WWII patent which was applied for in 1947 by Max E Rappaport, Minneapolis, Minn. Dually Conversion Kit Kit 499. 6 Polished Aluminum Dually Wheels. Adapters very in size depending on the vehicle application. Figure 1 is the assembled parts. The first several paragraphs indicate his objectives with the patent which are interesting.
Front adapters have shorter studs and ridge to hold one aluminum wheel. 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. 1) Max E. Pappaport Dually patent: Steve writes, " I did a little research on the dual rear wheel adapters I have. Here are some images from this patent. These quality-made products are ideal for farmers, ranchers, racers, boaters, and anyone needing maximum strength for heavy-duty towing applications.
The adapters are designed to mount directly to your existing axle studs and require no modifications to your vehicle. Our adapters are machined specifically to each vehicle's hub diameter for a perfect hub locating fit every time. DUALLY KITS AND CONVERSIONS TO FURTHER ENHANCE YOUR VEHICLE. 32 Chrome Lug Nut Covers. Rear adapters feature solid, deep ridge, and long studs to hold two aluminum wheels with a stock hub bore and do not face milling. Quality You Can See. We use only DOT-approved and stamped studs and lug nuts. 1 Pair of Front Adapters. Please allow two to six weeks for delivery of these fine products. Right now it's a 1993 2WD short/short 2. I'm playing with a couple vintage rangers doing a "Rick-storation" or maybe "wRicking" them... I think patents last 20 years but there is a reference to 1998 in this patent.
Please note that adapters and mounting hardware pictured may not look exactly the same as what you order, but will fit perfectly! 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. They are cast iron, one piece construction. All info, skepticism and criticism always welcome.... There is a Max E Pappaport who lived from 1908 to 1965. Does anyone know where I can get the wheel adapters or conversion kit to change my single rear wheels into a dually set up? These adapters are the strongest available, not mass-produced, and can be bought separately. Our Kit 499 gives you everything you need to transform your vehicle into a dually. Six Polished Aluminum Dually Wheels, Front and Rear Adapters, Mounting hardware, and Accessories. • 2011 – Current Chevy 8×210 mm.
Good pictures and illustrations there. Necessary Mounting Hardware. They even have 5 left threaded bolts and 5 right threaded.