The Dually Ranger

[Jim Oaks]

I created this thread for an article I've done in the online magazine.

Posts following this one have been added to consolidate the discussions.

 

[chad.1972au]

anyone know where i can fond a set of the "adaptors"? jcwhitney no longer list them and i need a set for a company car project i am building. or alternatively a way to make 5 x 4.5 drw... email me at tracychad@bigpond.com

 

[merch]

I know this thread os old but for anyone who hasnt Seen one or wants to buy one I found this for sale,has a chevy motor tho

 

[Schnot]

How much and where is it located?


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[merch]

I saw it in dallas ,dont know how much

 

[stegomon]

Would an exploder 8.8 work better than a 7.5. I am thinking of making My own camper out of a ranger. And I was thinking of the dually for better control. And small 10 ply tires. Like 215s or something

 

[Rick W]

I found these shots in a video on line, just posting it here FYI. I think this is the JCWhitney set up.

If anyone knows where I can get a set, please let me know. I have a 93 I’m ruining....

 

[Grumpaw]

Company called Wheel Adapter, makes em for full size, but they also advertise they make custom applications. Maybe inquire as to a set for your Ranger.
I do remember that using those simple long studs/spacers had problems...caused rear wheel bearings to give out due to the excessive load on a light weight rear axle.
Back when some companies used the Toyota platform for some class c motor homes, the companies used a dual rear wheel conversion set up, but don't know what they used. But many are still on the road today, so they must have worked well.

 

[Rick W]

Thanks, I’ll check.

I won’t be doing any heavy work with it, it’s just a toy. I’ve had a bunch of these kinds of ridiculous toys and I rarely drive them more than 500 or 1000 miles a year & never push them too hard, until someone else just has to have it. When that happens, I always make sure I inform the buyer of any concerns, but they’re usually just playing like me.

 

[Will]

If you are doing it for the look, no problem. Just don't do it expecting additional load capacity.

 

[Rick W]

Tisk, tisk, ye of little faith...

 

[Mleishma]

Mine is an 89 and it is pretty legit.

 

[racsan]

I found one possibility for adaptors, not cheap and you really dont gain much other than the “look”. The jc whitney kit was discontinued long ago.

 

[Rick W]

I’ve given up on dually set up, heading for tandem axles instead, but thanks!

 

[BlueRanger123]

Check out this ford ranger dually. 1994 with the 4.0 L V6