Want to convert my single screw to a twin…

I'll field this one, there are so many trucks out there today, it's foolish to alter the one you have. If you must, and there's enough frame, I'd go with a liftable tag axle. Unless you do off road, which I doubt with a single axle, that extra drive axle is wasted money. A tag, or "dead axle", can be installed at a fraction of what it would take to put another drive axle in, can be lifted to save tolls, and tire wear. Good luck.

 

Measure other trucks to be sure you have enough room, and you will have to move the 5th wheel slide forward or add one it's a non slider, if you pull a 53 ft. With the set back pin,???? you'll have to make sure it clears the back of bunk after its centered between drive axles?

 

A quick search makes me think you'll be looking at about $4,000 in parts and about the same in labor. Putting that kind of money into an 18 year old truck is asking for trouble, imo.

Wait 6 months and I think you'll find a good price on a reliable truck.

 

I know a guy that did that. He bought a single screw from Mayflower Moving Company, then bought another axle at a truck junk yard.

 

You ever thought about a cut off ? If your in the midwest I would recommend Vander Haggs

 

Since I run very light loads, I was wondering if my third axle can be modified to lift when I don’t need it. Seems as though it can?