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That doesn't sound like a description of M1008 axles, but rather 1028s only. Either way, if the part number for a Detroit Locker is the same for a 70/70HD/80, which is easy enough to check, then they'll fit all three. But do you really want a Detroit in a relatively light and short vehicle that...

On a Suzuki Samurai, yes. For a vehicle that has lots of torque and can carry heavy loads, probably not. But with everything being bigger, so are the price tags for parts. And then there's the extra weight, which comes out of your total load carrying ability.

I'd start by pulling the diff cover, and brake drums, to find out what needs it may have. A rusted ring gear and/or pinion would cost a few bucks to replace, for example. Unless you're changing the ratio and installing a locking diff, anyway. Oh, and properly functioning Detroit would likely...

Okay, found it. The ones I have are called Load Master. Started out with a 0-1,000 unit, later got one that goes to 2,000 lbs. They're easy to use, and useful for weighing all kinds of stuff. Since I've largely switched over to gooseneck trailers, these days they're not used as often as the...

Thanks. It's great fun to drive, especially bob tailing, as it keeps up with many cars. Even at about 36,000 lbs. as pictured above, it can reel in some cars on long steep grades. Having an 18-speed helps a lot there. Usually my Jeep goes in the rear of the living quarters trailer, but when I...

A misunderstanding, corelokt, I knew that you meant tandem axle trailers. But whether the trailer is a single, tandem, or tridem is largely irrelevant. It's what those axles and tires are rated to carry that counts, just like with your M1008. I'm guessing that the more you learn about hauling...

If you think that running hot shot will pay the bills you're even more of an optimist than I am. Go grab a CDL handbook at your local DMV. If reading that doesn't discourage you (not that you seem to want a CDL) you could always take your chances and run illegally. Probably wouldn't earn you...

Hey, corelokt, for a minute I thought you were describing me there. I think the main difference here is that I've been there, done that. Yes, even have a CDL still, even though I never have driven commercially. Got the doubles/triples endorsement so I could make driving (especially backing up)...

You crack me up, corelokt. Not knowing the tongue weights of the trailers you intend to pull, I still don't have a clue how much beef you will need at the rear axle. I have a B&W fifth wheel still in the box, by the way, should you happen to drive by here. Realized that I rather convert the...

That sounds a lot like what prompted me to create the "M1007.2", as seen on a different thread, which ultimately made you start this thread. Both vehicles meant for towing, but probably entirely different things, and weights. Without knowing your projected tongue weights, it's hard to tell what...

Unless I missed it, you never said what the purpose of the dually setup was. Normally duals are used for added carrying capacity, and the other components sized accordingly, but I've seen dually equipped Blazers and Suburbans, so load isn't always the reason. In other words; Strong enough for what?

Not if you want to run dually fenders. Then it'll look funky. Otherwise it'll just be stronger than a wider axle, if that matters to you.

Based on memory (which isn't my strong point, either) a complete, but maybe not running or well running, GM dually of the era can be bought for less than $1,800. It would contain all the parts needed, and then some, with the possible exception of a driveshaft if the donor is a 2WD or Crew Cab...

Well, realistically it wouldn't have to cost that much to get a dually axle, front spacers, wheels, and the correct brackets and springs for the rear. Fenders are available aftermarket, I believe, or could be salvaged from the same junkyard as the rest of the parts. Or, buy a non-runner and...

That reminded me of some really scary looking spacers made for tractors. Basically two plates with multiple pieces of square tubing welded in between them. And yes, if memory serves me, they came in at least six inch, maybe even 8-inch. But in this case, the inner plate would have to be further...