Front hub on dual RW trucks vs wheel bearings

[noteven]

Does the extension used on the front wheels of a dually to mount the all position wheel in the negative offset apply any additional forces to the bearings vs a single wheel truck with a more neutral offset?

I am considering converting my F-350 single wheel to a dually...

[noteven]

I figured it would be ok I don’t see the roads littered with dually trucks with the front wheel fallen off...

A local tow operator told me Ford C&C single wheel and dually have same rear axle with an extension kinda like the front. I’m going to dig around some online parts diagrams ...

[rhagfo]

noteven wrote:
Does the extension used on the front wheels of a dually to mount the all position wheel in the negative offset apply any additional forces to the bearings vs a single wheel truck with a more neutral offset?

I am considering converting my F-350 single wheel to a dually...

No the reason for the extension is to center the wheel over the bearing.

To Ron’s concern, I would agree if standard F350, but as it is a CC, and it can be re-certificate see no reason not to.

[blt2ski]

My 89 and 05 had extensions on front axle iirc. My IHC on the other hand, was made for the reverse off set.
I don't personally see an issue with extensions.
Marty

[noteven]

Cummins12V98 wrote:
Doubt it really makes any difference. BUT you would most likely be better off selling yours and buying a DRW of your choice.

I should have mentioned it’s a cab and chassis truck with aluminum bed etc how I like it I don’t want to sell and buy again.

Ford c&c Trucks use the same rear axle housing/hubs with extensions and longer axles near as I can figure.

A second stage upfitter engineer can re-rate the truck in Canada.

[Cummins12V98]

Doubt it really makes any difference. BUT you would most likely be better off selling yours and buying a DRW of your choice.