How to switch from a DRW to a SRW in a 1981 K30 / 350 engine / 3 speed manual / 4x4

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Tonimus

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I ran my '84 without flares and just a single rear wheel. No issues. Didn't look too weird.
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OP, it looks like you've got a pretty nice truck there. In all honesty, if you want a SRW truck, I'd just go buy a SRW truck. It's a ton of work to convert, it'll look goofy as hell if you simply remove a wheel. If you don't need the load capacity of a dually, either sell yours and buy a SRW or find someone to trade. You'd be much frustration ahead that way
 

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Any recommendations wheel wise ? What should i get ? Do I still get the spacers for the back wheels ?
Among other things and as you’re just doing this for looks, realize the other truck you posted has a considerably narrower flatbed, made for srw narrower track width rear wheels.
There’s not a way to make it look like that truck without a new flatbed and new front hubs, etc.
Then worry about what kind of wheels and whether you want or need spacers.
 

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