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07-02-2025
- Automotive
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Tesla Cybertruck Dually Is Wild Stuff
Read the full story on Backfire News While the Tesla Cybertruck is controversial, a build that's turned one into a dually pickup is really getting people going. Some find the custom EV cool-looking and unique, but others think it looks even worse. We have a funny feeling the owner did it to stand out as many Cybertrucks are getting crazy wraps and other cosmetic really no practical reason to convert a Cybertruck into a dually. With heavy-duty pickups, the extra set of rear wheels helps with towing and hauling big loads, adding stability and capability to a truck. But most people don't need that kind of functionality, which is why dually trucks aren't as popular. They're also limited to just heavy-duty versions of consumer pickups. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Reds Miami (@redsmiami) Despite some trying to make ignorant claims, the Cybertruck isn't a heavy-model model. It's more on par with a Ford F-150 or Ram 1500. That fact combined with the amazing range degradation when towing significant loads wipes away any practical reason to convert the EV into a dually rear. That's the whole point of this build: it isn't meant to be practical. It's actually meant to be far from usefulness, instead venturing well into the ridiculous. After all, the all-electric truck is rolling around on 24-inch wheels and thin little tires. One might call it conspicuous consumption. Built by Reds Miami, a shop in Miami (of course) the specializes in trucks, this is a one-of-a-kind machine, for now. Reds has a reputation for doing wild things with pickups, Jeep Wranglers, and the like, going where others don't dare. Because Reds Miami builds high-end trucks for celebrities and business moguls, don't expect to see their handiwork rolling all over your area. However, people who own Cybertrucks undoubtedly will see this one and start trying to figure out how to copy it. Sooner or later, we think dually Cybertrucks will become more of a thing. Image via redsmiami/Instagram
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
This Tesla Cybertruck Dually Was Originally Meant for Sean Paul
Polarizing doesn't even scratch the surface when it comes to describing Tesla's Cybertruck, the all-electric pickup that finally came to life last year — but one Miami fabricator has found a way to elevate Elon Musk's slab-sided sci-fi machine to a whole new level. All it involves is an extra set of wheels... and a bit of an assist from global dancehall sensation Sean Paul, Reds Miami owner Frank Carralero told Road & Track. The story starts back in October 2024, when Sean Paul sent his brand-new Tesla Cybertruck Beast to Reds Miami, a long-running body fabrication and wheel-building shop based in — you guessed it — Miami, Florida. The Jamaica-born musician had entrusted Reds to build up his brand-new truck for use on his home island, but he didn't want just another Cybertruck with 24-inch wheels and rubber-band tires. Carralero found inspiration in the Ford F-450 dually pickup truck his team was building. "We put the wheels on a pallet jack and slid them onto the truck against the hubs, and were like, 'Wow, that looks that definitely looks cool,'" Carralero said." We took a couple of pictures and sent them to Sean Paul. He sent a voicemail back; he was like, 'I'm not gonna lie, I don't really care much for duallies, but that looks really cool. But I don't think I could actually run that in Jamaica because the roads are narrow.'" But decades of fabrication experience and mechanical curiosity had already planted the seed of the idea amongst the Reds Miami crew. Sean's Paul Cybertruck build went a different way, but a connection at SEMA put the shop back on the dually build path. After a brief discussion with a vendor for a company that builds spiked lug nuts like the ones you see on the Cybertruck Dually, a joint venture was cemented. Time was tight: the actual Cybertruck they would be building didn't arrive until six days before SEMA'si cut-off for vehicle entry. The process was made easier by the fabricator's long-time experience with dually builds, however; Reds actually helped popularize the dually adapter back in the early 2000s, Carralero said, when the shop partnered up with American Force Wheels. "We're the ones responsible for that eight-to-10 adapter that everybody runs the semi conversions on the dually trucks," Carralero said. "When the American Force [Wheels] actually came into the market, they were actually selling whatever wheels we sold. They ended up shipping all the stuff overseas to China and they made a copy of the adapters. The rest is history." This expertise meant Reds barely had to modify the Cybertruck. No cutting, welding, or drilling was required to stretch the fenders by adding the plastic-and-epoxy extensions; it bolts onto the existing fender flare mounts, allowing the OEM charging port to remain intact. Beyond these body modifications and two sets of 26-inch custom wheels wearing 35-inch tires, the dually Cybertruck remains stock. Carralero said the powertrain and rear-steering function as expected, and the driving experience hasn't changed too much, either. The Reds team also added custom graphics and interior upholstery, but the most exciting modification ups the decibels: thanks to a block-party-ready stereo in the bed, Carralero says theis dually beast is perfect for bumping bass at your car show of choice. It's definitely not the kind of option Elon Musk would offer — but it has caught the eye of celebrities. Sean Paul requested that his EV that Reds Miami built had the upgraded stereo; Rick Ross has requested it in his Reds Miami special Cybertruck, too. Driving any Cybertruck is an experience in and of itself, but Carralero said the biggest impact of the six-wheel version comes in the form of opened minds. Tesla's Cybertruck has its fair share of haters and admirers, but the addition of an extra wheel on each side pushes the EV pickup into the realm of ridiculousness. During its time on display at SEMA, at the Los Angeles Auto Show, and at the typically Chevrolet-exclusive Dino's GitDown in Phoenix, Arizona, Carralero says the Cybertruck dually brought smiles wherever it went. "It was a great experience. Everybody at the show loved it," Carralero said. " It seems like the tough guys behind a keyboard are the ones that have something negative to say about them." You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
