Interesting. I don't find my 98 any tougher than any other 2nd Gen 12V to work on. Can you elaborate.

 

Things that come to mind right away. Fuel filter is very hard to remove compared to other years.
Injector line over the top of the AFC housing requires extra effort to remove the breakoff screw and access plate. More scars after changing return fuel lines on '98s proves to me the engine is shoehorned in more than earlier models.

 

3 weeks, that's funny!

It took me a year to find mine. Still had to buy it from out of state.

 

Sorry Bill, but I don't agree with the harder to work on thing...I work on these too.
They're no different, plate jobs are just as easy, the fuel filters are way easier to remove than a 94-96 with that stupid brake booster in the way. The engine bays are the exact same dimensions otherwise.
Clutch jobs are easier because the shift tower disassembles much easier.
Rubber fuel line jobs suck no matter what year it is...but might I add, 98 only has one rubber line. 98's have the updated vacuum pump check valves so they're not sucking engine oil through the dash vent controls and actuators.

And for the rear doors...
I have a 14 month old kid, and there's no way I'd have the back for climbing in and out of a Club cab between the door jam and front seat getting him in and out. Also I'm a musician too, so for gigs I'm constantly loading 50-100 lbs (or more) of odd size delicate gear in and out of the quadcab area...again there's no way I'd be able to do it with the ol' Club cab.

 

Sorry to say it Mike but if you work on these trucks very much and don't know the move the brake master cylinder trick for servicing the fuel filter on '94-'96 all I can say is you don't work on them very much.
Trick is so basic that even dealer "mechanics" know it, makes them the easiest to change.

 

I agree. I wouldn't put "12" in the keywords though. Might miss one. In the distance range put "any distance." lol.. You can find one, but you'll have to fly there to get it. May be well worth it.

 

So I'm an idiot....thanks.