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reg cab short bed vs club cab long bed conversion

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Old 10-30-2010, 06:09 PM
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reg cab short bed vs club cab long bed conversion

hi guys,

I am just bought my 1991 dodge Cummings inter-cooled and am planing on swamping it into another truck one that fits my uses better being that i need a 4x4 but i don't know what i want to swap it into more i have a 1990 dodge power ram club cab with a long bed i also have a 1989 dodge ram regular cab short bed. i just want to see what you guys think. I am currently planning on swamping a 440 into the regular cab and drag racing it. and using the other one as the the tow truck. just want to see what you guys think.

Thanks shane
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Are either one 3/4 ton?

I'd put the engine in whichever truck is 3/4....obviously the shortbed won't be but the club cab is 3/4 ton or no?
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neither is 3/4 ton i have the axles and am just looking for the trany and a transfer once i get funds moving. but i just did an oil change and cleaned my air filter and i dont have anything on the turbo yet my filter is drying but the truck seemd to shake at idle after the oil change
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Play or tow vehicle?

Play, RCSB definately. The weight reduction would help drag racing and finding a parking spot.

Tow, get a 3/4tonner. You will be happier.
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1990 is my vote. More room and if its gonna be the tow truck then you have more room in the bed for things for the race truck.
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Long bed! I'll never go back to a short bed....
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