the accepted terminology is "98 12v"

aka 98.4 Dodge

98.5 implies it's a 24v

make it a short bed, and I'm on board

 

Exactly, I have Hydro-Boost brakes, 215hp P-Pump, the good A/C controls, the dash cubby hole, all of them are long beds (I don't like shortbeds) I'm a happy guy!

 

I like longbeds, but I grew up in the big city... a club/long is a LONG truck!!!!! the short bed makes it easier to maneuver.

but if I ever go and buy a dually, it'll be a 97

 

dont know about the 12 valvers but for the 2nd gen 24valves i think01- 02 was a very good year no chance of 53 block and a better style fuel filter canister

 

I like the 01-02's, but for the money they fetch, I'd just buy a 3rd gen

 

If you go with a 24v, the late 01's and the 02 gets you the good rear brakes.

That said, I had an 02 and vow to never own another truck with an electric lift pump or VP injection pump. I spent big bucks to do a completely custom fuel system and still had troubles. It's mechanical for me from here on out.

 

My 99 was a shortbed for that reason. I loved it 90% of the time. But that remaining 10% drove me insane! Now I can haul 3 dogs, 2 coolers, and a weekend's worth of gear in the bed!

 

I have a 98' 12v SB QC, but it's a 2WD.

 

i agree here

But the second best would be the 96-97 12 valve five speed 4wds... But im biased...

Rick

 

Thanks for all the replies, i'm gonna be in the market for one in the near future, and after what i read probably gonna look for a 97 12 v, single cab, long bed, 4x4.

 

thanks for starting this, wow this thread makes me feel reeeeaaaall good about my new truck,,,didn't and still don't know much about it since my last was a 2000 lift pump eater,,,

97 RC4X4 5speed 88,000 mi

Rich

 

good man, my last three trucks were 2wd, and I loved them! I really don't have much use for 4wd, but I hope to try it out this summer at the cabin in Colorado

 

Once u have a 4wd

ull never go back to anything less...

Rick

 

I'm very pleased with my 98.4 12v, reg. cab, 5 speed, 4x4... was an interesting and somewhat lucky find.

Good luck to ya.

Mike

 

Rick is right, I don't think I could drive a 2 wheel drive again.