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Old 11-15-2006, 10:47 PM
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thanks.. should have put to 98.5 12v

low mileage 98 12V 5sp LB 4x4 QC non/53 ... hey it could happen
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
Old 11-15-2006, 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Forrest Nearing
a big fat one shaped like a brake booster!
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!
Old 11-15-2006, 11:48 PM
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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
Old 11-16-2006, 12:18 AM
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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
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I like the 01-02's, but for the money they fetch, I'd just buy a 3rd gen
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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.
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Originally Posted by Forrest Nearing
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.
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!
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I have a 98' 12v SB QC, but it's a 2WD.
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Originally Posted by Forrest Nearing
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
i agree here

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

Rick
Old 11-16-2006, 02:19 PM
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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.
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Talking

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
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Originally Posted by Dodge12vKing
I have a 98' 12v SB QC, but it's a 2WD.
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
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Originally Posted by Forrest Nearing
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
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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
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Originally Posted by TxDiesel007
Once u have a 4wd

ull never go back to anything less...

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


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