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Old May 18, 2002 | 09:18 AM
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Can anybody tell me the downside of having a long wheel base 4x4 in the mud? Thanks

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Old May 18, 2002 | 11:30 AM
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the only down side to a long wheelbase 4x4 is when you get into a real tight spot, like a turn with trees or rocks on each side. long wheel base trucks have been getting a bad rap from rock crawlers because they hang up in tight spots. in the mud they often get around better than short wheelbase trucks because they reach across ditches and holes the short wheelbase guys fall in to.

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Old May 19, 2002 | 02:46 AM
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I have a shortbed 4X4 and she is squirely when you want it to be in the mud or on snow and ice. She does turn nice though.
 
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Old May 19, 2002 | 06:46 AM
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Did ford offer a long wheel base stepside bed for 73-79?
 
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Old May 19, 2002 | 07:41 AM
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>Did ford offer a long wheel base stepside bed for 73-79?

Based on my 1975 Sales brochure here's what W/B were being offered:
Styleside Pickup
F100: Regular Cab 117", Super Cab 139" w/ 6-3/4 Ft. box
F100: Regular Cab 133", Super Cab 155" w/ 8 Ft. box
F150: Super Cab 139" w/ 6-3/4
F150: Regular Cab 133", Super Cab 155" w/8
F250: Super Cab 139", Crew Cab 150" w/ 6-3/4
F250: Regular Cab 133", Super Cab 155" w/8
F350: Regular Cab 140", Super Cab 155", Crew Cab 166.5" w/ 8

Flare Side P/U
F100 133" w/ 8 Ft. box
F150 133" w/ 8 Ft. box
F250 133" w/ 8 Ft. box

Other years in this range should be similar.

John


 
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Old May 19, 2002 | 08:32 AM
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Thanks for the info everybody
 
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