short bed dually
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short bed dually
I am wanting a F-350 dually to pull a fifth wheel camper. I know in the past ford built 4 door duallys with short beds (6.5ft), because I have seen them. Since I will only be pulling with the truck I don't want the extra length but I would like 4 doors. I built and priced a dually on the ford website but they are only available with the long bed (8ft). I was wondering if anyone knows what years the short beds were made.
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Apparently it is a special order option that is still available today. Here is a 2008 F350 with this option.
http://www.autosite.com/content/rese...adardEquipment
http://www.autosite.com/content/rese...adardEquipment
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If i remember right it is '00 - '08 and the only colors are black or white unless you look for a earlier one (i.e. '00) with the Lariat LE Package which adds a graphics package and some other goodies. The shortie DRW option has been dropped for '09...
FWIW... The '08/'09 DRW 8' with the wide track front axle option actually has a slightly tighter turning diameter then a shortie with a regular axle. The only reason I mention this is I am not sure if it is the extra length that you do not want or if you are taking maneuverability into consideration...
FWIW... The '08/'09 DRW 8' with the wide track front axle option actually has a slightly tighter turning diameter then a shortie with a regular axle. The only reason I mention this is I am not sure if it is the extra length that you do not want or if you are taking maneuverability into consideration...
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It is just not as popular anymore since they added the wide track axle option to the long beds which actually allows them to out maneuver a shortie.
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Interesting point... If the new wider front axle (w/ longbed) has the same turning radius as the previous narrower front axle (w/ shortbed), then I'd say it was better because you have the benefit of the additional cargo space of the longbed.
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must admit im gunna have to plead dumb to this widetrack axle option..
what exactly is it ??? my brain cant figure how a longer wheelbase steers a tighter circle then a smaller one.. unless its got 4wheel steer...
what exactly is it ??? my brain cant figure how a longer wheelbase steers a tighter circle then a smaller one.. unless its got 4wheel steer...
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156" wheel base just like all other crew cab shorties...
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