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Dodge Megacab Surgery
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08/16/11 02:08 AM
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GUTIT
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Many of you have seen my personal truck and know of my ongoing build of it. I have just completed the 8 foot bed conversion and could not be happier. The ride has improved dramatically, it looks more balanced and is only 8 inches longer than 4 door, 8 foot bed Super Duty, but with a better cab. The way Dodge should have done it. Still runs like a bat out of Hell (conversion only added 220 pounds to total weight).
Stronghold Construction Group Commercial and Residential Project Management Managing all your construction needs Kent@StrongholdConstructionGroupDOTcom
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Re: Dodge Megacab Surgery
[Re: GUTIT]
#2507742
08/16/11 02:09 AM
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pokerj2
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Looks good. My dmax is lifted with an 8ft bed and rides like a tank!
President of American Entitlements LLC Health insurance agency focusing in all ages from ACA plans all the way through Medicare. Office is based in Wylie, TX We have local agents in both Texas and Louisiana 469-814-0289
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Re: Dodge Megacab Surgery
[Re: GUTIT]
#2507767
08/16/11 02:12 AM
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LonestarCobra
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only 8 inches longer than 4 door, 8 foot bed Super Duty, but with a better cab. Negative, its still a Dodge.
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Re: Dodge Megacab Surgery
[Re: LonestarCobra]
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08/16/11 02:16 AM
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BMD
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That's awesome
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Re: Dodge Megacab Surgery
[Re: BMD]
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08/16/11 02:19 AM
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GUTIT
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BMD,You do the AC mod yet?
Stronghold Construction Group Commercial and Residential Project Management Managing all your construction needs Kent@StrongholdConstructionGroupDOTcom
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Re: Dodge Megacab Surgery
[Re: GUTIT]
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08/16/11 02:20 AM
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BMD
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Not yet
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Re: Dodge Megacab Surgery
[Re: BMD]
#2507811
08/16/11 02:22 AM
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BOBO the Clown
kind of a big deal
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kind of a big deal
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You need to borrow my generator, heard Walmart has a sale on window units......
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Re: Dodge Megacab Surgery
[Re: BOBO the Clown]
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08/16/11 02:25 AM
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GUTIT
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No need, I have modified AC also. Blows ice cubes and my hat off. I sent BMD the instructions, you are welcome to them also. Do you have a megacab?
Stronghold Construction Group Commercial and Residential Project Management Managing all your construction needs Kent@StrongholdConstructionGroupDOTcom
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Re: Dodge Megacab Surgery
[Re: BOBO the Clown]
#2507834
08/16/11 02:26 AM
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pokerj2
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You need to borrow my generator, heard Walmart has a sale on window units......
President of American Entitlements LLC Health insurance agency focusing in all ages from ACA plans all the way through Medicare. Office is based in Wylie, TX We have local agents in both Texas and Louisiana 469-814-0289
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Re: Dodge Megacab Surgery
[Re: pokerj2]
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08/16/11 02:33 AM
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TX1120
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Looks great! Whats this AC mod your talking about?
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Re: Dodge Megacab Surgery
[Re: TX1120]
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08/16/11 02:54 AM
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GUTIT
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There are 2 of them, first is removing the plastic filter in dash that diverts airflow to rear from front dash to rear cab vents. It is too fine and blocks too much air to dash vents. Dash air flow will literally blow your hat off your head and still cools rear of cab. Second is a valve on heater core line running thru recirc box. The heat from the antifreeze heats the air in the recirc box so the Ac is fighting the antifreeze temp that comes thru the hose. You close the valve during the summer which diverts the coolant to a factory bypass loop. When cold weather begins, you just open the valve. I gained 14 degrees colder air from system by just doing this mod. PM me for more info.
Stronghold Construction Group Commercial and Residential Project Management Managing all your construction needs Kent@StrongholdConstructionGroupDOTcom
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Re: Dodge Megacab Surgery
[Re: GUTIT]
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08/16/11 02:57 AM
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J PECK
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Re: Dodge Megacab Surgery
[Re: GUTIT]
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08/16/11 03:00 AM
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JCB
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Man that looks great!!!
I wanted the Mega Cab when I bought mine but I couldnt get the long bed because they didnt make it. I needed the bed room more than the cab room so I just bought the quad cab with long bed.
When I asked why they didnt offer the Mega Cab with long bed the salesman said it would be too long to be street legal in some areas so they didnt offer it. Not sure if he knew what he was talking about but thats what he said.
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Re: Dodge Megacab Surgery
[Re: JCB]
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08/16/11 03:07 AM
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GUTIT
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Economics, megacab and 4 door crew cab share same frame. It was not economically feasible to design a new frame for just one longbed model of the truck based on proposed sales. We can do yours in 8-10 days.
Last edited by GUTIT; 08/16/11 03:08 AM.
Stronghold Construction Group Commercial and Residential Project Management Managing all your construction needs Kent@StrongholdConstructionGroupDOTcom
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Re: Dodge Megacab Surgery
[Re: GUTIT]
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08/16/11 03:55 AM
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SLT
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I wonder if this AC trick will work on a Ford ?
Anyone can own a fancy gun but can you shoot it ?
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Re: Dodge Megacab Surgery
[Re: SLT]
#2508188
08/16/11 04:10 AM
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Chopped54
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Looks good! The Megacab 3500 bed conversions are killer!
Wealth is of the heart and mind and not of the pocket
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Re: Dodge Megacab Surgery
[Re: Chopped54]
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08/16/11 04:12 AM
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cibolo
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did you have it done locally or did you ship it to Idaho or where ever they do the factory approved conversion?
if you had it done in Texas i would like a contact number since it sounds like your are very pleased with the finished product.
"Error of Opinion may be tolerated where Reason is left free to combat it." - Thomas Jefferson "If we ever forget that we're one nation under GOD, then we will be a nation gone under." - Ronald Reagan
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Re: Dodge Megacab Surgery
[Re: Chopped54]
#2508191
08/16/11 04:12 AM
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GUTIT
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Stronghold Construction Group Commercial and Residential Project Management Managing all your construction needs Kent@StrongholdConstructionGroupDOTcom
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Re: Dodge Megacab Surgery
[Re: GUTIT]
#2508193
08/16/11 04:15 AM
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GUTIT
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Many of you have seen my personal truck and know of my ongoing build of it. I have just completed the 8 foot bed conversion and could not be happier. The ride has improved dramatically, it looks more balanced and is only 8 inches longer than 4 door, 8 foot bed Super Duty, but with a better cab. The way Dodge should have done it. Still runs like a bat out of Hell (conversion only added 220 pounds to total weight). Mine was done here in Texas. PM me for more info.
Stronghold Construction Group Commercial and Residential Project Management Managing all your construction needs Kent@StrongholdConstructionGroupDOTcom
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Re: Dodge Megacab Surgery
[Re: GUTIT]
#2508210
08/16/11 04:32 AM
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dr730
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Awesome! If you post this on dodgetalk.com I will nominate you for a truck of the month award! Seriously. Nice job!
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Re: Dodge Megacab Surgery
[Re: dr730]
#2508387
08/16/11 11:48 AM
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TEXASLEFTY
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Thats real nice! I will never understand why they make a shortbed 3/4 and 1 ton truck.
Never been to a camping world. I prefer Dick's to be honest.
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Re: Dodge Megacab Surgery
[Re: TEXASLEFTY]
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08/16/11 11:55 AM
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father of 4
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Very nice. Bet its heck to park that ship though lol
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Re: Dodge Megacab Surgery
[Re: father of 4]
#2508506
08/16/11 12:58 PM
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janie
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Wow. I'm guessing that trying to navigate that thru the drive up window at Taco Hell will be a challenge. Looks fantastic.
He is your friend defender your dog. Be worthy of such devotion
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Re: Dodge Megacab Surgery
[Re: janie]
#2508530
08/16/11 01:06 PM
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Mr. Clean
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Just what you needed GUTIT.....A long bed Mega Cab for you Mega Head!! LOL!
Seriously, this is a nice truck and I am very surprised at how balanced it now looks with the long bed. Bet she looks great rolling down the asphalt!
Are you bringing it to the lease this weekend?
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Re: Dodge Megacab Surgery
[Re: Mr. Clean]
#2508747
08/16/11 02:38 PM
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GUTIT
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Just what you needed GUTIT.....A long bed Mega Cab for you Mega Head!! LOL!
Seriously, this is a nice truck and I am very surprised at how balanced it now looks with the long bed. Bet she looks great rolling down the asphalt!
Are you bringing it to the lease this weekend? My Mega Head?...MY MEGAHEAD?......Brother, that melon of yours belongs in a jar at the circus making $1.00 per view in a dimly lit tent. POT CALL KETTLE BLACK
Stronghold Construction Group Commercial and Residential Project Management Managing all your construction needs Kent@StrongholdConstructionGroupDOTcom
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