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Old 04-27-2010, 09:14 AM
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Long box to short box conversion

OK.... don't know if anyone of you out there has been there or done this.
I have a 1996 Dodge 2500 2WD extra cab,long box. I know some of you call it a "bed",but I don't sleep in mine so.....
ANYWAYS..... I am wanting to convert mine to a short box.
I have a ex cab short box fuel tank located, and also a short box as well.
where do I slice the frame?
I think I may look for the correct driveshaft instead of cutting the one I have.
Seems to me the S/B has a one piece shaft and the L/B has a two piecer...
Looking for advice on what to expect to run into....Thanks guys!
BTW... I will be having a rust-free southern 8 foot box for sale when I am done. I will be going up to Wisconsin.... so any points in between
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also interested in doing this, any advice, OR better yet, links to websites, threads etc would be awesome!
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Umm... Is this on a 2010, 4th gen? I think this is the 2010 4th gen forum... ???
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would be a nice write up, bump....

this is in the right place btw, just checked...
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