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1st gen dump truck
Old 11-25-2003, 09:19 PM   #1 (permalink)
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1st gen dump truck

In my quest for a good used dump truck,I have found nothing but old junk or overpriced newer models.So the gears in my mind begin to turn....I got a good 1 ton truck,why not take the factory bed off and put a 2/3 yard tipper in place of it.Then I start asking "experts" (read: salesmen) about the idea I have and the costs involved.So far I have found very few positive responses for doing such a job.The most common problem I hear is a weak frame.Then followed by 'How many Dodge wreckers do you see on the road?'Is there any truth to these claims?Is it feasable to put a dump box on a 1st gen truck?
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1996 3500 4x4 SLT flatbed w/diamond plate boxes,TST #4,3K GSK,215 inj,16* timing,Goerend tripple and modified stock valve body,BHAF,ATS 3 piece,16cm,4" exhaust,Trailmaster SSV shocks,Magview rear cover......

1997 2500 4x4 SLT xcab all stock...for now
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