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4x4 or not

07-22-2001, 06:48 PM

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SMcCarty

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4x4 or not

My current truck is a 1999 dodge 1/2 ton short bed-5.2L A.T.
loaded. no leather. no 4x4. has air bags and KYB shocks.
I bought a new camper which I plan to to leave on the truck
90% of the time. (fleetwood model: 8c slide in. overhead
camper, 1920 lbs wet. aprox. 2250 wet and loaded.)
My current truck is overloaded. I ordered a new 3/4 ton diesel
equiped the same as my last truck accept I added the diesel
engine and camper special package. I CAN'T DECIDE if I need 4x4?
I see the payload rating with 4x4 is less. I have no need for 4x4 unless a 4x4 is a better option with a camper.
please advise

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