88-98 Crew Cab short bed
 

I was over around Fort Knox the other day, and saw a Crew Cab Short Bed 95-98. Don't remember if it was a Chevy or GMC. I didn't think GM built any in that configuration in that body style. Am I wrong, or is this a project truck that somebody has created from a crew cab long bed or dually?

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I think they made them in 99-00 from the factory. There were also some made by conversion companies. Or there are those made by owners/shops:

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s...F4CC01FABD.jpg

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I have one its a '98, here's a link to pictures that were posted from the guy I bought it off of

http://monkeycage.island4x4.com/show...w-Cab-SAS-LIFT
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I have a 99 bought it new.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8152/7...6bb62aefc6.jpg
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If you saw a half-ton, it was definitely an aftermarket conversion. If it was a 3/4 ton, it could have been a factory truck that, Ackattack mentioned, would be a '99-'00 model. They also built 1 ton crew cab shortbed duallies for '99 and '00 as well, one of which is at the top of my list of models to get my hands on one day.

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My 2000 I wish I never sold.

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I have a chopped up and converted '93 :lol:

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KQQL and John, how did your trucks come set up? 60/40? Buckets? Cloth or leather or vinyl? I would absolutely LOVE to get my hands on either one of your trucks.
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Here's mine, it's a 99-2wd. I bought it last year, love it. Mine has two 60/40 splits, cloth. I have seen pics of leather interiors though, with buckets in the front and a bench in the rear.
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Here's an interior shot, iPad only lets me put one photo to a post.
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i just bought a OBS crew cab short bed 2500 light duty. it has the 8 lug suspension with 3.73 gears. i want to change it over to 6 lug for wheel choice. i have everything to chang out the front suspension. Ive been told i should keep the same gear ratio. can i just switch out the axle shafts from 8 lug to 6 lug and long as the splines and lenghts are the same? Ive seen where some guys have switched to a 2000 and up Silverado rear axle with the disc brakes.

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There are more options for wheels in 8 lug than 6. But, you can swap the whole rear, or if you find a 6 lug 14sf, then you can swap from the backing plates out.

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Thanks, but what is "14sf"? Im wanting 6 lugs because I have a set of factory 22's with fairly new tires and a i have a set of 24s with tires. I dont care much for the 8 lug wheels with companies making them with negative offsets and i don't like the way the stick out on the sides...it makes truck look like a go-cart and it makes me think that there is aot pf stress put on the hubs and and studs when bolted up and while diving.

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It's your truck lol. 14 semi float. Don't have to get wheels that stick way out, it's up to the buyer, and companies know to make what the customer wants. I can't stand that look either, but then I hate 20"+ wheels lol.

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Light Duty would be the 6-lug option. The 8-lug housings are the Semi or Full floating differential w/the full float option being the stronger variant.

8-lug wheels.....