01 CTD 4x4 long bed to short bed? questions...

[IC-Smoke]

Myself and a couple others have been kicking around the idea of shortening my 01 2500 4x4 std cab to a short bed but most std cab trucks I see on the track that are 4x4 are long beds.... I would be lowering, boxing the frame, and possibly 4 link & cage the cab for safety. Most std cab short bed are 2wd.... Would I be looking at a traction issue if I shortened my 4x4?

The truck is around 6900 lbs but thats with a toolbox, plow bracket, 285 tires, gooseneck hitch, factory hitch, I dont remember if I had the spare under it or not when it was weighed

Let me know your thoughts! Thanks!

Ian

 

[IC-Smoke]

bump...

 

[LAmiller]

You will probably need to change the suspension, but I would think with a little chassy/suspension work you should be able to get it to hook hard.

Lavon

 

[Rollin Coal]

i want to do mine, but it looks funny when i photoshop it

 

[FosterW]

It would look sick! Devon Lock did almost the same thing. I would do it.
http://www.competitiondiesel.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48328&highlight=roll+bar

 

[Rollin Coal]

its not all that tough of a job, i think its 18" that comes outta the frame and driveshaft and fuel/break lines

if i do it, it will be after the truck is 4 linked w/ a cell in the bed.

 

[IC-Smoke]

That is a awesome ride! I just dont want to shorten it and have the truck act funny on the track and have to chase down problems after the shortening.

 

[Phooker]

no more sledpulling for the green one?

 

[IC-Smoke]

no more sledpulling for the green one?

naw, If I had a manual I would but I just dont like beating up on the truck that hard with the sled, and fast is always fun!. :tree: