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Old 01-09-2006, 04:32 PM   #1
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So whos first?

Taking bets on whos truck has a D44 in it first.
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Old 01-10-2006, 01:17 PM   #2
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say what now?

Who did a SAS using a D44 donor?

Heck years and years ago somebody was first, this has been done since beamed trucks came out.




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Old 01-10-2006, 01:21 PM   #3
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I think he might be talking about whos gonna be first one with a 2006+ ex.
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Old 01-10-2006, 01:30 PM   #4
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I think it would be a waste on an '06 unless you switch out the rear as well.
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Old 01-10-2006, 01:34 PM   #5
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and chop up the frame a bit

People solid axle everything so I am sure it will be done
D44 might be kinda weak for the new platform, how much do those suckers weigh anyways? #6000?




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