Megacab longbed conversion

[jerryleejr]

Anyone running one of these with a heavier TC? Just curious if it affects CG or puts stress on the splice at the rear axle? I've researched several companies that do the conversion and they all "claim" the stretch doesn't void warranty or affect any of the weight numbers I,e, GVWR payload etc...

JJ

[Bedlam]

With lumber racks or load extenders off the the receiver, I have not had problems transporting long stock. However, UTV's or dune buggies are difficult in a short bed without ramping them up and over the cab.

[mkirsch]

Buzzcut1 wrote:

mooring product wrote:
Short beds are cooler anyway...why spend all that money.

And here I was all happy because I could carry home a bunch of 12' Contractor packs of baseboard MDF flat in my 8' bed with only a bit over 2 ' sticking out past the tailgate...

If you want a real challenge try hauling 16' lumber with a short bed.

[JumboJet]

Fiat RAM added 10" to the interior of the Crew Cab trucks. More leg and seat room for the rear passengers.

I had a 2008 D RAM 3500 with a Ranch Hand grill guard that would fit in my garage. My 2013 RAM 3500 would not fit in my garage with the grill guard.

I love the extra space - but I never sit in the back anyhow.

[jerryleejr]

The Mad Norsky wrote:

MORSNOW wrote:
So we've heard from both coasts, now we need a midwesterner to speak up 🙂

OK, I'll muddy the waters up some. :B

Haven't made any formal announcement here yet, but just got a new truck. Ram 3500 with 8 foot box. Just could not go with Mega-cab right now cause it would mean selling and/or trading in the TC I have now, so stuck with the long box for now.

OK, I know, its short v long box. Does my absolute love of the Mega-cab mean anything??????:? I do really, REALLY like that cab configuration.

Honestly if you look at the mods others are doing wheel, tires etc that price isn't to far off, you can get the stretch done for between 3-6k depends on a if you supply the bed or not...

JJ

[The_Mad_Norsky]

MORSNOW wrote:
So we've heard from both coasts, now we need a midwesterner to speak up 🙂

OK, I'll muddy the waters up some. :B

Haven't made any formal announcement here yet, but just got a new truck. Ram 3500 with 8 foot box. Just could not go with Mega-cab right now cause it would mean selling and/or trading in the TC I have now, so stuck with the long box for now.

OK, I know, its short v long box. Does my absolute love of the Mega-cab mean anything??????:? I do really, REALLY like that cab configuration.

[MORSNOW]

Buzzcut1 wrote:

mooring product wrote:
Short beds are cooler anyway...why spend all that money.

And here I was all happy because I could carry home a bunch of 12' Contractor packs of baseboard MDF flat in my 8' bed with only a bit over 2 ' sticking out past the tailgate...

So we've heard from both coasts, now we need a midwesterner to speak up 🙂

[Buzzcut1]

mooring product wrote:
Short beds are cooler anyway...why spend all that money.

And here I was all happy because I could carry home a bunch of 12' Contractor packs of baseboard MDF flat in my 8' bed with only a bit over 2 ' sticking out past the tailgate...

[Golden_HVAC]

I am thinking about getting a regular cab F-350 dually and 208" wheelbase. Then install a long sleeper cab from a over the road truck, and make it into some sort of camper, and still able to tow a large fifth wheel! It would be a 92" stretched Super Mega Cab! With captains chairs for at least 6 and a wheelchair lift and room for at least 2 wheelchairs too! I am still on the sidelines about a tiny bathroom or not? Perhaps just a sink and small hot water heater or heat exchanger from engine heat to warm the water.

And then install a 6' long (or so) bed on the back, with minimal overhang from rear axle to bumper. This way I can mount the fifth wheel hitch at least 2" in front of the rear axle, and still have clearance between the fifth wheel and bumper. . . .

Fred.

[mooring_product]

Short beds are cooler anyway...why spend all that money.

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[jerryleejr]

Bedlam wrote:
It's a shame the chassis cabs are not offered with the MegaCab. They have a longer and stronger chassis than the pickup.

There are a great number in the cummins forum screaming for just that, and there are a couple companies doing that after market for 30k lol I saw a 6 door 5500 30ft long monster...

JJ

[jerryleejr]

sch911 wrote:
By definition anything that adds weight to the vehicle reduces the Payload capacity. Megacab's start off with reduced payload capacity because the cab is so heavy, adding that extra sheet metal will just make it worse!

Actually the 2013 and up models have upwards of 5700lbs of payload that's why I'm revisiting the model. And I will verify on a scale before purchase that the sticker is correct...

JJ

[jerryleejr]

Super_Dave wrote:
Jerry, what is your purpose for considering it? I think the only thing to be gained is bed volume?

I'll pm u...

JJ

[Super_Dave]

Jerry, what is your purpose for considering it? I think the only thing to be gained is bed volume?

[Bedlam]

It's a shame the chassis cabs are not offered with the MegaCab. They have a longer and stronger chassis than the pickup.