1st gen 12v vs. 94 12v - Page 2

chrisgrant91 · 11-06-2009, 07:54 PM

there are no particular trucks we are looking at yet
both the trucks are cool but we are trying to decide cool or power... and of course price

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12VRattler · 11-07-2009, 06:25 PM

The first gens have better more reliable lock out hubs and are cheaper to lift because of leaf springs vs. the 2nd gens coil spring setup. If I had it to do over again I would go with a 1st gen and p-pump it.

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ions82 · 11-07-2009, 09:13 PM

I was in the same situation not too long ago. I came across some very nice 1st-gen. trucks. I like the old-school look of them. However, my friend told me that the front ends of the 1st-generation weren't all that strong. The Cummins motor is pretty hefty, and I guess the front ends weren't always up to the job of handling the extra weight. Still, I would think that it wouldn't be TOO hard to beef up the front end on one of the older trucks. Regardless, I ended up with a 2nd-gen.

the black monnster · 11-08-2009, 11:39 AM

id get the 94 more power but i would love to have a 1st gen to just have to mess around with but not a daily driver im not a big fan of the square body styles though myself

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12VRattler · 11-08-2009, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ions82

I was in the same situation not too long ago. I came across some very nice 1st-gen. trucks. I like the old-school look of them. However, my friend told me that the front ends of the 1st-generation weren't all that strong. The Cummins motor is pretty hefty, and I guess the front ends weren't always up to the job of handling the extra weight. Still, I would think that it wouldn't be TOO hard to beef up the front end on one of the older trucks. Regardless, I ended up with a 2nd-gen.

I haven't heard anyone call the front ends on the 2nd gens strong

I guess I learn something new everyday

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chrisgrant91 Cummins Nut Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 316 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts chrisgrant91's Truck Pics	there are no particular trucks we are looking at yet both the trucks are cool but we are trying to decide cool or power... and of course price __________________ 1998.5 24v 4x4 automatic (shift kit) De-Badged w/5 inch turbo back, Bully Dog 65Hp& Monitor and BHAF with heat shield. Holly Fuel Pump. silencer ring?

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12VRattler Cummins Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sedgwick, KS Posts: 124 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts 12VRattler's Truck Pics	The first gens have better more reliable lock out hubs and are cheaper to lift because of leaf springs vs. the 2nd gens coil spring setup. If I had it to do over again I would go with a 1st gen and p-pump it. __________________ 1996 2500 12v/nv4500 4x4 335k miles and still going strong!! KDP tabbed, Amsoil 4510 BHAF, evicted silencer ring, plugged wastegate, 5 inch FBE muffled, #100 plate, Isspro boost and pyro, Mickey Thomson ATZ's 285/75R16's, B&W steel flatbed

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ions82 Cummins Fan Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts ions82's Truck Pics	I was in the same situation not too long ago. I came across some very nice 1st-gen. trucks. I like the old-school look of them. However, my friend told me that the front ends of the 1st-generation weren't all that strong. The Cummins motor is pretty hefty, and I guess the front ends weren't always up to the job of handling the extra weight. Still, I would think that it wouldn't be TOO hard to beef up the front end on one of the older trucks. Regardless, I ended up with a 2nd-gen.

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the black monnster Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: saint paris, oh Posts: 253 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts the black monnster's Truck Pics	id get the 94 more power but i would love to have a 1st gen to just have to mess around with but not a daily driver im not a big fan of the square body styles though myself __________________ 1996 CUMMINS QCLB, 4X4, 370 MARINE INJECTORS, ATS TRANS, 4IN TURBO BACK EXHAUST TO A 5IN TIP, BD TOURQUE CONVERTER, TC LOCKUP SWITCH, NO FUEL PLATE, 18IN CHROME WHEELS 35" TIRES, AND SOME PUMP TWEAKING TRICKS I NEED MORE MONEY