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Old 05-06-2009, 08:48 AM   #6
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Originally posted by geofkaye:
...cab overs have their problems with the cab to box seal leaking-heating in the summer- air/water leaks-fumes-noise......plus you are "climbing over" instead of "walking into" if you know what I mean.....I will stoop some but the climbing over days are over for me....the seal is easy and cheap for a conventional to the box and you can still keep it an air ride cab....another issue is the tilt of the cab to work on the engine etc. With a HOE there isn't any problem...again your choice-But those are the two options and I will go with your decision as to what fits you-[and the money situation]......Hoe is a little more $ than a Coe on this side of the border...Canada might me different truck design wise....geofkaye
Take it from one who owned a cabover, that flat front end is like pushing a garage door down the highway. You will constantly be looking for a drafting partner.

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