290wb vs 300 wb 389

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  1. Oct 29, 2018 #1
    Blkcowboy

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    is there a big difference in the ride undecided between the 2
     
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  3. Oct 29, 2018 #2
    REO6205

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    If the suspension is the same you won't notice any difference.
     
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    Rubber duck kw

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    The 290 will probably turn a little nicer in tight spots, be about the only difference I think.
     
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    Bakerman

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    You'll need a football field to turn either one of those around! lol
     
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  7. Oct 29, 2018 #5
    Blkcowboy

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    Lol I like the look of the longer wb
     
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    Bakerman

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    I have a 242" wb and some of the places I go to in LA are tight.
    Wouldn't even think about any longer wb.
     
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    pavrom

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    To be honest I have 2009 kw t660 and 1999 kw w900 , w900 rides so much better ...sorry it's bit off topic ...footba fo field required as someone mentioned :)
     
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  10. Oct 29, 2018 #8
    Roberts450

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    The 300" wb truck will be around 600 pounds heavier as it will have a frame insert in it. Peterbilt put that in when ever the wb gets over 290" on newer tractors.
     
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  11. Oct 29, 2018 #9
    Rubber duck kw

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    Gotta know what you're going to do with it first, see if you'll be able to go much longer and not run #### over.
     
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    REO6205

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    Just be sure to back off the steering stops as far as you can without rubbing a steer tire on anything.
     
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