when i bought the truck in jan 2006 they were not selling the mega cab dually yet they did not start until mid 2006 so i bought a 3500 swr and when we converted to long bed we also converted to a dually how did u tell it was not a factory dually ( because it has no cab lights)
Mine is a great rig. No problems pulling a gooseneck or my toy hauler. Power is excellent and if you have passengers, the rear seating area is awesome. You can truly fit 5 full grown people in the truck for a long trip without them complaining. That is worth the money to me. The short bed is a negative, but I have done without. Great tow rig. I will buy another in 8 years.
Got an 07 mega cab Laramie 4X4 6 speed man.w/5.9, Love it, your right on the price though, they are proud of it, the conversion is $9,000.00 more , not worth it to me though
One thing that I might add that is GOOD about the mega, is that they are balanced really well. To me, it feels like my Mega rides a little smoother than a quad cab long bed, and the rear end stays hooked a tad better under hard acceleration. Just what I've found anyway.
buy the mega cab the do the long bed conversion.... it doesnt change the wheel base that much and then ya get the best of both..!!!!!!waytogo