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Re: In the market for a farm truck --- gas or diesel? I need knowledge
« Reply #50 on: January 11, 2017, 01:08:13 PM »
it's a good lookin rig there bud.
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« Reply #51 on: January 11, 2017, 03:36:25 PM »
thanks. looks like she is ours. we are waiting for a dashboard repair so it may be a week or two till we take delivery, but i am graduating up to massive V8 status now.
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« Reply #52 on: January 11, 2017, 05:01:50 PM »
Nice looking ride there, what are her specs? Sorry if I overlooked that.....
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« Reply #53 on: January 11, 2017, 05:38:36 PM »
One word description. Presidential.
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« Reply #54 on: January 11, 2017, 06:23:17 PM »
One word description. Presidential.

Ken, are you implying Stewie is an obummer fan? Stewie, be careful Ken has been known to attach liberal stickers to bumpers.......
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Re: In the market for a farm truck --- gas or diesel? I need knowledge
« Reply #55 on: January 12, 2017, 09:37:29 AM »
Anybody except me seeing a mild lift, some BFG 33's, a road armor front and rear bumper setup?? With a roof rack?

Anybody??

Nobody??

Just me hugh...

Well, I like it!
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« Reply #56 on: January 12, 2017, 10:03:40 AM »
We all assumed you saw it stuck in a dry mulch bed, well at least I did.....
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« Reply #57 on: January 12, 2017, 10:05:45 AM »
My wife rocked a 2012 2500 Burb for a few months. It was a solid machine if you ignore the IFS LoL  It met it's demise in 3' of creek water during a drive to church. They are not very tolerant of water.

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« Reply #58 on: January 12, 2017, 10:21:44 AM »
One word description. Presidential.

Ken, are you implying Stewie is an obummer fan? Stewie, be careful Ken has been known to attach liberal stickers to bumpers.......

Im an equal opportunity hater quite frankly and swear allegiance to no man.
I did think this beast would get me more space on highways and all because it looks very "official". the first order of business is the application of my "appeal to heaven" decal onto the rear window.

specs:
6.0 vortec
6 speed transmission
2500 series suspension, brakes, towing
4wd auto, h/l
bigger tranny cooler
after market air intake (engine growl is so sexy)
every interior bell and whistle including indash dvd

im waiting for them to replace part of the dash as its cracked in a few spots (apparently a common issue)

initial plans are front brush guard, a large cargo setup, bright lights for roof and possibly a winch for ranch work.

its got yokohoma geolanders on it right now. i will probably leave those so my wife has a nicer road ride. no plans to lift it or make any suspension mods. i'd rather keep the factory height and handling - plus i dont want to install an escalator for my wife to be able to get in.
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« Reply #59 on: January 12, 2017, 10:25:19 AM »
and more pics











will snap some engine pics when we take delivery. I ain't drivin all the way to houston area again - until its ready.
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« Reply #60 on: January 12, 2017, 11:52:33 AM »
My wife rocked a 2012 2500 Burb for a few months. It was a solid machine if you ignore the IFS LoL  It met it's demise in 3' of creek water during a drive to church. They are not very tolerant of water.
Only you, Norm... ;-))

3 feet of water...!

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Re: In the market for a farm truck --- gas or diesel? I need knowledge
« Reply #61 on: January 13, 2017, 01:24:46 AM »
Great looking rig stewie!
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« Reply #62 on: January 13, 2017, 07:42:22 AM »
thanks.

rig is ready for us, so were going to take delivery tomorrow.

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« Reply #63 on: January 13, 2017, 08:53:23 AM »
Lift kit, build thread...lift kit, build thread...lift kit bui..........
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Re: In the market for a farm truck --- gas or diesel? I need knowledge
« Reply #64 on: January 13, 2017, 09:12:11 AM »
Lift kit, build thread...lift kit, build thread...lift kit bui..........

Great find Stewie.
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« Reply #65 on: January 13, 2017, 10:13:25 AM »
I'm gunna get a grill/bumper brush  guard quite quick. Lots of wild boars out here and I'd rather that take the impact and not the truck itself.

Suggestions for a winch that won't break the bank?
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« Reply #66 on: January 13, 2017, 10:40:20 AM »
Warn m8000, their most popular winch & have personally watched them take a beating. More than enough power, don't buy into all the hype you need bigger.....
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« Reply #67 on: January 13, 2017, 10:42:01 AM »
x2^^
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« Reply #68 on: January 13, 2017, 10:56:17 AM »
Warn m8000, their most popular winch & have personally watched them take a beating. More than enough power, don't buy into all the hype you need bigger.....

i dont need to compensate for nuthin'

https://www.amazon.com/WARN-26502-M8000-8000-lb-Winch/dp/B000182DYM

pretty much in the price range i was thinking.
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« Reply #69 on: January 13, 2017, 11:01:25 AM »
Stewie, I once spoke with the head of warn marketing at an event. He confirmed these were the best selling units & had just as good quality parts as any other.
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« Reply #70 on: January 13, 2017, 11:16:51 AM »
Stewie, I once spoke with the head of warn marketing at an event. He confirmed these were the best selling units & had just as good quality parts as any other.

good to know.

first order when we get it tomorrow is tires.

after that are in this order

- brushguard
- roof platform (looking at this: https://www.amazon.com/Rhino-Rack-Pioneer-Platform-Rooftop-Rack/dp/B00KVWEWMO)
- winch

I need to get an antenna run so i can run comms when i am driving with it. I also keep an HT in the cars and inside my EDC bag, but i've been wanting a more robust solution for both.
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« Reply #71 on: January 13, 2017, 11:19:55 AM »
Nice "rack"  :wink:
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« Reply #72 on: January 13, 2017, 11:26:04 AM »
I liked those goes when I had them. Great traction in snow.
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« Reply #73 on: January 13, 2017, 01:05:23 PM »
Don.... Kay drowned the Burb LoL

Ya know what would look REAL good and add some mall appeal to that Burb? Some Border patrol Beadlocks...THAT would complete the "official" look LoL


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« Reply #74 on: January 13, 2017, 01:08:15 PM »
Mileage and price? 

Nice choice!  I actually looked for a year straight to find that exact build and wasn't able to so we settled for a 1/2 ton denali.  The combination of 2500, black exterior, tan interior and LT3 options was apparently not manufactured very many times.  If you ever decide to sell it, post it up here first.  If I have the cash at the time, I would take it.

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« Reply #75 on: January 13, 2017, 01:20:56 PM »
Mileage and price? 

Nice choice!  I actually looked for a year straight to find that exact build and wasn't able to so we settled for a 1/2 ton denali.  The combination of 2500, black exterior, tan interior and LT3 options was apparently not manufactured very many times.  If you ever decide to sell it, post it up here first.  If I have the cash at the time, I would take it.

119K and about $21K after i talked them down a bit.
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« Reply #76 on: January 13, 2017, 01:59:27 PM »
Warn m8000, their most popular winch & have personally watched them take a beating. More than enough power, don't buy into all the hype you need bigger.....

That Suburban probably weighs just north of 6,000 lbs. I would recommend a 12,000 lbs weight rated winch. Remember that the weight rating for a winch is determined on the last row of cable on the drum. The more cable wrapped on the drum, the lower the weight rating. Rule of thumb should be 2x the weight of the vehicle when looking at winch capacity. Remember, too, that you're most likely to have to use it when stuck in mud, and you need to factor in the amount of mud you'll have to drag along with the vehicle, and the amount of force required to break the suction. The 8k Warn is a great winch, but it's designed for Jeep TJs weighing in at around 4k. Just saying.
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« Reply #77 on: January 13, 2017, 02:12:40 PM »
Mileage and price? 

Nice choice!  I actually looked for a year straight to find that exact build and wasn't able to so we settled for a 1/2 ton denali.  The combination of 2500, black exterior, tan interior and LT3 options was apparently not manufactured very many times.  If you ever decide to sell it, post it up here first.  If I have the cash at the time, I would take it.

119K and about $21K after i talked them down a bit.
Yeah, these baby's are like hens teeth. I was all hot and bothered when i saw it but that was quickly replaced with disdain for how much i hate, loath, despise car dealerships.

here's the listing.
http://www.westsidechevroletkaty.com/VehicleDetails/used-2009-Chevrolet-Suburban-3%2F4_Ton_4_Wheel_Drive_LT_2LT-Katy-TX/2917398203

That's definitely worth it.  2009 was also the first year for integrated blue tooth, pretty handy. 

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« Reply #78 on: January 13, 2017, 03:03:40 PM »
Warn m8000, their most popular winch & have personally watched them take a beating. More than enough power, don't buy into all the hype you need bigger.....

That Suburban probably weighs just north of 6,000 lbs. I would recommend a 12,000 lbs weight rated winch. Remember that the weight rating for a winch is determined on the last row of cable on the drum. The more cable wrapped on the drum, the lower the weight rating. Rule of thumb should be 2x the weight of the vehicle when looking at winch capacity. Remember, too, that you're most likely to have to use it when stuck in mud, and you need to factor in the amount of mud you'll have to drag along with the vehicle, and the amount of force required to break the suction. The 8k Warn is a great winch, but it's designed for Jeep TJs weighing in at around 4k. Just saying.

However, if he's that bogged down (dead vehicle up to his ears in liberal bs type mud) then he may need the 12k winch & let's not forget he can run a snatch block to increase his pulling capacity.
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« Reply #79 on: January 13, 2017, 04:01:16 PM »
I agree with Sean, and I think Shawn agrees with Sean, but Shawn didn't seem to notice that Sean had already said that 12k would be the right one, long before Shawn pretended to not read it.
I would also recommend 12k, with a snatch block.
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« Reply #80 on: January 13, 2017, 04:43:48 PM »
I agree with Sean, and I think Shawn agrees with Sean, but Shawn didn't seem to notice that Sean had already said that 12k would be the right one, long before Shawn pretended to not read it.
I would also recommend 12k, with a snatch block.

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« Reply #81 on: January 13, 2017, 04:54:07 PM »
For the record, this Shawn believes if I bought his suburban & didn't have several 9.5k winches in my shed bought & paid for I would purchase that m8000. I think a 12k winch is way overkill imo & not saying I've used one more than anyone else here but I've used them quite a bit in very challenging terrain on heavy built trucks.
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« Reply #82 on: January 13, 2017, 05:21:12 PM »
I will weigh in here. Before I bought a 8k or a 9k or any of those Warn offerings new, I'd buy a older 12K, rebuild it, and have too much Winch...which, is never a bad thing. The 15K Warn on my kids Power Wagon has been just enough winch on a few occasions when rocker deep in mud. In one case his 15K double lined couldn't pull the truck.... my old Ramsey 8K PTO laughed at it single lined.

The #1 reason to buy the 12K is cable size...those smaller winches lack much safety margin on a hefty truck. And winch rope has no place on a farm.













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« Reply #83 on: January 13, 2017, 05:37:14 PM »
.... my old Ramsey 8K PTO laughed at it single lined.

I think the operative word there, Norm, is PTO. LOL! I've seen several 8k winches stall out and burn up deadpulling a CJ up a slight incline. None of them were the Warn M8000, but still. A winch is definitely something you want overkill on, unless, of course, it's just there for the bling factor.
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« Reply #84 on: January 13, 2017, 06:03:47 PM »
When in doubt throttle out.  Never been stuck myself, than again the snow gets plowed and the truck doesn't go off road to often


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« Reply #85 on: January 13, 2017, 06:06:37 PM »
A winch is great. Don't forget it can help you get stuck farther from the road. Also look at cable length.
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« Reply #86 on: January 13, 2017, 08:11:11 PM »
.... my old Ramsey 8K PTO laughed at it single lined.

I think the operative word there, Norm, is PTO. LOL! I've seen several 8k winches stall out and burn up deadpulling a CJ up a slight incline. None of them were the Warn M8000, but still. A winch is definitely something you want overkill on, unless, of course, it's just there for the bling factor.

i am anti bling but ya never know if the winch could help pull a prius full of hipsters out of a ditch or rescue a barista being swept away by a flood.

my world is utilitarian, the days of bling and useless crap are over.
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« Reply #87 on: January 14, 2017, 07:10:36 PM »
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« Reply #88 on: January 14, 2017, 08:02:19 PM »
Just got home with her.

Drives amazing. 17.2mpg out of that beast from Katy tx on home. I was creeping up on 18.5 on i10 but it settled down once I got the state and farm roads.

Driver power seat is a little scetchy. The adjustments stopped working then started again. I gotta look at it.
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« Reply #89 on: January 14, 2017, 08:21:00 PM »
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« Reply #90 on: January 14, 2017, 09:00:22 PM »
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« Reply #93 on: January 14, 2017, 10:50:56 PM »
If the suburban takes the same bumper as the 1/2 ton trucks I build/ sell a couple bumper options that would work for you.  Just let me know if you are interested and I can get you more info.

Here is a full brush guard bumper I built for a 2012 Silverado.  It would look real similar to this.


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« Reply #94 on: January 15, 2017, 01:22:12 AM »
I like. Do you reinforce the rear or is it just open?

Reason is I have a bumper I want to reinforce the rear so its not a shell.
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« Reply #95 on: January 15, 2017, 07:29:15 AM »
If the suburban takes the same bumper as the 1/2 ton trucks I build/ sell a couple bumper options that would work for you.  Just let me know if you are interested and I can get you more info.

Here is a full brush guard bumper I built for a 2012 Silverado.  It would look real similar to this.

the same body as the 1/2 ton. i dont want something too aggressive looking. this is my wife's car lol and she loves it, which means no ultra manly bumpers.

i think what flyin6 posted is the direction we wanna go in.

i think i also figured out the power seat issue. it's quite common in all 07-14's. seat heater element is pinched causing a short. i need to debug it a bit today, but the symptoms match what i read.
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« Reply #96 on: January 15, 2017, 04:48:53 PM »
Check the power connection behind and under the drivers seat.
I have an 06, but one of the connections was very badly car ones up and not staying connected all the time. May be totally different issue, but is an easy place to start looking.
I just don't want to wind up missing a digit or limb.  I can sometimes get in a hurry to get results.
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« Reply #97 on: January 15, 2017, 07:50:20 PM »
Check the power connection behind and under the drivers seat.
I have an 06, but one of the connections was very badly car ones up and not staying connected all the time. May be totally different issue, but is an easy place to start looking.

that's on my to do list and exactly what i've been reading is the issue. it worked this morning fine and when i got home. perhaps me jiggling stuff yesterday while trying to maintain composure @ the dealer fixed something.
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