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He has some "good expenses" which I will take as a little one in a car seat, four door is a almost must. Have you looked for maybe just a newer pickup than the max that has four doors? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
All that equals to I still want a newer diesel. Haha. Mr. Wilbur, please keep your logic and mathematical calculations away from my justification for a newer Duramax. ;-)
If the notes listed on the spec sheet are correct, you're going to want to re-gear for the tire size or expect transmission issues down the road. Transmission, 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode (On Crew Cab models, requires (L20) Vortec 4.8L V8 SFI Flex-Fuel engine. Not available on T*10953 models.) ■ Rear axle, 3.42 ratio (Refer to Engine/Axle chart for availability.)Do you have any idea what the RPM's were like at HWY speeds when you test drove? These trucks are factory equipped, and yeah they have the warranty with them, but they NEVER re-gear them appropriately for the tire size change. should be at a minimum 4.11. Factory tires with factory gears runs 1635rpm at 60 in OD. GM 4L80/4L80E 2.48 1.48 1.00 0.75 in OD. R&P at 60mph w/ this config you'd be around 1475, 4.11 would put you at 1775rpm. Not trying to rain on your parade, but you'd be hard pressed to actually achieve 21 mpg w/ those gears.
Quote from: EL TATE on August 30, 2017, 11:25:30 AMIf the notes listed on the spec sheet are correct, you're going to want to re-gear for the tire size or expect transmission issues down the road. Transmission, 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode (On Crew Cab models, requires (L20) Vortec 4.8L V8 SFI Flex-Fuel engine. Not available on T*10953 models.) ■ Rear axle, 3.42 ratio (Refer to Engine/Axle chart for availability.)Do you have any idea what the RPM's were like at HWY speeds when you test drove? These trucks are factory equipped, and yeah they have the warranty with them, but they NEVER re-gear them appropriately for the tire size change. should be at a minimum 4.11. Factory tires with factory gears runs 1635rpm at 60 in OD. GM 4L80/4L80E 2.48 1.48 1.00 0.75 in OD. R&P at 60mph w/ this config you'd be around 1475, 4.11 would put you at 1775rpm. Not trying to rain on your parade, but you'd be hard pressed to actually achieve 21 mpg w/ those gears.Best I remember it was around 1,500. Whatever it was it was low. I often get caught eyeballing lifted trucks and big tires but that isn't practical with a little one due right away. Something like this would be a little more practical. http://www.bentleygmc.com/VehicleDetails/used-2011-Ford-F_150--Huntsville-AL/3053998043Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Careful if that's the 5'5" bed, I believe several years in there had bed hop. As your running down the interstate the suspension & super light bed allow it to feel like back of truck is bobbing up and down
Not sure how AL is with Canadian imports but watch out for those rust buckets...SORRY eh! (is AL in the rust belt?) being in the car business I can tell you to be cautious of the 5.4L V8 from ford. even the 5.0 has some issues as you will see in the near future ford is removing it completely from their lineup. most everything with be 6cyl turbo gas or diesel going forward. The dreaded 'cam phaser' noise makes the gas ford v8 sound like a Kubota diesel. and its been seen in vehicles with as little as 15k miles. usually $2500 to repair assuming you're not getting hosed on labor. If I can be of any assistance in helping with Vehicle history reports (carfax) or sending you book sheets on a vehicle you're interested in, just ask.
Quote from: stlaser on August 31, 2017, 12:45:10 PMCareful if that's the 5'5" bed, I believe several years in there had bed hop. As your running down the interstate the suspension & super light bed allow it to feel like back of truck is bobbing up and downInteresting, I'll make sure to it be on the lookout for that. Any idea how much weight it takes to stop that? My toolbox and it's contents probably weigh 250lbs.
As I was telling my dad I bought a Ford I started thinking this must be what if feels like for people coming out of the closet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I just don't want to wind up missing a digit or limb. I can sometimes get in a hurry to get results.
Quote from: longball on September 02, 2017, 03:18:01 PMAs I was telling my dad I bought a Ford I started thinking this must be what if feels like for people coming out of the closet. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThank goodness I didn't have a mouthful of coffee. My duramax is generally overkill the past few years. Yes towed camper and few big loads around...However, comma, I'll take the bit of extra maintenance for the peace of mind it just goes and goes. And from what I've been hearing only a little worse mileage than some trucks, a fair bit on very few, and far better it turns out than my buddies Accadia he just got rid of. And where I live half tons don't make 150k, let alone 250 and still number one.
Thank you sir. I've never owned a Ford so this is uncharted territory for me. As I was telling my dad I bought a Ford I started thinking this must be what if feels like for people coming out of the closet. As far as I know I'm still in his will. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk