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Shawn is right, use the existing rig when you need heavy duty. Use a 1/2 ton the rest of the time. Maybe even buy an older Dodge diesel and rebuild it...Oh wait, I shouldn't have gone there.
Quote from: Bob/OlallaWa on January 24, 2017, 01:39:54 PMShawn is right, use the existing rig when you need heavy duty. Use a 1/2 ton the rest of the time. Maybe even buy an older Dodge diesel and rebuild it...Oh wait, I shouldn't have gone there.Agreed ... no one will have any sympathy for you. You can't complain about needing another vehicle when there is one that is 95% done already in your garage.But if you are going to buy a suburban or Tahoe, avoid the half ton models from 2007 to current that have the 5.3L engine unless you secretly want it to fail so you can repower it with a diesel. The active fuel management system has been causing valve lifter failures left and right, which basically results in needing a new engine, just out of warranty for many people. The 6.0L that came in the 3/4 ton models did not have this issue as well as the 6.2L that came in the denalis and escalades up through 2009. In 2010 AFM was added to the 6.2L as well.
I found one that I like20116.03.73, 14 boltAfter market front bumperRancho 4" lift kit317-70 (34.5" tall BFG's)I'd have to purchase sight unseen...Shocks are really worn looking
Don, how about a Vortec Max? ...a 6.0 in a half ton equals nimble, and you could still haul your tractor if needed:http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2007-chevrolet-silverado-ltz-crew-cab-4x4-short-take-road-test
Funny, I was picturing the below "truck" in my head. Its got some definite benefits going for it. The front bumper is low enough to catch on any curbs to keep you out of the dreaded mulch, and in the gut-wrenching circumstances where you end up in it anyway, the front air dam can act like a small plow to push it out of the way until you reach the safety of solid ground. Just sayin, I'm trying to watch out for you. Dave
Isn't a suburban just a slightly shorter less durable version of your Duramax?
And why has no one spoke of a duraburb............!
Having just bought a 2017 1500 with the 5.3l I did a bit of research before purchasing as I owned a 2008 with the 5.3l and the AFM before trading up to the Dmax. On the 2008 it was a nuisance and I was dissatisfied to say the least. However in 2014 the 5.3 and 6.2 were both redisgned, now designated as the EcoTec3 5.3l as opposed to the older vortec line. (Even look completely different when peeking under the hood) as was stated above by others the bugs are supposed to be worked out of the afm with the newer design. I suppose time will tell. I will have to see if I can find the articles I read on the topic to post links. The newer version seems to be more subtle in its transition between v4/v8, and is averaging about 22mpg. Best I could get from the 2008 was 16 if the stars were aligned perfectly. Can't speak on the towing capabilities of the newer model as it is still in the break-in mileage range and I haven't put a trailer behind it.
Maybe just get a Kodiak??
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Not for me Shawn, I like the early 5.3s just fine. Don mentioned something about needing another heavy truck... I was just trying to find him a compromise, since the 2 that he has aren't good enough. LolSent from a spaceship
SO, did she hit a BIG BLACK LADY or her car??? My wifes last "incident" was inside the garage. She left her car in neutral and got out. Thank god the door was open which stopped it before going down the driveway.
Ya all ever consider teaching the gals to drive?