DIESEL TOW RIGS HAVE GOTTEN CHEAP!!!

[MR.ROCKAPE]

SINCE I THINK MY STREET BIKE IS SOLD....IM BACK LOOKING TO UPGRADE MY 93 F250 TO A 1999 AND NEWER F350 CREW CAB DUALLY OR MAYBE A SINGLE REAR WHEEL F250 CREW.....

THE PRICES IN SAC ARE GETTING TO A POINT WHERE A CASH SALE WILL PROBABLY HAPPEN!!!

A FEW EXAMPLES...

F350...
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/car/778853866.html
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/785341229.html
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/784268779.html
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/car/778197695.html
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/784053465.html <-MUST HAVE A MILLION MILES...
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ctd/786202744.html <--tHIS ONE LOOKS PRETTY CLEAN....PLUS I WOULD PREFER A 2WD!!!!

F250
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/car/783066505.html
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/car/781485706.html
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/car/777622724.html
03 D-MAX....(FOR SOME REASON I THOUGHT THAT WAS A BAD YEAR????)
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/car/779612647.html

AT THIS POINT ITS GONNA BE A 7.3 FORD.....

[Connect]

Yea super duties are dirt cheap, but they are usually in the 120k+ range at which point the things are almost falliing apart with Ball Joints, Unit Bearings, and Torque Converters.

I really like that Duramax, but there must be something wrong with it.

I was looking last night and saw a couple 04 dodge's with low miles for 22-26k range. I'm hoping they will drop even further!

[Mrburns]

[QUOTE=MR.ROCKAPE;93339]
03 D-MAX....(FOR SOME REASON I THOUGHT THAT WAS A BAD YEAR????)
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/car/779612647.html

QUOTE]

seems fishy... i bet he had (or has) it hopped up... someone isn't going to put a winch bumper and mud tires custom rims on a truck like that and leave that motor alone...how good are those things once you start cranking on the juice? is that the pre-alison tranny?

[vantheman44]

yea, my buddy and i have each been looking for a couple of 02-03 d-max crew cabs, and we have come across some pretty sweet deals that arent half a country away

[MR.ROCKAPE]

I THINK IM GONNA DRIVE DOWN TO HAYWARD ON SUNDAY TO LOOK AT THIS ONE.....

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ctd/786202744.html

good deal for a clean 01 2wd, I'd probably expect ball-joints at least! But your an expert on those things so :Big Grin:

[MR.ROCKAPE]

WELL SINCE ITS ON THE WAY....I MIGHT HAVE TO CHECK THIS ONE OUT FIRST....
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ctd/790201540.html

AND THIS LOOKS LIKE A GOOD DEAL ON A STOCK 05 D-MAX...

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ctd/790278625.html

[Mrburns]

nice finds....looks like you got a nice variety to choose from for good prices

[MR.ROCKAPE]

WELL IM BACK FROM A 12 HOUR ROAD TRIP/TEST DRIVE SESSION.....

SAW THE DODGE FIRST AND WAS ALL ABOUT IT UNTIL I SHOWED UP AND IT HAD BALD TIRES....:mad:

THEN TOOK IT FOR A TEST DRIVE AND IT PULLED LIKE HELL TO THE RIGHT.....:pissed2: ITS POWER DIDNT IMPRESS ME AT ALL....KIND WEAK ACCELERATION EVEN COMPARED TO MY OLD 7.3 IDI FORD TOW RIG......

THEN ASKED ABOUT TRADING IN MY PIMP-A-LICIOUS 97 GMC EX CAB LONG BED(WITH 54K MILES)....AND HE TOLD ME THEY WOULD GIVE ME $3750.....TRADE IN VALUE:eek:

SO I PASSED ON THE DODGE!!!

WENT AND LOOKED AT THE WHITE 2001 2WD F350 CREW DUALLY......JUST STARTING IT MADE ME HAPPIER THAN THE DODGE....THE TEST DRIVE WAS EXACTLY AS I HAD EXPECTED...TIGHT STEERING,PERFECT INTERIOR(ITS LOADED WITH LEATHER,FACTORY ALUMINUM WHEELS.....ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES......SO I BOUGHT IT!!!!$11.5 OUT THE DOOR!!!!KEPT MY GMC TO SELL PRIVATE PARTY AS IM SURE I WILL GET ALOT MORE FOR IT!!!!

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ctd/786202744.html THIS IS THE TRUCK AND IT IS A NICE AS IT LOOKS...SHIFTS NICE,GOOD TIRES.....AC IS NICE AND COLD!!!!NO OIL LEAKS OTHER THAN THE PINION SEAL.....AND I HAVE DONE A FEW OF THOSE IN MY TIME!!!!ILL FULLY SERVICE IT SO I KNOW WHERE ITS AT.......AND SEE HOW IT TOW ON THE WAY DOWN TO COLOMA THIS COMING WEEKEND!!!!

[Connect]

Hell of a deal there Rockape! I hope it does you good and proves itself this weekend, I'm sure it will!

Dodge was on OK deal but $1k+ in tires probably would of killed it for me too!

[stv]

damn, that thing looks like its new. nice purchase

[MR.ROCKAPE]

Hell of a deal there Rockape! I hope it does you good and proves itself this weekend, I'm sure it will!

Dodge was on OK deal but $1k+ in tires probably would of killed it for me too!

damn, that thing looks like its new. nice purchase

YEAH IM HAPPY WITH IT.......I HOPE IT LASTS ME A GOOD LONG TIME AS I DONT WANNA DRIVE ALL OVER TO FIND ANOTHER GOOD ONE!!!!

IN THE NEXT COUPLE DAYS ILL POST SOME PICS AND POST MY OLD F250 FOR SALE!!!!

ONE FUNNY THING ABOUT THE NEW TRUCK IS IT DOESNT LOOK LIKE IT EVER EVEN HAD A BRAKE CONTROLLER ON IT!!!!:Big Grin:

[Sierra Valley]

Right on, cant go wrong with the 7.3. My pops has an 01 4wd and its a great truck.

[B2Krawler]

Right on, cant go wrong with the 7.3. My pops has an 01 4wd and its a great truck.

says the guy with a rolled ford ranger

didnt you help him change the spark plugs in that 7.3

when I bought my dodge i was looking at 7.3 fords, hard to beat them

If I could pick and choose, I would like a newer ford with a Cummins

Nissan just made a deal with Cummins for there new HD truck line, wonder if its the same as the 6.7 dodge

seems like the older trucks, (before 05) got better mpg, my 04 is cat free, with minimal emmisions, gets 20mpg if I dont get into it

our new 08 psd at work has not got over 7 mpg, our 05s get 14 mpg with a ambulance box on a f350 chassis

bla bla bla

[Sierra Valley]

says the guy with a rolled ford ranger

didnt you help him change the spark plugs in that 7.3

bla bla bla

God your a whiney bitch tonight. And no I did not change the spark plugs as diesels dont have them:wink:

[B2Krawler]

God your a whiney bitch tonight. And no I did not change the spark plugs as diesels dont have them:wink:

most dont, but the 7.3 does, there at the end of the plug wires, take another look:Big Grin:

I am feeling a little bitchy, now that you mentioned it. Just got back from a big bonfire, had to make them put it out, and they were all my drunk friends, I spared them a ticket though, you know some of them.

[Mrburns]

ONE FUNNY THING ABOUT THE NEW TRUCK IS IT DOESNT LOOK LIKE IT EVER EVEN HAD A BRAKE CONTROLLER ON IT!!!!:Big Grin:

I got one wired up for a FORD if you need one...not super fancy but the price is right...let me know and i'll swing it by the shop....

[MR.ROCKAPE]

I got one wired up for a FORD if you need one...not super fancy but the price is right...let me know and i'll swing it by the shop....

YEAH ILL GIVE IT A TRY...ANYTHING THAT WILL HELP ME SAVE TIME IN GEWTTING IT UP AND READY TO TOW MY JUNK WILL HELP ME OUT!!!:Big Grin:

[Connect]

Be worth it to drop about 9 hundo on an Edge w/attitude to really wake that thing up, although I doubt you'll be dissapointed stock!

I want a diesel bad, but right now the gasser just makes sense!

[Dnmeistr]

So you were only able to knock 300 off the price, I'm assuming you did not pay sales tax as it is Cal. Or did that price include Nevada sales tax.

[Connect]

Pretty sure you pay NV sales tax when you Reg it. One nice thing about buying used vehicles from a NV resident is that you don't have to pay it, certainly could save you some coin! But it appears all the good deals are over in Cali :frown:

[Mrburns]

He could avoid it somewhat by "buying" it over the internet via the posted ad... I know i've done that on some items (even in person), but never a vehicle.

[B2Krawler]

Pretty sure you pay NV sales tax when you Reg it. One nice thing about buying used vehicles from a NV resident is that you don't have to pay it, certainly could save you some coin! But it appears all the good deals are over in Cali :frown:

I thought that NV used NADA values for all vehicle sales, unlike CA where you can "alter" the amount you spent, and base the sales tax on that.

Im not familar with vehicles salesd in NV, but if both buyer and seller are from NV, there is no sales tax? wow thats a good deal

[MR.ROCKAPE]

So you were only able to knock 300 off the price, I'm assuming you did not pay sales tax as it is Cal. Or did that price include Nevada sales tax.

YEAH HE WANTED ME TO PAY TAXES ON IT AND I REMINDED HIM I AM FROM NEVADA......LUCKILY THE CALIFORNIA PLATES ARE GOOD ON IT UNTIL JUNE '09.........:cool:AND YEAH I DIDNT HAGGLE TOO MUCH AS I LIKED THE TRUCK AND WOULD HAVE PAID ASKING PRICE IF HE WOULDNT HAVE BUDGED.....I DID MAKE HIM FILL IT UP WITH FUEL TOO.... SO FIGURE ANOTHER $150!!!

I WOULD HAVE PREFERRED TO BUY LOCALLY BUT THE PRICES AROUND HERE ARE STUPID HIGH......DOWN THERE THEY HAVE TO GIVE THEM AWAY TO GET RID OF THEM.RENO HAS ALWAYS BEEN A BAD PLACE TO BUY VEHICLES....JEEP CJs CAN BE HAD CHEAP DOWN THERE...UP HERE EXPECT TO PAY 30% more.......:frown:

I PUT THE TRUCK ON THE RACK TODAY THE ONLY LEAKS WERE THE PINION SEAL AND THE LEFT FRONT CALIPER....ROTORS WERE PRETTY DARK(LIKELY FROM NO TRAILER CONTROL)SO I REPLACE BOTH FRONT ROTORS,BRAKE PADS AND LEFT FRONT CALIPER(ALL MOTORCRAFT PARTS:eek:)......AND ORDERED THE PARTS TO DO THE REAR TOMORROW......AFTER SOME FLUID SERVICES ILL BE GOOD TO GO FOR AWHILE....FOR THE PRICE I PAID I DONT HAVE ANY PROBLEM INVESTING SOME $$$ TO MAKE SURE IT IS ALL UP TO PAR.

[MR.ROCKAPE]

I thought that NV used NADA values for all vehicle sales, unlike CA where you can "alter" the amount you spent, and base the sales tax on that.

Im not familar with vehicles salesd in NV, but if both buyer and seller are from NV, there is no sales tax? wow thats a good deal

YEAH NO SALES TAX ON PRIVATE PARTY SALES IN NEVADA........SINCE THE DEALER REPORT OF SALE STATES WHAT I PAID FOR IT IM SURE THEY WILL USE THAT....IF NOT MY ASS IS GONNA HURT....AS THE BLUE BOOK IS HIGH THAN I PAID......

[Connect]

Erm rockape...

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/795509926.html

I would of probably gotten this over your F350, it's not a crew cab but seems like one hell of a deal to me!

[MR.ROCKAPE]

Erm rockape...

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/795509926.html

I would of probably gotten this over your F350, it's not a crew cab but seems like one hell of a deal to me!

SINCE THE INJECTION ON A CHEVY IS THE WORST ONE TO WORK ON ILL STAY WITH MY FORD......PLUS NO DUALLY/CREW WOULD HAVE KEPT ME FROM GETTING IT...I ALREADY HAVE A SRW/2WD EXT CAB DIESEL!!!!

[Connect]

SINCE THE INJECTION ON A CHEVY IS THE WORST ONE TO WORK ON ILL STAY WITH MY FORD......PLUS NO DUALLY/CREW WOULD HAVE KEPT ME FROM GETTING IT...I ALREADY HAVE A SRW/2WD EXT CAB DIESEL!!!!


Nothing too special about a DRW vs SRW IMO, but the crew cab does make it nice.

This fucking quote/edit button is killing me!

[highhpcummins]

yes, The 06' mega cabs (w/ low miles). are the same price as what I paid for my 04' quad cab. I hope they haven't gone back up when tax season get here.

[MR.ROCKAPE]

Nothing too special about a DRW vs SRW IMO, but the crew cab does make it nice.

This fucking quote/edit button is killing me!

TOW WITH BOTH...... AND DUALs WILL MAKE YA A BELIEVER!!!!PLUS WITH THE DUALLY YOU GET A DANA 80 REAR AXLE!!!!:eek:

yes, The 06' mega cabs (w/ low miles). are the same price as what I paid for my 04' quad cab. I hope they haven't gone back up when tax season get here.


YEAH I SAW A 06 MEGA DUALLY FOR 27K IN SAN DIEGO.....THEN ONE SRW HERE IN RENO FOR 34k.....:gapteeth:

[MR.ROCKAPE]

I FINALLY HOOKED UP THE TRAILER LAST NIGHT AND TOOK MY TWO SEAT BUGGY INTO WORK AND BROUGHT LO-BUDGET BACK......

AND I GOTTA SAY THIS NEW ONE BEATS THE HELL OUTTA THE OLD ONE,WHEN I HIT THE HILL JUST AFTER MCCARRAN OVERPASS GOING NORTH ON 395.......I COULD GO AS FAST AS I WANTED....OVERHEAD CONSOLE SAID I WAS GETTING 15.5MPG.....

GRANTED I WAS ONLY TOWING 4500-4800 LBS BUT IM SURE IT WILL BE AS GOOD WITH MY TWO SEAT BUGGY ON BOARD GOING UPHILL!!!

AS A SIDE NOTE,THE REASON THE TARD THAT OWNED IT BEFORE DIDNT HAVE A TRAILER BRAKE ON IT IS BECAUSE THEY COULDNT FIGURE OUT HOW THAT YOU HAD TO INSTALL RELAYS AND A FUSE IN THE SYSTEM TO MAKE IT WORK.......THE BEST PART IS THEY COME IN THE GLOVE BOX WHEN YA BUY IT........I HAD TO ROUND THEM UP BUT EVERYTHING IS WORKING GOOD NOW!!!!

THANKS MR.BURNS FOR THE GOOD NEW-USED FORD PRE-WIRED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER!!!!

[Mrburns]

not a problem....glad its working out for you...

[highhpcummins]

found mine

[highhpcummins]

WELL IM BACK FROM A 12 HOUR ROAD TRIP/TEST DRIVE SESSION.....

SAW THE DODGE FIRST AND WAS ALL ABOUT IT UNTIL I SHOWED UP AND IT HAD BALD TIRES....:mad:

THEN TOOK IT FOR A TEST DRIVE AND IT PULLED LIKE HELL TO THE RIGHT.....:pissed2: ITS POWER DIDNT IMPRESS ME AT ALL....KIND WEAK ACCELERATION EVEN COMPARED TO MY OLD 7.3 IDI FORD TOW RIG......

THEN ASKED ABOUT TRADING IN MY PIMP-A-LICIOUS 97 GMC EX CAB LONG BED(WITH 54K MILES)....AND HE TOLD ME THEY WOULD GIVE ME $3750.....TRADE IN VALUE:eek:

SO I PASSED ON THE DODGE!!!

WENT AND LOOKED AT THE WHITE 2001 2WD F350 CREW DUALLY......JUST STARTING IT MADE ME HAPPIER THAN THE DODGE....THE TEST DRIVE WAS EXACTLY AS I HAD EXPECTED...TIGHT STEERING,PERFECT INTERIOR(ITS LOADED WITH LEATHER,FACTORY ALUMINUM WHEELS.....ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES......SO I BOUGHT IT!!!!$11.5 OUT THE DOOR!!!!KEPT MY GMC TO SELL PRIVATE PARTY AS IM SURE I WILL GET ALOT MORE FOR IT!!!!

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ctd/786202744.html THIS IS THE TRUCK AND IT IS A NICE AS IT LOOKS...SHIFTS NICE,GOOD TIRES.....AC IS NICE AND COLD!!!!NO OIL LEAKS OTHER THAN THE PINION SEAL.....AND I HAVE DONE A FEW OF THOSE IN MY TIME!!!!ILL FULLY SERVICE IT SO I KNOW WHERE ITS AT.......AND SEE HOW IT TOW ON THE WAY DOWN TO COLOMA THIS COMING WEEKEND!!!!

this is not a lowrider site. Trade that shit for a 4wd cummins, don't matter what year it is. 1st, 2nd, & 3rd gen. as long as it's a cummins.

[Connect]

This one has me going back to it everyday to check it out!

http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/799399458.html

Seems like a deal. Probably sold by now.

[MR.ROCKAPE]

this is not a lowrider site. Trade that shit for a 4wd cummins, don't matter what year it is. 1st, 2nd, & 3rd gen. as long as it's a cummins.

COME AWN....BACON!!!!4WD ISNT WHAT I WANTED....NIETHER WAS A DODGE....BUT I DID DRIVE ONE JUST TO MAKE SURE!!!!PLUS NOT ALL OF WANT A GO-FAST DIESEL.....I GOT A CAMARO THAT GOES FAST VERY WELL...YOU SAW IT!!!!

JUST THINK "TOW RIG" THAT WILL SEE ITS ENTIRE LIFE HOOKED TO MY TRAILER!!!!

This one has me going back to it everyday to check it out!

http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/799399458.html

Seems like a deal. Probably sold by now.

AFTER HAVING A BRAND NEW 4X4 DODGE(12 MILES ON THE ODO...) FOR TWO MONTHS WHEN MY GMC GOT HIT A FEW YEARS BACK....THE WANDERING GOING DOWN THE ROAD JUST WASNT PUTTING ALOT OF CONFIDENCE IN THEIR 4WD FRONT ENDS.....PLUS THROTTLEBOY PUTS TRAC-BARS IN THE FRONT OF HIS STOCK HEIGHT 01 4WD CUMMINS EVERY 10K.....

I LIKE WORKING ON OTHER PEOPLES JUNK FOR $$$ BUT HATE WORKING ON MY OWN UNLESS ITS REGULAR MAINT.

I THINK THE CUMMINS IS A GREAT EASY 500K MILE MOTOR...BUT ITS IN A 200K TRUCK!!!!

[Mrburns]

COME AWN....BACON!!!!4WD ISNT WHAT I WANTED....NIETHER WAS A DODGE....BUT I DID DRIVE ONE JUST TO MAKE SURE!!!!PLUS NOT ALL OF WANT A GO-FAST DIESEL.....! X2


AFTER HAVING A BRAND NEW 4X4 DODGE(12 MILES ON THE ODO...) FOR TWO MONTHS WHEN MY GMC GOT HIT A FEW YEARS BACK....THE WANDERING GOING DOWN THE ROAD JUST WASNT PUTTING ALOT OF CONFIDENCE IN THEIR 4WD FRONT ENDS.....PLUS THROTTLEBOY PUTS TRAC-BARS IN THE FRONT OF HIS STOCK HEIGHT 01 4WD CUMMINS EVERY 10K.....



x2 with my co-worker his 1999 CTD... new trac bar 3 times in the last 3 years....and it wobbles like a sum-abitch when its getting time to change them out....:eek:

[MR.ROCKAPE]

X2



x2 with my co-worker his 1999 CTD... new trac bar 3 times in the last 3 years....and it wobbles like a sum-abitch when its getting time to change them out....:eek:

YEAH IM SURE THE OTHER SIDE ARGUEMENT WILL BE UNIT-BEARINGS BUT MY FORD HAS JUST REGULAR TAPERED ROLLER BEARINGS SINCE ITS A 2WD...:Big Grin:

BTW THE DUALLY PULLS GREAT....ONLY SLOWED ON A FEW SPOTS ON THE WAY HOME BECAUSE IT NEEDS TO LAST ME AWHILE....AND KEEPING AT 65 MPH PULLING A 7K+ TRAILER/RIG IS PLENTY FAST AS I WAS PASSING SOME DODGES AND CHEVYS.....

[Hardcore-CashMoney]

i know one chev it won't pass :gapteeth:

[Connect]

i know one chev it won't pass :gapteeth:

I know more then a few dodges it won't pass to! :wink:

[MR.ROCKAPE]

i know one chev it won't pass :gapteeth:

I know more then a few dodges it won't pass to! :wink:

MINES NOT SUPPOSED TO BE FAST!!!!IM HAPPY TO JUST NOT BE IN THE WAY WHILE TOWING!!!!AND ANYBODY THAT HAS BEEN IN MY SHOP AT MY HOUSE KNOWS......I GOT SOME FAST TOYS!!!!:cool:

DIESEL TRUCK=TOW RIG!!!!

[Connect]

DIESEL TRUCK=TOW RIG!!!!

I know you got some go fast toys, but why not make your diesel truck tow FASTER if you can? :wink:

[MR.ROCKAPE]

I know you got some go fast toys, but why not make your diesel truck tow FASTER if you can? :wink:

I GOT PLENTY OF STUFF TO WORK ON!!!!AND SINCE THE TRUCK IS FOR TOWING ONLY AND WILL ALWAYS BE HOOKED TO MY TRAILER...WHO WILL EVEN NOTCE IF ITS FASTER???

I HAVE LOOKED AT TOWING CHIPS BUT IM IN NO HURRY......I FIGURE THE TRANS WILL LAST LONGER WITHOUT IT!!!

[Hardcore-CashMoney]

I GOT PLENTY OF STUFF TO WORK ON!!!!AND SINCE THE TRUCK IS FOR TOWING ONLY AND WILL ALWAYS BE HOOKED TO MY TRAILER...WHO WILL EVEN NOTCE IF ITS FASTER???

I HAVE LOOKED AT TOWING CHIPS BUT IM IN NO HURRY......I FIGURE THE TRANS WILL LAST LONGER WITHOUT IT!!!

let me know if you want any thing from PPE 2 of my buddys are dealers and I could get a a price. I know I put on PPE's intercooler that I think is made by spearco and it seemed to help out, and is like 3 times the size of the stock unit. I figure thats free power, especially when towing.

[MR.ROCKAPE]

A PIC OF MY NEW TOW RIG...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff100/ROCKAPEJR/100_2794.jpg

AND A PIC OF MY OLD ONE...SOON TO BE FOR SALE!!!

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff100/ROCKAPEJR/100_2791.jpg

[Hardcore-CashMoney]

u goin to wash it first? :gapteeth:

[stv]

i like the new one better:Big Grin:

[MR.ROCKAPE]

u goin to wash it first? :gapteeth:

YEAH I GOT TO BURN UP ALL THE DIESEL IN IT FIRST!!!!

[wix]

YOu need a ladder rack for it? to carry all your pole?

[MR.ROCKAPE]

YOu need a ladder rack for it? to carry all your pole?

i DO...IT WOULD SAVE ME FROM HAVING TO TAKE THE TRAILER INTO WORK FOR IT!!!!

[wix]

i DO...IT WOULD SAVE ME FROM HAVING TO TAKE THE TRAILER INTO WORK FOR IT!!!!

Im still putting off getting one for my truck, But I've seen a couple for sale out in spanish springs. They are on Erin (1st left after the library) I may go check it out this week.

[Connect]

Could probably just build one no?

[MR.ROCKAPE]

Im still putting off getting one for my truck, But I've seen a couple for sale out in spanish springs. They are on Erin (1st left after the library) I may go check it out this week.
CRAIGS LIST!!!I HAVE SEEN QUITE A FEW...
Could probably just build one no?

I COULD BUT THE TRAILER IS EASIER AND CHEAPER CURRENTLY....BUT IF I CAME UP ON A RACK FOR A GOOD DEAL THEN I WOULD JUST BUY IT!!

[PizzILLA]

i know one chev it won't pass :gapteeth:
i know one dodge dually it wont ever pass either :)

[PizzILLA]

MINES NOT SUPPOSED TO BE FAST!!!!IM HAPPY TO JUST NOT BE IN THE WAY WHILE TOWING!!!!AND ANYBODY THAT HAS BEEN IN MY SHOP AT MY HOUSE KNOWS......I GOT SOME FAST TOYS!!!!:cool:

DIESEL TRUCK=TOW RIG!!!!
haha try explaining that to the diesel nuts on this site!! not gunna happen!! i particularly enjoy the *ability* to roast tires on a dually... however my truck will never go fast... thats what the buell is for

[Hardcore-CashMoney]

haha try explaining that to the diesel nuts on this site!! not gunna happen!! i particularly enjoy the *ability* to roast tires on a dually... however my truck will never go fast... thats what the buell is for

Hows that project coming anyways?

[PizzILLA]

its.... good enough.. for the time being. a SERIOUS lack of fundage is slowing me down. i need 6 new tires before the snow hits, im wearing well past the tread indicators.

after that, my trans is limiting me... and 2k is a very far off proposition for the custom trans i want to have built... then ill have enough holding power to start adding in more fuel to the CP3.

at the moment im pretty satisfied. it REALLY needs a good muffler. the drone from the stacks make me want to jam a garden stake through my eye after driving it for more than an hour straight. otehrwise it has enough power to really make it move, and surprise anyone who rides in it, along with the ability to speed past cars in the fast lane at over 20mph faster than they are going.... while towing my jeep. i can accelerate up any hill i want even when i have 9k hooked to my hitch. EGT's are under control with the water meth injection. im a happy camper at the moment.

[Hardcore-CashMoney]

its.... good enough.. for the time being. a SERIOUS lack of fundage is slowing me down. i need 6 new tires before the snow hits, im wearing well past the tread indicators.

after that, my trans is limiting me... and 2k is a very far off proposition for the custom trans i want to have built... then ill have enough holding power to start adding in more fuel to the CP3.

at the moment im pretty satisfied. it REALLY needs a good muffler. the drone from the stacks make me want to jam a garden stake through my eye after driving it for more than an hour straight. otehrwise it has enough power to really make it move, and surprise anyone who rides in it, along with the ability to speed past cars in the fast lane at over 20mph faster than they are going.... while towing my jeep. i can accelerate up any hill i want even when i have 9k hooked to my hitch. EGT's are under control with the water meth injection. im a happy camper at the moment.
I've got a banks muffler if you wanna try that one

[MR.ROCKAPE]

IM STILL NOT QUITE SOLD ON DOING ANYTHING TO THE F350...BACK WHEN I WORKED FOR GRANITE,I ASKED THE OLD GUY AT SDI ABOUT BOMB'N ANY DIESEL AND HE SAID IT PRETTY MUCH CUTS THE ENGINE LIFE IN HALF....

MAYBE HE JUST DIDNT LIKE THE F-ED UP PROBLEMS SOME OF THE CHIPS CAUSED....OR???

HE DIDNT EVEN HAVE ANYTHING GOOD TO SAY ABOUT K&N AIR FILTERS!!!!MINE HAPPENS TO HAVE ONE ALREADY ON IT AND THE STOCK AIR BOX IS GONE SO I GUESS IM STUCK WITH IT!!!!

I THOUGHT A TOWING CHIP, 60 HP,AND A 4" EXHAUST,BUT ILL WAIT UNTIL I GET BACK FORM THE NEXT COMP TO DECIDE!!!

[Hardcore-CashMoney]

IM STILL NOT QUITE SOLD ON DOING ANYTHING TO THE F350...BACK WHEN I WORKED FOR GRANITE,I ASKED THE OLD GUY AT SDI ABOUT BOMB'N ANY DIESEL AND HE SAID IT PRETTY MUCH CUTS THE ENGINE LIFE IN HALF....

MAYBE HE JUST DIDNT LIKE THE F-ED UP PROBLEMS SOME OF THE CHIPS CAUSED....OR???

HE DIDNT EVEN HAVE ANYTHING GOOD TO SAY ABOUT K&N AIR FILTERS!!!!MINE HAPPENS TO HAVE ONE ALREADY ON IT AND THE STOCK AIR BOX IS GONE SO I GUESS IM STUCK WITH IT!!!!

I THOUGHT A TOWING CHIP, 60 HP,AND A 4" EXHAUST,BUT ILL WAIT UNTIL I GET BACK FORM THE NEXT COMP TO DECIDE!!!
We used them back when we still had trucks with mechanical pumps to rebuild them for us, and i've heard that about them with chips also, but like what your talking about with a 40 hp tune or more is not going to do any damage ot the motor or life of it if the EGT's are kept in check. We got 14L and up Caterpillar motors that have been turned up to way more horse power than stock and they are pulling 9axle trailers with a gross wieght around 280K pounds and are holding up fine to 750-1million miles which in our line of work is great. I am not big on K&N's in diesels and think the factory filters are better for mainly turbo life. If you do get a tuner for your truck I'd look into the SCTLive wire ones cause they can be customed tuned buy you or you can use one of their already canned tunes, and they got a few other cool features, like I think they are adjustable on the fly. heres an airfilter you might like

http://www.pacificp.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10_21&products_id=46&zenid=34ccae94e7cb0a3a9a1d4abee170c37e

[MR.ROCKAPE]

We used them back when we still had trucks with mechanical pumps to rebuild them for us, and i've heard that about them with chips also, but like what your talking about with a 40 hp tune or more is not going to do any damage ot the motor or life of it if the EGT's are kept in check. We got 14L and up Caterpillar motors that have been turned up to way more horse power than stock and they are pulling 9axle trailers with a gross wieght around 280K pounds and are holding up fine to 750-1million miles which in our line of work is great. I am not big on K&N's in diesels and think the factory filters are better for mainly turbo life. If you do get a tuner for your truck I'd look into the SCTLive wire ones cause they can be customed tuned buy you or you can use one of their already canned tunes, and they got a few other cool features, like I think they are adjustable on the fly. heres an airfilter you might like

http://www.pacificp.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10_21&products_id=46&zenid=34ccae94e7cb0a3a9a1d4abee170c37e

ONE OF MY MAIN THINGS IS I DONT WANT THE GAUGES EITHER....WITH ALL MY MODDED VEHICLES I OWN NOW ITS KINDA NICE JUST TO GO DOWN THE ROAD AND NOT FEEL I HAVE TO KEEP AN EYE ON A GAUGE TO MAKE SURE IM NOT MAKING THE EGTs GO TOO HIGH AND BURN UP MY MOTOR.

[Connect]

ONE OF MY MAIN THINGS IS I DONT WANT THE GAUGES EITHER....WITH ALL MY MODDED VEHICLES I OWN NOW ITS KINDA NICE JUST TO GO DOWN THE ROAD AND NOT FEEL I HAVE TO KEEP AN EYE ON A GAUGE TO MAKE SURE IM NOT MAKING THE EGTs GO TOO HIGH AND BURN UP MY MOTOR.

Straight pipe the exhaust at least 4", and then get a Edge Juice w/attitude with the A Pillar mount.

Then you'll get the best of all the worlds. Stock tune, tow tune, High Performance tune, (for when you want to smoke someone out) and customize the interface for 4 vital features, and you can set-up audible warnings for engine temp, trans temp, EGT's, etc. That way you don't have to keep an eye on it.

And just because the stock truck doesn't have EGT gauge Doesn't mean your EGT's can't spike to dangerous levels! Even on a stock tune with the edge while towing I've seen the EGT's spike. Granted it was towing a fawkload of weight, but it still makes you wonder.

[PizzILLA]

I've got a banks muffler if you wanna try that one
i appreciate the offer but i avoid banks like the plague :/

[PizzILLA]

IM STILL NOT QUITE SOLD ON DOING ANYTHING TO THE F350...BACK WHEN I WORKED FOR GRANITE,I ASKED THE OLD GUY AT SDI ABOUT BOMB'N ANY DIESEL AND HE SAID IT PRETTY MUCH CUTS THE ENGINE LIFE IN HALF....

MAYBE HE JUST DIDNT LIKE THE F-ED UP PROBLEMS SOME OF THE CHIPS CAUSED....OR???

HE DIDNT EVEN HAVE ANYTHING GOOD TO SAY ABOUT K&N AIR FILTERS!!!!MINE HAPPENS TO HAVE ONE ALREADY ON IT AND THE STOCK AIR BOX IS GONE SO I GUESS IM STUCK WITH IT!!!!

I THOUGHT A TOWING CHIP, 60 HP,AND A 4" EXHAUST,BUT ILL WAIT UNTIL I GET BACK FORM THE NEXT COMP TO DECIDE!!!
the life of a diesel engine is directly proportional to the amount of fuel you put through it. the more fuel it consumes, the shorter its life span. it is a well known fact in the diesel arena; and it stands true in every other auto realm.

many diesel guys detest K&M filters along with every other wet filter out there... reason being the turbo and the massive amount of pressure that the filter is handling. no body wants filter oil coated over their impeller and intake runners. most high boost trucks(anyone seeing over 30psi) will run a dry element type filter to prevent this.


that said, there will never be anything wrong with a cold air intake and a free flowing exhaust. a good quality programmer will make your engine more efficient than stock, giving you better fuel economy while creating better throttle response and more overall useable power. just dont do any more than that if you want to stay safe... dont be like me!!

[PizzILLA]

ONE OF MY MAIN THINGS IS I DONT WANT THE GAUGES EITHER....WITH ALL MY MODDED VEHICLES I OWN NOW ITS KINDA NICE JUST TO GO DOWN THE ROAD AND NOT FEEL I HAVE TO KEEP AN EYE ON A GAUGE TO MAKE SURE IM NOT MAKING THE EGTs GO TOO HIGH AND BURN UP MY MOTOR.
gauge sets are generally recommended for anyone who tows heavy; even if you dont have massive power adders. you probably dont have anything to worry about with the single seater, however if you start getting up in the 10k hooked to your truck and up range... its cheap insurance.

fried trannies can happen to anyone.

for people who dont really like to look at the traditional A pillar setup, edge and a couple others makes some really nice low profile digital screen multi gauge/programmer units that you dont even have to have turned on if you wish.

[PizzILLA]

ONE OF MY MAIN THINGS IS I DONT WANT THE GAUGES EITHER....WITH ALL MY MODDED VEHICLES I OWN NOW ITS KINDA NICE JUST TO GO DOWN THE ROAD AND NOT FEEL I HAVE TO KEEP AN EYE ON A GAUGE TO MAKE SURE IM NOT MAKING THE EGTs GO TOO HIGH AND BURN UP MY MOTOR.
lastly you'll want some gauges and power adders when you are towing home MY 1.75" DOM TUBING THAT I STILL NEED!!!!!

[Connect]

gauge sets are generally recommended for anyone who tows heavy; even if you dont have massive power adders. you probably dont have anything to worry about with the single seater, however if you start getting up in the 10k hooked to your truck and up range... its cheap insurance.

fried trannies can happen to anyone.

for people who dont really like to look at the traditional A pillar setup, edge and a couple others makes some really nice low profile digital screen multi gauge/programmer units that you dont even have to have turned on if you wish.

For example, 23k lbs fully loaded means you need to monitor your EGT's!!!

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/nrminime/img215.jpg

[Hardcore-CashMoney]

i appreciate the offer but i avoid banks like the plague :/

:gapteeth: maybe thats why its not on my truck anymore either

[Hardcore-CashMoney]

Straight pipe the exhaust at least 4", and then get a Edge Juice w/attitude with the A Pillar mount.

Then you'll get the best of all the worlds. Stock tune, tow tune, High Performance tune, (for when you want to smoke someone out) and customize the interface for 4 vital features, and you can set-up audible warnings for engine temp, trans temp, EGT's, etc. That way you don't have to keep an eye on it.

And just because the stock truck doesn't have EGT gauge Doesn't mean your EGT's can't spike to dangerous levels! Even on a stock tune with the edge while towing I've seen the EGT's spike. Granted it was towing a fawkload of weight, but it still makes you wonder.
Edge's customer service is great, the tunes were pretty good, but the box's for GM's suck and would shut off randomly causing your motor to die and loose power braking(dunno if the fords are diff but the gms were doing that and a lot of people had it happen) The other reason you guys may have seen high egt's with the edge box on stocks is it still advance's the timing even on the stock tune.

[PizzILLA]

you have a good example for heavy towing but... SHIT CONNECT WHAT WEBSITE DID YOU STEAL THAT PIC FROM?!?!??

jesus you *ALMOST* sound pretty knowledgable on diesel aftermarket considering you DONT OWN A GODDAM DIESEL TRUCK AND HAVE NEVER BOUGHT OR HAD FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE WITH ANY OF THE MOD'S DUNERACER QUOTED RIGHT ABOVE THIS POST!!!

[PizzILLA]

Edge's customer service is great, the tunes were pretty good, but the box's for GM's suck and would shut off randomly causing your motor to die and loose power braking(dunno if the fords are diff but the gms were doing that and a lot of people had it happen) The other reason you guys may have seen high egt's with the edge box on stocks is it still advance's the timing even on the stock tune.
thats kinda interesting that you felt EGT's to be an issue with having a lot of timing... i love having my timing cranked on my smarty programmer just for hastle free towing and hot rodding around town with never being able to pass 1200deg.

i know that edge has their junk dialed in pretty well for the dodge trucks.. i hadnt heard before that they have some oddball issues with the dmaxes. from what i know from friends who have fords and run edge stuff.. it seems pretty dialed in also

[Hardcore-CashMoney]

thats kinda interesting that you felt EGT's to be an issue with having a lot of timing... i love having my timing cranked on my smarty programmer just for hastle free towing and hot rodding around town with never being able to pass 1200deg.

i know that edge has their junk dialed in pretty well for the dodge trucks.. i hadnt heard before that they have some oddball issues with the dmaxes. from what i know from friends who have fords and run edge stuff.. it seems pretty dialed in also
I'm a freakin retard...I need to start reading shit I post before I post
I didn't mean that it made the eGT's go up,(cause it should make them go down) but if it's cranking the timiing up on the dmax's I meant to say it could be changin other shit too,

[PizzILLA]

oh yes it will likely change all sorts of fun parameters!

my programmer manufacturer finally came out with a fully user adjustable program to reflash my programmer module with. now i can indepenently adjust timing, rail pressure, torque management and shift defuelling in addition to having 9 different power levels. in effect i created my own personal custom tune, to my own spec's. i have a crap load of timing for lower EGT's and better mileage, and about 30% of the fuel its capable of to try to get the smokey-ness under control. the soot on the inside wall of my stacks is literally starting to cake on... effectively narrowing them from 6" to like 5.5" DANG!!

[Hardcore-CashMoney]

oh yes it will likely change all sorts of fun parameters!

my programmer manufacturer finally came out with a fully user adjustable program to reflash my programmer module with. now i can indepenently adjust timing, rail pressure, torque management and shift defuelling in addition to having 9 different power levels. in effect i created my own personal custom tune, to my own spec's. i have a crap load of timing for lower EGT's and better mileage, and about 30% of the fuel its capable of to try to get the smokey-ness under control. the soot on the inside wall of my stacks is literally starting to cake on... effectively narrowing them from 6" to like 5.5" DANG!!

:Big Grin: thats why I loved havin a GM, EFILive kicks ass, build ur own shit, and the early trucks can have a 5 position switch wired to the ecm to switch on the fly :cool:

[MR.ROCKAPE]

lastly you'll want some gauges and power adders when you are towing home MY 1.75" DOM TUBING THAT I STILL NEED!!!!!

HOW MUCH DID YA NEED AGAIN???

[Connect]

you have a good example for heavy towing but... SHIT CONNECT WHAT WEBSITE DID YOU STEAL THAT PIC FROM?!?!??

jesus you *ALMOST* sound pretty knowledgable on diesel aftermarket considering you DONT OWN A GODDAM DIESEL TRUCK AND HAVE NEVER BOUGHT OR HAD FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE WITH ANY OF THE MOD'S DUNERACER QUOTED RIGHT ABOVE THIS POST!!!

What can I say, I have a few friends who are *kinda* into the diesels, and they like to talk.... A Lot. Mainly about dodges, the ford guys aren't nearly into it as much. I've done my research, as my next truck is a 5.9 dodge, and will be getting the aforementioned mods.

The guy in the picture is my friend Dustin from down in Auburn, that picture was taken in Sutherlin Oregon on our way back from Dunefest at winchester bay. It's an 06 Dodge with Edge, intake, and 4" exhaust. 6 speed manual with 550 hp clutch. (the name skips me) He also has a predator tuner that get's double stacked on occasion (see video below!). It was a long drive back, that's how I know the EGT's got hot on stock tune, there wasn't much to talk about so we talked about safe and unsafe egt's. If you still don't believe me, here is my F150 and quad next to his trailer at Sand Mountain on Memorial day 08. It's an 07 48.5' weekend warrior, scaled in minus truck weight at 23k lbs loaded.



http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/nrminime/DustinsTrailer.jpg

Rnd 2!

These are a few more from the same group of guys I go quad'ing with.

Keith, 07 Megacab (5.9 of course), full turbo back exhaust, Edge w/attitude, 6 speed, leveling kit on 35" A/T's. He tows a 36 ft weekend warrior, 12k lbs dry weight on tow tune. His clutch slips on levels 5 and 6, needs an upgrade sometime soon! He takes it all over Sand Mountain. The first Sand Mountain trip we went on with it, he double stacked it (with less then 2k miles on the motor!) for a couple runs up the mountain. Towing his 5th wheel back, we stop in Fernley at Sonic. "Dude, your engine's knocking bad!!" Needless to say, the warranty didn't cover the damages :rolleyes: so he bought a low mile 03 motor, and installed it himself. Oh, and his dad is a mobile Cummin's Technician, so he had a little help. Before this truck he had an 06 Crew Cab Long bed same khaki color, with the same mods as his 07. Before that, he had an 01 6 spd on 40's/38's, and finally 37's, injectors turbo edge clutch gears, the works. It was bad ass!

The Other guys in the picture, Justin's 02 dodge 5 speed long bed with Stacks, Edge w/attitude, and a nitrous setup, leveling kit on 35's. the 03-05 on the right is Chris who lives in Sparks. He's got Edge w/attitude, and an intake, leveling kit, 35's.

07:
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/nrminime/keiths.jpg

Superbowl...
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/nrminime/keith2.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/nrminime/bowl.jpg

06:
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/nrminime/06.gif

01:
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/francescalove16/blue.jpg

Dustin and Keith's (06 long bed) trucks messing around at the mountain, random videographer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGYUHV7lYCU&feature=related

Video of us inside the cab going up the face from labor day:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Co1q8WUb-hk

Videos of his 06 dumping smoke around sand mountain:

Face:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJp3urjVDXM

Superbowl:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhbaKpEVw44&feature=related


Another guy who has more money then brains, he owns a drywall company over in Cali, his 45' weekend warrior and 08 F350 crew dually. He gets stuck every time he goes to the mountain, he finally got smart and now unhitches his trailer at the main road, and has one of the dodges pull it into place. I shit you not, true story! BTW I don't know any of the idiots trying to pull him out. 1 more notch on the reason I'd never buy a super-dooty.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEp5dmu15Xk

If you want to see a few more pictures, check out my myspace album from Labor Day.

So I've had some first second and third hand experience with diesels, gone through the trials and tributes of modding them, and have the benefits of knowing where to start from their years of trials. And I haven't even touched on the ford side of the friends, but they hang out in Big Gay Truck land a little too much for my tastes! But a little repertoire in the list of vehicles from that side includes: 96 Powerstroke, 99 7.3 F250, 01 7.3 Excursion and F250, 03 7.3 F350, 04 F250 Harley Davidson, and 08 F350 Crew Long. They didn't dive deep into the performance aspect of them, but spent their money on big lifts and big tires. Most of those were bought stock, and lifted for 37's, 38's, and 40's. I think the 99 7.3 work truck and 01 f250 never broke the 35" barrier.

So Tony please Forgive me if I think I might know a thing or two about diesels...

[PizzILLA]

exactly what im saying... you are incredible at being able to talk about OTHER people's trucks. im blown away that you can recite every mod and spec that all of your friends have done to their truck. it is an amazing skill to have.

you are like sierra valley who always rides bitch and never wheels his own junk but worse.. a lot worse

yes you know a thing or two about diesels... you know about every body elses diesel

[Connect]

exactly what im saying... you are incredible at being able to talk about OTHER people's trucks. im blown away that you can recite every mod and spec that all of your friends have done to their truck. it is an amazing skill to have.

you are like sierra valley who always rides bitch and never wheels his own junk but worse.. a lot worse

yes you know a thing or two about diesels... you know about every body elses diesel

I have a good memory, and actually care about what's being talked about.

You can't tell me you never learned anything from your friends? Because everyone else in the world knows it, just because I say it, It's wrong? :rolleyes: Please let me know if I'm giving bad advice, because I try really hard not to be the fucking idiot in the background who just tells someone else to buy a bunch of random parts and gaurantee it will work because "I heard it from a friend"

Don't worry, I was actually out in the garage working on my Junk for a change this evening http://www.reno4x4.com/forum/images/smilies/cheesy.gif and will be throughout the weekend, my days of web wheeling are ALMOST over. Then what?

[jeeper89]

Don't worry, I was actually out in the garage working on my Junk for a change this evening http://www.reno4x4.com/forum/images/smilies/cheesy.gif and will be throughout the weekend, my days of web wheeling are ALMOST over. Then what?

just dont post pictures of the scenery or tell about the trails you did, cause robicon will tell you he did it twice in his Farabees rental jeep:rolleyes:

[Connect]

back on topic, this seems like a fairly nice truck, although I really despise the Auto's ><

http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/841583753.html

[MR.ROCKAPE]

back on topic, this seems like a fairly nice truck, although I really despise the Auto's ><

http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/841583753.html

LOOKS NICE......BUT WHY SHORT BED???IF IM GONNA BUY DIESEL FOR TOWING THE EXTRA WHEELBASE IS NICE TO HAVE!!!!

AND YOU SHOULD GET A DIESEL WITH A STICK.......ROWING GEARS GETS A BIT OLD AFTER AWHILE!!!!

[Connect]

LOOKS NICE......BUT WHY SHORT BED???IF IM GONNA BUY DIESEL FOR TOWING THE EXTRA WHEELBASE IS NICE TO HAVE!!!!

AND YOU SHOULD GET A DIESEL WITH A STICK.......ROWING GEARS GETS A BIT OLD AFTER AWHILE!!!!

I'd like a mega-cab with 6 speed, but they are hard to come by! Or at least a crew cab long bed 6 spd.

All of the cummins I find for sale are fawking auto's. :mad:

[Connect]

I'd rock the shit out of this thing too!

http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=708980

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/ZJARCHER/new_august_08_102.jpg

[PizzILLA]

LOOKS NICE......BUT WHY SHORT BED???IF IM GONNA BUY DIESEL FOR TOWING THE EXTRA WHEELBASE IS NICE TO HAVE!!!!

AND YOU SHOULD GET A DIESEL WITH A STICK.......ROWING GEARS GETS A BIT OLD AFTER AWHILE!!!!
haha you can say that again!! god damn i tried test driving a 6 speed. i was sick of shifting within 20 minutes!!! there is just NOTHING cool about manual trans trucks, when the autos are just as strong in stock vs. stock form.

when you modify the trucks, then you want an auto even more!!! just ask TJ.

[PizzILLA]

I'd rock the shit out of this thing too!

http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=708980

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/ZJARCHER/new_august_08_102.jpg
yes it has awesome tow mirrors!!

nothing pisses me off more about full size diesel trucks when i see them with the little tiny mirrors.. what a waste of a truck.

i hated the dinky mirrors on my green dodge. DO NOT buy a truck with dinky rear view mirror. listen to the voice of experience.

[Hardcore-CashMoney]

LOOKS NICE......BUT WHY SHORT BED???IF IM GONNA BUY DIESEL FOR TOWING THE EXTRA WHEELBASE IS NICE TO HAVE!!!!

AND YOU SHOULD GET A DIESEL WITH A STICK.......ROWING GEARS GETS A BIT OLD AFTER AWHILE!!!!

Ya and on top of it, anymore, in a bone stock truck the auto's are rated to pull more weight(atleast I know the GM's are)

I agree on the dinky mirrors, I was excited when I got my truck and found out the passanger side mirror was actually a rear one and not one of those crappy things are closer than they apear mirrors. those suck to back up trailers

[MR.ROCKAPE]

GAS ENGINES AND STICK TRANNYS ARENT TOO BAD BECAUSE THEY HAVE 2 TIMES THE RPM RANGE OF A DIESEL!!!!I HAVE SEVERAL CARS WITH MANUAL TRANS....BUT ONE TRIP IN MY PARENTS FRIEGHTLINER MADE ME DECIDE DIESEL AND MANUAL TRANS BRING THE SUCK!!!!!


THE FUNNY THING IS THEIR NEWEST OTR TRUCK HAS AN AUTO IN IT!!!!:cool:

[Connect]

yes it has awesome tow mirrors!!

nothing pisses me off more about full size diesel trucks when i see them with the little tiny mirrors.. what a waste of a truck.

i hated the dinky mirrors on my green dodge. DO NOT buy a truck with dinky rear view mirror. listen to the voice of experience.

Ya and on top of it, anymore, in a bone stock truck the auto's are rated to pull more weight(atleast I know the GM's are)

I agree on the dinky mirrors, I was excited when I got my truck and found out the passanger side mirror was actually a rear one and not one of those crappy things are closer than they apear mirrors. those suck to back up trailers

I didn't even notice the dinky mirrors. I assume those are the lariat power mirrors or something? Much rather have the extend/foldable mirrors, those work great.

I like auto's driveability, but am more of a stick fan for a tow-rig. Stock tuned, sure I'd 100% rather have an automatic. But when you start stacking performance goodies in front of it, it shifts heavily to the manual. Throw in a clutch, and go to town on the thing. No it's not going twins or anything heavy duty like that, but intake exhaust and a tuner for sure, maybe even stacked on occasion.

I got to tow my buggy with Jesse's DMAX last night, and it actually did better then I expected for a stock everything, I really like the allison in it. They are even cheaper and easier to come by then the dodges? But I fawking despise IFS!!

[MR.ROCKAPE]

HATE A CHEVY IFS OVER A DODGE FRONT END????:rofl:

IM THINKING IN ALL OF YOUR RESEARCH YOU HAVENT NOTICED DODGE HAS A BIT OF A FRONT END PROBLEM WITH THEIR 4WD STUFF???

THE DURAMAX'S ARE SWEET UNTIL YOU HAVE AN ENGINE MECHANICAL PROBLEM.......THEY ARE 5X AS COMPLICATED TO WORK ON OVER A 7.3 OR 5.9........KINDA LIKE A 6.0!!!!:eek:

[Connect]

IM THINKING IN ALL OF YOUR RESEARCH YOU HAVENT NOTICED DODGE HAS A BIT OF A FRONT END PROBLEM WITH THEIR 4WD STUFF???

Define problem. I really like the dodges, so for me it's easy to overlook their weak points!

[MR.ROCKAPE]

Define problem. I really like the dodges, so for me it's easy to overlook their weak points!

TRACK BARS!!!I HAD A 1998 4WD GAS WITH 14 MILES ON IT,WHEN MY TRUCK GOT WRECKED....AND IT WAS LIKE YOU CHASED THE STEERING(NEEDING CONSTANT CORRECTION AT FREEWAY SPEEDS....).

THROTTLEBOY PUTS TRACK BARS ON HIS 01 EVERY 10K!!!

[Connect]

TRACK BARS!!!I HAD A 1998 4WD GAS WITH 14 MILES ON IT,WHEN MY TRUCK GOT WRECKED....AND IT WAS LIKE YOU CHASED THE STEERING(NEEDING CONSTANT CORRECTION AT FREEWAY SPEEDS....).

THROTTLEBOY PUTS TRACK BARS ON HIS 01 EVERY 10K!!!

Now I remember you informing me of this. If I got an older model, which I doubt I would, the first time it failed I would probably just make a new one out of RE superflex joints or the like. I assume your failure points are the bushings getting worn out or is he bending the damn things?

[MR.ROCKAPE]

Now I remember you informing me of this. If I got an older model, which I doubt I would, the first time it failed I would probably just make a new one out of RE superflex joints or the like. I assume your failure points are the bushings getting worn out or is he bending the damn things?

THROTTLE HAD ONE THAT HAD A SUPERFLEX JOINT ON IT AND URETHANE BUSHINGS......IT STILL ONLY LASTED 10K OR LESS!!!THEY HAVE A BINDING PROBLEM AND THE TRACK BAR IS WHAT WEARS FAST BECAUSE OF IT!!!

I HAVE A FRIEND THAT A DODGE DIESEL BOUGHT BACK BECAUSE THEY COULDNT FIX HIS BRAKES/FRONT END!!!!

THE CUMMINS IS A 500K MOTOR....IN A 200K(OR LESS...)TRUCK!!!

[Mrburns]

HATE A CHEVY IFS OVER A DODGE FRONT END????:rofl:

IM THINKING IN ALL OF YOUR RESEARCH YOU HAVENT NOTICED DODGE HAS A BIT OF A FRONT END PROBLEM WITH THEIR 4WD STUFF???

THE DURAMAX'S ARE SWEET UNTIL YOU HAVE AN ENGINE MECHANICAL PROBLEM.......THEY ARE 5X AS COMPLICATED TO WORK ON OVER A 7.3 OR 5.9........KINDA LIKE A 6.0!!!!:eek:

hey now....back off the 6.0 shit....just because 98% of them had issues doesn't mean they are all bad....:wink:

[MR.ROCKAPE]

hey now....back off the 6.0 shit....just because 98% of them had issues doesn't mean they are all bad....:wink:

I JUST SAID THEY ARE A PITA TO WORK ON.........BUT YEAH THEY ARE A LOVE HATE RELATIONSHIP!!!!

[Connect]

THROTTLE HAD ONE THAT HAD A SUPERFLEX JOINT ON IT AND URETHANE BUSHINGS......IT STILL ONLY LASTED 10K OR LESS!!!THEY HAVE A BINDING PROBLEM AND THE TRACK BAR IS WHAT WEARS FAST BECAUSE OF IT!!!

I HAVE A FRIEND THAT A DODGE DIESEL BOUGHT BACK BECAUSE THEY COULDNT FIX HIS BRAKES/FRONT END!!!!

THE CUMMINS IS A 500K MOTOR....IN A 200K(OR LESS...)TRUCK!!!

You say Track Bar, but what exactly is failing? Binding on/between what? I don't see how that problem could not be fixable with an aftermarket bar/mounts. I do happen to know a few people who know a few things about track bars! Even then it's kind of irrelevent because I'm looking for an 03+ HO.

[Mrburns]

I can tell you when I had my '99 2500 longbed... I sheard off a 1/2" grade 8 bolt on my trackbar mount....granted it was lifted and I was very kind to the thing...but that was a BIG pita... and my (now retired) co-worker has replaced his trackbar probably 3 times or more in the last 3 years on his '98(ish) 3500 dually...and it gets freaky deathwobble when its time....he never was able to find anything to fix it, being stock or aftermarket replacements...


That black dodge looks sweet...but its too pretty to be a tow rig....:gapteeth:

Get a FORD...you'll be happier in the long run :cool:

[Connect]

Get a FORD...you'll be happier in the long run :cool:

Nah I'll stick with Dodge, and if I get a smokin deal, a dmax.

[EastCoast44]

I have a moral issue with a 1-ton 4wd truck having IFS, but once you get past it you'll realize that the Chevy front end is as reliable as anything else out there and drives better than any other truck on the market. I wanted to get a Dodge too, but my truck came along at the right time and was the right price. I don't regret it at all.

[Dnmeistr]

When was the last year for the 7.3 because that is what I want in a 6 speed. Although the 1/2 off on 1/2 ton trucks that they are selling over at Dodge is tempting also, maybe if I wait a couple more months they will be giving them away :gapteeth:

[MR.ROCKAPE]

When was the last year for the 7.3 because that is what I want in a 6 speed. Although the 1/2 off on 1/2 ton trucks that they are selling over at Dodge is tempting also, maybe if I wait a couple more months they will be giving them away :gapteeth:

you can get an early 2003 with 7.3......but the 6.0 is that year also....one of the worst years!!!:gapteeth:

[Hardcore-CashMoney]

Nah I'll stick with Dodge, and if I get a smokin deal, a dmax.

I know two people with dmax's for sale both are 4door short beds. I wouldn't worry about the IFS being a prob, i've had 315/70R17's on my truck since it was brand new (no lift) and haven't had any bushings or trouble with the front end and its got 70K miles on it.

[MR.ROCKAPE]

I WANT THIS......

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=703042

[Hardcore-CashMoney]

I must admit, those and the IH ones are pretty pimp...I heard tough that you might be able to get Peterbilts version starting around 50k. thats less than a new loaded diesel pickup, except something that can tow more and comes with a bigger engine :Big Grin:

[MR.ROCKAPE]

WELL I FOUND OUT TODAY THAT THE TRUCK I GOT IS SMOG EXEMPT!!!!BONUS!!!IM GONNA FINALLY BREAK DOWN AND REGISTER IT THIS SATURDAY...AS THE CALI PLATES RAN OUT AND MY 30 DAY WENT UP TODAY!!!!


I DID USE IT TOW MY BUDDYs FRIENDS F250 DIESEL TO MY SHOP LAST WEEK FOR A CLUTCH FROM COLD SPRINGS TO RENO AND I REALLY COULDNT TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TOWING MY BUGGY AND THE EXT CAB 4WD F250 SD........IM STILL REALLY HAPPY WITH MY PURCHASE!!!!

[blackjacks]

i love my 98.5 24 valve cummins
juice w/attitude, afe intake with torque tube and high ram a pillar mount for the module fass system

love it
can't tell teh differance between a toyota and a 3/4 ton suburban

[Connect]

WELL I FOUND OUT TODAY THAT THE TRUCK I GOT IS SMOG EXEMPT!!!!BONUS!!!IM GONNA FINALLY BREAK DOWN AND REGISTER IT THIS SATURDAY...AS THE CALI PLATES RAN OUT AND MY 30 DAY WENT UP TODAY!!!!


I DID USE IT TOW MY BUDDYs FRIENDS F250 DIESEL TO MY SHOP LAST WEEK FOR A CLUTCH FROM COLD SPRINGS TO RENO AND I REALLY COULDNT TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TOWING MY BUGGY AND THE EXT CAB 4WD F250 SD........IM STILL REALLY HAPPY WITH MY PURCHASE!!!!

Why is it smog exempt?? That's a bonus! Straight pipe that bitch!

[MR.ROCKAPE]

Why is it smog exempt?? That's a bonus! Straight pipe that bitch!

ITS GVWR IS HIGH THAN 10K....THEY TOLD ME THAT WILL CHANGE NEXT YEAR....BUT ILL GET A FREEBIE THIS YEAR!!!!

AND ITS GONNA AT THE VERY LEAST GET AN EXHAUST SOONER THAN LATER.....BUT IM NOT SOLD ON ANY CHIPS OR PROGRAMMERS BECAUSE I READ THE REASON ALOT OF THE PROGRAMMERS HAVE "ABILITY TO READ AND CLEAR CODES" IS BECAUSE THEY SET CODES.......:pissed2:

[Connect]

ITS GVWR IS HIGH THAN 10K....THEY TOLD ME THAT WILL CHANGE NEXT YEAR....BUT ILL GET A FREEBIE THIS YEAR!!!!

AND ITS GONNA AT THE VERY LEAST GET AN EXHAUST SOONER THAN LATER.....BUT IM NOT SOLD ON ANY CHIPS OR PROGRAMMERS BECAUSE I READ THE REASON ALOT OF THE PROGRAMMERS HAVE "ABILITY TO READ AND CLEAR CODES" IS BECAUSE THEY SET CODES.......:pissed2:

Do your research on the different programmers on the dizzle boards, I don't know much about the powerjokes in the tuning department.

IIRC the 7.3's didn't have a CAT, and you can just straight pipe it from the turbo back removing that Giant fawking muffler, and still be smog legal :Big Grin:

they aren't as loud as a straight piped cummins either.

[locrwln]

My '02 7.3 6spd came from the factory with a cat. The auto didn't have one in '02, but the sticks did.

Jack

[MR.ROCKAPE]

My '02 7.3 6spd came from the factory with a cat. The auto didn't have one in '02, but the sticks did.

Jack

IS IT STILL ON IT OR DID YA CHOP IT OFF???


I THOUGHT I READ JUST REPLACING THE EXHAUST WITH A 4" TURBO BACK SYSTEM WAS SUPPOSED TO FREE UP 50 FT-LBS OF TORQUE???(OF COARSE I CANT FIND WHERE I READ IT NOW...)SEEMS LIKE A PRETTY HIGH CLAIM.

AND I GOTTA ADMIT I JUST DROVE MINE THE OTHER DAY WITHOUT THE TRAILER AND FOR A BIG STOCK TRUCK IT IS PRETTY FUN TO DRIVE BECAUSE IT MAKES GOOD POWER!!!

NOW.... TROOPER CHUCKS OLD CHIPPED 97 WAS PRETTY IMPRESSIVE.......(NOT THAT I TRIED IT OUT OR ANYTHING.....:nervous:

[Hardcore-CashMoney]

IS IT STILL ON IT OR DID YA CHOP IT OFF???


I THOUGHT I READ JUST REPLACING THE EXHAUST WITH A 4" TURBO BACK SYSTEM WAS SUPPOSED TO FREE UP 50 FT-LBS OF TORQUE???(OF COARSE I CANT FIND WHERE I READ IT NOW...)SEEMS LIKE A PRETTY HIGH CLAIM.

AND I GOTTA ADMIT I JUST DROVE MINE THE OTHER DAY WITHOUT THE TRAILER AND FOR A BIG STOCK TRUCK IT IS PRETTY FUN TO DRIVE BECAUSE IT MAKES GOOD POWER!!!

NOW.... TROOPER CHUCKS OLD CHIPPED 97 WAS PRETTY IMPRESSIVE.......(NOT THAT I TRIED IT OUT OR ANYTHING.....:nervous:

That does seem like a huge claim...but then again have you seen what all those guys that sell air intakes claim on diesels for power? I don't get how some people fall for it, I mean comon its not like its a N.A. motor its freakin boosted. Only reason I see takin off the cat in a diesel is if you need to lower EGT's or just want a loud ass truck, other than that they really don't hurt much especially if your not leavin a black cloud every time you take off

[Connect]

That does seem like a huge claim...but then again have you seen what all those guys that sell air intakes claim on diesels for power? I don't get how some people fall for it, I mean comon its not like its a N.A. motor its freakin boosted. Only reason I see takin off the cat in a diesel is if you need to lower EGT's or just want a loud ass truck, other than that they really don't hurt much especially if your not leavin a black cloud every time you take off

All three, and check please! :Big Grin:

Not really that loud, I know 3 straight piped 7.3's and they just sound good, especially the increased turbo whine :cool:

Lower EGT's means you can make more power, more power means your going to want to blow more smoke :tongue:

I was eye balling a 08 Chevy going up pyramid on Tuesday, and that's a nice truck. Wouldn't mind a 6.6 with 6 spd allison, Integrated brake controller :Big Grin:

[Mrburns]

ITS GVWR IS HIGH THAN 10K....THEY TOLD ME THAT WILL CHANGE NEXT YEAR....BUT ILL GET A FREEBIE THIS YEAR!!!!

AND ITS GONNA AT THE VERY LEAST GET AN EXHAUST SOONER THAN LATER.....BUT IM NOT SOLD ON ANY CHIPS OR PROGRAMMERS BECAUSE I READ THE REASON ALOT OF THE PROGRAMMERS HAVE "ABILITY TO READ AND CLEAR CODES" IS BECAUSE THEY SET CODES.......:pissed2:

are they raising the weight limit or what ??? I wanted to have mine weighed to see what happened...it has to be close, but if they are raising it, I guess that would just be a waste of time...

and I did 4" turbo back (but kept the cat, just kinda hollowed it a bit :eek:) on my 6.OH-no and I gained a little mileage, not sure why/how...but who cares and it seemed to be a more peppy off the line too....

[Hardcore-CashMoney]

All three, and check please! :Big Grin:

Not really that loud, I know 3 straight piped 7.3's and they just sound good, especially the increased turbo whine :cool:

Lower EGT's means you can make more power, more power means your going to want to blow more smoke :tongue:

I was eye balling a 08 Chevy going up pyramid on Tuesday, and that's a nice truck. Wouldn't mind a 6.6 with 6 spd allison, Integrated brake controller :Big Grin:

actually if you think about it a cat is like a muffler, it makes them a lot louder. I've got first hand experience and if you wanna here the difference come to my work and you can hear a big truck with one and one with out.

lower egts doesn't mean more power at all, heat can actually make more boost, think about thermal expansion, thats what spins a turbine.

You'd like the new chev, one of my employee's has one and they ride nicer, are more comfortable (stock have way more power) and the integrated brake controller does kick ass.

[Hardcore-CashMoney]

are they raising the weight limit or what ??? I wanted to have mine weighed to see what happened...it has to be close, but if they are raising it, I guess that would just be a waste of time...

and I did 4" turbo back (but kept the cat, just kinda hollowed it a bit :eek:) on my 6.OH-no and I gained a little mileage, not sure why/how...but who cares and it seemed to be a more peppy off the line too....

I tried that, unless it comes from the factory with more wieght they don't let you get around it. Dmv sucks ass

[Connect]

actually if you think about it a cat is like a muffler, it makes them a lot louder. I've got first hand experience and if you wanna here the difference come to my work and you can hear a big truck with one and one with out.

I've thought about this one long and hard, and I'm not sure I'm following you. Say it with me...

A Cat is [like] a MUFFLER, it makes them a LOT louder???

Mufflers are meant to baffle the exhaust gases making them Queiter, thus the term Muffler. Taking the Cat off definitely makes it louder.

lower egts doesn't mean more power at all, heat can actually make more boost, think about thermal expansion, thats what spins a turbine.

I was referring to when combined with tuners that add more fuel and air into the system. Too much heat is dangerous, and this is your EGT's and why you monitor them. More air in, more air out, lower EGT's. But, you know this already so I'm preaching to the quire here :rolleyes:

You'd like the new chev, one of my employee's has one and they ride nicer, are more comfortable (stock have way more power) and the integrated brake controller does kick ass.

I agree, and if the right used deal on an 06+ 5.9 doesn't come along come next fall, I might be making a trip to the Chebby dealer :tongue:

[locrwln]

IS IT STILL ON IT OR DID YA CHOP IT OFF???


I THOUGHT I READ JUST REPLACING THE EXHAUST WITH A 4" TURBO BACK SYSTEM WAS SUPPOSED TO FREE UP 50 FT-LBS OF TORQUE???(OF COARSE I CANT FIND WHERE I READ IT NOW...)SEEMS LIKE A PRETTY HIGH CLAIM.

AND I GOTTA ADMIT I JUST DROVE MINE THE OTHER DAY WITHOUT THE TRAILER AND FOR A BIG STOCK TRUCK IT IS PRETTY FUN TO DRIVE BECAUSE IT MAKES GOOD POWER!!!

NOW.... TROOPER CHUCKS OLD CHIPPED 97 WAS PRETTY IMPRESSIVE.......(NOT THAT I TRIED IT OUT OR ANYTHING.....:nervous:

Ummm, let's just say that it looks like it is still on there, has to be to pass smog.

I did chop of the stock muffler, they are very restrictive. In it's place I put a Walker BTM (big truck muffler), I got from summit. It's a straight through muffler, runs about $50 and gives you probably 70% or a little better of an expensive exhaust system. No drone, and you can't tell any difference until you get on it, then it has that cool straight exhuast diesel sound. :Big Grin:

Once you change the exhaust on a 7.3, they do tend to loose a little of the power right off idle, but they more than make up for it at higher revs. With yours being an auto, you probably won't feel a difference, on mine, I could just because I bought the truck new and have a lot of seat time in it.

I put a Ford AIS intake on it, with the fender sleeve. Other than that, she is stock and I like it. With my 10' cabover, trailer and land cruiser to Moab and back, she pulled fine. No plans to add power, mileage and power are good, so I am happy.

Jack

[MR.ROCKAPE]

Ummm, let's just say that it looks like it is still on there, has to be to pass smog.

I did chop of the stock muffler, they are very restrictive. In it's place I put a Walker BTM (big truck muffler), I got from summit. It's a straight through muffler, runs about $50 and gives you probably 70% or a little better of an expensive exhaust system. No drone, and you can't tell any difference until you get on it, then it has that cool straight exhuast diesel sound. :Big Grin:

Once you change the exhaust on a 7.3, they do tend to loose a little of the power right off idle, but they more than make up for it at higher revs. With yours being an auto, you probably won't feel a difference, on mine, I could just because I bought the truck new and have a lot of seat time in it.

I put a Ford AIS intake on it, with the fender sleeve. Other than that, she is stock and I like it. With my 10' cabover, trailer and land cruiser to Moab and back, she pulled fine. No plans to add power, mileage and power are good, so I am happy.

Jack

YEAH MY WIFE IS GONNA BUY THE EXHAUST FOR MINE SO ILL LET HER BUY ME A COOL STAINLESS TURBO BACK SET-UP!!!!:Big Grin: AND SINCE ITS A DUALLY WITH 4.10s IM NOT SURE IF ILL NOTICE ALOT OF OFF-IDLE TORQUE LOSS.ILL DO THE EXHAUST AND LET YA KNOW!!!

DID YA GAIN ANY FUEL MILEAGE WITH THE NEW MUFFLER???

[locrwln]

YEAH MY WIFE IS GONNA BUY THE EXHAUST FOR MINE SO ILL LET HER BUY ME A COOL STAINLESS TURBO BACK SET-UP!!!!:Big Grin: AND SINCE ITS A DUALLY WITH 4.10s IM NOT SURE IF ILL NOTICE ALOT OF OFF-IDLE TORQUE LOSS.ILL DO THE EXHAUST AND LET YA KNOW!!!

DID YA GAIN ANY FUEL MILEAGE WITH THE NEW MUFFLER???

That is the best way to get an exhaust. And yeah, I don't think with the 4.10's you will notice a loss.

I'm not sure on the mileage. Believe it or not, it has always gotten 18-19mgp empty. I'm not as anal about checking the mileage empty. I do know that if I let it drop below a 1/4 tank, I can get 600 miles on a tank, without the low fuel light coming on.

I am much better about checking it when I am on a trip, which is usually with the cabover installed. I usually average between 12-14 with cabover, although I put a tank through it a month ago driving around Yellowstone, speed limit of 45, I averaged 17mpg w/ cabover on. So if I could keep the speed down to 50mph all of the time, I imagine it would pull some serious mpg. :gapteeth:

To Moab and back with cabover, pulling trailer with cruiser on it, mpg dropped to 10-11.

They are amazing trucks.

Jack

[MR.ROCKAPE]

I FINALLY BROKE DOWN AND REGISTERED IT TODAY AND HAD TO PAY SALES TAX ON IT......$967....(THAT WAS WITH TURNING MY REGISTRATION FOR MY BIKE I NO LONGER OWN AND GETTING $100 CREDIT.....)



OOH WELL AT LEAST IT ONLY TOOK 20 MINUTES IN AND OUT OF THE DMV!!!!

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[QUOTE=MR.ROCKAPE;96344]I FINALLY BROKE DOWN AND REGISTERED IT TODAY AND HAD TO PAY SALES TAX ON IT......$967....(THAT WAS WITH TURNING MY REGISTRATION FOR MY BIKE I NO LONGER OWN AND GETTING $100 CREDIT.....)

Ouchy! :thspank:

[MR.ROCKAPE]

[QUOTE=MR.ROCKAPE;96344]I FINALLY BROKE DOWN AND REGISTERED IT TODAY AND HAD TO PAY SALES TAX ON IT......$967....(THAT WAS WITH TURNING MY REGISTRATION FOR MY BIKE I NO LONGER OWN AND GETTING $100 CREDIT.....)

Ouchy! :thspank:

YEAH BETWEEN THAT AND TUBE I CAN GO THROUGH A COUPLE GRAND REALLY EASY!!!!

[MR.ROCKAPE]

WELL I BROKE DOWN AND DID SOME MAINT TO MY TOW RIG TODAY......

OIL CHANGE(MOTORCRAFT OIL AND FILTER FROM WAL-MART..... CHEAPER THAN I GET IT AT WHOLESALE!!!:gapteeth: ),SET TIRE PRESSURES,F-WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE BATT CABLES...AGAIN!!!!

FUEL FILTER BECAUSE I WAS CURIOUS IF THERE WAS GONNA BE ANYTHING IN IT FROM ME USING THE REDLINE FUEL TREATMENT(SEE IF IT LOOSENED ANYTHING....)IT LOOKED BRAND NEW....REPLACED IT ANYWAYS!!!

GRANTED THIS TRUCK WAS FULLY SERVICED BY ME ABOUT 3500 MILES AGO BUT I SWEAR I LIKE THIS TRUCK MORE EVERYTIME I DRIVE IT......SO SINCE I DONT SEE IT GOING ANYWHERE ANYTIME SOON IT WILL SEE REG MAINT.

I EVEN TOOK IT AND HAD IT WASHED!!!!!:cool:

[RADDONKEY]

I did mine yesterday. Oil, filter, Fuel filter, Trans filter, Rotate and wash. I have to say I REALLY LIKE my tow rig TOO. :Big Grin:

[MR.ROCKAPE]

I did mine yesterday. Oil, filter, Fuel filter, Trans filter, Rotate and wash. I have to say I REALLY LIKE my tow rig TOO. :Big Grin:

FUNNY THING IS.....BEFORE I WORKED FOR GRANITE....I THOUGHT THEY WERE ALL TURDS!!!!AND NEVER EVER THOUGHT I WOULD OWN ONE!!!!WITH THE SIZE OF THE FORD CREW CAB.....I DOUBT I COULD GO BACK TO A CHEVY....FEELS TOO MUCH LIKE A MINI-TRUCK!!!!

[Hardcore-CashMoney]

FUNNY THING IS.....BEFORE I WORKED FOR GRANITE....I THOUGHT THEY WERE ALL TURDS!!!!AND NEVER EVER THOUGHT I WOULD OWN ONE!!!!WITH THE SIZE OF THE FORD CREW CAB.....I DOUBT I COULD GO BACK TO A CHEVY....FEELS TOO MUCH LIKE A MINI-TRUCK!!!!

Ya but the 4door chev's are nice too. But altleast you went the right way and got the 7.3. You ever wonder about the fuel filters on a diesel though? some people go 100k miles in a gas car and never change them, but you do that in a diesel and your dead in the water long before that.

[MR.ROCKAPE]

Ya but the 4door chev's are nice too. But altleast you went the right way and got the 7.3. You ever wonder about the fuel filters on a diesel though? some people go 100k miles in a gas car and never change them, but you do that in a diesel and your dead in the water long before that.

YEAH BUT DIESEL IS KINDA THE TRASH FUEL......SINCE THE ENGINES WILL RUN ON CAT PEE!!!!

PLUS I THINK ITS WHERE YOU BUY YOUR DIESEL....I WAS TOLD THAT PEOPLE THAT USE JUST BALDINIS(BECAUSE ITS THE CHEAPEST.....)HAVE MORE ISSUES WITH WATER......

I ALSO ALWAYS USE SOME KIND OF LUBRICATOR ADDED INTO THE FUEL,CHEAP INSURANCE!!!

[Hardcore-CashMoney]

YEAH BUT DIESEL IS KINDA THE TRASH FUEL......SINCE THE ENGINES WILL RUN ON CAT PEE!!!!

PLUS I THINK ITS WHERE YOU BUY YOUR DIESEL....I WAS TOLD THAT PEOPLE THAT USE JUST BALDINIS(BECAUSE ITS THE CHEAPEST.....)HAVE MORE ISSUES WITH WATER......

I ALSO ALWAYS USE SOME KIND OF LUBRICATOR ADDED INTO THE FUEL,CHEAP INSURANCE!!!
I always ad something too, especially with the cp3 pump and shit ass injectors that the early gms got...I did find a fix though for the pain in the ass filter the duramax's have to change. I now got a Cat 1R-0749 filter that we use on the C-15s in our big trucks :Big Grin:

[cblood]

YEAH BUT DIESEL IS KINDA THE TRASH FUEL......SINCE THE ENGINES WILL RUN ON CAT PEE!!!!

PLUS I THINK ITS WHERE YOU BUY YOUR DIESEL....I WAS TOLD THAT PEOPLE THAT USE JUST BALDINIS(BECAUSE ITS THE CHEAPEST.....)HAVE MORE ISSUES WITH WATER......

I ALSO ALWAYS USE SOME KIND OF LUBRICATOR ADDED INTO THE FUEL,CHEAP INSURANCE!!!

I run my 7.3 on used tranny fluid :gapteeth: (it is filtered 3 times before hitting the fuel filter)

[MR.ROCKAPE]

I run my 7.3 on used tranny fluid :gapteeth: (it is filtered 3 times before hitting the fuel filter)

YEAH I HAD READ ABOUT USING ATF FOR FUEL........I HAVE BEEN USING NEW ATF TO PRIME DIESEL FUEL FILTERS FOR YEARS....IN FACT THEY TELL YOU TO DO IT ON THE OLD 6.9 AND 7.3 IDI's.....BECAUSE IF THEY LOSE THEIR PRIME YOU WILL CRANK ON IT FOREVER!!!!:frown:

[Hardcore-CashMoney]

YEAH I HAD READ ABOUT USING ATF FOR FUEL........I HAVE BEEN USING NEW ATF TO PRIME DIESEL FUEL FILTERS FOR YEARS....IN FACT THEY TELL YOU TO DO IT ON THE OLD 6.9 AND 7.3 IDI's.....BECAUSE IF THEY LOSE THEIR PRIME YOU WILL CRANK ON IT FOREVER!!!!:frown:

I think the old cummins's were like that too, I remember a buddy having to crack every single fuel line :eek: