Need input on truck chassis type, mileage, use and drivetrain??
10-02-2010, 12:16 PM
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I would keep it if I were you.
Do you know about all the emissions of 07 and up models?
See my post #29 here http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/t...ml#post3221691
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10-03-2010, 09:14 AM
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Well I pulled the trigger. Traded in my 07 Suburban 2500 LT3 for an 06 3500 Duramax (LBZ) DRW, 4x4, crew cab with 40K miles warranty remaining.
I'm not wild about the color, Graystone, and it is missing a sunroof but has everything else.
The PO added the Delphi trouchscreen Nav system which makes it work almost exactly like my Suburban did. There is a port for me to add a back-up camera also.
A Curt mfg goose neck hide a ball system was in the truck with Air Lift bags installed.
With all the extras and low miles it seems pretty good. I will be adding Alcoa wheels, changing the running boards, adding a bed cap and a few other things that I prefer. The class 3 hitch will have to go for a class V also.
This should do ok with a Formula 382.
I'm not wild about the color, Graystone, and it is missing a sunroof but has everything else.
The PO added the Delphi trouchscreen Nav system which makes it work almost exactly like my Suburban did. There is a port for me to add a back-up camera also.
A Curt mfg goose neck hide a ball system was in the truck with Air Lift bags installed.
With all the extras and low miles it seems pretty good. I will be adding Alcoa wheels, changing the running boards, adding a bed cap and a few other things that I prefer. The class 3 hitch will have to go for a class V also.
This should do ok with a Formula 382.
I agree, grey sucks.
REAL trucks don't have sunroofs. Or spark plugs.
I had air bags in my Dodge dually and they made the ride worse.
10-03-2010, 10:59 AM
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10-03-2010, 12:40 PM
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I do like my sunroofs. Only 2 of my previous trucks did not have them and since I'm planning on keeping this one for a while I may install one.
What did you have for shocks?
I'm planning on Bilsteins for this truck. I wonder if the bags give me some bounce with these stock shocks. I never keep stock shocks and people are always amazed at how well my trucks ride. After the Bilstein shocks go on I can re-evaluate the ride and see how the air is doing.
When I start working on the truck I have seriously thought about changing the color. We shall see.
10-03-2010, 04:16 PM
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10-03-2010, 04:20 PM
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What did you have for shocks?
I'm planning on Bilsteins for this truck. I wonder if the bags give me some bounce with these stock shocks. I never keep stock shocks and people are always amazed at how well my trucks ride. After the Bilstein shocks go on I can re-evaluate the ride and see how the air is doing.
I never changed shocks on my truck but I've heard that KYB is a good shock. I don't think you can go wrong with either one.
I'm planning on Bilsteins for this truck. I wonder if the bags give me some bounce with these stock shocks. I never keep stock shocks and people are always amazed at how well my trucks ride. After the Bilstein shocks go on I can re-evaluate the ride and see how the air is doing.
I never changed shocks on my truck but I've heard that KYB is a good shock. I don't think you can go wrong with either one.
10-03-2010, 06:21 PM
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10-03-2010, 08:08 PM
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KYB is only 20% stiffer than factory. It is an improvement but I don't know if that is enough to satisfy the functional range of a 3500 chassis? Maybe for some but not myself.
I have KYB's on my 88 Toronado Trofeo and I like them for the car but I'll want more for the truck.
