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11-18-2007 | 07:06 AM
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Is your 'burban a 1500 or 2500? I've been Bullet shopping for a few weeks now, and my 1/2 ton Dodge which I ordered in '05 to tow 8700 lbs is a concern.
11-18-2007 | 07:14 AM
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Got the Cig in the water for the first time[as the owner], they're a little rare here- had 3 cars stop and bs at the gas pumps. Ran great, a few of the gauges that worked at LOTO didnt work today, kept an eye on the ones that did, and had a great [half] day, got caught in scattered showers. New trailer worked well, we're cleaning her stem to stern tomorrow. Sending the cushions to the upholstery shop in the next few weeks [planning on waiting until it turns colder], read the thread about the Cigarette patches and logos, anybody got a jpg? Best gauges-Livorsi? Havent done any research yet, also thinking of replacing the compass with a chartplotter-has anybody done that, there is really no sheltered place for a gps, unless Im really missing something-Any advice would be helpful!
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11-18-2007 | 08:58 AM
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From: Va Beach, VA
It's a 1/2 ton and max load listed is like 8600lb. You can by a 10,000lb hitch that will fit and replace the springs with 3/4 ton and better shocks.
Not the best solution, but better than a new tow vehicle. I also live like 10 minutes away from where I put over most of the time.
Not the best solution, but better than a new tow vehicle. I also live like 10 minutes away from where I put over most of the time.
11-18-2007 | 08:09 PM
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Glad to hear that boat is going well! I too thought the ower said it had extra gauges with it, but maybe I'm smoking crack on that one. Send us pics of the updates. I'm glad to hear the boat is tight. You gonna worry about the crack in the deck or are ya gonna leave it?
- Java
11-25-2007 | 12:35 AM
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My g/f's '99 5.4 Expedition is very unimpressive for pulling. I got tired of the 1/2 ton sh*t and bought a 1-ton Ford V10 van. I don't think it pulls like an F-series diesel, but it's getting the job done for now with my 21' toy hauler heading to the races. It's gonna have its limits with a boat, though. Probably have to stop at 31' for towing, and a Bullet would be a stretch for it, IMO.
Glad to hear that boat is going well! I too thought the ower said it had extra gauges with it, but maybe I'm smoking crack on that one. Send us pics of the updates. I'm glad to hear the boat is tight. You gonna worry about the crack in the deck or are ya gonna leave it?
- Java
Glad to hear that boat is going well! I too thought the ower said it had extra gauges with it, but maybe I'm smoking crack on that one. Send us pics of the updates. I'm glad to hear the boat is tight. You gonna worry about the crack in the deck or are ya gonna leave it?
- Java
