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Originally Posted by Chris Sunkin (Post 2451230)

Guess masturbation has lost its appeal? I guess I can only jerk your off so many times in any one day.

I am not really comfortable discussing this with you.....but since you brought it up.....how many times a day do you consider "too much"? I really did not want to get into this as I feel that this has gotten far too personal with you and I know your feelings are hurt....but now..........this whole latent homosexuality thing of yours is beginning to rear its ugly head.....no pun intended. Do you really want to discuss this "Issue" of yours in an open forum??

Are you kidding??........Chill

What was this thread about again?:D

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Originally Posted by FROGMAN524 (Post 2452975)

What was this thread about again?:D

Yeah - it is kind of a shame because I bet there are a fair amount of people who are buying trucks that research this topic. I know I did - just a shame, from an archived research standpoint, that it went off course.

GM products are junk! If you want a real truck that will last, buy the Ford.

man,, its a toss up. I have a new 6.4 and really like it. My buddy has Duramax with all the goodies and its a fast mo-fo.. I would take either one!

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Originally Posted by SmokeEm (Post 2453071)

GM products are junk! If you want a real truck that will last, buy the Ford.

times change.

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Originally Posted by SmokeEm (Post 2453071)

GM products are junk! If you want a real truck that will last, buy the Ford.

I have had both for years, plus's and minus's on both. Actually all 3 are good.... for towing, and suspension the Ford's are the best by far. The problem with this thread is many of you comment on brand loyalty and only have one or the other. If you DO NOT DRIVE BOTH ON A WEEKLY BASIS your comments have no basis. I'm a GM man, but drive a Ford as my daily driver...one reason..the suspension and now comfort for 08 does the job best. It handles the loads better as well as feels more secure at 70-75mph at 15-16k. New interior for 08 is slightly more comfortable vs the other 2. The drivetrain is the weak link, the Duramax is stronger, but also is faster by the seat of your pants due to the 850 weight advantage dooley to dooley..08 to 08. My sub-contractors 08 Duramax will pull me from 0-70 unloaded by 1-1/2 - 2 trucks, but loaded with same trailers by about 1. Duramax to date as well as Cummins are proven platforms...Trannies..the Allison works and also has the best track record vs the trannies offered by both Ford and Dodge. Good Luck with what ever you own, be happy that we are able to drive and afford new vehicles. Jeff

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Originally Posted by Jassman (Post 2453973)

Welcome back, Jeff!

I loved my 2004.5 Dmax. It was fine as a medium hauler but for big loads I would go with the Ford. With a 9K load of trailer and passengers my Dmax would run hot and the fan would scream like a banshee in 95 degree heat pulling up modest-sized hills in Missouri.

The LLY was known for overheating, although it did not happen on every LLY, it was highly publicized. The more recent LBZ and LMM are the same with the exception of the exhaust and emissions junk, such as the DPF. They have not been overheating like the LLY's did, so if that is the only issue you have with the DMAX, you may want to try it again.