I am looking to buy a Diesal
10-02-2010 | 03:55 PM
#31
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From: Lake Norman/ Cornelius, NC
Ive got a 09 3500 (single wheel) Duramax with 29000 miles. Thinking about going to the 2011. NADA is 46. I will take 40k.
The very cool thing about this truck, besides having all the otehr options, is the back up camera built into the tailgate. It has a great view of the trailer ball and is cool for hooking up to the boat.
The very cool thing about this truck, besides having all the otehr options, is the back up camera built into the tailgate. It has a great view of the trailer ball and is cool for hooking up to the boat.
10-02-2010 | 08:04 PM
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From: blue point,ny
I would suggest;
1. Dodge Cummins 5.9
Pro;
A. least maintenance
B. good fuel mileage
C. 500,000 miles before major rebuild
D. Easy to build power but needs twin turbos for 500hp
E. 40% fewer moving parts than V8 diesels
Con;
A. Weak turbo housing(Holset)
B. Truck tends to 'wander'
C. Frame not as strong as Ford's frame
D. Loud motor but the Cummins "growl" is awesome!
2. Duramax
Pro;
A. Good fuel mileage
B. VERY quiet motor
Con;
A. Weakest connecting rods
B. Nice truck but the IFS sucks
3. Powerstroke 7.3
Pro;
A. Good power
B. Reliable engine
C. Best truck
Con;
A. The turbo tends to fail somewhere around 200,000 miles. Garrett Turbo has the fix.
1. Dodge Cummins 5.9
Pro;
A. least maintenance
B. good fuel mileage
C. 500,000 miles before major rebuild
D. Easy to build power but needs twin turbos for 500hp
E. 40% fewer moving parts than V8 diesels
Con;
A. Weak turbo housing(Holset)
B. Truck tends to 'wander'
C. Frame not as strong as Ford's frame
D. Loud motor but the Cummins "growl" is awesome!
2. Duramax
Pro;
A. Good fuel mileage
B. VERY quiet motor
Con;
A. Weakest connecting rods
B. Nice truck but the IFS sucks
3. Powerstroke 7.3
Pro;
A. Good power
B. Reliable engine
C. Best truck
Con;
A. The turbo tends to fail somewhere around 200,000 miles. Garrett Turbo has the fix.
10-02-2010 | 09:15 PM
#33
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From: Oklahoma God's country no one else wants it.
10-03-2010 | 08:57 AM
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From: Arlington Tx
Enjoy!
10-03-2010 | 09:04 AM
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From: Arlington Tx
http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/98...tech-articles/
10-04-2010 | 10:51 AM
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From: Bettendorf, Iowa
same with the 2008-2010. the cab is not supposed to be removed from the 1999-2007 models. aquaforce.... you are mistaken. if being charged for body removal is 8 hours people are being raped. my record is 52 minutes on a super cab. 1.5 hours back on. i usually charge 4 hours. that will cover it all. crew cabs take a little longer since you need to remove the driver and pass seats to access the body bolts.
10-04-2010 | 02:36 PM
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From: Lees Summit ~ LOTO 10MM
First things first!, you need to put a new lift pump on now or a inline electical pump, AIR DOG -etc. VP44s fail on those truck bc of lack of fuel. Next, edge with attitude is a good start if you just want some increased hp. Steering - the "TRACK BAR" is what fails the most on the dodge steering assembly. Replace this first and see how the truck handles. If you do elect to place a steering sabilizer on it, be careful of how the truck will react. Mine was extremely touchy and nimble after i did that.
10-04-2010 | 05:20 PM
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From: Stockbridge, Ga.
same with the 2008-2010. the cab is not supposed to be removed from the 1999-2007 models. aquaforce.... you are mistaken. if being charged for body removal is 8 hours people are being raped. my record is 52 minutes on a super cab. 1.5 hours back on. i usually charge 4 hours. that will cover it all. crew cabs take a little longer since you need to remove the driver and pass seats to access the body bolts.
Not sure what you imply I am mistaken about.
Your fast cab removal time is a skill gained from frequent repetition of a task and benefits your paycheck. Good. If you are willing to only charge a customer 52 min for a cab off job I'm sure you would never be out of work.
Reality is that a service writer/shop/ independent will charge what the flat rate manual states plus. I have paid for jobs from the Ford dealer that have high hours and I'm sure the guys can pull them pretty fast. What some call business you call rape. It takes all kinds.
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10-04-2010 | 05:25 PM
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From: Stockbridge, Ga.
I loved that about my Suburban I traded for my Duramax. I was laughing my butt off at my father in law back at the trailer tongue waiving his arms like he is giving me directions and the whole time I was watching the screen. That was so awesome!! Only 1 attempt needed to park the ball directly under the trailer tongue and just get out and drop it down. Perfect!!
This truck is going to get the same thing.
10-04-2010 | 06:32 PM
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From: Bettendorf, Iowa
Not sure what you imply I am mistaken about.
Your fast cab removal time is a skill gained from frequent repetition of a task and benefits your paycheck. Good. If you are willing to only charge a customer 52 min for a cab off job I'm sure you would never be out of work.
Reality is that a service writer/shop/ independent will charge what the flat rate manual states plus. I have paid for jobs from the Ford dealer that have high hours and I'm sure the guys can pull them pretty fast. What some call business you call rape. It takes all kinds.
Your fast cab removal time is a skill gained from frequent repetition of a task and benefits your paycheck. Good. If you are willing to only charge a customer 52 min for a cab off job I'm sure you would never be out of work.
Reality is that a service writer/shop/ independent will charge what the flat rate manual states plus. I have paid for jobs from the Ford dealer that have high hours and I'm sure the guys can pull them pretty fast. What some call business you call rape. It takes all kinds.
