Looking at getting a used dually from 2010 to 2013
 

Looking for any input on Dodge,Ford, Chevy deisel duallys , what to look out for in those years ?
Currently have a 2010 Chevy 2500 duramax, no issues just looking for something with more capacity to tow the gun with, not going to be a daily driver so I really don't care about the size

Loved our 2010 Ram and love our 13 Ram even more! First year for Rams to have DEF fluid and I think they did a good thing by waiting to the last min to add it. Works good and fuel economy is up from the 10 that used regen for emissions. (I did delete my emission which made for the best mileage but govt sorta outlawed deletes now)

Overall the new Rams are amazing trucks inside and out. You won't be disappointed.

Enjoy your search!

I love my f350 with the 6.4 in it.

Just got my Dpf deleted this weekend and the truck is amazing.....

I just bought 3500 Ram dually, and love it. I had Chevy 2500 Duramax and that was a great truck, but the Dodge to me has best looking .

I've heard of some engine issues on some of the Fords? Not sure of what year or engine size?

Most people take any chance they can to berate the post 7.3 engines in the Fords. The 6.0's, the 6.4's and the 6.7's.

If you delete the emissions stuff off of these engines you have a reliable package. If you buy one of the 6.4's just plan to take 1500 bucks and remove the DPF and EGR. If you just take a little time to understand them you will find out they can be quite reliable. The Ford Trans is considered pretty bullet proof.

My 2008 6.4 stayed in the shop till I traded it in on a Dodge. Cummin's all day lomg

I'm a fan of duramax. Have a couple friends who use them as fleet trucks. No issues. We are talking 30-50000 miles a year. Plus duramax is backed by the Allison. My next purchase will be a dually duramax.

Cummins is the most reliable, cheapest to maintain, followed by the duramax and then the powerstroke. Things are turning back around and reliability of all 3 are going back up. 6.4's are pretty good. I've seen a few rocker arm and lifter failures, a few injectors etc. duramax injectors are ridiculously priced. But other than that not many issues.

not a daily driver look at a used ford 650 or sportchassis go drive one you will be amazed

i have a 2011 f350 dually with the 6.7L, i love it but i have only put 5000 miles on it so i cant say much about it,s longivity but so far so good.

I have or had both new FORD and DODGE.
I had a 2012 F350 with the 6.7 or 6.8 D engine. Crankshaft broke at 27,000 miles and cracked my block. Only had 240 miles of towing time. The remaining milage was just going to work.
B.S.
I now have a 2013 Dodge with Diesel with the Aisin 6 Speed Auto transmission with no problems.
Don't get the other transmission for Dodge.

Be carefule getting the FORD. A lot of problems.
The FORD was awesome and it towed and shifted better than the DODGE, but the FORD blows up.
The FORD had way better acceleration towing or not. Even towing up hill with the FORD was way better than the DODGE.
It's SAD, because I liked the FORD better than the Dodge.

Forced to get the Dodge so I don't break down. That is what is important.

Of all the dually's I have owned over the last quarter century the best was my 92 F-350 with the 7.3. I have owned three Fords in a row and put many miles on all of them without issues. I know that the emissions is what made Ford change to the 6.0 and then the 6.4 or 6.7...whatever, but they are improving. The 7.3 was bulletproof and a strong puller.
The ride and suspension and especially the frame of a Ford is better than the Chev. The Dodge is a very respectable and reliable vehicle and has its disadvantages as well such as rear seating compared to the F Series.
My friend bought a brand new Dodge 4X4 last year and it hauled ok, but got lousy mileage! He traded for a slightly older F-350 Dually with a 6.7 and I have driven it and towed with it. Let me tell you it is an awesome vehicle. Nicely loaded and maxed out with options and a great tow vehicle...

We took in a 2010 F-350 crew cab 4x4 diesel srw & a 2011 F-250 King Ranch 4x4 crew cab diesel

I have 2 duramax's been great...unreal power, had a 14 ford 450 in my shop this week, drove it..very nice truck 72K+ UFR !!!! was really dissappointed in the power, duramax walk all over it...dodge..no idea...

Love my 2011 Dodge 3500, will be putting some new 20" rims and tires on it, and some extras like step bars and changing the gold to flat black.

I had this discussion yesterday with someone who pulls big boats around for a living. He uses customers trucks/rigs and does not have one of his own so he gets to drive everything from F650s, Sportchasis, and the other usuals.

He told me to buy a F350 (over a 450 because it is geared better) 2011 or newer. I was a bit taken back as well given all the other much cooler/bigger vehicles he pulls with.

duramax all the way for me. I have owned 2 LBZ models and about to buy my 3rd duramax but in a LML model.I know many other guys running duramaxs also pulling boats and toys. Never any problems and pull great for all of them. Body and interior are much better quality then dodge IMO. I love everything about the fords, except the engines. they scare me.

You have to wonder if the diesel is even worth the effort for limited towing or lighter loads.....emissions, steep price difference and the ability of the gassers to pull greater weights. If you owned a 38 ft go fast and lived near your boating destination it would be hard to justify the hassle of a diesel.

A short trip to the ramp, less than a couple thousand tow miles annually pulling a reasonable size boat I wouldn't bother with a diesel and I had a trouble free Duramax for 170K miles but dumped $39,000 in fuel in it to run it that far (more than I paid for the truck new!)

Old school has an awesome rig in the classifieds. Freight liner.....

fords frames use to be stronger,,thats not the case anymore,,they are chit.. try driving a 2013 dodge,,the def fluid put the milage back where its soppose to be..also to set the record straight dodge offers 4 types od cabs..standars,quad cab,king cab and a mega cab http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhqjuCret8o