Buying new tow rig, input?
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If you can do the Duramax i definitely would. I have a heavier boat but if you need the power down the road its there. I won't be going back to gas as long as there is a boat to pull.
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Thank you for all the input guys. If I go the Duramax route, it will be an 06 or 07. I'm at the point now that i know i won't be wanting a bigger boat, I've had way bigger boats and am completely 100% satisfied with my Warlock. Then again, all of us boaters are equally full of **** when we say we don't plan on upgrading, lol. I ALWAYS enjoy having overkill with a truck tho anyway, and it seems like I'm always conned into pulling something huge for someone anyway. Can you get a 1/2 ton with a 6.2 in it other then a Sierra Denali? I love those trucks, but don't like the AWD and not having switchable 2wd/4wd. I'll keep my eyes out and let y'all know what I end up finding, gonna be a few weeks probably tho, not really in a rush, just giving myself a reward for quitting smoking after 19 years, hell the truck payment will be less then smokes! Haha
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Thank you for all the input guys. If I go the Duramax route, it will be an 06 or 07. I'm at the point now that i know i won't be wanting a bigger boat, I've had way bigger boats and am completely 100% satisfied with my Warlock. Then again, all of us boaters are equally full of **** when we say we don't plan on upgrading, lol. I ALWAYS enjoy having overkill with a truck tho anyway, and it seems like I'm always conned into pulling something huge for someone anyway. Can you get a 1/2 ton with a 6.2 in it other then a Sierra Denali? I love those trucks, but don't like the AWD and not having switchable 2wd/4wd. I'll keep my eyes out and let y'all know what I end up finding, gonna be a few weeks probably tho, not really in a rush, just giving myself a reward for quitting smoking after 19 years, hell the truck payment will be less then smokes! Haha
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I had an '08 Duramax prior to my current '16. I put 110K on it with zero issues. Only thing I ever replaced was a glow plug. I also had a 6" lift on that beast and it was 100% reliable.
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I currently have 2014 F-150 Ford with the 6.2L (Platinum, not Raptor; daily driver) and also a 2018 Ram 3500 Cummins for hauling. I recently towed a buddy's Baja 25' Outlaw about 40 miles. I could feel after the tow that surge brakes on the Baja's trailer definitely heated up the brakes on the Ford. They went back to normal, but I have to say, if you are towing anything more than a pair of jet skiis, regularly, go with at least a 3/4 ton and a diesel; from any of the brands. Assuming many folks get a CC/SB regardless of truck size or brand, they all operate relatively the same when it comes to parking lot handling and the size of the truck; when NOT towing (grocery store, errands, etc). I've had 4 different trucks with the 8.1L, two Avalanche 2500s, and two 2500HD w/ the Allison. Given you are used to that power, again, go with a diesel.
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Thanks for all the input everybody! Just in case anyone is still following or wondering what i made my decision on, I'm picking this up on Saturday. It's a 2013 Silverado 2500 Duramax 4wd crew cab Texas Edition. Way newer then what i was looking at originally, but after sifting through everything, this is definitely what I'm after. It's a lot harder then I thought to find a clean Duramax that isn't lifted and built up and ran into the ground! This one is 100% bone stock, with zero rust what so ever. Ill be deleting the DPF/DEF system, probably the EGR, and tune it, but that's about it.
Already stopped by the bank today, can't wait to go get it this weekend!
Already stopped by the bank today, can't wait to go get it this weekend!
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Great looking truck! White was always my go to color. I tow my 32 with a deleted 2012. You are correct, a good one is hard to find at a decent price. A cheap nice one doesn’t exist lol. I like a stock suspension also. Ride better and factory components last longer. I have become wiser in my older year(I’m 31 lol). Let me know if you have any questions about that truck, I may be able to help.