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Old 05-27-2021, 09:52 PM   #1
jeepkid05
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Default Diesel truck shopping.

Let me preface this by saying I’m not going to go buy a truck in this market, just doing some research.

I wanna know what you guys like and why. My father suggested I stay away from the newer stuff because it’s a lot harder to work on and there’s a lot crammed in the engine bay. He also recommended that I find something older that’s super clean frame and body wise.

Here’s my requirements and what I like;

Gotta be crew cab and leather (wife, 2 boys and a dog).

In no particular order, this is what like.
06-07 GM lbz
06-07 mega cab Cummins

Random spoken thoughts...
Don’t really like Ford much but I could be swayed.
I really like the look and size of the crew cab on the 4th gen Cummins.
Love a 3rd gen Cummins, but it would have to be an nv5600 and I feel like the crew cab is just a little bit on the small side.
Not really sure about the newer duramax, my buddy says the L5P is fantastic.
Deletes... EPA cracking down, what’s the deal.
Is Allison the end all be all, or did dodge smarten up and make a stronger automatic?
G56 tranny... my buddy grenaded a few with just a smarty.

As Sean has stated in the past and it resonated with me. Sure my tundra will tow everything I need it to, but... towing with a diesel is just better and far less stressful. Plus if I ever did wanna borrow my buddies cam beast trailer and his dresser bulldozer, I could do it.

Totally disjointed, long day at work. But I know some of you guys have diesel experience.

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