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mxz7
12-16-2001, 07:55 PM
{edit} New truck since thread was started. '02 Denali XL 6.0L

Rick M
12-16-2001, 08:50 PM
You forgot GMC. :angry: *???

kid rocker
12-16-2001, 08:59 PM
I sure do love my Dodge stump pullin Diesel! *Great mileage too.

NDMtnSledder
12-16-2001, 09:20 PM
Well I ride an arctic cat which shouldn't matter to much for this poll. *Oh well. *I have 2000 Chev Silverado such an improvement from my 94 Grandprix.

sleddinfool
12-16-2001, 09:22 PM
99 f-250 super duty crew cab for me. Ohhh yeah v-10 baby.

Steimy
12-16-2001, 09:25 PM
http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif TEAM CHEVY http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

dooman
12-16-2001, 10:21 PM
yeah I love my cummins also.I was at the diesel shop yesterday they had 5 duramax diesels in there that had broken cranks.I was real surprised,my uncle about s#$% his pants he had just bought one 3-4 months ago and he was with me and seen them with his own eyes.

FishHog
12-17-2001, 08:25 AM
I&#39;m a chevy man, but work provides me with a truck, and free gas, so I&#39;m usually driving a ford.

FishHog

BUTCH800
12-17-2001, 09:01 AM
&#39;02 Chevy Duramax 4x4. I&#39;ve only had it about a month. I like the 18 MPG, much better than the 10 MPG I was getting with my Dodge. I&#39;ve heard I should see about 20 or maybe even a little better. I&#39;m just glad I don&#39;t have to spend my overtime $$$ on truck repairs anymore. MORE $$$ to spend on the sled. *:D

nick gehring
12-17-2001, 09:10 AM
Forgot Team GMC, *oh well I voted Chevy for the 5.7L Vortech power just like Rotax power!! *Team Z71 baby http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

mopar4u
12-17-2001, 09:27 AM
You forgot JEEP! *Don&#39;t matter it&#39;s all MOPAR!

MichYamaha
12-17-2001, 12:23 PM
Originally posted by mxz7@Dec. 15 2001, 10:00pm
Sorry Rick M.I am a auto tech. and always combine the two from the mighty G.M. Just vote for chev,and also other GMC owners.And they can leave a reply and yell at me.
Ok, I&#39;ll yell at ya!!!! * http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tounge.gif

These yams are trailered by a GMC Sierra. http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif *:D

paul yarek
12-17-2001, 12:28 PM
nice the way the asian vehicles are noted, JAP. LOLOL

atleast we know what the rednecks drive.

z800rotax
12-17-2001, 02:26 PM
I have a Ram 4x4 and a jimmy,but i use the dodge for hauling just to ensure i get there and back with no problems.lol
I have no idea what paul is talking about cause rednecks don&#39;t
sled,drive 4x4&#39;s hunt/fish or drink beer.Hmmmm starting to sound like a country song. http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

POWERHAULIC
12-17-2001, 07:39 PM
traded my &#39;95 Ram V10 4x4 for an &#39;01 Ram Quad cab V10 4x4 sport. Just lifted it and put 33/12.5-16&#39;s on it. real men drive big blocks w/4.10&#39;s, Power baby http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

morocco_mole
12-17-2001, 07:45 PM
I moved up from a &#39;99 Honda civic to &#39;98 Dodge Ram 4X4. Theres&#39; no way I&#39;ll ever go back to a car.

Machzzzz1
12-17-2001, 09:27 PM
DODGE is the only truck i will ever trust. *Chevys just have to many problems.

Wolfman
12-17-2001, 09:40 PM
Originally posted by Rick M@Dec. 16 2001, 8:50pm
You forgot GMC. :angry: *???
GMC (I&#39;ll refrain from my nickname for the company) is the same thing as Chevy. *They are both built in the same assembly plant down here in Texas. *Arlington, TX to be exact. *:D

Wolfman
12-17-2001, 09:51 PM
My winter tow vehicle is a 1988.5 Suzuki Samurai. *This vehicle is slated to have a 1.9L turbodiesel engine stuffed under the hood as soon as I get the gearing issues taken care of. *:D

Rick M
12-18-2001, 12:06 PM
Sorry Mr. Wolfman but my GMC is not a pickup and it is not made down there in the big old state of TX.And it only shares the engine and drive train with it&#39;s Chevy brother the TrailBlazer,perhaps the pole should have read Chevy/GMC or just GM and everyone would be happy. http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tounge.gif *:p

sscsi321
12-18-2001, 02:28 PM
Got bored with Ford last two are Chevy
Both with 454&#39;s not great mileage but they have hauled
Arctic Cat , Polaris and Skidoo with the greatest of ease.
Routine maintence and purchasing them was way cheaper than the diesels. You have to put on about 40K miles a year to justify the added cost of diesels or keep them twice as long. I get tired of same truck after about 5 years.

GisMap
12-18-2001, 05:47 PM
Chevy Trailblazer LTZ

Greenclicker
12-18-2001, 05:47 PM
4WD Beamer 325.

Bische

yellosled
12-18-2001, 09:41 PM
99 GMC &#39;Burban

dooman
12-18-2001, 09:51 PM
if you hit 100,000 miles your diesel has paid for itself.thats an ave. of 20,000 miles a year.and that if you donot tow either.but if your towing then it will pay for it self sooner with added fuel savings.those big cube gas engines cannot even come close to my 19mpg pulling my 4 place enclosed.

BUTCH800
12-19-2001, 11:55 PM
Machzzzz1, I have about $5,000 in recipts from my local Dodge dealer that days Chrysler has their share of problems too! (front axle-ball joints, u-joints: rear axle-pinion bearing, axle bearings: CV joint in front drive shaft, replace leaking intake gaskets, and a major tune-upall in the last 7-8 months not to mention 4 transmission rebuilds. All that with less than 60,000 miles) Not trying to start something. They ALL have problems. There were things I liked about my Dodge, But, I had to go back to a Chevy(the GM discount helped sway my decision). Had to try out the Duramax. So far, so good. http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

skidoomaster
12-20-2001, 11:09 AM
190 h.p. vortex does the job! *plus it&#39;s paid off *:D

dooman
12-20-2001, 04:27 PM
butch800 you are right about that they all have problems or could have.only thing you left out was the fact that you told me yourself you were real hard on the ole&#39; dodge,LOL.my old truck is a 97 dodge 3/4 ton 4 wheel drive/auto trans thats now in florida with 100,700 miles and the no power train problems.only claim on it was a radio and fuel tank sending unit.only reason I know the mileage is because I just read an e-mail saying he just replaced both front outer universals and rear axle seal.not much maint. on this one.and it has pulled my 30 dutchman,35 foot race car hauler and 20 foot snowmobile trailer.oh and the engine in it has the power pack from banks that has 260 *hp,and 676 foot pounds of torque,at the rear wheels.stock was 135 and 364.chassis dyno Mc Allisters in Indianapolis In.

BUTCH800
12-20-2001, 11:25 PM
I&#39;ll be the first to admit I was a little rough on the &#39;ol girl. I was just trying to make a point, not offend. *:) I&#39;m sure the GM IFS wouldn&#39;t have handled the abuse I dished out. I&#39;ve gone over this Dodge vs. Chevy vs. Ford crap ever since I bought my Dodge. The guy&#39;s I work with are GM guy&#39;s (their dad&#39;s work there so they&#39;re brainwashed) They always say how great Chevy is. I say "you&#39;ve never owned anything different, so how do you know?" I try to be a realist. They all have things they&#39;re better at than the other. Just like sleds (except us Doo guys, we know we have the BEST!) LOL!!!! http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif Even though I own a Chevy now, I still think Ford is the best looking with Dodge a very close second.JMHO Chevy&#39;s look like &#39;old man trucks&#39; http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif

dooman
12-21-2001, 03:43 PM
point taken with no offense. http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif ,Butch you know where I work so we both know why I drive dodges.my dad too worked/retired from GM.I have no favorite brand,I just take care of my own. ;)

sleddinfool
12-26-2001, 10:47 PM
A little side note to this post. I happened to get into a little fender bender with my 99 f-250 superduty last Thursday. My fault totally, never saw the guy, kind of made me mad at myself as I haven&#39;t had a ticket in 20 plus years and the last accident I had was in &#39;84 and it wasn&#39;t my fault (drunk blew a red light). Well the other truck I hit at about 8 mph was a new six month old chevy. He had to be towed from the scene, I hit his right front with my left front. I bent my bumper, broke the headlight and grill and just cracked the paint on the fender. His front end was destroyed breaking his radiator and mashing the front right in. I thought to myself wow I am glad I have a ford. Anyway if I were to get into another wreck I would wish it to be this guy, he just said "no problem, accidents happen" If it were his fault I probably would still be reaming him a new one. LOL Not to say my truck is tougher but I was surprised. Kevin

99SDPSD
12-26-2001, 11:31 PM
99 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 ( Rebadged Explorer)
99 Ford F350 SD PSD Dually
00 Ford F550 SD PSD Dually

enduringexplorer
12-27-2001, 11:06 AM
I had a &#39;99 F350 SuperDuty Crew Cab dually 4wd diesel with the 8 foot box. I loved the truck, but car washes and banks were impossible, not to mention maneuvering is tight places. Got a 2001 Excursion Ltd 4wd with the Powerstroke again. I love it. It will tow 10,000 lbs, rides great(for a truck that weighs near 7000 lbs), holds 8 people, and if I am easy on the throttle, gets extremely good mileage. I average about 60,000 miles a year, so gas power is out of the question. If Dodge would come up with a vehicle of similar design and with the Cummins, I might try one, but I will never own another belly-button motored truck again. For me, they just don&#39;t hold up. They are built too much like a car.

SNORAT
01-01-2002, 02:54 AM
Got a 91 chev 1500 xcab with 190,000 for pulling the prox600 and it still runs great wouldn&#39;t give it up for nothing . It&#39;s a 5.7 gas 4x4.

permafrost
01-01-2002, 11:49 PM
I own a 1998 dodge ram 2500HD 4X4 clubcab cummins turbo diesel, silencer ring MIA. I have had a couple of small problems with the truck but the engine is rock solid. *The truck is Amsoiled from front to back. *Can&#39;t see myself in anything else for good long time.

Remember; <FREINDS DON&#39;T LET FRIENDS DRIVE JAPANESE DIESELS>

Breck
01-03-2002, 09:25 PM
Dodge with a little six-cylinder Cummins diesel (6BTA). *218,000+ miles on it, putting out 295 HP and 737 Ft/lbs of TORQUE at the rear wheels, and getting 17 mpg pulling an enclosed two-place trailer. (21 empty)

:0 * The look on peoples faces as you pass their car/truck/SUV going up hill pulling a trailer!

dooman
01-03-2002, 09:56 PM
oh yeah breck I sold my 97 that had 263 hp *and 675 lbs of torque at the rear last year,miss that rig now I have the 3500 with the ho that is stock now the 97 was more fun.being able to burn newer camaros and mustangs with a truck like you said :0

97ULTRA
01-04-2002, 02:17 AM
I pull a POLARIS with my porch pullin 3 speed chevy. *6 MPG haulin ### and suckin gas>

Xterra
01-04-2002, 08:44 AM
2001 Nissan Xterra

Takes me anywhere I want to go..

Cheers

Breck
01-04-2002, 04:30 PM
Dooman,

Are you a member of the TDR? *Best $35 I&#39;ve ever spent. *Put some 275 RV injectors in that HO of yours and an EZ or Edge Comp.....I&#39;m sure that will help!

The 12v&#39;s seem to have more "snort" down low then the 24v&#39;s.

This summer in Bay City, MI I ran against a Porsche Boxer from a stop light; We were even till 60 when he let off. *At the next light he wouldn&#39;t look over at me and had an :angry: look on his face while the guy sitting next to him looked over and nodded and * http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif .

ryrto1
01-04-2002, 08:39 PM
Last year I used a &#39;98 Ford Ranger 3.0 with the 3.73 gears and standard transmission. Also had the Metric equivelant (as close as I could get) of 31" tires. It pulled two sleds ok.

I got rid of that truck and got a &#39;99 Explorer with the 4.0 and 3.53 gears. It has an automatic transmission (my first and last... God I hate auto&#39;s) This truck does a lot better then the Ranger did on flats and small grades but really dogs on the steep hills with the gearing thats in it...

permafrost
01-04-2002, 08:52 PM
Hey Breck no shortage of power for you, nice ride!!! I am a member of the TDR and your right, it is money well spent. I&#39;ve learned so much since joining. When my warranty is over im gonna get the DTT VB and 91% TC and a TST plate.


* *Cummins-" Don&#39;t leave home without it"

Breck
01-04-2002, 09:34 PM
Permafrost,

Why wait for the warrantee..... chances are you won&#39;t need it for the engine. I did the TST about 140,000 miles ago and wondered why I hadn&#39;t done it earlier, seriously!

If you live in MI I can take you for a ride and you won&#39;t want to drive a stock truck again.

MXZ X 800
01-04-2002, 10:05 PM
01 GMC 2500 HD 4x4 Crew 6.0L
WOW !! I had a 95 1500 Z-71 ex-cad 5.7 and I thought that pulled good.
Just got a 16&#39; v-nose 6.5&#39; high Blizzard Trailer.
Neat how you can see the gas gauge move to the left http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

permafrost
01-05-2002, 10:16 AM
Breck, i haven&#39;t been in a bombed CTD, but im sure that if i went for a ride in one the bombing bug would get me. *Im up in ontario near Algonquin park, so it looks like im SOL. There is basically nowhere to get work done on the cummins up here except at cummins. I only have 30000kms left of warranty that will be gone by spring, dont want to risk it , i have bad luck like that lol. I&#39;m just getting ready to go for a ride on the gade right now . later.

dooman
01-05-2002, 04:36 PM
I ran the Banks power pack on the 97 and it rocked almost twice the rear wheel hp and torque on chassis dyno.and they are still covered under warrantee from cummins the 94-early 98 12 valve motors are capable of 300 hp and 800 foot lbs. in marine trim its the mass produced manifolds and such that limits them in the dodge trucks.it now has 100,700 miles last time I talked wih him with the auto trans. but we modified the valve body,engineering at the trans plant helped they are better going into lock-up and at the shifts,I know the specs if your interested but you will have to disassemble the vb and drill a hole above the switch valve thats .090,this will give you faster lock up(will feel more like a solid shift instead of the slide) holes for the separater plate are same as the b+m shiftkit specs,and we replaced the accumulator spring with a bushing and take the torlon ball out of the tail of the valvebody but make sure if you do this you are at a complete stop before shifting from for. to rev. and such or you will pop the rev. band it will hit reverse right now with out the ball no hesitation.

SKS MAN
01-05-2002, 08:38 PM
Chevy all the way http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/excl.gifhttp://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/excl.gif!! *:D

Cletus T.
01-06-2002, 01:59 PM
I&#39;m new to this board. *Got to say it&#39;s the best. I can&#39;t believe that their aren&#39;t any rednecks out there that drive the classic iron. I drive a 67 Chevy with 250 six. *While I&#39;m on a roll.. in my opinion, all of these new vehicles you guys have listed in this poll aren&#39;t worth a pinch of owl #### as *far a *I&#39;m concerned! *The automakers key to staying is buisness is not to make anything that lasts. *Job security!! *All of this electrical B.S. is just a nightmare waiting to happen. Do you really need PW PL CC on your rig. *None of the pickups made today will be running 35 years from now. *None. *Even your diesels, *engine might, but the rest of it won&#39;t. *Bulletproof went out with International Harvestor!!! * :angry:

permafrost
01-06-2002, 08:21 PM
Chevy&#39;s are notorious for wiring problems. My 76 silverado shortbox was always having problems finally sold it because of it, after replacing every part on it twice.I&#39;ll be driving my non computer controlled dodge long after combustion engines are illegal on the roads on my own land. lol

z800rotax
01-06-2002, 09:05 PM
Gimme a break cletus.Trucks from the 70&#39;s and early 80&#39;s especially chevys had to have a body done every 2 years and thats if you were lucky.Electronic engine control is far superior in every way when compared to your simple basic electronic and even points type ignition system period.I&#39;de rather diagnose a drivability problem on one of todays trucks compared to some old rusted underpowered turd from whatever decade you desire.Just my opinion.

BudLightSnoX
01-06-2002, 09:25 PM
I saw the best single sled tow vehicle today.....a neighbor of mine, who&#39;s sled brand will go unmentioned (ski-doo), bought a 2001 Ford Excursion that had been in an accident. *Did a basic frame off restoration, repainted it yellow, removed the rear passenger area, and made it a rolling snowmobile mecca. *Power Stroke Diesel....its a bad machine. *I&#39;m stealing some pics, and putting them on here for everyone to enjoy

MXZ X 800
01-06-2002, 09:46 PM
Yea,
I really hate those *PW , PS , PM , CC. On the new 02 crew-cab.
Hated it on the 95 ex-cab too. 155K miles with no problems.
But what I really hate is that push button 4 wheel drive.
Boy is that bother some.
The new stuff from everyone is way , way , way better than the old s**t.

http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif *:p *;) *:D

mxz7
01-06-2002, 10:13 PM
I guess cletus T told us.Tomorrow I am going to go out and buy me some real iron,maybe a 69 Chevy C-10 with wing windows.Or a 67 Ford F-100,so my ### will be parked on the gas tank.NOT *Get real dude! Get with the times.Go drive a new Silverado or a Ram or a Super Duty Ford.The next thing you would do is put a bullet in that old oil burning,polluting,fuel eating P.O.S.because you realize that its 2002 now. http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tounge.gif *:p *:p *:p *;) *;) *;) *;) *:D *:D *:D *:D

mxz7
01-07-2002, 04:11 PM
WOW! 1000 views on this and still going. http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tounge.gif

Cletus T.
01-07-2002, 06:46 PM
Looks like I opened a gaint can of worms!!!,he,he, *No sense in shootin&#39; a good horse, boys!!! http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif *:D *:p

mxz7
01-07-2002, 11:55 PM
Just giving you some shmit Cletus http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tounge.gif *:p *:D

ArTeeCat
01-18-2002, 12:20 PM
01 1500 Silverado extended cab shortbed LT. *BF Goodrich All Terrain KO skins, Westin stainless running boards, K+N fuel injection kit, 1200 watt stereo system. *Hauls Cats at 80 mph all day. *Best truck have ever owned. *Although a 2500 HD with the 6.0 liter would be killer.

Rocketman
01-18-2002, 07:34 PM
2001 Chevrolet Tahoe 1500 LE...5.3L Vortec 285HP...Loaded, Locking Dif., 4 door, 4x4.
* * * * Pull&#39;s the sleds with everyone inside with enough room to stretch your legs...the leather seats are nice too...gotta dig those seat warmers when its -20C..... http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif *http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif *http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif Pulled two sleds up hill through 1.5&#39; of snow with 5 people inside. That&#39;s good enough for me!

SkiDooMXZ
08-25-2004, 10:06 AM
hello

Droptop
08-25-2004, 11:38 AM
Edited to whole thing-

We used to tow with my moms 04 Volvo XC70 and the 97 Jeep, but got a new Jeep (more below) and gave the 97 to my sister. Volvo is doing great; mom loves it. Averages about 24 mpg.

Our new Jeep is the 05 Grand Cherokee with the HEMI. Man does that thing haul. Nav is great and it handles+rides much better compared to its predecessor. Averages about 13.5 mpg.

DanB 360
08-25-2004, 01:18 PM
&#39;98 F150 4x4....far from stock

I like the cummins engine but after dealing with dodges and all their tranny problems and blowing out rear axle seals i&#39;ll never own one.

2tall
08-25-2004, 02:01 PM
Originally posted by DanB 360@Aug 25 2004, 12:26 PM
&#39;98 F150 4x4....far from stock

I like the cummins engine but after dealing with dodges and all their tranny problems and blowing out rear axle seals i&#39;ll never own one.
341281


I have a &#39;02 GMC YUKON XL DENALI, 6.0 MOTOR, AWD.
Nice tow truck !

rampage
08-25-2004, 04:17 PM
&#39;04 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab, Short Box
4X4
Off Road
H.O. Cummins
4 speed auto

Dusts Duramaxes, Pulls Powerstrokes

SkiDooMXZ
08-25-2004, 07:54 PM
&#39;03 Chevy Tahoe
80,000 miles of drivin&#39; in the snow!
Tows up to 8000 pounds with our reinforced hitch.

poor farmer/logger
01-29-2006, 06:33 PM
Dodge all the way here, we&#39;ve got a 2003 dodge diesel and a 1994 diesel. Both are excellent trucks. The 94 has 320,000 kms(200,000 miles) the 03 has 55,000 kms(34,375 miles) on it.

The 94 has had one front end overhaul, and the 03 has had no work done to it. They are both stock.

We bought the 94 used in 1997, it had 174,000 kms on it. In 2000 we bought a 20&#39; goose neck trailer and that&#39;s been its main job since.

Here&#39;s a picture of one of the loads that we&#39;ve hauled with it.

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There is just over 20,000 lbs of saw logs on the trailer. Total gvw is around 32,000 lbs

Ryan

sledshed
01-29-2006, 07:26 PM
You left the Jeep Grand Cherokee out so I went with Dodge. :thumbsup: It pulls my sleds great and I never got stuck! :thumbsup:

permafrost
01-29-2006, 07:37 PM
There is just over 20,000 lbs of saw logs on the trailer. Total gvw is around 32,000 lbs[/b]

And the rear isnt even squashed in the truck :)


I now have approx 360,000 kliks on the dodge, made my last payment a couple months ago.

During this time i have had to replace :

-front pads 2x
-front rotors
-tie rod ends
-track bar..upgraded to Moog
-rear axel seal..once
-contacts in starter..replaced with super contacts
-alternator rebuilt and 2 new batteries
-fuel heater
- 2 new tranny lines
-steering box and pump..issues with non service from dealership,,now deal with Beelville dodge chrysler and all is well :)
-a few sets of tires :whistling:

Mods to truck so far..feeble compared to some but that will change this week. :)

-Turbo stuffer ring..MIA :thumbsup:
-Rancho Rs 9000. 9 postions clickers
-lineX in box and on rockers up to the trim
-DSS stabiler bar
-KDP Jig protected :)
-Complete stereo upgrade with MP3 and sub
-Truck is Amsoiled from front to back except in the tranny

This week it is going in for a TST #6 fuel plate and a 3GSK. Have been wanting to do this for a LONG time . :)

Permafrost

Rick K
01-29-2006, 07:43 PM
I drive a 98 Silverado 150,000 k

Company Truck was a 2001 Dodge Diesel tuff truck


Rick

poor farmer/logger
01-29-2006, 08:41 PM
Hi permafrost, just wondering about the tracking bar update to moog. Ours is going to need replacement in the next year or two. Is it any better? We&#39;ve never replaced it, but I think that the dealer who sold it to us did.

Nice truck ya got there. I&#39;m hoping to add one to the family of dodges pretty soon. :D

Just about everyone including the inlaws have a dodge diesel in my family. Yep we&#39;ve owned others before too. Our last truck was a GM 6.5 LT Diesel. Loved the truck, but couldn&#39;t stand the injection pump or the lift pump.

Thanks

Ryan

permafrost
01-29-2006, 09:01 PM
Ryan it seems most of the guys at the TDR are going with Darrins set up from Solid steel inc. they are based out of SK and know there Biz well. I have there steering stabilizer on my dodge, and it is a great product. It helps to reduce wander and load on the steering box. They make an adapter kit so that a new style 03 dodge track bar can be installed on earlier year trucks. This is the route I will be going when my Moog dies.


Solid steel (http://www.solidsteel.ca/Products.htm)

Another option is the DT adjustable track bar. These are also a good route to go becuase they are adjustable and rebulidable.

DT Pro Fab (http://www.dtprofab.com/dodge.htm)


Track bar info (http://dodgeram.info/tech/mods/trackbar/index.html)


One other option is Lukes link.

Lukes Link (http://www.lukeslink.com/)


Permafrost

SLeDHeaDDude800
01-29-2006, 10:57 PM
Our tow Vehicle! :thumbsup:

poor farmer/logger
01-29-2006, 11:28 PM
Thanks for the links and the tips permafrost, the guys in Sk. aren&#39;t that teribly far from me so we might just have to check em out when the time comes.

Thanks

Ryan

skid00luver482
01-30-2006, 12:59 AM
Heres my truck I tow with her and the yukon xl 2500

http://community.webshots.com/album/287759172iEskve

1greenmachine
01-30-2006, 12:08 PM
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GTX
01-30-2006, 12:36 PM
Here is my tow pig, lots of power and its comfortable :D

http://www.oqcgp.com/albums/barry_w/Barry_s_Caddy_003.jpg

rampage
01-30-2006, 05:51 PM
&#39;06 Dodge Ram Megacab 3500 dually, Cummins, auto, 4x4, Infinity, Sirius, rear seat DVD

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mr.niftie
02-01-2006, 02:03 PM
Dodge Magnum RT AWD!

Fist
02-01-2006, 08:07 PM
2002 Ford Excursion
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And with Snow...
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with a lot of snow!
http://wiserproductions.com/images/fist/Jan%2028th%20003.jpg

boss hoss
02-01-2006, 08:45 PM
FOR THE BOSS-IT&#39;S AN 04 FORD F150 LARRIATT 4 X 4.
BLACK AND GOLD WITH THE BIG TRITON.
WHITE LEATHER.
BOUGHT THE TRUCK WITH ALL THE CASH THAT I MAKE IN THE S.W. CHAT ROOM ON FRIDAY NIGHTS! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Buddy of Jawz
02-01-2006, 10:44 PM
Says below

ZIPPARS02mxz800sp
02-01-2006, 11:54 PM
&#39;06 Dodge Ram Megacab 3500 dually, Cummins, auto, 4x4, Infinity, Sirius, rear seat DVD

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is that a 6 ft box.? do they make a megacab with an 8 ft box.?

TEAMXMXZ600
02-02-2006, 05:48 AM
04 Chevy Silverado.

rampage
02-02-2006, 06:06 AM
is that a 6 ft box.? do they make a megacab with an 8 ft box.?
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It&#39;s the 6&#39;3" box. They don&#39;t make a 8&#39; box megacab yet, at least not that I&#39;m aware of. (mine sits on the same frame as the quad cab/8&#39; box... an 8&#39; box megacab would need a new frame...) If they do eventually make one, it would be ___long___

raceguy
02-02-2006, 07:16 AM
I&#39;ve got a new Chevy Silverado extended cab short bed, but this ol&#39; girl (&#39;88) is what I haul the toys around with most of the time....
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TallCool1
02-04-2006, 06:06 PM
Yukon XL here. On my 3rd one, and will always be my tow vehicle of choice unless I can justify a crew cab Duramax some day. Right now I make more use of the interior space instead of a bed.

Downriver Thunder
06-04-2006, 10:37 PM
Here&#39;s my company truck. V10 Trition, DVD dual screen, Boss plow, Air ride front and rear.

Beaxch
06-06-2006, 03:41 PM
1990 Honda Civic EX 1.6L - Here we are loading up after riding at Mt. Adams last month. That&#39;s actually Tony&#39;s trailer, mine is the drive-on/drive-off in the second pic from November on Lolo Pass, where just last week we found a cougar sitting right in the middle of the road just about a mile up from that parking spot. Luckily at this point we were in the car because this is a low altitude spot and there&#39;s no snow left there. The cougar was not very impressed by us and didn&#39;t get out of the way in any kind of hurry. We were talking about camping out there...no more. This is like 6 miles from my house.

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Jack Frost
06-06-2006, 05:44 PM
06 F-150 4 wd and before that a 2 wd 04 F-250 the only reason I got rid of the 250 was it was 2 wd. You need 4 wd in houghton in the winter.

06 F-150 4 wd and before that a 2 wd 04 F-250 the only reason I got rid of the 250 was it was 2 wd. You need 4 wd in houghton in the winter.
[attachmentid=28364] Who cares what you tow with as long as you get there! :thumbsup:

MUSKOKA800
06-08-2006, 03:51 PM
2003 Ford Escape V6 AWD with Blizzacks all around. Goes anywhere and pulls my E&J aluminum single enclosed like a dream. It&#39;s all I really need, for now.

underdog
06-27-2006, 01:19 AM
No lie girlfriend signed the papers today... It&#39;s all hers. Bancroft motors never had a deal that quick. She test drove it.. Then literally was signing the papers to own it. 03 Chevy Trailblazer EXT LT 4X4. Seven passenger seating ... She refused to drive a mini van. LMAO.[attachmentid=28473]

Downriver Thunder
06-27-2006, 07:43 AM
No lie girlfriend signed the papers today... It&#39;s all hers. Bancroft motors never had a deal that quick. She test drove it.. Then literally was signing the papers to own it. 03 Chevy Trailblazer EXT LT 4X4. Seven passenger seating ... She refused to drive a mini van. LMAO.[attachmentid=28473]
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Sweet ride! My wife did the same thing. She went one night and test drove an 05 Grand Prix GT, she liked it and proceeded to do the paperwork. An hour later we were on our way home with her new ride. Of course beings we weren&#39;t planning on doing all of it that evening we had to borrow a couple boxes from the salesman to put her crap into like CD&#39;s and stuff. It was funny. She was inside signing and I was outside cleaning the stuff out of her 03 Rendezvous. :huh:

spikegary
06-27-2006, 07:00 PM
Had mine for about a year now.

2002 Ford F-150 Super Crew Lariat 4x4, Triton V-8, Flowmaster Dual Exhaust, Chrome Nerf Bars, air deflectors, and so on. About fully loaded (my kid works at a Ford Dealer)

XCR583
06-28-2006, 10:12 PM
Well I will probably take some heat for this but this is my tow vehicle.

2005 Nissan Titan

awesomeame
07-02-2006, 10:49 PM
2002 chevy silverado 2500HD 4X4 here. i love it

--matt

b349
07-03-2006, 12:01 PM
Picked up new one last week 06, Silverado crew cab LB 4x4 w/duramax/allison combo....First desiel wow what a difference in power compared to my 1/2 w/5.3...

Boy I sure butchered the spelling of deisel didn&#39;t I . I would have edited it but the computer won&#39;t let me...

mr.niftie
07-04-2006, 12:46 PM
Finally dug up a photo.
She&#39;s got tinted front windows, Borla cat back, Sirius, U-connect, & SuperChips tunning now!!!

Dodge Magnum RT AWD!
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toocheaptosmoke
07-05-2006, 02:30 PM
1984 Jeep CJ-8. it&#39;s in the shop almost as much as my sleds are, well maybe not that often :crazy:

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