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01-21-2009, 04:32 AM
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Re: What type of truck do you use?
Nice body.. Those were great trucks. I didn't think you New Yorkers knew anything about 4x4's.... I thought all those were sent down here
 .Tommy  
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01-21-2009, 04:39 AM
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Re: What type of truck do you use?
I have a 2004 Silverado. I ordered it new with the 5.3, 4.10 and towing package. I brought my Chevelle back from Milwaukee in a 24' enclosed with zero issues. Might be a bit much through mountain passes but it does just fine on relatively flat roads.
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01-21-2009, 04:48 AM
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Re: What type of truck do you use?
You fellas really use these haulers for work duty or do you guys just load them up with Tastykakes and Little Debbies...........
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01-21-2009, 04:51 AM
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Re: What type of truck do you use?
I have 127,000 miles on the 06 silverado now. The left front hub bearing has been replaced twice and that is the only issue I have had. I do wish it had the 5.3 or 6.0 . The 4.8 doesn't have the grunt with the heavy cab and a trailer behind it.
Tommy
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01-21-2009, 05:19 AM
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Re: What type of truck do you use?
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I have a 2004 Silverado. I ordered it new with the 5.3, 4.10 and towing package. I brought my Chevelle back from Milwaukee in a 24' enclosed with zero issues. Might be a bit much through mountain passes but it does just fine on relatively flat roads. [/ QUOTE ] I have a similar '04 with the 5.3 and pull a 20' enclosed with a Chevelle inside. I gotta say it taxes the 5.3. Running 55 to 60 I can get 8 - 10 mpg. Anything over 60 mph and the mileage goes in the toilet; 6 to 7 is expected. I had a '97 GMC with the 5.7 and even at 206K miles it handled the trailer MUCH better. Ten to twelve towing and 18-20 open road driving. The only thing I had done to the truck was a K&N filter kit. I do minimal towing so I convinced myself I didn't need a 2500 series or the 6.0 engine; that the 1500/5.3 was the better choice for daily driving. Big mistake!
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01-21-2009, 04:49 AM
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Re: What type of truck do you use?
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Nice body.. Those were great trucks. I didn't think you New Yorkers knew anything about 4x4's.... I thought all those were sent down here .Tommy [/ QUOTE ] Hey there rebel...I bought that puppy new in October of 1984!! I did a resto a few years back (when I had $$)...GM crate 350, beefed up tranny, new gears, posi, axles, etc...4" lift with 35" tall 12.50 x15 tires, new wheels, bed liner, stereo, and so on. Rides like a mule with no weight   but it will go just about anywhere  It will have to do....I ain't buying another one wilma Here is the country we go to in the truck... 
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01-21-2009, 05:01 AM
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Re: What type of truck do you use?
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Nice body.. Those were great trucks. I didn't think you New Yorkers knew anything about 4x4's.... I thought all those were sent down here .Tommy [/ QUOTE ]  beach in summer and snow in winter. 4wd a must here.  5.3 loaded sissy truck
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