2017 dually vs mid 2000 dually comparisons?
I'm curious to hear from folks who have upgraded to a current model dually. I'm hoping to avoid a brand war thread just honest opinions of where/how the new models are improved...specifically for towi...
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Creature comforts and new tech is obviously heads and tails better. Even if you're not into that, but you are because you said you wanted a loaded truck.
Frame/suspension and axles, each brand has had their own upgrades over the years. All for the better, but some not earth shattering. In general you'll have a stiffer chassis and better brakes. For GM and ram, axles still haven't changed since early 2000s. Sort of.
Power, transmissions and integrated exhaust brakes are the big 3 improvements IMO.
And then there's the difference between a 10+ year old (even if well maintained) loose, squeaky old truck and a brand new one.
Go drive one, yea the difference is huge.....and in your case you can dump the 6.0 in running condition.
Frame/suspension and axles, each brand has had their own upgrades over the years. All for the better, but some not earth shattering. In general you'll have a stiffer chassis and better brakes. For GM and ram, axles still haven't changed since early 2000s. Sort of.
Power, transmissions and integrated exhaust brakes are the big 3 improvements IMO.
And then there's the difference between a 10+ year old (even if well maintained) loose, squeaky old truck and a brand new one.
Go drive one, yea the difference is huge.....and in your case you can dump the 6.0 in running condition.
