I have a TOW VEHICLE headache.
:? Hi, guys. You always come through, so I hope I have enough info to make it easy for you. I'm so confused. Bailing from our 2006 Four Winds Hurricane 32R Class A. We bought a 5th wheel, and ...
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imadtchmn wrote:
I have a 98 chevy dually pulling 14,320 scaled pounds fully loaded. I have no problem staying up with trucks going uphill and love the way it handles. Do I rush. No. One thing no one has mentioned is rear end gearing. It's important. You want something in the 4:10 range.
I've had my 98 chevy 6.5 for 3 years now and still love it. I did some work to it since it was used and abused, but once done, I have no fear in taking it anywhere. Here are some of the stats for you.
Purchased $3500.00
pdm and mods $300.00
Right upper control arm assy. $65.00
Alignment $95.00
Idle shutoff switch $60.00
That's it. Sure beats the heck out of pricing a new truck and yes, all the labor is my own. Parts from ebay and the like. This truck was a construction vehicle in its prior life.
Original cost per the paperwork I found in the glovebox $53030.00. What a deal I got. :)
I agree. Good post and good advice. There is nothing wrong with a well cared for and moderately upgraded older truck.
