LIKE2BUILD wrote:
anw7405 wrote:
.....any 2000-2006 GM full size with the 5.3 or bigger and 373 ( or better)rear end will do the trick.....
Yes, they will do the trick but I can tell you from 1st hand experience....BRAKE LINES!!!!!
This era of GM truck was HORRENDOUS for brake lines corroding and bursting. Most often you'll hit the brake pedal, it goes to the floor, the DIC (Driver Information Center) displays 'Service Brakes', and you'll see a puddle of brake fluid on the ground under the driver's seat. This has happened to me and several other owners I know of this GM body style.
This is by no means a warning to not purchase that year of truck. I'm only saying if you do buy a GM truck of that era I would strongly encourage you to replace the brake lines with stainless steel set before you start towing with it. In my opinion it's not if, but when a GM brake line bursts. A kit costs about $125 and you can do it yourself if you have the tools. I don't know what the cost is for a shop to do the work.
Here's a video showing a SS kit install: Stainless Steel Kit Install
KJ
I think its all about the climate/ region you buy the truck from. If you live in an area that salts the road, change your brake lines. If not, I don't think its an issue. But good point.
