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theclarkster
Explorer
Aug 12, 2014

Recommended truck for 2010 Northstar 8.5 Adventurer?

Hi Newbie here. We are looking at a 2010 Northstar 8.5 Adventurer and we are finding conflicting numbers on what type of trucks would be able to carry it. It seems that some trucks have a campe...
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DWeikert
Explorer II
Aug 13, 2014
I've got an 8.5 Adventurer on a Chevy 2500HD. My only reason for going with a 2500 was GM didn't and still does not make an extended cab 6' bed 3500. But I got the diesel which gave me the same rear axle as the 3500. So after upgraded tires and wheels, shocks, sway bar and helper springs I'm happy with the setup.

Save yourself lots of upgrades and get a 350/3500 SRW.

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