Looking for new tow rig

[redfire2002]

I now have an 02 F250 7.3 PSD. I do like the Ford body and the size of the 4 door cab. Dodge's 4 door cabs are not big enough for my liking so that leaves me to another Ford or Chevy/GMC.

I've heard bad storys on the Ford 6.0's So what are you peoples take on that?
I am leaning more on an 06 Dmax. Has anyone had issues with them also? I like the 6 speed over the 5 speed in the Ford also.

I tow only a 11500 GVW 5 wheel so it must be a long bed 😉

Thanks guys!

[Me_Again]

Engineer9860 wrote:

redfire2002 wrote:

donn0128 wrote:
Dodge cabs are not big? FIY the Dodge mega cab was the biggest in the industry. Their quad cab was never billed as a crew cab.

Where can you get a mega cab with an 8 foot bed. Last I saw you can't. If they did make them, that would be one long truck.

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Agree with the above posters. The LBZ is the gold standard for diesel HD pickups.

I however, would lean toward the 2004.5~2005 LLY. It is cheaper because it had a slightly unfounded reputation for overheating. A very few did, and the ones that did have been fixed by now.

LLY problems with over heating are not unfounded and AKA Ford, GM never addressed the issue. There are aftermarket fixes.

But just find a LBZ. Chris

[redfire2002]

Engineer9860 wrote:

redfire2002 wrote:

donn0128 wrote:
Dodge cabs are not big? FIY the Dodge mega cab was the biggest in the industry. Their quad cab was never billed as a crew cab.

Where can you get a mega cab with an 8 foot bed. Last I saw you can't. If they did make them, that would be one long truck.

$$$$$$$$$$$



Agree with the above posters. The LBZ is the gold standard for diesel HD pickups.

I however, would lean toward the 2004.5~2005 LLY. It is cheaper because it had a slightly unfounded reputation for overheating. A very few did, and the ones that did have been fixed by now.

I did find a nice 05 also but I was told they has an injecter issue plus the 06 got the beefed up internals which I like and the 6 speed Allison and not the 5 speed. If I found one in good shape for a good price I would consider it.

[redfire2002]

45Ricochet wrote:

donn0128 wrote:
There is a fella who posts on here occasionally who has a mega cab with 8 foot bed. Long? Yes, but it gets the job done. And he loves it. Do you really really need an 8 foot bed?

:B Yes :B

Most definetly I want an 8 food bed!!!

[45Ricochet]

donn0128 wrote:
There is a fella who posts on here occasionally who has a mega cab with 8 foot bed. Long? Yes, but it gets the job done. And he loves it. Do you really really need an 8 foot bed?

:B Yes :B

[Chevyman2006]

redfire2002 wrote:
I now have an 02 F250 7.3 PSD. I do like the Ford body and the size of the 4 door cab. Dodge's 4 door cabs are not big enough for my liking so that leaves me to another Ford or Chevy/GMC.

I've heard bad storys on the Ford 6.0's So what are you peoples take on that?
I am leaning more on an 06 Dmax. Has anyone had issues with them also? I like the 6 speed over the 5 speed in the Ford also.

I tow only a 11500 GVW 5 wheel so it must be a long bed 😉

Thanks guys!

I've got a 2006 LBZ. I just had my turbo replaced last week. I wouldn't say it's very common, but there have been many LBZ turbos needing replacement. The tranny cooler lines leak, and google: Transfer case pump rub.

[donn0128]

There is a fella who posts on here occasionally who has a mega cab with 8 foot bed. Long? Yes, but it gets the job done. And he loves it. Do you really really need an 8 foot bed?

[45Ricochet]

Well since Ram is out, hands down the Chevy OP.

[Engineer9860]

redfire2002 wrote:

donn0128 wrote:
Dodge cabs are not big? FIY the Dodge mega cab was the biggest in the industry. Their quad cab was never billed as a crew cab.

Where can you get a mega cab with an 8 foot bed. Last I saw you can't. If they did make them, that would be one long truck.

$$$$$$$$$$$



Agree with the above posters. The LBZ is the gold standard for diesel HD pickups.

I however, would lean toward the 2004.5~2005 LLY. It is cheaper because it had a slightly unfounded reputation for overheating. A very few did, and the ones that did have been fixed by now.

[redfire2002]

donn0128 wrote:
Dodge cabs are not big? FIY the Dodge mega cab was the biggest in the industry. Their quad cab was never billed as a crew cab.

Where can you get a mega cab with an 8 foot bed. Last I saw you can't. If they did make them, that would be one long truck.

[donn0128]

Dodge cabs are not big? FIY the Dodge mega cab was the biggest in the industry. Their quad cab was never billed as a crew cab.

[ricatic]

redfire2002 wrote:

ricatic wrote:

romore wrote:
The early Ford 6.0 had some issues but that was ten years ago, any on the road now should be fine. Is an 06 going to be a big improvement over what you have? An eight year old truck is going to have some miles on it.

huh...any Ford 6.0 diesel truck purchase has to be undertaken knowing you are taking a larger than normal gamble...yes, they got better as the years went by but they were much more likely to have issues than the Dodge or GM alternatives...BTDT and have the repair bill blues to go with it...

The Op is right on the money when referencing the 2006 or early 2007 LBZ GM DuraMax'es...they are considered by almost all of the diesel buffs, except for the Blue KoolAid crowd, as the Gold Standard for used diesel tow vehicles. The rising, not declining, resale values are a testament to their high popularity...check the pricing on used vehicle sites like Auto Trader. You will see the proof...

After the last two POS Ford's I owned, I am enjoying my Gold Standard DuraMax...

Regards

I'm not brand loyal, and I have looked at Ford and GM on autotrader and the GM is for sure more money.

I did find an 06 LBZ crew long bed with 115K miles for 24999 bone stock, and its red, and I like red....

That supports my position...I bought my loaded late 2006 Dually DuraMax with 59000 miles on it about a year ago for $24500. Today, I see very similar trucks with more miles for a lot more money. I am sure I could make $2000 on mine if I wanted to sell it.

I did look for 2 months before I was able to close a deal. In the interim, I lost two other deals because I thought too long before pulling the trigger...the morale of that story is simple...if you are looking at the Gold Standard LBZ DuraMax...if you snooze...you lose...

Regards

[Turtle_n_Peeps]

I have an 06 LBZ and one thing has gone wrong with the engine. #8 glow plug went out around 65K. I think it was $28 bucks or so but it was under warrantee so I let them do it. That's it.

The other things I have done to the truck:

Steering clunk. (Look it up)

Steering column bearing at around 50K. What the ??? Truck has never seen a dirt road! :M

PS hose leak.

Engine oil cooler hose leak.

Oh, and it needs new shocks. (hell, it needed those at 20K!!!):M

That's it.


As far the 6.0 goes, I'm not a fan of them. BUT, if gotten cheap enough you can Band-Aid them up and they make a pretty nice engine. The rest of the truck is light years ahead of the 7.3 PS.

It just depends on what you want and how much money you have. Good luck hunting.

[the_bear_II]

In 2011 I had the chance to test drive brand new Ford, Chevy and Dodge SRW longbed F250/2500 pickups equally equipped as possible. It was at a GM sponsored event with two test track setups. One track had a lot of bumps and dips the other was smooth but with tight turns.

Of the 3 I liked the ride, comfort (leg,head & hip room) and interior of the chevy but the power of the ford. I ranked them chevy, ford and then dodge.

I currently have a 2007 C4500 chevy with the Duramax and Allison 6 speed. This engine and transmission combination is great for towing my 15,000lb 5th wheel. My engine is actually tuned with 30 less HP then the Duramax in the 2500 and 3500. So the 2500 or 3500 should be even better for towing. I was shopping for a Chevy 3500 dually crewcab when I came across this C4500 and couldn't pass up the deal otherwise I would have details about the 3500.

[downtheroad]

If you like red, buy the red one...even better, if it's an LBZ in decent shape JUMP ON IT.