Just picked up a new company rig a couple weeks ago. 2023 Chevy half ton Z71 with the 3.0 Duramax. Near as I can tell it doesn’t have the max towing package (only because the brochure says max towing (3.73 gears, primarily) isn’t available on a LT Z7...
Probably opening up a rvnet can of worms here, but whatever. I’ve heard and I believe that it is certainly less than ideal handling on a Ram 2500 with coil springs. And a short bed to boot. Makes sense. Springs are way inboard of the frame rails….Tha...
Have had the old Freedom Wagon about finished for a while. The kids both got new wheels for Xmas. Santa got older son got some pimp looking Konigs, staggered setup for his 06 Mustang GT. And St Nick managed to get these heavy bassturds on the sleigh ...
Fair enough. But the additional 8-9% increase in section modulus between a HD frame and HDPP frame is nothing that will limit the HD from anything a HDPP might be rated for in payload. And the 9.75” axle is common in all but the LD models. The HDPP w...
Except it doesn’t matter. You can get the same truck, same axle, etc. If they don’t claim 3klb payload any more, it’s just different marketing. why would you want a 9klb 8 lug? Lol
Better check again. That style you posted is for c&c trucks and older trucks. Like my old 86 GMC had that style. Not a kit I know of that mounts in line with the springs and none outboard of springs. There’s not even enough room to go outboard. Yes ...
Basic fluid checks and put it through its paces. It either runs flawlessly or not. Then get a complete service. Change all fluids and filters and let er rip. But, why buy an old repo from a dealer and have zero backing from them for likely way more m...
Unfortunate for sure. sounds like equal helpings of unaware buyer, getting ripped off by dealer and inspector, a mystery, previous or new damage and quite importantly, a trailer equipped with marginal or too light of axles. One of the reasons I was s...
