Bird
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I'll predict lousy gas mileage, but otherwise a mighty nice truck /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif.
Help buying my first pickup truck if you please?
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Larry,
Congrats on the truck. As a former Ford owner, I don't really have anything against Fords, mine served me well for seven years.
As far a mods, nerf bars/running boards are handy for smaller folks. Decent tie-down straps are good for cargo, or maybe a cargo net. A cable & locks to keep your cargo in the bed while you're not around. A good hitch and balls could cost a couple of bucks. I like hard tonneau covers myself, but it depends what type of cargo you haul, or maybe the semi-rigid retractable types. Just some ideas.
Congrats on the truck. As a former Ford owner, I don't really have anything against Fords, mine served me well for seven years.
As far a mods, nerf bars/running boards are handy for smaller folks. Decent tie-down straps are good for cargo, or maybe a cargo net. A cable & locks to keep your cargo in the bed while you're not around. A good hitch and balls could cost a couple of bucks. I like hard tonneau covers myself, but it depends what type of cargo you haul, or maybe the semi-rigid retractable types. Just some ideas.
As far as the Chevy being a Isuzu , they are a joint venture with G.M. and are made here in Dayton Ohio. I sometimes haul parts in there from the airport and they seem to come from all over, although i haven't hauled any in that were flown in from Japan. I'm sure there are some from Japan, but i myself haven't seen them.
Egon
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A deer catcher up front.
What about hitches and trailer wiring harness?
Shell for the back.
Egon
What about hitches and trailer wiring harness?
Shell for the back.
Egon
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Larry congratulations on your purchase.
Dave,
I own Ford and Deere because I like their products and feel they are the best out there. If someone else gave me the value for my dollar that they did I would switch. By no means am I blindly brand loyal.
As far as the problems I mentioned that is from guys like myself that use their trucks hauling for a living. We regularly hook up 25-30k to these trucks. And yes the guys I know that do this the dodge auto is a big no no. Even with the updated one. Most guys I know that are hauling with the Dodge are putting new brakes on every 10k. But put the 6 speed with the cummins and you've got a great machine with the exception of the brakes. Also in all the towing tests Ford won hands down.
I meant a crew cab not the quad cab. I believe Dodge would increase sales dramatically if they offered a crew cab.
Also I was also mistaken and thought you had the cummins motor. If you don't have the diesel then no you probably will never have a problem with that transmission. But put that cummins torque monster behind it and it eats it the auto for lunch with heavy towing. Why Dodge has not come out with a five or six speed heavy duty auto transmission I'm not sure of either.
Dave,
I own Ford and Deere because I like their products and feel they are the best out there. If someone else gave me the value for my dollar that they did I would switch. By no means am I blindly brand loyal.
As far as the problems I mentioned that is from guys like myself that use their trucks hauling for a living. We regularly hook up 25-30k to these trucks. And yes the guys I know that do this the dodge auto is a big no no. Even with the updated one. Most guys I know that are hauling with the Dodge are putting new brakes on every 10k. But put the 6 speed with the cummins and you've got a great machine with the exception of the brakes. Also in all the towing tests Ford won hands down.
I meant a crew cab not the quad cab. I believe Dodge would increase sales dramatically if they offered a crew cab.
Also I was also mistaken and thought you had the cummins motor. If you don't have the diesel then no you probably will never have a problem with that transmission. But put that cummins torque monster behind it and it eats it the auto for lunch with heavy towing. Why Dodge has not come out with a five or six speed heavy duty auto transmission I'm not sure of either.
Bird
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I can't understand why Dodge would not have found a solution to the front brake problem by now. A cousin bought one of the V-10 Dodge trucks the first or second year they were out (can't remember just when that was), a fine truck except for lots of problems with the front brakes.
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Thanks for your thoughts. next year the V-10 Triton will be available with the Torqueshift tranny. Mine will be the standard tranny that is currently offered. From what I have been able to read and do the research it should not be a problem. Best,
Larry
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hfd376
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Larry, I think I would stick with the 3/4 ton. I think some states look at a 1 ton truck as commercial, and as such, tags and personal property tax is much higher. Did you know that the Farm Bureau has a $500 rebate on new Dodges?
Also, you may want to consider "slightly used". Start looking on Autotrader.com. I found my truck on there, it was bought by the original owner almost a year ago and traded in February. Its an SLT with the standard cummins engine. Over about 7 tanks of fuel I average 17.5 mpg. Hiway mileage around 21-22, city around 14-15. I'll try to attach a picture of my truck with tractor and trailer. Mileage as shown is 14-15, mostly hiway.
I'm a Dodge fan, but I do like the Ford 3/4 and 1 ton pick ups. I do like the GM, I just don't care for their styling. My Dad has a GMC and its plenty capable Buy same as a your tractor-the best deal at the best dealer you feel good about.
Doug
Also, you may want to consider "slightly used". Start looking on Autotrader.com. I found my truck on there, it was bought by the original owner almost a year ago and traded in February. Its an SLT with the standard cummins engine. Over about 7 tanks of fuel I average 17.5 mpg. Hiway mileage around 21-22, city around 14-15. I'll try to attach a picture of my truck with tractor and trailer. Mileage as shown is 14-15, mostly hiway.
I'm a Dodge fan, but I do like the Ford 3/4 and 1 ton pick ups. I do like the GM, I just don't care for their styling. My Dad has a GMC and its plenty capable Buy same as a your tractor-the best deal at the best dealer you feel good about.
Doug
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Doc,
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( regularly hook up 25-30k to these trucks )</font>
The Dodge is rated at only 16K max. If the Ford goes that high, then I'm truly impressed and I'll change my vote to Ford.
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( regularly hook up 25-30k to these trucks )</font>
The Dodge is rated at only 16K max. If the Ford goes that high, then I'm truly impressed and I'll change my vote to Ford.
