What do you drive for a truck?

[dieselscout80]

I have had a few Z71 and none of them had any lockers, at least not switched lockers, I know my 2wd, non Z71, would lock the rear of I put it in low gear

It all depends on the options ordered on the truck.

GM had the gov-loc for years it was kinda weak in the 10 bolt axle but in the 14 bolt it was pretty good.

 

[Hay Dude]

It all depends on the options ordered on the truck.

GM had the gov-loc for years it was kinda weak in the 10 bolt axle but in the 14 bolt it was pretty good.

Do you still have your diesel scout?

 

[dieselscout80]

Do you still have your diesel scout?

Yes

 

[deserteagle71]

They have 1/2 the power, 1/2-2/3rd the tow ratings, 1/2 the creature comforts, and possibly more rust, BUT they are less than 1/2 the price

That may all be true...but they have 10X the dependability.

Rust? What's that?

 

[Keweenaw County Yooper]

Those are nice trucks, LOVE the silver over blue paint scheme, but there is definitely a trade off with lets say a 5 year old diesel truck.

They have 1/2 the power, 1/2-2/3rd the tow ratings, 1/2 the creature comforts, and possibly more rust, BUT they are less than 1/2 the price

That may be true but they have 1and a 1/2 times the reliability and dependability as a newer diesel truck. What good is all that power, tow ratings and creature comforts sitting on the side of the road in limp mode or in the shop?

 

[Hay Dude]

That may be true but they have 1and a 1/2 times the reliability and dependability as a newer diesel truck. What good is all that power, tow ratings and creature comforts sitting on the side of the road in limp mode or in the shop?

Absolutely true.
However, older trucks are more worn out and prone to failure. Afterall, many many components found on a 2000 F-350 are very similar to a 2020 F-350

 

[Hay Dude]

That may all be true...but they have 10X the dependability.

Rust? What's that?

It’s a red byproduct accompanied with holes in your vehicle as a result of a whitish goop they spray on our roads if there’s any threat of freezing because people can’t drive anymore in snow, even with every vehicle being front/four wheel drive

 

[Rebeldad1]

It sounds wonderful. Any pictures of it?

Those are nice trucks, LOVE the silver over blue paint scheme, but there is definitely a trade off with lets say a 5 year old diesel truck.

They have 1/2 the power, 1/2-2/3rd the tow ratings, 1/2 the creature comforts, and possibly more rust, BUT they are less than 1/2 the price

you forgot twice as dependable...

power wise chipped the do well. I can easily tow 10-12,000 lbs and run down the freeway without feeling it behind. and you are right a little under powered going over the mountains.

 

[Hay Dude]

you forgot twice as dependable...

power wise chipped the do well. I can easily tow 10-12,000 lbs and run down the freeway without feeling it behind. and you are right a little under powered going over the mountains.

And then you destroy your transmission or clutch, which was not made to hold that additional power.
Trust me, I've got rodded earlier diesels. You have to be careful with them.
I'd much rather have a factory 350-400HP and a transmission designed to safely handle it

 

[WoodChuckDad]

2004 Dodge Ram1500 Hemi V8 with 280k. Starting to get quirky. The sides are rusted thru over the back wheels.
Use it to pull 16 foot landscape trailer, haul farm stuff. Will be getting a livestock trailer soon. As long as it stays reliable I will keep running it. Hoping for two more years.