who makes the best diesel truck?

[nilzlofgren]

Well, now that we got the diesel truck question settled, who makes the best pencils? Dixon Ticonderoga or Staedtler. :monkey:

 

[04ultra]

Well, now that we got the diesel truck question settled, who makes the best pencils? Dixon Ticonderoga or Staedtler. :monkey:

GMC

 

[eric_271]

I have been a member of dieselbombers since its beginings, and I am also a member of 3 other diesel forums so I think Im getting pretty up to date info.

The truck pull I got third in was YURKEWECZ OUTLAW TRUCK PULLS just off the Fonda/fultonville exit, feel free to look it up or I can post a pic of the plaque if you need more proof. This was the first (TRANSITION SLED) pull I ever entered so there goes another one of your expert theories. I have answered all your questions you just need to stop the mindless babling long enough to comprehend some one elses opinion for once. Also I never said a strait axle was not better then a IFS it is hands down, I simply said with some minor aftermarket goodies you can make the IFS pretty dam strong IMO.. Ok next, Cummins have been around 3 times as long as the duramax making aftermarket parts cheaper and more available hence more donor motors and such for different transplants. plus its a good motor and way cheaper and readily available so why not use a cummins? More and more duramax's are making there way into projects you just do not hear about as many because the D-max is only 7 yrs old. As far as your last statement again I never said the cummins could not compete with the D-max it can but its days are numbered if cummins does not step up its game. The dodge on the other hand can't compete with the chevy on any LeVeL.

What you say just don't jive with what I see on the highway. The Dodges still the main trucks pulling real world heavy loads. Its very rare to see a Duramax pulling anything close. This is from kansas, oklahoma to texas. What gives?

 

[custom8726]

What you say just don't jive with what I see on the highway. The Dodges still the main trucks pulling real world heavy loads. Its very rare to see a Duramax pulling anything close. This is from kansas, oklahoma to texas. What gives?

Stop smoking all that wacky weed.

 

[eric_271]

Stop smoking all that wacky weed.

Put the crack pipe down now.

 

[046]

who's been smoking that wacky weed?

Stop smoking all that wacky weed.

The dodge on the other hand can't compete with the chevy on any LeVeL.

 

[04ultra]

From what Im hearing the DCP had issues between 1998 1/2 and 2002.....Is this true??? I just dont want to make a mistake buying a bad truck going on the reputation of better years.....


I have seen plenty of front end issues with Dodge truck at 30,000 miles wandering all over the road ....

 

[Peacock]

From what Im hearing the DCP had issues between 1998 1/2 and 2002.....Is this true??? I just dont want to make a mistake buying a bad truck going on the reputation of better years.....

They are to say the least....problematic. And it tends to be pretty expensive. Course, there's always the aftermarket.

 

[eric_271]

From what Im hearing the DCP had issues between 1998 1/2 and 2002.....Is this true??? I just dont want to make a mistake buying a bad truck going on the reputation of better years.....


I have seen plenty of front end issues with Dodge truck at 30,000 miles wandering all over the road ....

Yep, it pretty true. As for the wandering, I cant speak for 2 wheel drives but my 4x4 got bad at 35,000. Bushings in the track bar go bad fast. You cant replace the bushings on the stock bar which is non adjustable also. I bought an after market adjustable track bar from solid steel industries. It is beefy, has a lot better bushings in it and are replaceable if they ever do wear out.

 

[Kennygee]

Best Diesel?

We have a fleet of 30+ trucks, all3/4 to 1 ton Dodge, Ford ,GMC. from 1997 to 2008. When we have to haul a tractor ,small dozer, etc. we use a Dodge , when we have to go on a trip 50- 100 mi. we take a Ford, When we go to the shop it is most of the time to drop off one of the GMC/Chey's. The 4 wheel drive Dodge do have some front end problems, but nothing compared to new 2007 Ford 4WD . If You leave the new 2008 dodge idling for more than 20 min. CAT. full warning light, not so on Ford or GMC. THAT I HAVE SEEN. I really like the GMC trans but real world torque just does't seem to be there. the 6.no nuts Ford is probably just as bad , but it does ride real nice. The 7.3 Ford was a LOT better engine . The older 5.9? Dodge 24 valve without the new Cart is probably the best of the lot, but the older auto trans had a habit of puking its guts to often when pulling a heavy load in 110 deg. heat. They all have there good and bad points, I personally haven't seen anything from the GMC 2007 or earlier to want to buy one of them, have not driven the newest ones,. We don't have any manual trans trucks because we have people that have enough trouble driving ones with only 2 pedals!!

 

[eric_271]

We have a fleet of 30+ trucks, all3/4 to 1 ton Dodge, Ford ,GMC. from 1997 to 2008. When we have to haul a tractor ,small dozer, etc. we use a Dodge , when we have to go on a trip 50- 100 mi. we take a Ford, When we go to the shop it is most of the time to drop off one of the GMC/Chey's. The 4 wheel drive Dodge do have some front end problems, but nothing compared to new 2007 Ford 4WD . If You leave the new 2008 dodge idling for more than 20 min. CAT. full warning light, not so on Ford or GMC. THAT I HAVE SEEN. I really like the GMC trans but real world torque just does't seem to be there. the 6.no nuts Ford is probably just as bad , but it does ride real nice. The 7.3 Ford was a LOT better engine . The older 5.9? Dodge 24 valve without the new Cart is probably the best of the lot, but the older auto trans had a habit of puking its guts to often when pulling a heavy load in 110 deg. heat. They all have there good and bad points, I personally haven't seen anything from the GMC 2007 or earlier to want to buy one of them, have not driven the newest ones,. We don't have any manual trans trucks because we have people that have enough trouble driving ones with only 2 pedals!!

A fair and balanced review.

 

[04ultra]

A fair and balanced review.

And If he would have said DMax was best you'd be whining .....

 

[eric_271]

And If he would have said DMax was best you'd be whining .....

Worse than that.

 

[04ultra]

Worse than that.

Im glad my boss sold are 3 Dodges.....2000 thru 2002 .......Cant plow snow with trucks sitting in the shop being repaired.........



Its nice not to have to listen to all that noise all nite plowing........We still have 4 /2000 thru 2002 Fords 7.3's and 5/ 04 thru 06 GMC D-Max's .......I drive all and you can make mine a D-Max....




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[stihl sawing]

From what Im hearing the DCP had issues between 1998 1/2 and 2002.....Is this true??? I just dont want to make a mistake buying a bad truck going on the reputation of better years.....


I have seen plenty of front end issues with Dodge truck at 30,000 miles wandering all over the road ....

Mine is a 2000 model and i have not had any issues other than the crappy fuel system. I completely did away with it and went with a fass fuel system. Have had no trouble since. The truck has 153,000 miles.

 

[eric_271]

Im glad my boss sold are 3 Dodges.....2000 thru 2002 .......Cant plow snow with trucks sitting in the shop being repaired.........



Its nice not to have to listen to all that noise all nite plowing........We still have 4 /2000 thru 2002 Fords 7.3's and 5/ 04 thru 06 GMC D-Max's .......I drive all and you can make mine a D-Max....




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I will take my 05 Cummins Dodge over any of that mess. Oh yea, the 05 is real quiet.

 

[04ultra]

I will take my 05 Cummins Dodge over any of that mess. Oh yea, the 05 is real quiet.

The only mess I saw were the 3 that were sold........

 

[eric_271]

The only mess I saw were the 3 that were sold........

They were pretty noisey and a lot less power then my 05. I test drove an 02 and the noise was a deal breaker. Make mine my 05, still better then the crap your boss kept.:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[04ultra]

They were pretty noisey and a lot less power then my 05. I test drove an 02 and the noise was a deal breaker. Make mine my 05, still better then the crap your boss kept.:hmm3grin2orange:

In your opinion............

 

[eric_271]

In your opinion............

Come back and see me little boy when you have your own truck to brag about instead of your boss's.