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Gegrad · 12-20-2017, 02:07 PM

Yeah, Premier has been good, I have only had it since July. I upgraded to LR E tires and put a wet bolt kit on it. I did that at the right time- the factory bushings were shot.

I have the 5.3 with the 6 speed.

That 1500HD with the 6.0 shouldn't have a problem, as I recall those trucks had a 8600 lb gvwr (My father had one). Too bad they don't make 1500HDs anymore. You will probably want a 2500, esp if you want 4WD. That 4WD lowers your payload by 200-300 lbs, so a 1/2 ton 4WD might not have the payload you need, except maybe if you go Ford. They have some very high payload 1/2 tons.

12-20-2017, 02:07 PM	#8
Gegrad Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Monroeville Posts: 1,550	Yeah, Premier has been good, I have only had it since July. I upgraded to LR E tires and put a wet bolt kit on it. I did that at the right time- the factory bushings were shot. I have the 5.3 with the 6 speed. That 1500HD with the 6.0 shouldn't have a problem, as I recall those trucks had a 8600 lb gvwr (My father had one). Too bad they don't make 1500HDs anymore. You will probably want a 2500, esp if you want 4WD. That 4WD lowers your payload by 200-300 lbs, so a 1/2 ton 4WD might not have the payload you need, except maybe if you go Ford. They have some very high payload 1/2 tons. __________________ 2014 Bullet Premier 29bh in Charocal 2019 Ram 2500 HD 4x4, CC, 6.4L 2011 Passport 2510RB (Sold)