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04-27-2012, 06:38 AM
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Which one would work?
In my last post you all didn't recommend pulling a Premier 31BHPR (max loaded weight is 7500lbs dry is 6300ibs) with my 05 Suburban 1500...... So I am looking for an older truck just to pull the camper and take my family along as well (6 of us). I was looking at an 05 Ford F-250SD Crew Cab and a 2004 Chev Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab. Both have 3.73 axel ratio.... just curious what everybody's thoughts are.....Thanks!
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04-27-2012, 06:42 AM
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the ford has the 5.4 V8 and the chev has the 6.0 V8 both Gas.....
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04-27-2012, 06:49 AM
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Both should pull the Bullet find just check the tow capacity to be safe.
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04-27-2012, 06:53 AM
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Both should work out fine. I would go with the ford but that's just me.
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04-27-2012, 07:02 AM
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Trailer life has the Ford at 9000lbs and the chev at 8000lbs..... that sound right?
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04-27-2012, 07:05 AM
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if thats correct then go with the ford.
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04-27-2012, 01:04 PM
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Just my 2 cents. If going gasser, you may want to consider 4:10 axle, which increases the tow ratings significantly. Especially on the older 5 speed transmissions, a lot of stress on those. Personally, I'm a Chevy man. The 6.0 is hard to beat.
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04-27-2012, 01:13 PM
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Either but I would want the one with the most power. That said I would take my time and try to find a Diesel.
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04-27-2012, 05:18 PM
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I am a diesel guy but I have driven a 6.0 chevy and that is one beast of a engine. That beast is also VERY thirsty "it likes gas ALOT"
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04-27-2012, 08:03 PM
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You should probably take the transmission each one of those has into account if all else is equal.
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04-30-2012, 08:29 PM
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hmm thats a tough one. I owned a 04 2500 Chevy 6.0. Liked the truck and the motor pulled our 25' Terry pretty well.
Personally I would save up a little or find a higher mile diesel. You will not be disappointed.
Whats your price range??
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05-01-2012, 03:52 AM
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I would go with the Ford as well (I am biased and for no other reason than it is a Ford!) I would also try to find a diesel. You are going to pay pretty close to the same price, prolly a little bit more, but it will be worth it to not have to worry about towing capacity anymore!
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05-01-2012, 05:07 AM
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Here goes my 2 cents and this will start a war ford 6.0 keep a ficm with you and be carefull which oil filter you use. can cause lots of issues. dodge with a cummins is very good 5.9 with a 4.10 is better than 3.54 bt it will stii pull your desired unit. the cummins 6.7 has many issues cats turbos. the ford 6.7 i have not heard or incounterd any thing bad. as far as GM well being a SAAB guy and what GM has done to the people that owen them well i can't print my fellings here with out getting the powers that bee very upset!! but they can rot in a very warm place... GM the the moderators that is. but the duramax is ok too. good luck
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05-01-2012, 01:36 PM
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I'm a Ford man too but if i were you and your looking for a older used truck just to pull the trailer then i would look at 2000-2003 F250-350 7.3L diesel or 2005-2007 Dodge 2500-3500 5.9L Cummins. Mileage doesn't really matter on these motors so get the body style you want. Good Luck!! Kevin
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