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Old 08-11-2009, 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by daryn c
looks good but NEEDS some nice rubber to fill it out!
I will get some 265 BFG's on there before to long.
Old 08-11-2009, 02:02 PM
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Nice find. How much did you give for it? I want to trade for a ext/crew cab, but all the ones I find are high mileage junkers.
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$14k and some change out the door.

Only thing i didnt like were the 3.73 gears and roof marker lamps. I really like the 4.10's i have in my other truck. My other truck has the 24g fuel tank because its a 6' bed where this one has the 35g fuel tank because of the 8' bed. 11 more gallons of fuel with the 8.1L will make a big difference.
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Why did you get another 8.1 as a DD? Funny you dont like the clearance lights, I like em
Old 08-11-2009, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 1slow01Z71
Why did you get another 8.1 as a DD? Funny you dont like the clearance lights, I like em
In my opinion, they just feel so damn strong and drive so smooth.....power on demand is not an issue. Not to mention I really fell in love with the Allison trany. I couldn't care less about the MPG really. I know its extreme overkill for a DD, but who cares .

Never had one with the clearance lights, I dont "hate" them, just not really used to them. I am sure they will grow on me.
Old 08-12-2009, 03:56 PM
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Anyone have an idea in the weight difference between an ECSB and a RCLB? Does it matter if its a 1500 or 2500 or 3500 or is it all relative?
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MY 01 2wd eclb 2500hd 6.0 weighs 5700lb
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WOW...cool truck!! I didn't know that combo came in a RCSB!
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WOW...cool truck!! I didn't know that combo came in a RCSB!
Thanks.....from all the searching i did for it I was starting to think it didnt either..LOL.
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Nice truck
I think you will grow to like the 3.73 specially for a DD. My dad's truck has 4.10's its feel great for tow the fifthwheel trailer but when it comes to a hill. It really lacks the power the turbo added to my truck.
I always had problem with maker light leaking water.


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