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Old 09-15-2009 | 11:31 AM
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Hey guys i'm looking at a 05 duramax with 161,*** dually 2WD and I want to lower it and i'm not going to pull much well nothing heavy. Anyways what am I going to be looking to be going wrong with it just common stuff any help would be appreciated (sp?).



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Old 09-15-2009 | 05:33 PM
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the 05 is the LLY engine they are the one;s that i have heard have over heating and head gasket issues but they aren't as common as the injector issues in the LB7
Old 09-15-2009 | 05:35 PM
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My dad has a 2wd 3/4 with 140,000 ton and he hasn't had anything go wrong with it other than the gauge cluster so I'm not much help.
Old 09-15-2009 | 11:18 PM
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As for the motor and tranny, thats low mileage for a Duramax. Just the norm of any vehicle with those kinda miles. My friend has an 05 LLY with 3XX,XXX on it and its still runs like a top.
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160k is nothing... i'd say that's well broken in for a dmax. my dad's 06 LBZ has 105 on the clock and the only thing that hes changed is brake pads and air filters
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Thanks guys i'm still looking that guy never called me back I can't wait to get one and lower it and 22.5........
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Originally Posted by Dgrown
the 05 is the LLY engine they are the one;s that i have heard have over heating and head gasket issues but they aren't as common as the injector issues in the LB7
Is this with daily driving or with heavy loads....
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heavy loads as far as i know i have 200km so around 119 miles on mine and it hasn't skipped a beat yet. Main thing with a diesel is drive it like a diesel not a race car and it will be a very loyal truck
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Cool man thanks for the info I am getting my 2005 duramax monday !
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Originally Posted by sway99bird
Cool man thanks for the info I am getting my 2005 duramax monday !
congrats man i hope you enjoy the oil burner power as much as i do
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