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thanks for your opinion. i have one too. i own an L. i own a yukon. is your GMC able to run with a pulley'd L yet? as for ride harshness not even a comparison. yukon hands down. but the bitch rolls like a boat in the corners lol. i will say that the 03-04 Ls together with the Bilistien shocks and the new revised rear leaf spring make for a harsh ride. stiff as my TA was when it was on 17s all around, LGM autocross springs, big sway bars.
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Im going to go in the build your own direction-I to think the L is the total package but im one that likes 2 have a unique truck and do my own performance mods instead of buying it stock with all mods done-no fun then and you get bored 2 quick.IMO
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I have the misfortune of repairing a fleet of 75 F-150s for a living and
a big thing with F-150 is to check the tie rod ends and ball joints at every oil change. I've replaced so many of these its not funny (usally 1-3 sets a week). I've had 15-20 trucks towed in with seperated tie rods, and couple with broken lower ball joints.
a big thing with F-150 is to check the tie rod ends and ball joints at every oil change. I've replaced so many of these its not funny (usally 1-3 sets a week). I've had 15-20 trucks towed in with seperated tie rods, and couple with broken lower ball joints.
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Originally Posted by gator's 99TA
thanks for your opinion. i have one too. i own an L. i own a yukon. is your GMC able to run with a pulley'd L yet? as for ride harshness not even a comparison. yukon hands down. but the bitch rolls like a boat in the corners lol. i will say that the 03-04 Ls together with the Bilistien shocks and the new revised rear leaf spring make for a harsh ride. stiff as my TA was when it was on 17s all around, LGM autocross springs, big sway bars.
I guess the 03-04 L's with the redesigned susp ride stiffer than the 01's....I had drop springs and shackles on mine and it rode much better than my Sierra.....although I'm revising the Sierra's suspension currently. The L was quite a bit heavier than my truck now which could have made a difference in ride quality.
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5.3 racer 16 - the top speed is a aerodynamically limited 147 mph. there is no hard rev limitor or top speed limitor on these trucks (god that rocks). i have run 140 and still pulling hard in mine. scarry for a breadbox to do that lol.
X-Factor - stock Ls are boring. it is a futile comparison. like the ls1 fbodys comparing themselves with 03/04 Cobras. no one (cobra/L) stays stock long. esp when it is so easy to mod and the gains are tremendous. stock is just that, stock. a real Lightning enthusiast doesnt stay stock for long. 8 psi is just the begining. life begins at 15 psi and 1.8 60' times on stock F1 tires.
X-Factor - stock Ls are boring. it is a futile comparison. like the ls1 fbodys comparing themselves with 03/04 Cobras. no one (cobra/L) stays stock long. esp when it is so easy to mod and the gains are tremendous. stock is just that, stock. a real Lightning enthusiast doesnt stay stock for long. 8 psi is just the begining. life begins at 15 psi and 1.8 60' times on stock F1 tires.
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I agree, its too easy not to have a 12 sec Lightning...spend a few hours putting on a chip/filter/pulley. Although having experienced both sides, theres more pride and appreciation in taking a stock GM 15 second work truck and making it a 13-11 second sport truck. Again, just my opinion
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Originally Posted by O3GMC
I agree, its too easy not to have a 12 sec Lightning...spend a few hours putting on a chip/filter/pulley. Although having experienced both sides, theres more pride and appreciation in taking a stock GM 15 second work truck and making it a 13-11 second sport truck. Again, just my opinion
remember guys im not on fords side. ithink your gmc can take me pretty easy. if its cold tomorrow ill go and do some runs with gtech laters.
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Originally Posted by Black02Z71
I have the misfortune of repairing a fleet of 75 F-150s for a living and
a big thing with F-150 is to check the tie rod ends and ball joints at every oil change. I've replaced so many of these its not funny (usally 1-3 sets a week). I've had 15-20 trucks towed in with seperated tie rods, and couple with broken lower ball joints.
a big thing with F-150 is to check the tie rod ends and ball joints at every oil change. I've replaced so many of these its not funny (usally 1-3 sets a week). I've had 15-20 trucks towed in with seperated tie rods, and couple with broken lower ball joints.
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