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Group: Members
Posts: 43
Joined: 28-November 08
From: ALASKA
Member No.: 60520
Sled:09 SUMMIT X 163 SHR860
QUOTE (StealthRevX800 @ Nov 4 2009, 11:57 AM)
Here is my 06 and I have the same truck now but an 08. I actually find the 08 tows a lot nicer than the 06 did with identical engines and 4WD set ups. Not sure what changes were made when they changed to the new platform but I like it better for towing. Looking at going Diesel next but need to do some research first. Love the 08 Duramax AK FULL THROTTLE posted earlier.
Thanks, if there is anything you need to know just ask.
Here is my 06 and I have the same truck now but an 08. I actually find the 08 tows a lot nicer than the 06 did with identical engines and 4WD set ups. Not sure what changes were made when they changed to the new platform but I like it better for towing. Looking at going Diesel next but need to do some research first. Love the 08 Duramax AK FULL THROTTLE posted earlier.
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I have an '08 Silverado. The front ends are completely new. They use coil springs up front instead of torsion bars and new rack and pinion steering. They are great. A buddy of mine just upgraded his '05 to an '09 after driving mine.
Group: Members
Posts: 275
Joined: 14-September 08
From: southern Minnesota
Member No.: 55941
Sled:04 MXZX 440
This is all she wrote for now. Getting a D-Max first thing when my wallet stop being anorexic and starts eating again... Lol Didn't want all of you with shady rides like me feeling all lonely when going through this thread. But it definately does dece for an older K1500. Never had an issue with being able to pull anything smoothly. As far as MPG i guess if you start with nothing, you won't be dissapointed when get nothing for MPH while towing! Ha.. Get an average of 15mpg whether I have a loaded heavy duty race car trailer attached or not... not sure why that is really.
Group: Members
Posts: 90
Joined: 19-August 09
Member No.: 74040
Sled:rev
heres a ram for ya. this is all the summer toys. ill be sure to get the winter toys soon. his thing pulls like a dream. 5.7 hemi with 36's and 3.92 gears
Group: Members
Posts: 43
Joined: 28-November 08
From: ALASKA
Member No.: 60520
Sled:09 SUMMIT X 163 SHR860
QUOTE (TNTFAGUY @ Nov 5 2009, 08:10 AM)
I have an '08 Silverado. The front ends are completely new. They use coil springs up front instead of torsion bars and new rack and pinion steering. They are great. A buddy of mine just upgraded his '05 to an '09 after driving mine.
That is on the 1/2 ton models, 3/4 and up are still using torsion.
Group: Members
Posts: 113
Joined: 24-June 05
From: Jamestown, ND
Member No.: 12961
Sled:Summit X 670 MXZ 583
07 Avalanche LTZ
It's a comfortable ride, the air shocks in the back keep it level. Nothing beats the room of a 4 door pickup on roadtrips or just being able to throw gear inside to keep warm and dry. I'm definitely lacking some power with the 5.3. My next one will have to have the 6.2 or I'll have to move up to an Escalade or the almighty Duradiesel.
Here is a picture of when I bought it. I can't get any of my towing pictures of it resized to fit here.
Your tow vehicle, likes/dislikes
Nov 5 2009, 09:11 AM
But it definately does dece for an older K1500. Never had an issue with being able to pull anything smoothly. As far as MPG i guess if you start with nothing, you won't be dissapointed when get nothing for MPH while towing! Ha.. Get an average of 15mpg whether I have a loaded heavy duty race car trailer attached or not... not sure why that is really.
