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[JSwanson]

My gf and I just bought this 03 z71 burb. Tinted the front windows and blacked out the wheels. Future plans are lift keys and rear spacers and 285 70 falkens at3s. Its a very well maintained truck and our new road trip vehicle.

 

[Crazy Schooner]

 

[bestcoast]

How do you like the manual transmission? I am debating myself on the manual trans and curious how the power feels since they de-rate it.


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To be honest it isn’t great. The power is fine but the clutch and flywheel setup they use in these trucks suck. I like driving a manual and it’s not the end of the world. Drive one and get a feel for it. I put a little over 19k miles on my truck in the year I’ve had it and if I had to do it again I’d get the auto. It’s going to take changing the flywheel and clutch to get rid of some of the issues having a dual mass flywheel causes.

Then there’s the issue of tranny fluid. Per ram they spec an ATF for the g56 ( the manual trans in the Rams). Per Mercedes, who makes the g56, they spec gear oil. I’m not sure if it’s going to cause long term issues or not but it makes an already loud trans louder. The g56 has an aluminum housing which sort of echos the sound of the gear rollover. A common band-aid for this is using gear oil instead of atf however you start playing the warranty game if you do that.

Is it bad enough that I’d sell the truck to get an auto? Maybe. The novelty has for sure worn off.

 

[Betarocker]

My boss went from a 2003 manual Ram 2500 to a 2016 same model. He hates the new one, to the point where it has become a company vehicle of a sister company to the one I work for, so others have to drive it. He doesn't like the power delivery and the way shifting feels. Also, they de-rated the power of the manual to keep the guts inside the transmission as the G56 is only rated to 600ft-lbs. The auto version is closing in to 900ft-lbs.

 

[Regcabguy]

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"Hank the Tank" 1999 Chevy Tahoe with 110k. Pretty much stock. Small interior upgrades here and there. Looking to get new tires, shocks, lights and a roof rack to start. Gotta make small upgrades as we have the finances.

My wife and I almost bought a Tahoe just like that in '99. The seats and driving position were ideal. Regret not buying one.

 

[Regcabguy]

To be honest it isn’t great. The power is fine but the clutch and flywheel setup they use in these trucks suck. I like driving a manual and it’s not the end of the world. Drive one and get a feel for it. I put a little over 19k miles on my truck in the year I’ve had it and if I had to do it again I’d get the auto. It’s going to take changing the flywheel and clutch to get rid of some of the issues having a dual mass flywheel causes.

Then there’s the issue of tranny fluid. Per ram they spec an ATF for the g56 ( the manual trans in the Rams). Per Mercedes, who makes the g56, they spec gear oil. I’m not sure if it’s going to cause long term issues or not but it makes an already loud trans louder. The g56 has an aluminum housing which sort of echos the sound of the gear rollover. A common band-aid for this is using gear oil instead of atf however you start playing the warranty game if you do that.

Is it bad enough that I’d sell the truck to get an auto? Maybe. The novelty has for sure worn off.

I like rowing my gears and zero power delivery my year especially with EFI. Gear rollover teaches you to not lug the trans for sure. Amsoil 75-90 MTG works great for ease of shifting with the desirable property of quieting the trans. Warranty issues would be certain with it though.
If I got a new one I'd be a 3500 with the Aisin. All these diesels are way too expensive and complex. Lots of profit for the dealers and manufacturers.

 

[Kingsize24]

Have a build thread on this beast somewhere?

Here’s another from this weekend at Timber Cove, CA. Got to test out the new Thuren front sway bar on Hwy 1.View attachment 442551

 

[bestcoast]

Have a build thread on this beast somewhere?

No not yet. I guess I could throw something together.

 

[bestcoast]

I completed this upgrade a few weeks ago. OEM sport projector headlights. I honestly didn’t have too many complaints with the original headlights but I prefer the more controlled beam of the projectors. I decided against adding HID’s or LED’a for reliability.

 

[NatchezPhotography]

LEDs add soo much for visibility. just don't buy a cheap set.

 

[Dalko43]

I completed this upgrade a few weeks ago. OEM sport projector headlights. I honestly didn’t have too many complaints with the original headlights but I prefer the more controlled beam of the projectors. I decided against adding HID’s or LED’a for reliability. View attachment 457130

Wheels and tires?

 

[bestcoast]

Wheels and tires?

Method vex 18x9 +18. Tires are Toyo MT 315/70r18 I believe. They measure out to a 36x13.

 

[ExplorerTom]

Did the Alpine Loop and Black Bear the other day:


The smoke from the fires wasn't an issue on the Alpine Loop. Black Bear was shrouded in smoke. When we got into town, ash was falling from the sky and the sun was pretty dim in the sky.

 

[Crazy Schooner]

 

[Dutch Matrix]

Hey guys, some of you might have remembered my 1999 suburban build. Since then I’ve had a few vehicles, and I’m at now a 2014 Sierra. Looking to make this my overlanding vehicle. Nothing crazy, camping trail riding, etc. so far I’ve leveled it with a rc 2.5 and added some 34.5 inch general grabbers. Trifold tonneau cover, also Little stuff like LED pod fog lights, and LEDs in the headlights. I love now the truck is in snow and sand, and it has plenty of power. Hopefully I’ll be getting a full cap soon and outfitting that, because I’ve been sleeping in the bed. Next is replacing the a arms that max out, and some good shocks, and a re-gear.