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Hey, Dalko -- until you actually buy a diesel and run it 350k miles, ain't interested in what you've got to say! :D - I do hope emission tech gets better/more reliable with diesels, though. I know that's been a sore spot for diesel fans. Some of who, unfortunately, take matters into their own...

Before jumping into a diesel, please be aware of what comes with that. Be familiar with the extra maintenance. Look up regen issues. Diesels are nice, but not magical engines. Applicable in certain situations, but in my opinion, would end up costing you more.

I wouldn't consider engine life to be a factor for either the gas or diesel. To say diesel will last longer than gas is outdated rhetoric. A family member is a life long GMC fan and has had 3/4 ton trucks for well over two decades. Always bought new, run hard to 200k miles, averaging 40k per...

I'll try to dig some up. I was just browsing and didn't keep track. - In our part of the country, at least some resemblance of high clearance and 4WD is almost necessary. For those reasons alone, vans just don't work, unless you're talking sports mobile and the likes (but $$$$). I was fondly...

Yeah, me, too. No tune for me. Stock has plenty of power. 33's, pulling a 5k lb trailer, bed full of cargo and 6 people inside, and I had power left over. Passed cars up grades with no issues. Yeah, I'm good with that. :D I've been watching some truck vids of people doing some tough trails in...

Until you hear that turbo ka-blaaaooww! :D Yeah, that's one nice thing about the diesels. Great mileage/range, no doubt about that.

Yeah, the HD is available for Super Crew for sure (only in 6.5' bed). I haven't confirmed, but I'm sure Supercab as well. 5.0 is an excellent engine for sure. I just love the turbo kick too much! :D - EDIT: Yeah, looks like it's available for all three cab configs. Only 164" wheelbase for...

Yeah, the 2.7L gets screwed with 6,500lb GVWR while 3.5 and 5.0 get 7k. I thought it was just suspension, but apparently, the axles, springs, etc. are all different. Oh well. I'll enjoy the softer ride hauling my daily load of a shovel and 3 tie downs. :D - Also, do note he said 1,500lb PLUS...

Ha ha, you sound like my father-in-law! :D Any time we overload his trailer (only rated at 1,200lbs payload, and he's regularly at 2,000+)--"ah, just cinch her down good. Ain't going nowhere." One time, we were so heavily loaded, it was scary. The blown shocks all around didn't help. Thought...

Man, I bet most overloaded trucks have survived ok. But so have most people who don't wear seat belts. :sombrero: Carry insurance. Run bald summer tires. I guess we all have our tolerance for risk. For me, I do trust the ratings (and even feel sometimes they're a bit too generous). And...

And I'm not sure what your price point is, but honestly, GMC 3/4 ton with the 6.2L is pretty sweet as well. No 3/4 will have the MPG of a 1/2 ton, but keep it stock and keep up on maintenance, and you'll have a dependable truck for your journeys. MPG won't be horrible, though (again, if you...

In my opinion, neither. Ram - I don't think your needs justify a diesel and all the baggage that comes with it. Tundra - Just won't have the payload. You say it's adequate, but most 4WD set ups are going to be around 1,500lb payload. Now, that INCLUDES passengers as well. You will be over...

So how's it been after almost a year of ownership? Any issues? Buyers remorse? Looks like you got some mods on there.

Hey, I won't lie. I like PW, PB, PS, rear cam, parking sensors, and heated seats! :D You do need to carefully consider the set up, to make sure the WD hitch and trailer are mated correctly (meaning, hitch rating is above the load, but not too far over). There are people that set it up...

Nice find! Steel wheels, check. Manual windows, check. 7k lb GVWR (2k+ lb payload), check. E-locker, check. The ONLY thing missing is a 36-gal tank (I believe. At least according to This site). Thought this was funny, listed under features: "XL/Workhorse" :D

Although! They gave the Gold Hitch award to the 3.5TT :D The 5.0 has a nice sound to it. Although, for my aging ears, the quietness of the V6 suits me better. :costumed-smiley-007

If it were my truck, I would get a (bigger?) transmission cooler, and a Scangauge (or similar) to monitor transmission temps. Maybe an air bag in the back (if necessary). I'm assuming you'll equip it with properly with WD hitch.

In my experience, external cam skewers like Salsa were far inferior to Shimano/Campag. I've had those plastic washers crack on me as well, which Salsa was great to send me replacements. But it just doesn't tighten down enough for track ends. I still use them for traditional dropouts, though...

I agree with this as well. Test out your current truck first. You don't have a lot of steep, high elevation roads in LV, so I'd say a decent V8 in a fullsize truck would do the job. - Plus, switching to diesel---what's the net difference there? You'd be out several thousand, if not, tens of...

I have an Outback as well (2014) and it has been a great vehicle. We're at 60k now and have not had any issues so far. It's a 2.5L with CVT, which has actually done really well, even packed to the gills. We just did a 2k mile road trip with majority of the miles at 80MPH and above, and lots...