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Mayoof 06-04-2010 01:38 PM

Help! WTB: looking for a truck as a DD
 
Dear TSers, I am in the market for a DD. I am looking for a truck that's comfy enough for daily driving with a good amount of power or mod potential. Thank you all for stopping by :friends:

Gobbles 06-04-2010 01:39 PM

Chevy Silverado, plenty of aftermarket goodies to add to it but with the independent front suspension much more comfy as a DD than the solid axle Fords.

Ara 06-04-2010 01:44 PM

Ford SVT Raptor...

sean 06-04-2010 01:45 PM

Been in the market for one myself. I daily an Avalanche. The Avalanche and Ram 1500 have a coil spring rear end rather than leaf springs, which means the ride is much creamier and doesn't skuttle around on bumps. The Avalanche also has the advantage of being a one-box SUV (those "flying buttresses" are actually chassis members) so it rides even smoother still and doesn't have that twisting cowl shake. The disadvantage is the bed is narrow.

I love my Avalanche and will replace it with either another Av or a Ram 1500 TRX4 soon.

sean 06-04-2010 01:50 PM


Originally Posted by Ara (Post 631910)
Ford SVT Raptor...

Those are hot but they won't tow my trailer :(

Ara 06-04-2010 01:55 PM

How heavy is your trailer?

sean 06-04-2010 01:56 PM

~7k loaded

M5Kid 06-04-2010 02:02 PM

I'd buy either diesel, or the 5.7 V8 from Toyota. The 1500 platform trucks are yet to be available with a diesel option, although manufacturers are making noise about this happening.

My first choice would be a GMC Sierra Denali HD with the 6.6l Duramax, followed by the Ford F250 Powerstroke.

sean 06-04-2010 02:06 PM


Originally Posted by M5Kid (Post 631925)
I'd buy either diesel, or the 5.7 V8 from Toyota. The 1500 platform trucks are yet to be available with a diesel option, although manufacturers are making noise about this happening.

My first choice would be a GMC Sierra Denali HD with the 6.6l Duramax, followed by the Ford F250 Powerstroke.

As a DD? You crazy mang! :dizzy: Those 2500s will rattle your teeth out unloaded!

Mayoof 06-04-2010 02:07 PM

Gobbles, Sean, Ara and M5Kid, thank you all for your input. If anyone knows of anything good on ebay please post, would appreciate it.


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