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[altrocker1]

That sucks man...I bet Iowa is looking better all the time huh? Wish you were closer, I could put you to work for a few days a week.

I applied for a job at Iowa state yesterday lol...

Took two days off to go work in NYC. Getting paid twice today at least

 

[RedHeep]

Is this really changing a head gasket or is this where you get me bent over the front of a Jeep and all hot and sweaty and then sneak up behind me and ...well, OK. :kissyou:

I mean the head gasket is going to get changed.

Just some of the steps might not be in the manual . . .

:kissyou:

 

[POLAR_JEEP_04]

Shopping for a new to me tow rig. I can't find anything that really excites me.
Whatever I get, will not have the lack of comfort that the dodge had. Looking at Chevy and ford this time.
I had my mind set on the Chevy 1500HD until I did research and realized the horrible fuel mileage that the 6.0 gets. A consistent 12 mpg for a "1500" = boo.
I wish I had ecoBoost money. Haha

 

[XJ&CHZ4ME]

Just get a MDT for cheap and not worry about mileage and get a nice comfy truck for the other 98% of your driving.

 

[RedHeep]

Every guy I know with the exception of one that owns a half ton has to put big tired on it with stock gears. I bet a lot of this internet talk is from guys that can't leave well enough alone and then complain about the mileage. You always hear the worst.

 

[RedHeep]

Off to a good start.

 

[MKR5150]

Dont put big tires on a tow rig.

 

[altrocker1]

I was really impressed towing with a stock f150 with a tow package and the new 5.0...okay mileage and way more power than I expected.

 

[scoobyxj]

Every guy I know with the exception of one that owns a half ton has to put big tired on it with stock gears. I bet a lot of this internet talk is from guys that can't leave well enough alone and then complain about the mileage. You always hear the worst.

Josh pretty much hit the nail there. I got 10mpg towing on the winterfest trip with my 5.3ltr Hoe on the stock tires running 70-75mph. Mileage increases to 11 with the 33x12.50 i run on it normally but I will say that's probably 50% in town driving. Realistically if I keep it around 55/60 on the highway it'll get 14/15mpg on its current setup, and 13-15mpg what you should really expect as an overall average out of a GMT800 5.3ltr/6.0ltr as long as your not hammering on it all the time, and run a stock sized street tire.

 

[87manche]

5.3l chevy.

address the 4l60 and roll on enjoying dirt cheap parts and decent fuel mileage.

 

[Cubbetm]

I have a ram 2500 with a 360. 15 unloaded 11 loaded.

If you get a 5.3 get one before 07.

 

[POLAR_JEEP_04]

I hated the seats in my ram.

What does the 4L60E need to live in a tow rig?
What changed on the 5.3 in 07?

 

[RedHeep]

The good news is I didn't find a screwed up head gasket. The bad news is now I have to put it back together.

 

[ExTankerGuy]

I hated the seats in my ram.

What does the 4L60E need to live in a tow rig?
What changed on the 5.3 in 07?

A Trans cooler and synthetic fluid.

 

[seanR]

Spent a week in N.W. Ontario with my dad.
Just st now back into cell service.
I missed out on a few jobs while I was gone.
I hate not having phone service up there!

 

[POLAR_JEEP_04]

A Trans cooler and synthetic fluid.

Seems easy enough to accomplish.

 

[SAMSET]

http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/5045552917.html

 

[MKR5150]

The best truck i ever pulled with was with a 94 f250 reg cab long bed 2wd 5spd. Was a bit slow but pulled the hills fine in southern iowa and got great milage

 

[89eliminator]

someone stole my leaf springs

 

[XJ&CHZ4ME]

did you have to put them under your bed since you are a newly wed now?