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Re: 3/4 ton thoughts
« Reply #15 on: June 19, 2018, 08:14:01 PM »
Ride quality issues are easily solved with properly tuned suspension. I helped a buddy instal a Carli lift kit on his diesel and it rides amazing. I have a ram 2500 with a Cummins and could never go back to a gasser. The newer diesels are much quieter and stink way less. Better fuel economy towing (which equates to less fill ups with the trailer attached), better resale, and gobs of torque. Best of all, no sound transit line item on my tabs because my truck weighs so much!

Carli suspension systems are incredible.  They are also incredibly expensive. 

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Re: 3/4 ton thoughts
« Reply #16 on: June 19, 2018, 08:23:01 PM »
Go with 2500,then you have it if you need it. I've got 280 thousand in my 6.0 and it's still strong.

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Re: 3/4 ton thoughts
« Reply #17 on: June 19, 2018, 08:55:45 PM »
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Re: 3/4 ton thoughts
« Reply #18 on: June 19, 2018, 08:56:52 PM »
Couple of things that haven't been mentioned, 3/4 tons typically have larger brakes for heavy loads. What size of bed do you want? Can you get a 6 or 8 foot bed with a 1/2 ton extended or 4 door? I would rethink the flat bed, IMO a truck bed is a lot more useful than a flat bed.

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Re: 3/4 ton thoughts
« Reply #19 on: June 19, 2018, 09:28:41 PM »
I currently have an 06 f-150 with about 120k miles that doesn't get driven besides weekends, hunting trips etc since I have a company rig. I am considering upgrading to something a bit newer but also to a 3/4 ton. The reason for the 3/4 ton would be to have the ability to pull a horse trailer but also a flat bed trailer for when we get hay. I am not very well versed in 3/4 tons since all my pickups have been 1/2. Any recommendations for something reliable and that won't break the bank? I would prefer gas but open to diesel if that is the consensus better choice.

What’s your price range? That’s gonna make a huge difference
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Re: 3/4 ton thoughts
« Reply #20 on: June 20, 2018, 06:46:49 AM »
Couple of things that haven't been mentioned, 3/4 tons typically have larger brakes for heavy loads. What size of bed do you want? Can you get a 6 or 8 foot bed with a 1/2 ton extended or 4 door? I would rethink the flat bed, IMO a truck bed is a lot more useful than a flat bed.

Says he is pulling a "flat bed trailer."
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Re: 3/4 ton thoughts
« Reply #21 on: June 20, 2018, 07:09:40 AM »
I have 190K on my 2500 HD GMC, 6.0.  Tows 10000 like it's not even there. 
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Re: 3/4 ton thoughts
« Reply #22 on: June 20, 2018, 08:09:57 AM »
I currently have an 06 f-150 with about 120k miles that doesn't get driven besides weekends, hunting trips etc since I have a company rig. I am considering upgrading to something a bit newer but also to a 3/4 ton. The reason for the 3/4 ton would be to have the ability to pull a horse trailer but also a flat bed trailer for when we get hay. I am not very well versed in 3/4 tons since all my pickups have been 1/2. Any recommendations for something reliable and that won't break the bank? I would prefer gas but open to diesel if that is the consensus better choice.

What’s your price range? That’s gonna make a huge difference

Prefer around $30k or under. Quad cab and bed length doesn't matter since pretty much anything will be better than my 5'5" bed.  :o
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Re: 3/4 ton thoughts
« Reply #23 on: June 20, 2018, 08:39:45 AM »
I’m in the same market as you. Hope to trade my truck in this weekend on a 2500/3500 Chevy gas

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Re: 3/4 ton thoughts
« Reply #24 on: June 20, 2018, 08:42:09 AM »
I’m in the same market as you. Hope to trade my truck in this weekend on a 2500/3500 Chevy gas

Nice. Keep me posted on what you end up getting.  :tup:
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Re: 3/4 ton thoughts
« Reply #25 on: June 20, 2018, 08:47:36 AM »
You bet. Lots out there just so expensive. Gotta Keep in my budget

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Re: 3/4 ton thoughts
« Reply #26 on: June 20, 2018, 09:08:09 AM »
You bet. Lots out there just so expensive. Gotta Keep in my budget

That is my sticking point too. Most in my budget are higher miles or don't have the amenities I would prefer
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Re: 3/4 ton thoughts
« Reply #27 on: June 20, 2018, 09:48:58 AM »
I have 190K on my 2500 HD GMC, 6.0.  Tows 10000 like it's not even there.
My experience with the 6.0 in a gmc Denali was the complete opposite. Revved like hell and couldn’t maintain speed limits towing a 5k pound boat over the passes. Not to mention the 8-9 mpg I was averaging towing. My diesel gets around 13 mpg towing my new 9k pound boat and I set the cruise at 70.

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Re: 3/4 ton thoughts
« Reply #28 on: June 20, 2018, 10:47:05 AM »
In that price range I would by pass the diesel in order to get the options you want.  If you go with a GM, try yo find a newer one with the 6 speed auto. The 6 speed is a vast improvement. A diesel is awesome, but if your not towing a lot its not worth it. The 6.0 will tow what you want, it just takes a lot of RPMs and gas to get there.

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Re: 3/4 ton thoughts
« Reply #29 on: June 20, 2018, 11:02:30 AM »
I currently have an 06 f-150 with about 120k miles that doesn't get driven besides weekends, hunting trips etc since I have a company rig. I am considering upgrading to something a bit newer but also to a 3/4 ton. The reason for the 3/4 ton would be to have the ability to pull a horse trailer but also a flat bed trailer for when we get hay. I am not very well versed in 3/4 tons since all my pickups have been 1/2. Any recommendations for something reliable and that won't break the bank? I would prefer gas but open to diesel if that is the consensus better choice.

What’s your price range? That’s gonna make a huge difference

Prefer around $30k or under. Quad cab and bed length doesn't matter since pretty much anything will be better than my 5'5" bed.  :o

You could get a fully loaded 5.9 24v Cummins in that $$ range with decent miles on it.
They have dropped in price the past couple years, Find one with a rebuilt trans or manual and you'll be set for decades.

https://bellingham.craigslist.org/ctd/d/2005-dodge-ram-3500-quad-cab/6602408909.html

https://wenatchee.craigslist.org/cto/d/ton-2500-dodge-59-cummins/6571990248.html

 


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