Tow Rig Poll

[addicted56]

Not all diesels have hydro brake systems. That is why my brakes went out yesterday. Ford and older Mercedes used a Vaccume pump that ran off the V belt or Serpintine belt. I prefer the hydro brake system but it is all the same in the end.

Parts are just as cheap as any other vehicle....And the engines are easy to work...especially the older ones.

Fuel in the water just isn't really so. It can happen and then you get algea growth but usually not a problem.

I was out in a field off of 15/501 last year where there were about 15 old MB diesels in it. I took a few tools and fuel just in case and batteries and I got 4 or 5 of them to start that had been sitting for 5+ years. Diesel does not go bad like gas...it will eventually but typical life span is about 6 years. You don't get varnish problems either.

Injection pumps can get really spendy if they go bad though.

 

[S4Cruiser]

I also think that this photo speaks for itself.

If I had the cash for a trailer like that then I would've been driving a brand new loaded diesel a month ago .

 

[lt1fire]

If you had a trailer like that you could take yours and three other rigs to the rubicon next year

shotgun

 

[addicted56]

That is pitiful..Toyota should be ashamed of themselves for that.

 

[$out]

DODGE.. i have a 04 auto cummins and it is maintenance free...brakes have 82k miles on them.. i had a 6.0 ford and my buddys have a 6.4 ford it's in the shop right now for the 23rd time.. 2 raditors, 1tranny, and now needs a motor.. my father in law has the 6.7 cummins it's great.. i would buy a 6 speed just for the power and fuel mileage..

 

[jfz80]

salaries make me jealous .........................

Been tied up at work for a while now and been tossing the same question around for a couple weeks and looking for the best option to suit my business and addiction. Wont quite use the diesel to the max w/ the business but the double duty appeal of towing to toys around is nice. But if your getting a deisel , ill just go in on the gas money

i wouldnt get a 6.0 ford. And i do agree w/ the crew cab shortbed vote and not to worry bout the mileage so much. Of course im in a bit different search category.

 

[S4Cruiser]

Well, I'm 95% gonna put a deposit down on a truck this afternoon...just have to go drive it first and get a check from the credit union next week.

I'll keep the suspense and wait until I actually get it and post up a pic.

For those of you who know or think you might know don't spill the beans just yet

 

[uzj100]

You have mad patience grasshopper.

 

[lt1fire]

Well, I'm 95% gonna put a deposit down on a truck this afternoon...just have to go drive it first and get a check from the credit union next week.

I'll keep the suspense and wait until I actually get it and post up a pic.

For those of you who know or think you might know don't spill the beans just yet

Jon we all know that you are going to get this one

 

[Mtbcoach]

Jon we all know that you are going to get this one

All I can say is "Holy Phauk"...

 

[S4Cruiser]

Jon we all know that you are going to get this one

Not a fan of the color scheme so I passed on that one

 

[lt1fire]

Not a fan of the color scheme so I passed on that one

Really the 1001ft/lbs CAT engine in it didn't seal the deal??

 

[Fort Knox]

Jon we all know that you are going to get this one

Anybody know where this guy can find a Class 5 hitch with a 3 ft. drop?

 

[S4Cruiser]

Darn 5 percenters...the truck I was after ended up being equipped different than what I thought. Enough so that it was a deal breaker and there aren't any others in the Southeast that are equipped the way I wanted.

Back to searching...hell maybe with GM going bankrupt tomorrow they'll have some stellar incentives on the 09s soon

 

[S4Cruiser]

Finally!!

Well I found a vehicle yesterday, got a one way ticket to DC this morning and drove it home this afternoon......
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Not a truck...guess I couldn't get the Audi out of me after all

 

[lt1fire]

umm I think you are in the wrong thread.... this is the one about a TOW rig

 

[southerncruiser62]

umm I think you are in the wrong thread.... this is the one about a TOW rig

Will a class 2 Hitch fit......

 

[uzj100]

Details. Sweet looking daily driver.

 

[BenMara]

awd w/ boost?

 

[jfz80]

umm I think you are in the wrong thread.... this is the one about a TOW rig

its all about the torque.

Congrats Man..... was having a hard time keepin it hush hush around the horse trader