Chevy, Dodge, or Ford??

[Hotrod]

I know this is a "Chevy" website but try to be unbiased! I'm kinda looking into getting a truck possibly and I've looked at Ford, Chevy, and Dodge. I want a quad-cab, V-8, and 4x4. So far I've looked into the Ford F-150 FX4, Dodge Ram 1500 4x4, and the Chevy Z-71. I really don't like the looks of the Chevy trucks so I kinda got away from that one, but does anyone know which of the other 2 might be the best bet. I'm looking at a 2004-2005 model. I REALLY like the FX-4, but it's around $30,000 whereas the Dodge Ram 1500 Quad-Cab 4x4 is around $23,000. Is there something I need to know about Dodge trucks before I seriouslly look into it cause that $7000 difference is a little hard to swallow? I didn't know if maybe Ford (and Chevy for that matter) is just high priced on their trucks or what cause the Dodges are a lot less expensive.

[Screamin Eagle]

I bought a 2005 Dodge 1500 4X4 regular cab with the Rumble Bee package a year ago and love it.

[x-40oz-x]

I bought a 2005 Dodge 1500 4X4 regular cab with the Rumble Bee package a year ago and love it.
Hey man, one of my old friends bought one of those, but his was the opposite colors-yellow with a black stripe. Then a deer hit him and crunched in the left fender.

[x-40oz-x]

I know this is a "Chevy" website but try to be unbiased! I'm kinda looking into getting a truck possibly and I've looked at Ford, Chevy, and Dodge. I want a quad-cab, V-8, and 4x4. So far I've looked into the Ford F-150 FX4, Dodge Ram 1500 4x4, and the Chevy Z-71. I really don't like the looks of the Chevy trucks so I kinda got away from that one, but does anyone know which of the other 2 might be the best bet. I'm looking at a 2004-2005 model. I REALLY like the FX-4, but it's around $30,000 whereas the Dodge Ram 1500 Quad-Cab 4x4 is around $23,000. Is there something I need to know about Dodge trucks before I seriouslly look into it cause that $7000 difference is a little hard to swallow? I didn't know if maybe Ford (and Chevy for that matter) is just high priced on their trucks or what cause the Dodges are a lot less expensive.

I've ALWAYS liked Ford trucks by far the best. It's my experience that they last longer and are more reliable than Chevy or Dodge.
It comes down to whether or not you want to pay the extra $7000, cause Chevy should be outta the picture, period.
My uncle sells Mac Tools which is his own business, so he gets a new truck usually every 2 years cause he can just write them off. Right now he's driving the Quad cab Dodge 4x4 and loves it. 2 years ago he had the Ford and loved it, but said it really needed more power.

Go Ford or Dodge.
Stay away from Chevy and Imports.

[502ci]

Chevy needs to change the look, I wouldn`t buy one, ford is better than dodge in my opinion but I like the dodges look better.:nilly: .

[needmorepwr]

Ford over the Dodge for sure.

[meanz71]

I have an 05 chevy w/the new aluminum block 5.3 315hp and I love it, I do think it is about time for the chevys to be updated. I'll be lifting mine soon but stock for stock I think the fords do look better. So if you don't want the chevy, I would say go for a ford.They're way more dependable.

[Hotrod]

I've heard Dodge has had a lot of problems with their transmissions. One friend had a Neon that the tranny went out on and then a guy down the street from me has a Dodge Ram 2500 and the tranny went out on it the first week he had it. I really want that FX4, but gas is a killer!!!!

[supermando]

The Ford is better looking than the Chevy but Ford sux. Everyone I know that's owned a ford has had problems from day one. My dad bought an Expedition and had to take it into the shop 3 times before it's first oil change. He vowed never to buy a ford again. He's owned 4 dodge trucks for over the past decade with no problems. Your better off with a dodge or even a toyota if you can find one at a good price.

[ZAPFOOL!!]

My ford does me good....but Im far from 4x4

[430 stang]

I own a 2004 F250 King Ranch and have 95,000 miles. I have had no problems so far.

[52 Ford]

All I have to say is....The 07 Powerstroke now has twin turbos enstead of just one...Wait till banks gets ahold of that. It's going to put chevy and dodge to shame.

[ctbeiser]

I just got rid of my 2004 GTO and bought a 2006 Chevy Silverado 1500 Ext. Cab Z-71 with the 5.3L. I really like it so far. My buddy has an 2006 Ford FX4 and he really likes his. IMO, six of one, half dozen of the other. It comes down to what you like. All the trucks have good things and bad things about them. I have had a 1992 Chevy 1500 Ext cab 4x4 for 8years. I bought it off of my parents when I was 16. They had it for 4 years before I bought it. I am now just selling it because I don't need two trucks. It has been a great truck and I hate to see it go. I put an new engine in it at 185,000 and besides the paint and some minor rust, Big Chev' is still like a rock!

[Wyoming T/A]

if you get a dodge with a hemi make sure it comes with a gas station,my son leased a 2003 and opted put of his lease 2 1/2 years early for a chevy,better ride less road noise and 18 mpg tough to beat,i had a new 99 light duty 3/4 5.4 the last ford i will ever own,terrible automatic.fair mpg ,we haul 4 place snowmobile trailers to the mountains.not bashing anything just telling truth about trucks in wyoming.

[The Rookie]

All I have to say is....The 07 Powerstroke now has twin turbos enstead of just one...Wait till banks gets ahold of that. It's going to put chevy and dodge to shame.


It needs two to keep up!:lol: J/K

I love my 04 Duramax. 310 hp and 590 TQ
the new ones are 360hp and 650 TQ

Probably going to trad my 04 in for a new one this year.

[Wyoming T/A]

It needs two to keep up!:lol: J/K

I love my 04 Duramax. 310 hp and 590 TQ
the new ones are 360hp and 650 TQ

Probably going to trad my 04 in for a new one this year.
make sure some one doesnt put you in a early 06 .get the LBZ awesome with the new 6 sp. allison,only have 5000.miles on mine ,cant wait to haul my 14000 # horse trailer up the BIG HORNS 10.to.13% grade for 12 miles.

[The Rookie]

If you don't mind me asking, what's the difference between the LLY and LBZ? And what did you pay for yours?

I bought my 04 brand new in late 04 for 32,000. I got 10,000 of the sticker.

[Wyoming T/A]

If you don't mind me asking, what's the difference between the LLY and LBZ? And what did you pay for yours?

I bought my 04 brand new in late 04 for 32,000. I got 10,000 of the sticker.
had a 05 lly and had overheating problems ,tyey upped the HP from 04 and forgot to cool the motor enough,only got hot towing over 8000# up 10 to 13% grade, the lly is 310 hp /610 tq. the lbz is 360 hp 650 tq. chevy bought my 05 back but could have bought it for $ 36000 aat dave smith motors in Idaho,the best price in the whole north west,they have 3200 new vehicles on there lot all time,biggest dealer i N/Wm mine is a 3/4 lbz allison 4wd crew cloth cd ,this truck will smoke my 05 lly equiped the same ,my truck retailed for 43900.

[oscareltemblo]

Chevy man..... dodge =Gas Guzzler Ford = underpowered and chevy= Perfect imho

[Wyoming T/A]

go test drive a dodge down a road at 65 to 70 and you will know why you pay more for chevy, it has about 80 % LESS ROAD NOISE ,and will get better MPG.that is fact .dodge makes a good truck but chev makes a great truck .

[quicky06]

All I have to say is....The 07 Powerstroke now has twin turbos enstead of just one...Wait till banks gets ahold of that. It's going to put chevy and dodge to shame.


banks has been working on a twin turbo system that puts out 150psi for diesels foratleast a year.

yes i said 150psi

and my father owns a 2005 f250 crewcab with 6'bed and 4x4 and all the toys. let me just say wow i was driving it with a 4ton trailer and was idling foward up a hill from a stop at a stop light.

its a 1 ton truck
it can to over 9 tons
and stop about 7(thats why they make trailers with brakes).

it depends on what you want to use it for also.

to start with no DODGE

a chevy will drive more like a car and get a little better milage

the ford will have a more powerful option last long work harder and cost less to maintain and fix.

[Wyoming T/A]

i run a auto repair shop in wyoming and if not for ford trucks we would starve

[Hotrod]

Well I test drove a Dodge Ram Quad Cab 4x4. It didn't have the Hemi, it had the smaller V-8 (I forget what size it is but you guys probably know). I liked it cause it seems to sit higher than the others, but it seemed to be VERY underpowered. Maybe this is because it's a 4x4 with a small V-8, I don't know how much different the Hemi would have been but they didn't have a Hemi 4x4. They had a lot of diesel 4x4 but I don't want diesel! He let me test drive it by myself so of course I jumped on it to see what it had and I put the pedal to the floor & could not feel a bit of difference in power. It was as if I wasn't pushing on the gas cause it just barely started increasing speed. But my trucks days may be over with the gas prices getting close to $3.00 a gallon. My dad put $45.00 in his Chevy truck and it only gave him 1/2 a tank of gas!!!!

[fspeedster]

My dad bought a 78 chevy with unknown miles and it whent 13 more years of everyday driving. I mean my dad drove for a living and at night i would use it to pick up my gril. I bought a 01 silverado single cab with 5.3. I have to say that everyone that drove it loved it, since then 5 people have the same or the extended cab and love it. My friend at the time had a 02 f150 with the 5.4 and now my cousin has an 05 f150 with same engine. They tried to get rid of them, but couldn't they loose too much in the process, they noe whant a chevy. I drove both trucks, good tq off the line but die out quick, when you step on the chevy it pulls and keeps pulling all the way to 4600 rpms. It stops on a dime [for a truck] and get a solid 17 -18 gpm. The dodge 5.9 are a joke, the hemi is faster but an average of 10 to 14 gpm its not worth it. the 5.4 keeps up at the start, unless is supercharged{ thats the only way ford can keep up]. I gone up against plenty of trucks and only a lightning beat me. I'm from souther cali and used to street race {even with a stock truck} and the only way to get noticed is with a CHEVY. Just personal experience.


Hey HOTROD.. That means he has a large gas tank, that 1/2 of tank will last him longer than if he had a dodge or ford.

[Daniel P.]

my dad has always had chevy's but he did get a ford in 1997 then traded in 1999 for a chevy, chevy's are the best but any thing american is good.

[littleredbeast]

Tough question =

Chevy - if it's a gas engine, go V8 on 99 & newer (newer V6 4.3 has some electrical quirks, got am '03 DOA in the driveway I'd like to use for nuke practice that's baffled even the driveability tech experts - arrgghhhh) - my youngest is on his second one, first one flipped a few times on the interstate, thanks to someone else, and he walked away with a broken heart and no physical harm. The older v6 4.3, damned good motor. We have two - 130K & 305K! Very safe & reliable.

Ford - mileage sucks and diesels eat turbos!

Dodge - mileage & longevity - cummins - my old 97 cummins turbo (fully loaded with 1 ton suspension) is the toughest 4 wheel drive (only way to go with a diesel, they are so heavy you will get stuck easy with a 2 WD) - 20+ mpg, even when pulling the stock car & all our racing equipment & handles like a dream. Only get a manual trans - no one makes an automatic for a diesel that's worth having! Ask any tranny guy.

[ErikElvis]

I have an 05 Hemi Ram and get about 14.9mpg with 75% highway miles. :dunno: I really like the truck but im not sure the build quality is all there. Dont the 06's have the gas saving hemis that run on 4 cyls?

[01camaross]

make sure some one doesnt put you in a early 06 .get the LBZ awesome with the new 6 sp. allison,only have 5000.miles on mine ,cant wait to haul my 14000 # horse trailer up the BIG HORNS 10.to.13% grade for 12 miles.

Hey i have a Question, My dad just bought a early 06 duramax 2500 crew cab 4x4 and it has the 6 speed transmission but it only has the 310 HP instead of the 360 HP So does that make it a rare truck,
And havnt seen much performance parts out for the 06 yet but im lookin at that edge Juice Module.

[Bigrus]

dodge

[sid2387]

buy a gmc. they still look good and are high quality. or get a a dodge. ford is slow as hell and heavy as shit. not to mention there super expensive.

[Wyoming T/A]

got a buddy of mine that has a 06 mega cab 6 speed manual trans ,about 18000 miles can olnly do 17 mpg at its best ,he is not happy at all,my duramax will do 19.2 if i drive it 65,only 6500 miles and mine is a automatic

[Huskerz1]

All I have to say is....The 07 Powerstroke now has twin turbos enstead of just one...Wait till banks gets ahold of that. It's going to put chevy and dodge to shame.

Speaking of the POWER JOKE. Seems Ford can't get the computer right. My neighbor has a new dually. It's his second Ford. First one went back under the Lemon Law. This one he has now just quits whenever and wherever. He's had it towed so many times and worked on so many times. He hates it. It's completely stock. The 6.0 has such a bad rep right now that Ford will be coming out with a new displacement soon.

As for which half ton to buy? Dodge is cheaper for a reason. It's called resale. Gas mileage on a dodge sucks ass too. Dodge has done a wonderful job hyping the Hemi(not a true hemi btw). Personally I think it is a hideously ugly truck too. I like the Ford half tons. FX4 looks good and the dealers down here put super chargers on and covered under warranty ofcourse. Chevy Trucks still have the most comfortable interior IMO. I have not test drove a vortec max but the standard 5.3 sucks. No low end. It's all high end power. I'd rather have more low end with displacement for towing in the hills. I outta know because I own a 2002 5.3 Chevy Z71 as I type this. I will be trading off for the afore mentioned Ford someday. Or a new camaro if it ever happens. Bottom line is Fords power is down low more so than up high. Chevy's power is up high and is great for passing and burning along but forget about any serious tow load in hills down low. The 5.3 kicks down to keep the rpms high. I hate it. Really need a 6.0 in their half ton. The only thing good I can say about the 5.3 is I get 20mph with a cold air intake. As you can tell I think dodge just sucks all around for looks. I work for a railroad that buys fleets of vehicles from the big three. Dodge still doesn't cut the mustard. Any where from tranny's to rearend problems. If somebody gets issued a dodge where I work, they are very unhappy. Ford gets kinda stupid with their 3/4 and 1 ton trucks. Making a 5.4 available is stupid as hell. Nuttless engine in a truck of that size. There you have it. I'm sure I offended some dodge boys but I've got real work world experience with them. The dodge diesel is a different story. Very stout rig. Just ugly.

[bigunde]

Hey i have a Question, My dad just bought a early 06 duramax 2500 crew cab 4x4 and it has the 6 speed transmission but it only has the 310 HP instead of the 360 HP So does that make it a rare truck,
And havnt seen much performance parts out for the 06 yet but im lookin at that edge Juice Module.

That is the same engine as the LBZ only detuned.Go over to www.dieselplace.com and they have some great articles.I have an 05 lly and my brother has the early 06 lly,engines definately look different.We are both running bully dog triple threats,i have the cold air intake and 4" exhaust and he will eat my lunch.Never had any overheating problems and i have pulled 8000
pounds up and down hills.

[430 stang]

Speaking of the POWER JOKE. Seems Ford can't get the computer right. My neighbor has a new dually. It's his second Ford. First one went back under the Lemon Law. This one he has now just quits whenever and wherever. He's had it towed so many times and worked on so many times. He hates it. It's completely stock. The 6.0 has such a bad rep right now that Ford will be coming out with a new displacement soon.

As for which half ton to buy? Dodge is cheaper for a reason. It's called resale. Gas mileage on a dodge sucks ass too. Dodge has done a wonderful job hyping the Hemi(not a true hemi btw). Personally I think it is a hideously ugly truck too. I like the Ford half tons. FX4 looks good and the dealers down here put super chargers on and covered under warranty ofcourse. Chevy Trucks still have the most comfortable interior IMO. I have not test drove a vortec max but the standard 5.3 sucks. No low end. It's all high end power. I'd rather have more low end with displacement for towing in the hills. I outta know because I own a 2002 5.3 Chevy Z71 as I type this. I will be trading off for the afore mentioned Ford someday. Or a new camaro if it ever happens. Bottom line is Fords power is down low more so than up high. Chevy's power is up high and is great for passing and burning along but forget about any serious tow load in hills down low. The 5.3 kicks down to keep the rpms high. I hate it. Really need a 6.0 in their half ton. The only thing good I can say about the 5.3 is I get 20mph with a cold air intake. As you can tell I think dodge just sucks all around for looks. I work for a railroad that buys fleets of vehicles from the big three. Dodge still doesn't cut the mustard. Any where from tranny's to rearend problems. If somebody gets issued a dodge where I work, they are very unhappy. Ford gets kinda stupid with their 3/4 and 1 ton trucks. Making a 5.4 available is stupid as hell. Nuttless engine in a truck of that size. There you have it. I'm sure I offended some dodge boys but I've got real work world experience with them. The dodge diesel is a different story. Very stout rig. Just ugly.


I own a 04' F250 and have 100k miles on it and have had no trouble out of it. I usually pull a 7 ton trailer. My buddy has a new dodge 2500 and it runs real good (he has the banks 6 gun on it). It all depends on what your going to use your truck for as to which one to get. One of the best trucks I ever had was an 86 chevy with a 350 in it, you just couldn't kill that thing. I am waiting on the new ford to come out with the twin turbos before I buy another truck.

[jad628]

I can tell you that my 1996 Dodge extended cab (no quad then) has lasted over 100,000 miles, still runs great, and has only had to have regular maintenance except for the replacement of an O2 sensor. The transmission was serviced once and they used some fluid other than Mopar. It didn't shift right and acted like it was in neutral at times. Had it redone with Mopar transmission fluid and it got back to normal. Flowmaster exhaust on the 5.2 (318ci) engine with a K&N (round) FIPK system.

It's always sounded great, runs good, and hauled everything I required of it. It has NEVER gotten good gas mileage 12 and 18 mpg city/highway (and will ping in the summer with anything less than 89 octane). That's with a tonneau. Recently, I got a recall notice from Dodge that the cat is still under warranty (an apparent change in their service policy). I've had older Chevy and Ford trucks, but the Dodge has proven to be reliable, comfortable, and pretty good looking. I HATED that big-rig look at first, but when the ext. cab came out, I changed my mind.

I like the new Hemi line, but my understanding is that Mopar is cashing in on that legendary name. It's a good engine, but nowhere near as strong as they make it sound. Friends who have the newer Hemi also claim comparable gas mileage, but in truth, I don't really know of any full-sized truck model that gets good mileage, just individual specimens that a few lucky people got hold of.

I gave Dodge a try and I haven't been disappointed. Of the three, I give the nod to Mopar.

Good luck with your choice,

John

[BlinkFan0072]

me and my family go camping alot.. so i know people with all of the trucks listed above and all have weak and high points. lets start with my least fav the powerstroke.. these engines are freaking mean they can make serious power when tuned right but the fact is that the turbos go out and the computer tuning from the factory sucks.. not to mention when they first came out they blew head gaskets ALL the time. there will always be some redneck hollering "well i got 500,000 miles on my truck" oh yes that reminds me... "All I have to say is....The 07 Powerstroke now has twin turbos enstead of just one...Wait till banks gets ahold of that. It's going to put chevy and dodge to shame." if i'm not mistaken ford bought cummins because they pretty much make the best diesels in america (except for international.. or durimax as yall call them) i think by 08 maybe 09 the stroker will be gone so let banks make all the systems they want to put chevy and dodge to shame.. it's chevy and dodge that will put ford in it's grave.. but anyway go drive them and make the choice for yourself... the gas engines are different story.. 4.6 is good engine but underpowered for a truck.. 5.4 triton..good power down low, nothing uptop, horrible gas milage, and so so build quality.. hey but the fords are lookers..

dodge.. first off the reason it's cheaper is resale on dodge is shit.. they lose like 25% right off the lot.. resale SUCKS but the cars are fine.. they have always had problems with the transmissions but i think it's a thing of the past.. but anyway.. the HEMI whooptie doo all the big three have hemi's , vortec and triton.. SAME THING.. the engine so far appears to be a good one but 10 miles to the gallon.. give me a break i wouldn't buy it to save my life has tons of potential.. but 10 mpg stock.. imagine if you upgraded it.....
the cummins on the other hand is a freaking beast they are the loudest and the most out of date and i think they will end up to be the most dependable and longest lasting diesels out there.. i once heard someone say when it comes to diesels i'd rather be cummin then strokin.. and that pretty much sums it up

chevy.. 5.3 great engine great gas milage fast as shit (for a truck) towed 9,000 pounds with my dads 2000 1/2 ton.. it new it was back there and braking was always fun even with trailor brakesi averaged 11 mpg towing and made it no problem i've heard the same from everyone else i know.. the 6.0 only gets better (cept milage) and the diesels are as good if not better then dodge.. they are made my international and are off the chain with a allison transmission i've drove one tuned by my mechanic he has 720 hp and 850 tq to the pavment i didn't use the gas pedal much i mean it was amazing.. you just let the clutch out.. no gas.. all diesels can be built like this but i don't know how long it will hold up.. 50,000 miles no problems yet

okay now i'm done preaching.. it's your choice obviously theres alot.. go drive them and see what you like better i would recomend a diesel.. and i would try my luck with a duramax.. but cummins would be just as good... you might luck out with a stroker.. who knows..

[cmd3030]

i've had three ram 1500's and two jeeps... so glad i pulled my head out and got into a silverado 1500. all three rams had tranny failure, shredded motor in cherokee, and my first brand new vehicle 2002 wrangler 4.0-6 and 5-speed had block replaced at 8000 mi. still had noise in valvetrain so i sent it down the river. i'm pretty sour on mopar. the chevy is rock solid 4.8 v-8 5-spd 4wd auto locking rear-end, cold air by K&N and flowmaster. close to 300 hp this truck sounds great and is a blast to drive (as far as trucks go) in my opinion you cant go wrong with the chev!

[Wyoming T/A]

75 recalls on 05 & 06 powerstrokes ,cant wait for twin turbos and twin problems

[310stanger]

i am gonna have to really recommend the f150 and not jus cause i am a ford guy. its the best interior, best riding truck, strongest fully boxed frame, rides great. good brakes. the only thing i dont like about it is the brakes wear out and the 5.4 is not as strong as 5.3 and 6.0 gms. as far as the dodge goes, i dont recommend it at all. i cant emphasize how much i hate dodge rams. total pieces of shit. they always have problems they are underpowered minus the hemi, the ride like shit. their only redeeming quality is the front grille.

[KageSS]

I can tell you that my 1996 Dodge extended cab (no quad then) has lasted over 100,000 miles, still runs great, and has only had to have regular maintenance except for the replacement of an O2 sensor. The transmission was serviced once and they used some fluid other than Mopar. It didn't shift right and acted like it was in neutral at times. Had it redone with Mopar transmission fluid and it got back to normal. Flowmaster exhaust on the 5.2 (318ci) engine with a K&N (round) FIPK system.

It's always sounded great, runs good, and hauled everything I required of it. It has NEVER gotten good gas mileage 12 and 18 mpg city/highway (and will ping in the summer with anything less than 89 octane). That's with a tonneau. Recently, I got a recall notice from Dodge that the cat is still under warranty (an apparent change in their service policy). I've had older Chevy and Ford trucks, but the Dodge has proven to be reliable, comfortable, and pretty good looking. I HATED that big-rig look at first, but when the ext. cab came out, I changed my mind.

I like the new Hemi line, but my understanding is that Mopar is cashing in on that legendary name. It's a good engine, but nowhere near as strong as they make it sound. Friends who have the newer Hemi also claim comparable gas mileage, but in truth, I don't really know of any full-sized truck model that gets good mileage, just individual specimens that a few lucky people got hold of.

I gave Dodge a try and I haven't been disappointed. Of the three, I give the nod to Mopar.

Good luck with your choice,

John

I second that. Have a 98 1500 4x4 Sport 5.9L Magnum with a 'Cuda Shaker hood my self. Love it!!!! And 02 Tahoe Z71. Love the Z the same..... But if you are looking for a work horse go with Dodge H/D Cummins Diesel 2500 325hp 600lb-ft and it's good on gas to, Ford or Chevy trucks can't touch it by a Texas mile.. :woo: :dodge:

[01pewterz28]

I purchased a 06 Silverado 1500 CC 2WD, 6.0L Vmax, 3LT back in April. I love it looks better then the Dodge or Ford. The 6.0L V8 get's up and goes yet my mpg are averaging 19.1

Specs
340/380
3.73's

Has no problem towing a 24ft car hauler with a Camaro inside.
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[fspeedster]

Bad Asssss!!!!!!

[x-40oz-x]

I second that. Have a 98 1500 4x4 Sport 5.9L Magnum with a 'Cuda Shaker hood my self. Love it!!!! And 02 Tahoe Z71. Love the Z the same..... But if you are looking for a work horse go with Dodge H/D Cummins Diesel 2500 325hp 600lb-ft and it's good on gas to, Ford or Chevy trucks can't touch it by a Texas mile.. :woo: :dodge:

Hey man post up more pics if you got em.:love:

[KageSS]

Hey man post up more pics if you got em.:love:

I'll take new picks of Cuda/Ram tomorrow. Just put new Dick Cepek treads on 33/15.50/15... Z71 Tahoe is in the bodyshop, wifee managed to rearend another truck :wtf: She got her :buttkick: for it :lol: :rotfl: Will take fresh picks of the Z when we get her out of the shop.. Later :cheers:

[FireChicken2000]

Chevy is the way to go ive drove and raced them all, f150 5.4s dont hold a candle to 5.3 Vortechs, the ford dose have better accleration than dodge 1500 with 5.2 (318,weakest motor every i know i owned one) as for the 6.0 vortech great truck with tons of power, and good Mpg, my friend has one and gets 18.5 on the free way and he has a 5 inch lift on it!!!!!, I own a chevy truck and stock for stock i would put it up agianst any 96 5.7 class truck, its an awsome truck, it dose its job and extra. :uzi: (318)

[KageSS]

Chevy is the way to go ive drove and raced them all, f150 5.4s dont hold a candle to 5.3 Vortechs, the ford dose have better accleration than dodge 1500 with 5.2 (318,weakest motor every i know i owned one) as for the 6.0 vortech great truck with tons of power, and good Mpg, my friend has one and gets 18.5 on the free way and he has a 5 inch lift on it!!!!!, I own a chevy truck and stock for stock i would put it up agianst any 96 5.7 class truck, its an awsome truck, it dose its job and extra. :uzi: (318)

Did you forget about 5.9L MAGNUM or what? Dodge trucks do come with 5.9L you know, mine did. It has Rancho 3" lift and big ass 33/15.50/15. With few mods in it it's much faster then my wifes stock 02 Tahoe Z71 w/5.3L. But that will change soon :) ....

[FireChicken2000]

i know but from my exprince(i didnt own one but my step father did) and had to replace 2 trannys and countless other parts and as an average mpg he got 12, and pulling he got 7!!!!!!!!! which is just insane, but they did have pretty good power i will admit just to much time in the shop for me

[KageSS]

i know but from my exprince(i didnt own one but my step father did) and had to replace 2 trannys and countless other parts and as an average mpg he got 12, and pulling he got 7!!!!!!!!! which is just insane, but they did have pretty good power i will admit just to much time in the shop for me

True tranny problem was an issue on 94-97 models ... I agree on mpg to.. Remember there is a new breed of RAM out there now........ But o Well. :)

[x-40oz-x]

Did you forget about 5.9L MAGNUM or what? Dodge trucks do come with 5.9L you know, mine did. It has Rancho 3" lift and big ass 33/15.50/15. With few mods in it it's much faster then my wifes stock 02 Tahoe Z71 w/5.3L. But that will change soon :) ....

:gotpics:

[FireChicken2000]

posted by Kages 99:

"True tranny problem was an issue on 94-97 models ... I agree on mpg to.. Remember there is a new breed of RAM out there now........ But o Well"

well said i think they have come alot further but for me my money would go to a chev but thats my oppion so you dont have to like it, so youve got 400hp in your dodge huh? i just got my 96 chevy back from getting a whipple SC with 15lbs of boost and a full Exhuast and a hypertech programmer i think your truck and mine would be a good race, To bad your in Tx and iam in Ut anywho nice truck man, i do like tahoes with the 5.3 though. i get some pics of my truck soon and let you take a look

[440 rwhp trans am]

ok i just went to buy a new king ranch 150 4x4 and they are great. i dont know where you live but im in texas and i do know ford is having problems with selling there trucks they were going to sell me a 40,000 truck for 27,000 walk out. and thats an 06 so i suggest maybe looking online or something. but i would definitely go ford for a truck. and if you want race car buy a chevy

[fspeedster]

Did you forget about 5.9L MAGNUM or what? Dodge trucks do come with 5.9L you know, mine did. It has Rancho 3" lift and big ass 33/15.50/15. With few mods in it it's much faster then my wifes stock 02 Tahoe Z71 w/5.3L. But that will change soon :) ....

:moon: I put over 4 car lenght's on a 5.9 magnum with my 5.3 silverado, thoes things are a joke. The drivers excuse was " Dodge are work trucks".
:uzi: 5.9 magnum.

[KageSS]

:gotpics:

I know, i know im going to go take pics right now. Of the RAM and the ZZ Ram's dirty but WTF.

[KageSS]

:moon: I put over 4 car lenght's on a 5.9 magnum with my 5.3 silverado, thoes things are a joke. The drivers excuse was " Dodge are work trucks".
:uzi: 5.9 magnum.

Good 4 you, do u want a cookie now? :givesaf:

[fspeedster]

Good 4 you, do u want a cookie now? :givesaf:

Ahhhh!!! Did I hurt you're feelings:moon: . You did ask we remembered the 5.9 right?

[KageSS]

Ahhhh!!! Did I hurt you're feelings:moon: . You did ask we remembered the 5.9 right?

No i'm cool, i do own 02 Tahoe Z71 w/5.3. I just thought u wanted a cookie that's all. :kick:

[KageSS]

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I'll take pics of Z later

[x-40oz-x]

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:notworthy::notworthy::notworthy:
That is easily the nicest dodge i've ever seen in my entire life.

[KageSS]

:notworthy::notworthy::notworthy:
That is easily the nicest dodge i've ever seen in my entire life.

Well thank you, thank very much... I can only do 5 pics at a time, so i'll show more as i go along.. I'll post wifes black Z71 pics tomorrow... laters :)