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    Talk me out of it or into it

    I went from a 2004 Tahoe to a 2014 Expedition EL Limited. I needed space (to haul plywood) and did not like the sloped floor of the Suburban. I'm really happy with my Expedition and the ride is far superior to the Tahoe. I can haul (tow) something like 9500 pounds too. My Tahoe was a great...
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    Split Decision... Help me make up my mind!!!

    They already are...
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    Split Decision... Help me make up my mind!!!

    Actually, mine is a 35' x 8' x 11', 12 ton aluminum missile with 140 gallons of Diesel and 25 gallons of gas in the pony tank for the generator. And 100# of propane. They get bigger from there...
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    Split Decision... Help me make up my mind!!!

    That is correct, M3...no CDL, no air brake endorsement. It's registered as a motorhome. I do wish we did need some sort of endorsement to drive them though. Mine weighs 23,000# and anyone ( basic license) can hop behind the wheel. My 700# Harley, I need an endorsement. I drove truck for lots...
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    Split Decision... Help me make up my mind!!!

    Couple more pics...
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    Split Decision... Help me make up my mind!!!

    Do a Google search for GM PD 4104. They built 5,000 of them from '53 to '60. Lots still on the road and you can buy them cheap (or not, depending). The 4104 has a Detroit two cycle inline 6/71 Diesel (6 cyl, 71 ci per cyl) with a Spicer 4 speed. The next model up was the PD (Parlor Diesel)...
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    Split Decision... Help me make up my mind!!!

    I did just have one of my Buds accuse me of going to the dark side today. He saw my EL and couldn't believe I went with Ford after my Tahoe. They're all good vehicles, but I love it when people are so into theirs that all the others suck. I don't have any Ford tattoos... I do have a GM...
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    Split Decision... Help me make up my mind!!!

    Yes it does...I had a few inches on all four sides of the load of plywood I picked up today with my EL. 10 sheets, 4 x 8 x 1/2" Baltic Birch. Had about 700 pounds and it drove like empty. It even sits like it's empty in the pics...
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    Split Decision... Help me make up my mind!!!

    I agree with you 100% Mikeyss. I really liked my Tahoe, just not big enough. I like Suburbans too, but I got way more bang for my buck with the Limited Exp-EL. As for smaller vehicles with third row folding seats, my wife's Ford Flex is behind the EL in one of my pics. Third row is always...
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    Split Decision... Help me make up my mind!!!

    I had the same problem, but mine is more hauling for work. I have a 2004 Tahoe, and I really like it, but the electronics have been driving me nuts. I was looking at spending $20K on a used Suburban or Expedition EL, with well under 100K miles. Well...I bought a 2014 Exp. EL Limited with...
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    Why am I lopsided??????

    If this was one of the biker boards I frequent, I'd ask just how fat are you? But I won't...
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    I'm almost done with my Tahoe...

    You have to replace the whole cluster panel display, right?
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    I'm almost done with my Tahoe...

    Some, yes. Next chance I get, I'll put my multi-meter in line with the ground to battery and start checking fuses in the power dist box. I think I still have a draw somewhere, but things are better. Thanks...
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    I'm almost done with my Tahoe...

    You know, when he told me to do my own searching, lazy, and whatnot, at first I thought he was right. Then I realized that I joined this forum so I could get info from others without doing a lot of searching and reading. I did come across as a dick at first, but I was pissed and tired. I have...
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    I'm almost done with my Tahoe...

    Thanks...I'll be checking voltage into the battery at high idle today, as well as cleaning up any grounds and connections I can find. I will also pull the surround of the dash and check the plug to the display. I'd swap out the batteries, but the spare is a deep cycle with "real" terminals. I...
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    I'm almost done with my Tahoe...

    M1: No crank, might turn over slowly once or twice, then to the clicks. I've been carrying an extra battery & cables, hook it up and she fires right up like normal as soon as I get to the key. No waiting. Chubbs: You are spot on with the rant. Couple bad days, long working hours (I was semi...
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    I'm almost done with my Tahoe...

    Hi All, I have a 2004 Tahoe, bought it with 160,000 miles 3 years ago, now has 180,+ miles. I love the rig, but electrical issues have got me ready to junk this thing. Previously, I got nothing but whining from the display...one day the 4WD drive needs servicing, next day that's fine but the...
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    knocking 5.3

    I posted this in another thread a few months ago, but I have an '04 Tahoe w/183,000 miles. The same tick came up out of nowhere, and my wrench nephew told me to add two qts of ATF to the engine, on top of the oil without draining any off. Idle for 10-15 minutes, no rev, no drive. Change oil...
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    Newly acquired 04, needs first oil change, but?

    I had a bit of a top end knock one day when I first started my '04 Tahoe last summer. 280+K on her. My wrench nephew had me run 2 qts of ATF (I actually got one qt of Gunk engine flush with one qt ATF) and followed the directions. Let it idle (no rev or drive) for 10-15 minutes, then do your...
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    Anyone here riding 2 wheelers???

    2003 Road King Classic, 1976 FLH
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    04 keeps dying overnight

    He pulled the line that fed the instrument panel and moved it to an unfused terminal that went off when the ignition was off. He added an inline fuse to that new line so all is protected still. I could take a picture of the main fuse box (power distribution box?) under the hood to show what he...
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    04 keeps dying overnight

    Mine '04 was dying after two days of not running it. Some said it was onstar, some said the stereo, but my wrench nephew found something completely different. He found my dash cluster was drawing when the Tahoe was shut off. He swapped the fused wire that stays on when ignition is off, to a...
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    Battery dead after a couple days...

    Thanks guys...I will try that. The rain has let up and maybe I'll get a chance to get out to play. Still don't know what that big plastic covered pot metal looking box behind the radiator is. Drop me a hint??
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    Battery dead after a couple days...

    Thanks Bob, I didn't think to pull the whole box out to check the back side. I'll do that once the rain stops. What is that big pot metal looking blob behind the radiator that I mentioned above? I saw clips holding two halves together but was afraid to pop them. I had a mental image of...
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    Battery dead after a couple days...

    Hi All, I have a 2004 Tahoe w/ 180,000 miles. I installed a new Interstate battery last year. There's been a couple times where the battery is completely dead after just a day or two of sitting. Zero volts on my charger, so dead the door locks won't even work. Just happed again after a two...

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