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  1. Derick

    Radiator fan runs when engine is cold

    Yup.. I do miss the jet engine take off under 30mph on a morning start. Kinda miss that noise. Sounded manly. 15 mph, 2nd gear driving through the neighborhood ... THRUSTERS AT FULL!!!
  2. Derick

    Hey ya'll! Been a few months, givin' an update

    Per this request: I wanted to stop in and say whats up to all my fine Tahoe folks. swath had requested a bit of a review, so here it is. Everything is as it was in my post a few months ago. lol. In comparing my 2019 RAM 2500, to my former 2007 Burb 2500, I find the following: Gas mileage...
  3. Derick

    Alright ya'll, I need some guidance...

    hahah @ Dump truck...thats how my suburban was! I think if I was going from a suburban 1500, then to this ram 2500, I could see a complaint of ride quality. However......In comparing everything to the suburban, and thus far has been wholly superior. Ride quality? Just as shit. Gas mileage? Just...
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    Alright ya'll, I need some guidance...

    Alright guys. I have spent so much time on this, but I executed on a sale and she's a doozy. 2019 Ram 2500 6.4L gasser; She's a beast. Certified Pre Owned (yeah I know its used, why it gotta be "certified???"), with 64k miles out of california. So, I'm laughing at myself, because I was...
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    Alright ya'll, I need some guidance...

    Hahah, it started with the first truck I inquired on here in a suburb of indy. Call at 10a to see if its available, it is, and its been sitting for weeks, I call again before I leave (burned before), and its sold.... dammmiiitttt lol. It was perfect for my needs too. It was a silverado 1500 wt...
  6. Derick

    Alright ya'll, I need some guidance...

    I didn't specifically mention 4x4 but its also going to be my winter ride, so 4x4 is in. I would LOVE a surburban again. It's the right vehicle for me. But the anemic 3.08 isnt going to work for my towing needs.
  7. Derick

    Alright ya'll, I need some guidance...

    That's the plan. I passed on a 2500HD with a matching silver cap. It was a little rougher than I wanted, so I passed. It was sold in 2 days. Been the story of my life. Vehicle sits on a lot for 30-90 days......I inquire about it, sold within 2-48 hours.
  8. Derick

    Alright ya'll, I need some guidance...

    I have thought about a van. I think it truly is the most useful option...however I dont really want a van. I feel like the serviceability isnt as great. I'm sure they use the same parts and all, but I just dont want a van. And last, getting a 3500 with 4x4 is a pretty heafty feat if I understand...
  9. Derick

    Crappy other oil change practices

    Yes to official new car dealerships, but we're talking about used cars here. I just checked out one of the dealers I went to two weeks ago, and they dont have it posted on their website. But it is in the cars.com ads. That was one of the things that drew me to them. Now, another dealer I was at...
  10. Derick

    LineX or Raptor Liner or Bed liner Exterior

    I know line-x has the nationwide guarantee. Application takes a few hours, and has to cure for at least 24 hours. The installers will grind down any rust, and if you have excessive rust they may charge you more for it...but they will take care of it. Ask your installer more about it....I just...
  11. Derick

    Crappy other oil change practices

    As I've been going through my vehicle search, these dealers that offer 'lifetime warranties' with their used vehicles are hugely attractive. Until I find that they require you to do ALL service and maintenance at their facility. You can't even change your oil and receipts yourself and expect...
  12. Derick

    Alright ya'll, I need some guidance...

    Hey guys, ya'll around here know the chevy platform and I'm posing a "what would you do" type thread. I have been on the lookout for a new 'work truck' type vehicle for me. This is a secondary vehicle for me, mostly because I've got a bit of a compulsion for having reduntant 'things.' Anyhow...
  13. Derick

    I think I'm going to be jumping in....

    You ain't kiddin. I took a look at a 2500HD in ohio on friday. It was pretty damn close to my wants/needs but it was kind of rough in some of the details. It's still on my list and I'd take it if the numbers were right. That said, yeah I took a test drive and got on the highway, and it drove...
  14. Derick

    I think I'm going to be jumping in....

    Well, I told them to release the suburban for sale after it had gone through service and reconditioning. It looks SO nice. It was a Texas package too, oddly enough in Texas. I think the 3.08 gearing is going to be a bit tough on the towing front. I REALLY want it, but I think I'm going to get a...
  15. Derick

    I think I'm going to be jumping in....

    Yeah me too. I'm used to the 2500 burb which is probably worse than this 2500HD, so im not worried about mpg to be honest. Reliable is all I care about. However, I just got the numbers from the dealer. Truck is 31.9k, they have $3190 for "dealer added accessories." Now, not to mention, I found...
  16. Derick

    I think I'm going to be jumping in....

    No real questions at the moment. I have a few minor concerns about it. It's more than I wanted to spend. It's only got the 3.08 rear. It has the AFM. So, I had contacted the dealer about a tahoe they had listed with lowish miles for like 25k. They hit me back and said the sold the tahoe, but...
  17. Derick

    I think I'm going to be jumping in....

    AFM disabler ... Ordered.
  18. Derick

    I think I'm going to be jumping in....

    ..to a 2016 Suburban. Finalizing some deals with a dealer in Houston for a fly and ride. The 2500 is gone, but this nicer newer 1500 should serve me just fine.
  19. Derick

    I've developed a misfire, and I could use a hand....

    Not TC shudder, I can see the misfires happening in torque. I replaced the plug with an AC Delco 6. Seemed ok for the short term, but it came back. I can also see specifically its cylinder 2, so I replaced the cyl 2 coil and no change.
  20. Derick

    I've developed a misfire, and I could use a hand....

    Everything sounds normal.
  21. Derick

    I've developed a misfire, and I could use a hand....

    I tried, I have no idea where it is. Cant feel it by touch, cant see it by eye. Fished around for quite awhile trying to find it with a magnet.
  22. Derick

    I've developed a misfire, and I could use a hand....

    So it's not big enough where it's thrown an engine light yet, but I can definitely feel it. The plugs are about 3 years old, and the wires are just over 2 years old. With those having been replaced, I figured for certain it was the coil. That was the only part in the per cylinder system that...
  23. Derick

    Mechanic info check, rear suspension shot

    Definitely something I'm considering.
  24. Derick

    Mechanic info check, rear suspension shot

    That's what I'm trying to do. Found a 16 suburban/1500 in ohio that I'm trying to get lined up. But there are some administrative issues that I'm running into. And I should calrify. It's been annoying, but the thing has never let me down. The paint is jacked up on it. There are 200k mile issues...
  25. Derick

    Mechanic info check, rear suspension shot

    Well, I took your suggestion, and gave a truck/spring shop a call. They said replacing them is cheaper than rebuilding them. They wanted about 400ish per spring. I can get the pair on wrong auto for 460ish plus a hundred in shipping. I'm thinking of putting a for sale sign in the window.

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