Tow rig/daily driver
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Alright, let's get some data and stop log jamming this thread.
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I figure back to 2000 was applicable, I mean it's almost a qtr. century. Lots of opportunities for the domestics to get clobbered in the early 2000s since Yota didn't produce the Tacoma until '95 and Tundra until '99.
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Roll call - truck owners & under warranty $
Calling all truck owners that purchased a new or used truck, model year 2000+ or newer that was still under warranty. Simple data collection for how many you bought, and the count for still under OEM warranty or extended (3rd party), and were required to pay $ out of pocket for a fix to make...
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I figure back to 2000 was applicable, I mean it's almost a qtr. century. Lots of opportunities for the domestics to get clobbered in the early 2000s since Yota didn't produce the Tacoma until '95 and Tundra until '99.
Data collection thread is wide open as a "truck", not between full size vs midsized as this is a tow rig thread.
Rained out of work today and my tuner guy wasn't swamped either. Went and tweaked a couple of things and I feel like we nailed it. She doesn't run as hard as she did but it is much more drivable in the lower tunes. Doesn't black cloud just normal driving either.
Also swapped out the cheap wheel spacers for the spensive FFS ones. She rides smooth again also.
I'd like to think I'm done messing with it...but I'd say I will be ordering a FASS system and DCR kit in the future. But for now, I think it's perfect. Guessing the truck is under 600 hp at the rears now. (On the hot tune) She no longer turns all 4 over unless you boost launch it
. As much as I like it now, I will likely just start driving it every day for everything. Be the true reason this thread was started, daily driver and tow rig. I was never a real brand diehard guy but I would suggest these trucks to anyone in this situation. Sure it'll melt if it ever was to catch fire but it won't rust out. No, it doesn't fit in parking spots. It's a 1 ton crew cab with a long bed, walk, fat ass. It rides smooth enough, but it's no IFS GM or Ram air ride. Add the tailgate step for my short ass and I'm perfectly happy with this setup. It is far from perfect and other trucks are better in some categories. I think this is great for the best of all worlds for my application.
Also swapped out the cheap wheel spacers for the spensive FFS ones. She rides smooth again also.
I'd like to think I'm done messing with it...but I'd say I will be ordering a FASS system and DCR kit in the future. But for now, I think it's perfect. Guessing the truck is under 600 hp at the rears now. (On the hot tune) She no longer turns all 4 over unless you boost launch it
. As much as I like it now, I will likely just start driving it every day for everything. Be the true reason this thread was started, daily driver and tow rig. I was never a real brand diehard guy but I would suggest these trucks to anyone in this situation. Sure it'll melt if it ever was to catch fire but it won't rust out. No, it doesn't fit in parking spots. It's a 1 ton crew cab with a long bed, walk, fat ass. It rides smooth enough, but it's no IFS GM or Ram air ride. Add the tailgate step for my short ass and I'm perfectly happy with this setup. It is far from perfect and other trucks are better in some categories. I think this is great for the best of all worlds for my application.
Good stuff, Dave. That’s the most positive post you’ve made in this thread! She’s a purty truck!Rained out of work today and my tuner guy wasn't swamped either. Went and tweaked a couple of things and I feel like we nailed it. She doesn't run as hard as she did but it is much more drivable in the lower tunes. Doesn't black cloud just normal driving either.
Also swapped out the cheap wheel spacers for the spensive FFS ones. She rides smooth again also.
I'd like to think I'm done messing with it...but I'd say I will be ordering a FASS system and DCR kit in the future. But for now, I think it's perfect. Guessing the truck is under 600 hp at the rears now. (On the hot tune) She no longer turns all 4 over unless you boost launch it
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Update:
Last week I received a call from my dealer saying that my replacement valve body finally came in. Made an appointment for Thursday morning (yesterday). Dropped my truck off at 8:30 am. I requested two additional items/checks… to inspect a rattling noise under my driver side dashboard, and to realign my front end, because it had a noticeable pull to the left from day 1. Dealer had a shiny black 2024 Silverado 1500 crewcab ready to go for me as a free loaner.
Dealer called at 3:30 pm and said truck was ready to go.
This morning I made it back in to swap trucks. Valve body, control module, and tranny fluid all replaced. Quick-learn for shift adapt was performed (I was instructed trans might be learning more for the first 2-300 miles). Rattling noise behind the dash was solved. Apparently there was a loose bolt for the coolant surge tank (known TSB for this issue). They also realigned the truck. The front right was out of spec for toe and camber.
I put about 100 miles on it today. So far, the rattle noise is gone, the truck runs straight down the road, and the trans shifts smoother than it ever has for me. All good stuff. GM warranty covered 100%. $0 cost from me out of pocket. As it should be. Fingers crossed this is the last of my issues.
I will say… the 1500 was a sexy looking vehicle, but it had me missing my truck. It was a crew cab grocery-getter with a bed. So glad I went with the HD instead of a 1/2 ton.
Last week I received a call from my dealer saying that my replacement valve body finally came in. Made an appointment for Thursday morning (yesterday). Dropped my truck off at 8:30 am. I requested two additional items/checks… to inspect a rattling noise under my driver side dashboard, and to realign my front end, because it had a noticeable pull to the left from day 1. Dealer had a shiny black 2024 Silverado 1500 crewcab ready to go for me as a free loaner.
Dealer called at 3:30 pm and said truck was ready to go.
This morning I made it back in to swap trucks. Valve body, control module, and tranny fluid all replaced. Quick-learn for shift adapt was performed (I was instructed trans might be learning more for the first 2-300 miles). Rattling noise behind the dash was solved. Apparently there was a loose bolt for the coolant surge tank (known TSB for this issue). They also realigned the truck. The front right was out of spec for toe and camber.
I put about 100 miles on it today. So far, the rattle noise is gone, the truck runs straight down the road, and the trans shifts smoother than it ever has for me. All good stuff. GM warranty covered 100%. $0 cost from me out of pocket. As it should be. Fingers crossed this is the last of my issues.
I will say… the 1500 was a sexy looking vehicle, but it had me missing my truck. It was a crew cab grocery-getter with a bed. So glad I went with the HD instead of a 1/2 ton.
Shhewww weeee.....had no idea this existed, bravo Ford! 700hp (3.0 Whipplecharger) under factory warranty, and is 4x4. Lightnings always seemed to be a reg. cab and 2wd.
IF it only had a regular 4x4 stance/suspension and could tow 10K plus, a new set of wheels and shoes and this would be a dream come true and it would be in the drive next week. Something about 600hp+ gives me a chubby.
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IF it only had a regular 4x4 stance/suspension and could tow 10K plus, a new set of wheels and shoes and this would be a dream come true and it would be in the drive next week. Something about 600hp+ gives me a chubby.
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Make me a hell of a daily, lol. Being a supercharger I bet she really pulls with the torque! Can I get it in silver with red badges and interior stitching? 