I had the stock AT2s that came on my 1500 Rebel and really liked how they drove on the highway. Nice smooth ride, quieter than some of the car tires I have had over the years... Just switched them out after 55,000 miles and went with the BF Goodrich KO2s. No real reason for the change... just heard a lot of good things about the KO2s over the years and finally decided to give them a try. As far as highway driving goes I'm a little happier with the KOs... both are relatively quiet but for some reason I just like how the KO2s take curves, but its so subtle that it could just be in my head. Still love the Toyo's though and just put a set of AT3s on my wife's Jeep two days ago.
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Well from my understanding is that due to the emissions bs on there, it causes engines components to run too hot and causes diesel engines nowadays to not go 500k+ miles like they should.
I was told to think about how a hot fire smokes less.
Its a wash I think... both look good to me. Looks are the only thing I can compare at the moment with the AT3... As I mentioned we just got the AT3s on the jeep a couple of days ago and since its my wifes car I haven't even driven it yet.
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Nearest Wachovia. You're on the East Coast somewheres; I'm in SEMO, Missouri. Sooo....... Nashville, maybe.
I give you 10 hours, then I'm telling everybody I stomped your azz.
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On a serious note my dad owned an F250 back in the day. He lived and died by that truck, it was a beast.
I bought my first diesel (2018 F-250) 3 yrs ago and love it. Just ordered a 2022 F-350 SRW Platinum in March.
If it was the early to mid 90s it was probably the 7.2 liter produced by International. The 444 was one of the best preemission engines.
I'm debating trading mine in at these prices. My 2018 f250 6.7 only has 23,000 miles.
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If you delete no dealership should work on the truck. If you ever trade the truck in a dealership will not take a delete. A truck shop in Conyers or Covington got a pretty big fine. Diesel brothers in Utah had the same thing happen to them.
As for the warranty if you worried about it get your maintenance work done at the dealership. They will be more inclined to cover it. If you have a mechanic make sure they keep good service records. If something goes sideways reach out to the OE’s district service manager. 9/10 they will offer some assistance.
*7.3 but yes great engine. The 6.0 and the 6.4 were junk unless you were extremely lucky or bullet proofed them. They got it right with the 6.7l though.
Oh yeah, I'm not suggesting getting it deleted. Im just saying for optimal life and performance it needs it. I won't be doing mine. Yeah I always get it serviced at the dealer but they would service it it was deleted also as we don't have emissions in north ga.
I get mine serviced every 5k so they have no reason to turn down anything.
I received the Vin number last week with build date of 7-19-21.
Dealer gave me more for my 2018 than I paid new. It has 39,000 miles.
I bought a new Silverado 1500 in December with the new 3.0 L duramax. Traded it today. Constant check engine lights for the last 4 months. Could not wait to dump that thing. First 2 or so months I loved it. I hope you have better luck with yours
That's what I'm thinking. What dealer if I may ask? You can pm me if you want.
got a 19’ F250 Got 55k miles on it now hasn’t missed a beat. I’m a Ford guy though.
Tows my camper and boat like it’s nothing.
this is false. I traded in my 2012 f250 deleted 2 years ago.
Akins Ford never batted an eye or asked any questions.
I put over 750,000 miles on a 2004 Duramax. Finally bought a new truck In December 2020 My 2004 is still running
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I love my 15 Denali Duramax, have some buddies with dodges. They love some and have some that have major issues electronically or with the transmission.
I have also heard about electrical issues with Dodges but not sure it it’s widespread. I also hear people say they love them
Two of my buddies had there trucks back at dodge down hear In south Florida within 25k miles for electrical issues, truck would lose power then flash back on stereo would stop working or just freeze a screen and the other truck had actual electrical issues with the transmission cpu both still claim to love the trucks though so kudos to that. I have a 2002 f350 lariat LE 7.3 with 370k that still runs great today an I also love my duramax
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Buddy just brought a Long Horn Laramie by the house on 37’s. It’s a bad ass ride.
Welp, after reading through this thread I’ll be having nightmares of my 6.4 that I didn’t even own a year and put my ass into $10,000 of debt (If you know you know.).
Next thing I knew I was driving around a 2006 Honda Ridgeline…but that thing served it’s purpose of not giving me a single problem for 3 years while I figured out life.
Now I’ve got a 2021 6 speed manual TRD Pro Lunar Rock Tacoma. I’m obsessed with it.
I had KO2s on my old F-150 and they were done after about 20,000 miles. And I mean almost completely bald. Went with Ridge Grapplers and never looked back. Have a buddy who puts the Ridge Grapplers on all his stuff too now. In fact he has them on his F-250. Aggressive looking tire, there’s highway noise but the ride is so much better. Not a great rain tire like most A/Ts but was happy with them.
It’s a shame that they seemed to have switched the compound for the KO2s, same buddy had a pair of the original KOs and they lasted him 80,000 miles.
When I leveled my truck I also opted for the Billstein 5100s since the struts were adjustable, so I was able to level the truck without needing spacers.
Well I am only a week in, so I will keep my fingers crossed. I did a lot of research though before going diesel, and most of the info I read said the Duramax was a solid engine in the 1500s. I guess I have to hope you are the exception and not the rule.
And yeah, so far I LOVE this truck
We'll see how things go on mine. I'll put 20,000 miles on them in the first year since I have a hour long commute to work and back each day, plus its the vehicle my family piles into for everything else from dinner out to vacation trips because of the size. So it won't take long for a comparison.
Despite having the off-road package RAM Rebel and the A/T tires 95% of my driving is still on the highway. The off road capabilities and extra ground clearance come in handy almost weekly on our farm and on the various camping and fishing trips we take each year, but just due to the long commute I have each day and the other driving activities I mentioned above highway driving will always dominate my time on the tires. That seems to have helped the longevity of them, along with the fact that I religiously rotate them on schedule and other recommended maintenance. I'll try to remember this thread and report back after 20,000 miles or so and see how they're doing.
2017 Denali 2500 here. Did alot of research on these trucks and it boiled down to the transmission for me. No doubt the cummins is a great motor but the trannies are suspect enough for Dodge to offer the heavy duty Aisen transmission for a couple of years (previously only available in 4500 series). Not sure if they are available now in the 2500/3500. The Duramax L5P motor has enough power and torque to handle anything I'm gonna pull especially when it is putting through the Allison. Besides, the Duramax has better resale value if that matters to you. I bought mine right 3 years ago and I can still get what I paid for it. Believe it or not.
Additionally, the Dodge's have a solid front axle - allows for more towing capability but gives a bitch of a ride. GMS/Chevy has an independent front suspension and then ride is excellent. I have heard many say that the Chevy is the best ride out their for HD trucks.
I can believe it, I bought my brand new 1500 for way less then what I would have paid for a used version with 15K in mileage. Used vehicle prices right now are bonkers.
Yes, you can get the Aisen transmission in the 3500. You can also get air suspension that supposedly gives it the best ride in its class.
If I were to buy a new one, I’d get both of these options. I enjoy having no truck payment so I’ll stick with what I have for now.
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I have the previous generation Ram Laramie Longhorn and I love it. I get lots of compliments on it. 93k miles and going strong.
Is there still no way to add a pic straight from your phone?
I know the Allison and Aisens are good but I haven't heard of many problems at all on the Fords transmissions. I don't have the 10 speed though. I've heard good things about that one too though.
I know this is a dodge/Duramax discussion. Just thought I'd add.
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