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Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2022 7:41 pm
by Duck Vader
Another question I have. If used for business only. Worth looking at leasing something?
Or just outright buy an older vehicle?
I like the idea of a box truck, but at the same time it would be a pain to drive for other things when I don't need the full thing. Like when going out for training or picking up smaller supplies/runs. Easier to track all usage and mileage on one vehicle than it would be for use my car for some and a truck for others.
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2022 3:32 pm
by Duck Vader
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2022 3:34 pm
by ChargerX3
Turd
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2022 3:41 pm
by Duck Vader
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2022 3:42 pm
by Duck Vader
[quote=""ChargerX3""]Turd[/quote]
yes but a cheap turd.
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:43 pm
by vr4
That turd looks perfect for what you need
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2022 5:57 pm
by Duck Vader
That's kind of what I was thinking. Cheap enough I can throw a couple grand at it if need be and still be cheaper than most other things I can find.
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2022 6:00 pm
by Duck Vader
Remove lift, throw cheap cat on it, not sure about 4x4 but wouldn't need it all the time anyway.
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2022 6:02 pm
by Duck Vader
Problem is 450 miles away. Lol
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2022 6:20 pm
by DCIV
Why do I want the damn turd. Lol.
Coop
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2022 6:21 pm
by vr4
[quote=""Duck Vader""]Remove lift, throw cheap cat on it, not sure about 4x4 but wouldn't need it all the time anyway.[/quote]
It'll need 2 cats it you want to put cats on it
[quote=""DCIV""]Why do I want the damn turd. Lol.
Coop[/quote]
Because you're coop
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2022 6:25 pm
by Duck Vader
That's right. Forgot it takes 2. Don't want anything loud unless it's a muscle car. Lol
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2022 6:32 pm
by ChargerX3
Gotta be green.
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2022 6:36 pm
by Duck Vader
Honest question.
8.1 worth the hassle of finding over the 6.0? Everyone I see online who has had both really prefer the 8.1, especially because the allison is such a better transmission for towing.
But for every 8.1 I see there are 100 6.0 it seems.
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2022 6:45 pm
by Chris GTO TT
I can't compare the 8.1 to the 6.0. what I can say is the 8.1 truck I used to tow my parents old boat once hauled it like it wasn't even there. The same boat really bogged down my old Sequoia.
Also if you will be towing in the mountains you want the good towing transmission. It makes a bigger difference than the engine IMO.
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2022 7:41 pm
by vr4
I'd rather have the 6.0 but I think the Allison advantage outweighs the engine disadvantage
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2022 8:35 pm
by Chris GTO TT
[quote=""vr4""]I'd rather have the 6.0 but I think the Allison advantage outweighs the engine disadvantage[/quote]
Interested to know why youd prefer the 6.0 over the 8.1.
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2022 9:10 pm
by vr4
[quote=""Chris GTO TT""]Interested to know why youd prefer the 6.0 over the 8.1.[/quote]
Parts availability.
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2022 4:03 pm
by Duck Vader
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2022 6:59 pm
by Duck Vader
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/ ... 10176.html
Another clean one, but this place is ALWAYS overpriced if you ask me.