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    I do know the Allison name is their big truck transmissions. I'm not sure on the GM diesel as the last one I had was the
    straight Chevy diesel from "82. I would say all the new diesels cost money when they break. Check on the net for who has the best
    track record as far as breakdowns. Good luck.

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    ive been wanting a new hauling truck. was looking at the 2500 hds as well. been thinking about diesels as well but im new to them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mechanic688 View Post
    You want at least a 3/4 ton truck for any kind of serious towing. That's a scary feeling when the trailer is wagging the dog (so to speak) because the rear suspension is not designed for that. Everybody likes a half ton, maybe you can find someone to trade trucks with. Half for a 3/4. The 3/4 ton Chevy I used to pull campers had a hauling addition from the factory, and I used rear tires that were about 2" wider than normal. I could pull up to a 36' travel trailer with mine safely. (I used load leveler bars on my hitch also).
    Couldn't agree more! After switching back to a 3/4 ton I wouldn't consider anything less ! And to tell you the truth I'm thinking next truck will be 1 ton.
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    What happened to easy?? Is he still in business???.. Haven't seen a post from him ina grip...

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    Quote Originally Posted by scrappy888 View Post
    What happened to easy?? Is he still in business???.. Haven't seen a post from him ina grip...
    he made one post a couple weeks ago on one of the diesel threads, told everyone hi and his business was headed in a bigger direction, I don't think he has been on since
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    Sledge. Here's a Prime example. Duramax's are beasts. Million mile duramax, only thing ever wrong was the transfer case. This thing was pulling trailers cross country its whole life for like natural disasters and what not!

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    yes thats one of the reasons I got it, it pulls really nice. about a week or so after I got it I had the bed full (roughly 1600 or more) then loaded the trailer with warehouse lights and a couple other things, had no trouble taking the hour long trip home and my tow haul doesn't work, trailer doesn't have brakes either haha that day I put about 100mi on the truck with the trailer on it, granted my trailer isn't huge it had no problem pulling that weight


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