OK so I'm truck shopping the big three.

What do I need to know about the 3rd gens?

Is the steering any better?

Are the auto trans better?

Do you still go through front wheel bearings every 80K?

When did they get the 5spd auto?

Do they rust out like the 2nd gens do?

Fill me in kids.

 

Marginally. You still should look at DSS and others to solve the issues.

I wouldn't think so from what I've seen.

... and u joints and tie rod ends and those sorts of things...

I don't know.

No. The paint seems better.

 

I'd check for fuel in the oil, just pull the dipstick and smell. If you buy one pre-bombed, I wouldn't buy one with a pressure adding box. The common rail injectors have been known to crack when you crank up the injection pressure. Other than that, full steam ahead.

 

I'm finding some good deals on 3rd gens. some nice one owner trucks. I don't think I'll buy one if it's bombed unless it's just exhaust, BHAF and gauges. That's it.

When do I have to worry about fuel supply with a CR?

 

Bigger injectors, programmers and chips. If you keep your foot out of it or if your not towing, fuel supply can keep up with them.

 

To be safe, go ahead and get gauges (with fuel pressure) first. And like Wildbill said, once you start using more, you need more. But stock pumps can go out.

 

Cool. Going to see one tomorrow night.

What size wheels are on an 06? 17s?

 

17.8 i think is what they said at les shcwabb but was a while back so dnt quote me on that. the stock tire size i know 4 sure ='s about a 32 " tire.

 

how was the truck

 

what year of 3rd gen are you looking at? unless you have a smarty box stay away from the 2003 because there are 48 different ECM versions and none of them work as well as they claim. the smarty fixes that problem though.