Alright guys, Im considering buying a Duramax...(whew that was kinda tough to spit out...).

Here she is:

2005 Chevy Duramax 2500 Crewcab 4x4 shortbox, 28K, 6" ProComp lift, 17" wheels, 35" tires, Banks PowerPackage, exhaust, billet grill, nerf bars,

I dont know anything about Duramaxes - Can someone give me a detailed run down of good positives/negatives? Whats a fair price for that truck? Any advice would be appreciated.

 

Doc.....you really need that thing bad........looks like a great truck

wanna sell me yer 98?

 

Nope...the 98 will stay and the 01 will hit the bricks.


I believe those are Jesse James lawless wheels - same as No Problem has.

 

its still a nice truck Doc.....................go for it man ya only live once....I think

 

Do it you will like it. My buddy has one and I love it.

 

My dad has an 04 and I know its the best ridin truck I ever been in.........it also has some ponies too

 

I know my buddies put 385 down on Dunbars Dyno on 285's with a normal Edge Juice. I would say that one would be about 350-360 with the bigger wheels and the banks stuff.

 

Well, I am pretty sure the front ends are one of the weak links...I would consider swapping in a solid front diff if the front end isnt up to the task.

My main motivation for looking into a Duramax is to get something with a much better ride as well as a MUCH nicer interior and more cab space.

What about EFI Live? Ive heard good things.

 

The tierods and the center link are the week part. If Tomac and others are pulling them with over 750Hp to the ground and they are holding I dont think you would have a worry. They are allot stouter then most give credit. EFI live is the way to go anymore.

 

I wonder about longevity as well.....we all know with the Cummins that in most cases the engine will outlast three Dodge trucks.

How many miles is a Duramax good for?


Lots of questions eh?