that's exactly what I'm saying dirtsnow. on pavement the IFS may just be the way to go, but for serious duty and off roading I would have to lean towards the solid axle. If anything, premature wear on the solid axle would be from lack of using 4WD and the u-joints drying up from being in the same position for so long. by its design the IFS could have the advantage by maintaining constant lubrication and protection from the elements. I'm still a solid axle man, besides they are cheaper and easier to lift.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

axle ujoints don't stop turning on all newer dodges and alot of fords depending on the model

 

Spoken from a typical Ford idiot who doesn't know his a$$ from a hole in the ground. Why do you think Chevy's have the reputation for being the longest lasting trucks on the road? I've had two trucks. I sold my '89 3/4 Suburban 4x4 when it had 195,000 on it, and it gave me no trouble. And the guy I sold it to drives it everyday still, and has also had no problems. My new 2004 3/4 Suburban has been flawless in it's 43,000 miles so far. You need to keep the stupid comments to yourself. You sound like your from the Honda forum.

As far as a Dodge?? I wouldn't have one. But my cousin has a '91 with a Cummins that is pretty good to him.[/quote]

bullshiit is right. even tho i am a chevy owner they suck, dodge sucks and fords suck. nothing lasts longer than a toyota, plain and simple. you hardcore chevy guys can rant and rave of how reliable your chev is but the majority of them are just plain junk. i hate to say it but toyota is the best.... this isnt the 70s or 80s when they were built good so dont think that reliablilty has carried over to the new trucks. i know some of the older guys still think so but.....it hasent.
and the only reason why that dodge has been good is because of the cummins engine, if it was a dodge engine he would have given up that truck a long time ago.

 

where were you when your toyota hit 100 000 miles????






IN THE SHOP!!!!!!!!!!!

 

What going to happen when Toyota gets into Nextel Cup racing.

 

yeah, it was in the shop getting its oil changed and tires rotated.....

 

I'm gonna be as fair and honest as I can be.I don't know where the turbocharger is on the Duramax,I work in the paint department. I haven't looked to see where a DMax Turbo is.

The Caterpillar 260 HP engine (of which there may be more than one engine available on the Commercial /Medium duty line) has the Turbocharger on the right (passenger) side.The turbo outlet that passes under the engine to the rest of the exhaust (right to left) is 4" in diameter.

Here's the cons on the IFS as I see them: CV boot can deteriorate or get punctured,ruining the joint.Also the Chevy and GMC Crewcabs (1 ton is what we build) have full-time four wheel drive.The CV joints are gonna wear somewhat no matter if it's in 4WD or out(2WD).I don't know if Dodge still has the manual hubs, or if that's an option.The Chevy/GMC trucks have an optional (RPO code) Snowplow option[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]ual Batteries and heavier front springs(Torsion Bars).

Here's the pro's:You don't have to get out of your truck to lock the hubs.The torsion bars can be adjusted to alter the height of the front end,and if they sag, can be adjusted back to stock ride height.

"Best selling, longest lasting trucks on the road" If you look at the fine print at the bottom of the ad, you'll see something like this:"Based on the previous 10 years.Excluding other divisions".

Chevy and GMC trucks aren't counted together, even though they're both GM.There's always this big fight about who's selling the most trucks;Ford or Chevy.If you counted all pickup trucks made by GM, they'd trounce Ford.GM keeps them seperate because GMC's are a 'Prestige' model.I have nothing against Fords or Dodges:There are people who work at GM who own them, and I know both camps.They're very nice trucks.

I learned my lesson on buying a non-GM vehicle a few years ago.I live in a GM town, and most vehicles are GM around here.There are also some Fords, and a smattering of Dodge's.
I couldn't get parts for my non-GM vehicle.I couldn't get service, either.There was big $ for both.

My wife has a 2000 Saturn LS-200 .She absolutely loves that car,bought it new.Saturn=GM=Parts and service.

Not as much parts as a chevy pickup,though;and less mechanics familiar with the Saturn.When the Saturn needs something (1 Alternator, 1 Battery)it has to go to the dealer.

My Chevy?I know several competent mechanics, some of who have the diagnostic computers, etc...and the boneyards have all the GM truck parts I'd want, and people actually have old parts trucks for sale!

 

I knew a guy 20 years ago who swore by the Dodge Straight front axle....I think his truck was 2 wheel drive.He claimed it was better for pulling trailers and such.In a way, this makes sense to me, especially if you don't have a Big, thick anti-sway bar.

 

Can they legally drop a souped-up chevy engine in one?

 

i have been running trucks and playing in the mud with them for over 25 years we have ran all makes in our 4 x 4 clubs i have seen mere broken parts on fords than any others i do not dislike fords or dodges but i have only owned 1 (that was enough for me)i have had numerous chevys and toyotas there is nothing out there that will take abuse like a toyota it may not be the most powerful by any means buts i have seen 7500 to 8000 rpms on my tach many many times and that is while i was in mud pits for anywhere up to 2 minutes solid.. my chevy is tough but i would not do that to her i have worked in toyota dealership and have seen many trucks and cars with 200 to 400 thousand miles on em and still running without major problems as far as the newer trucks go id be afraid to abuse them like we used to they just dont make em like they used to do they? dont want to start a war just my 2 cents worth