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I don't know how many miles are on it smsmith, but you'll love it. Those are the greatest trucks ever made. Tons of usable power and still almost 20 mpg. My father's is now over 200,000 miles on the original brakes and everything (one $500-600 plug-in ABS part total maintenance). It tows cars on flat and enclosed trailers, tractors, you name it. He finally has an 07 2500 Duramax on the way, but the 99 1500 has been amazing. Mine is passing 100k, but is perfect and has had $0 maintenance costs. It never stops moving and has only been washed once in 50k miles.
 
Hey guy's, Just picked up what will now be my tow vehicle this past saturday. I know some of you guys may laugh and my girl friend is even making fun of me. It's a 2005 Jeep Liberty diesel. It only had 6000 miles on it when I picked it up and it looks the same as a new one. I wasn't sure about the tow capabilities, but 26mpg sure sounded good. Wow! What a surprize! This thing jerks the Pulsare around like it's nothing. Pulls just as good as my F150 V8. Only thing is, when I unhook the boat and go back to work on Monday, I get 25 to 28mpg instead of 12 to 15! That just means more gas money for the boat next weekend! And after all, isn't that why we play the work game in the first place? boatman
 
2005 Dodge Hemi

I tow a 300 Convincor on a triple axle trailer with a 2005 Dodge 1500 Crew Cab 4x4, Hemi V-8 with the 20" wheels and big horn package. I absolutely love it and would recommend it to anyone. Best gas engine that I have ever pulled with. I get 9 mpg towing at any speed up to 80mph so I tow as fast as I can down the highway when it doesn't matter on fuel mileage. Empty I get 14.7mpg average. I hear a lot of horror stories about gas mileage on these things but have never experienced it. After 20,000 miles I have only changed oil and rotated tires. Had one check engine light in the first 1,000 miles that was an Oxygen sensor and nothing since, knock on wood.
 
WOW, that good On The Hammer. Last year I pulled my 283 from New York to Ohio for the Checkmate Poker Run. I had a 2002 Dodge 1500 SLT crew cab 4x4, with the 360, Tow Package, and i got 4-5 MPG with this truck. If i was to turn the A/C on, the power dropped way off.

This year I bought a Dodge 2500 SLT crew cab, 4x4 Diesel, Man what a difference. I got around 15 MPG towing my boat to the Checkmate run this year. Tows it like it's not even there. I've gotta say, I'll never own a gas tow vehicle again.
 
I found this for my dad this summer, It was too good of a deal to pass up. 1988 Jeep Wrangler lerado perfect condition 100,700miles for $2,500 I definitely had alot of fun this summer
I wish I had some pics of it towin' the mate:(
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Man I can't believe the mileage you guys talk about with Fords and Dodges whether you're towing or not. You don't have to deal with that to have a good truck. When any of us with GM trucks tell people what they can do, no one believes us. My 2002 GMC 1500 Ext Cab 5.3L and a 3.42 axle gets 18-20 avg mpg in everyday driving (no highway - fighting Myrtle Beach Traffic) and towing my little boat makes little difference. My brother's 2004 with the same equipment but a 3.73 axle averaged 18-19 mpg pulling a 4000+ pound 67 Pontiac through the North Carolina mountains. These are the best trucks anyone has ever made hands down and they'll run for 200,000 miles without even changing the brakes. On top of all of that, they're quick (290 or more HP), they corner and handle well and they have nice, comfortable interiors.
 
2005 Ford Ranger V6 4:10's out back

Cant even feel the Predictor back there when pulling up the ramp.
But, can push the lil' truck around on the highway.
 
93 chevy z71 shortbed matching cap 350 with headers 2 inch body lift 33 inch tires american racing alum wheels, victory red
 
78 F-150 Ranger 4x4.

Just picked up my new (to me) tow vehicle this past Friday. Its a 78 F-150 4x4 with the 400, C-6, and the 203 (Full time) transfer case. Can't wait to get started on this thing too, have never had a Ford before but am super stoked about it. Cab is in great shape, just needs sanded and painted. Bed needs replaced. And of course I found an article all about properly building up the 400 to about 400 or so ponies. I'll get some pics this week. Nobody happens to have a transfer case for this layin around by chance do they (chain is slipping and differential is bad)?
 
My Ride 2006 Explorer Limited V8

3" low restriction exhaust, Cold air intake, SCT programmer, 22" Momo wheels, 265 40 22 Toyo tires.

I will be pulling a new Pulsare 2100 longdeck w/300x

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I like how I created one of the largest threads on this site with my dad's old Avalanche.....heh wow that was a long time ago!

-Chris (aka 'Z)
 
Z06 said:
I like how I created one of the largest threads on this site with my dad's old Avalanche.....heh wow that was a long time ago!

-Chris (aka 'Z)
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It's about time you got you azz back home! Nice to see you around Z...

You better get posting, Coop passed you on the top list. :)
 
Chris man I've been busy on my own site all this time. Check out our forums and join us. The only other person you'll know is Greg (Scream and Fly);). Non the less I'll be back and about since this was my first "forum", I left the nest and now I'm back :P haha

http://www.Spd-Kilz.com
 
Chris said:
The site is looking great Z. :)
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Right now theres very little content due to the fact I got rid of it all for 2007. Last year we covered a bunch of car shows and races including Autocross & Calabogie Motorsport Park

We'll be up in TO for the Performance World Custom Car and Truck Show on March 10.
 
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