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Old 03-18-2012, 11:26 PM   #11
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Originally Posted by 01 D_Max View Post
Have the Fords changed their Auto Tranny from the 7.3 years? I hate the damn shift points of that thing. But I do hear they are built stout!
Dont know where you heard that ha ha. the 7.3 tranny is the weak link on the whole truck. I hear anything after 120k is a gift, if you make it to 200 without it going out go buy a lotto ticket ha ha. Ive got 118k... Ill let you know in a few months My dads has 180k and hes been pretty lucky so far. But ive heard stories of them going out at 60k.
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Old 03-19-2012, 12:12 AM   #12
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Originally Posted by Bdons-SD View Post
Dont know where you heard that ha ha. the 7.3 tranny is the weak link on the whole truck. I hear anything after 120k is a gift, if you make it to 200 without it going out go buy a lotto ticket ha ha. Ive got 118k... Ill let you know in a few months My dads has 180k and hes been pretty lucky so far. But ive heard stories of them going out at 60k.
My 02 has 134k miles in it. Has had a bullydog 6 position chip on it since 54k miles, and tows all the time, still shifts like a top. Now pre 99 e4od's thats a different story....they are seriously weak!

Maybe I just got lucky! Cause I do have a friend with an 03 that has had several trans issues. Luck of the draw.....kinda like my good 6.0! Maybe I should buy a lottery ticket now that ya mention it!
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Originally Posted by ideezy5 View Post
same platform since 01. That says enough





Just my opinion
Even with the frames that crack?......i guess they dont learn
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Old 03-19-2012, 12:20 AM   #15
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I got a full page story y'all need to read... if I can scan it to my computer, ill load it. It will shed A LOT of light on this subject...
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Old 03-19-2012, 12:40 AM   #16
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Originally Posted by 06VT365 View Post
Even with the frames that crack?......i guess they dont learn
I understand. I was a loyal ford guy once with a 6.0. Youll wake up one day lol
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Originally Posted by ideezy5 View Post
I understand. I was a loyal ford guy once with a 6.0. Youll wake up one day lol
I almost fell off the wagon about a year ago, I REALLY like the 08-current Sierra styling, Silverado exterior just doesnt grab me, but the Sierra with a an aftermarket wheel, slightly bigger tire and fender flares gets my attention Quick!!!

Anyways, I was im love with one here....looks wise, 08 sierra 2500 with 30k miles, thought for sure I was gunna trade for it, dealer is a friend and he let me take it for the weekend. After hitching up and towing with it I took it back dissapointed. Power was decent, but not what I expected, and it just didnt seem as "stable" towing as either of my superduty's.
But it definitly set the standard in ride quality and interior.

If I ever change carrers and dont have to tow 90% of time I would definitly consider one.
But for my current situation superduty is the only choice for me.
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Old 03-19-2012, 01:34 PM   #18
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I think mine is the original. I have the service records for it from Ford and didnt see a tranny replacement in there. If it is the original I need a lotto ticket! haha.
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Originally Posted by 06VT365 View Post
I almost fell off the wagon about a year ago, I REALLY like the 08-current Sierra styling, Silverado exterior just doesnt grab me, but the Sierra with a an aftermarket wheel, slightly bigger tire and fender flares gets my attention Quick!!!

Anyways, I was im love with one here....looks wise, 08 sierra 2500 with 30k miles, thought for sure I was gunna trade for it, dealer is a friend and he let me take it for the weekend. After hitching up and towing with it I took it back dissapointed. Power was decent, but not what I expected, and it just didnt seem as "stable" towing as either of my superduty's.
But it definitly set the standard in ride quality and interior.

If I ever change carrers and dont have to tow 90% of time I would definitly consider one.
But for my current situation superduty is the only choice for me.
Haha yea I did fall off the wagon. But it's worked out pretty well. I love my truck and I really liked my fords too
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Old 03-19-2012, 07:31 PM   #20
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My father in law has 226,000 on his 03 crew cab 4x4 7.3 PSD and it has never missed a lick. It's one of the stronger 7.3's I've drove also. It's just a straight piped and hypertec programmer. It's knocking down 22 mpg's on the hwy as well.
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