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Old 03-18-2012, 10:14 PM   #5
Zabo
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Originally Posted by JHart View Post
if your looking for a gasser tow rig, a 6.0 2500 is the way to go. they'll get give or take 13-15 mpgs not towing,9-11 towing with my experience. and they're pretty stout engines also, not too much maintenence has to be done. especially if it's got the 14 bolt rear and the 4l80e
This.

Dually Gasser.. better off finding a 6.5L Turbo Detroit dually if you're picky on price.

Though, if you get a 6.0 HD 3/4 ton, get stout brakes if you're gonna use it as a primary tow rig. Lost count of the amount of pads and rotors we've gone through on the '04. Has no problem hauling ass with a load but pray to god you got space to stop.

Invest in an aftermarket trailer brake too, if one already isn't installed. It's such a nice thing to have and thankfully GM offers it on the HD package now.
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