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MILD THUNDER
04-26-2010, 11:04 PM
Looking at a 1996 dually 4x4 crew cab. 75k miles, no rust. West coast truck. 454 with 4l80e trans. Will be pulling a 38 Fountain. How will this truck tow? Not too concerned with mpg, and not looking to win any races while pulling the boat. Just want decent power and good stability. Also, whats a good price to pay for a truck like this? its clean. Was used to pull a horse trailer.

DAREDEVIL
04-26-2010, 11:18 PM
Looking at a 1996 dually 4x4 crew cab. 75k miles, no rust. West coast truck. 454 with 4l80e trans. Will be pulling a 38 Fountain. How will this truck tow? Not too concerned with mpg, and not looking to win any races while pulling the boat. Just want decent power and good stability. Also, whats a good price to pay for a truck like this? its clean. Was used to pull a horse trailer.

great, U WILL NOT HAVE A PROBLEM WITH PULLING, But a diesel would actually win in MPG..LOL:sifone:

MILD THUNDER
04-27-2010, 06:36 PM
I hear these years dont have the best braking system? Is this true? is there a upgrade like a rear disc conversion? Or is it just a poor hydraulic system?

DAREDEVIL
04-27-2010, 07:09 PM
I hear these years dont have the best braking system? Is this true? is there a upgrade like a rear disc conversion? Or is it just a poor hydraulic system?

Mine is a 1996 Suburban and i have NO problems, but they do make a disc conversion for it !!!!!:cheers2:

Sydwayz
04-27-2010, 08:20 PM
The HDs are the better of any of them. They have a HydroBoost brake system which is hydraulic assist vs. the vacuum boost system on the 1500s (which totally sucks).

I HIGHLY advise electric/hydraulic trailer brakes for ANY boat towing application. The difference is NIGHT and DAY vs. surge breaks.

DAREDEVIL
04-27-2010, 08:46 PM
The HDs are the better of any of them. They have a HydroBoost brake system which is hydraulic assist vs. the vacuum boost system on the 1500s (which totally sucks).

I HIGHLY advise electric/hydraulic trailer brakes for ANY boat towing application. The difference is NIGHT and DAY vs. surge breaks.

:iagree:, thats what i have ...2500 Dually Suburban SLT / HD !!!!!:cheers2:

BUIZILLA
04-27-2010, 09:05 PM
don't be surprised if your wheezing going down the big highways...

dykstra
07-09-2010, 07:51 AM
:driving: 1996 Extended cab 4x4 454 Vortec, pulling a Rinker 342! I wouldn't want to pull it across country but it was fine for a few hours.:sifone:

publius
07-23-2010, 02:59 PM
It'll pull the heck out of it and burn gas like you have a 2" hole in the tank.

dykstra
07-24-2010, 11:34 AM
It'll pull the heck out of it and burn gas like you have a 2" hole in the tank.

Agreed:eek:

sweet addiction
07-24-2010, 10:37 PM
Dang!!!!!!! That is crazy.



:driving: 1996 Extended cab 4x4 454 Vortec, pulling a Rinker 342! I wouldn't want to pull it across country but it was fine for a few hours.:sifone: