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    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.
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    04-26-2010 11:18 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by MILD THUNDER View Post
    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
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    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?
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    04-27-2010 07:09 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by MILD THUNDER View Post
    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 !!!!!
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    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.
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    04-27-2010 08:46 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Sydwayz View Post
    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.
    , thats what i have ...2500 Dually Suburban SLT / HD !!!!!
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    04-27-2010 09:05 PM
    don't be surprised if your wheezing going down the big highways...
    does Santa's sleigh have a blower ?
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    07-09-2010 07:51 AM
    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.
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    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.
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    07-24-2010 11:34 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by publius View Post
    It'll pull the heck out of it and burn gas like you have a 2" hole in the tank.
    Agreed
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    07-24-2010 10:37 PM
    Dang!!!!!!! That is crazy.


    Quote Originally Posted by dykstra View Post
    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.
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