New Duramax coming to town!

Foose04 · 01-16-2014, 08:01 PM

Well after a very long search for a lifted rig, decided on a my new daily. Nothing super special, but i'm pretty excited.

It's a 2005 GMC 2500HD with the LLY/5 speed Allison, all stock setup with a lift and 37x13.5 toyo open countrys.

First things first. De-badge, electric steps, tent rear lights.

Also open to some good pointers to go with on performance? Keeping focus on better fuel mileage and towing, not speed.

Fly to Texas Saturday morning to pick it up. It's currently at Premier Diesel in Mansfield,Tx. I requested the dealership take it to them for a full private party inspection. Hope it all checks out!

PapaBear · 01-16-2014, 08:12 PM

SEXY!

Not that it really matters, but how many miles on it?

Any other mods other than suspension/wheels/etc?

Foose04 · 01-16-2014, 08:20 PM

Thanks man! Truck had 3 owners, last owner had 4 years and was a dealer trade. Truck has 162k on her feet. No other mods then a in-dash that was noted. It looks to be a fabtech 8", but ill see more when I get there. I was told the steering is tight and responsive, drives dead straight. Again well see, I expect/accept some big rig behavior on my 17 hour drive home.

Foose04 · 01-16-2014, 08:24 PM

Any guesses on fuel mileage? I'd love to see 18+ highway, but may need a tune for that?

bambooi · 01-16-2014, 08:36 PM

grats

1998ta__1991rs · 01-16-2014, 09:54 PM

holy shit its not sliverbirch!!

my truck got 22-23 hwy when it was on 37's, stock id expect 15-18, but a diesel truck from texas id put money on it has a tune in it

Matts94Z28 · 01-16-2014, 11:41 PM

Rob, come by the shop when you get it and let's talk mods. You can knock down 18+ regularly with an lly. I can show you what is done with mine and what can be done to improve.

CPS is also moving towards some diesel work here soon and we'd love to help you out. I'm already in the process of lining up some diesel performance vendors.

ShawnBoyMoody · 01-16-2014, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 1998ta__1991rs

my truck got 22-23 hwy when it was on 37's

You are FULL OF SHIT! There is no WAY you got that kind of mileage with a 6-8 inch lift kit and 37 inch tires. No FUCKING way.

ShawnBoyMoody · 01-17-2014, 12:13 AM

Sweet ass truck Rob. Im sure youll love it.

Carlrx7 · 01-17-2014, 01:56 AM

I'll be in Dallas on Saturday hitting up the Gas Monkey Garage and Restaurant. Let me know if you need anything or if you want me to check it out before you hop on the plane.

CarsAndGames · 01-17-2014, 02:30 AM

Damnit I only got 6mpg with 8 inches of lift on 38s.

DAGGUM GAS TRUCKS, AND 351'S!!!!!!

04ctd · 01-17-2014, 08:21 AM

IMO, lose the 17 inch H2 rims. all that sidewall looks so "1970's"

how does the front end on these holdup? you can be in for a major rebuild on heavy duty trucks, especailly with lifts.

remember: there is always a reason someone traded it in...

flying to TX sounds like an adventure....

98Camarod · 01-17-2014, 08:22 AM

Nice! What did you end up on the price? I messed up 3 years ago and didn't get an 05 LTZ 2500 with dick cepeck rims's and 8" lift, 164k on the clock for 13k. It needed tires, but I was retarded and didn't get it. It was white too.

DIGGLER · 01-17-2014, 08:42 AM

i've seen some guys going through hubs with the big tires. power steering pumps can be an issue with them as well.

DIGGLER · 01-17-2014, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 04ctd

IMO, lose the 17 inch H2 rims. all that sidewall looks so "1970's"

how does the front end on these holdup? you can be in for a major rebuild on heavy duty trucks, especailly with lifts.

remember: there is always a reason someone traded it in...

flying to TX sounds like an adventure....

i think they look better than the new rockstar fad wheels all the urban cowboys have.

RoadconeTuning · 01-17-2014, 08:59 AM

Nice truck. I kind of like the wheels... if you get anything else i'd go with 20" BMF's.. cheap, light and look awesome.

where is the tail pipe on that thing?

ForceFed4g63 · 01-17-2014, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DIGGLER

i think they look better than the new rockstar fad wheels all the urban cowboys have.

x2

Awesome looking truck Rob!

BigHemi · 01-17-2014, 10:40 AM

VERY nice looking truck! I'd be surprised if you got better than 17-18 mpg w/o a tune...especially w/ those big tires.
My '04 LB7 got 17 mpg unloaded w/ 315-75 tires and a tune.

Other than the usual ball joints and tie rod ends, the heavy diesel frontends wear out the steering boxes after some miles. My Duramax still had some slop in the front after a rebuild...was all in the gear box.

I'm surprised you went w/ an '05. Good trucks, just most people are after the '06-'07 for the 6 speed allison and LBZ.

ShawnBoyMoody · 01-17-2014, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 04ctd

IMO, lose the 17 inch H2 rims. all that sidewall looks so "1970's"

how does the front end on these holdup? you can be in for a major rebuild on heavy duty trucks, especailly with lifts.

remember: there is always a reason someone traded it in...

flying to TX sounds like an adventure....

Way to be a Debbie Downer John! Lol

04ctd · 01-17-2014, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShawnBoyMoody

Way to be a Debbie Downer John! Lol

me!?!? you know i love you brotha!!

i dont think Rob has had a Diesel before, so was just letting him know!

this guy is the real downer:

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigHemi

Other than the usual ball joints and tie rod ends, the heavy diesel frontends wear out the steering boxes after some miles. My Duramax still had some slop in the front after a rebuild...was all in the gear box..

i think it was $800 to have the Dodge dealer put the last round of replacements on my 2wd, think that was both uppers & tie rod ends (IIRC)

agree, I would run those rims rather than the all black rims with the little dunce hat for a center cover. those are played OUT now.

01-16-2014, 08:01 PM	#1
Foose04 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 965	New Duramax coming to town! Well after a very long search for a lifted rig, decided on a my new daily. Nothing super special, but i'm pretty excited. It's a 2005 GMC 2500HD with the LLY/5 speed Allison, all stock setup with a lift and 37x13.5 toyo open countrys. First things first. De-badge, electric steps, tent rear lights. Also open to some good pointers to go with on performance? Keeping focus on better fuel mileage and towing, not speed. Fly to Texas Saturday morning to pick it up. It's currently at Premier Diesel in Mansfield,Tx. I requested the dealership take it to them for a full private party inspection. Hope it all checks out! __________________ 12 GMC Denali HD: 4x4, 12" Bullet Proof, 24x12 American Forces, 40x15.50 Toyo M/T's, h&s mini max, deleted, 5" axle dump, S&B intake,tractions bars, air bags. 04 GMC 1500RST: TMS Iron 347/S480/4l80E - 9.63@143.22 05 GMC 2500HD: LLY@372HP/669TQ, 4x4, 8" FabTech, 4.56 gears & 37" Toyo M/T's

01-16-2014, 08:20 PM	#3
Foose04 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 965	Thanks man! Truck had 3 owners, last owner had 4 years and was a dealer trade. Truck has 162k on her feet. No other mods then a in-dash that was noted. It looks to be a fabtech 8", but ill see more when I get there. I was told the steering is tight and responsive, drives dead straight. Again well see, I expect/accept some big rig behavior on my 17 hour drive home. __________________ 12 GMC Denali HD: 4x4, 12" Bullet Proof, 24x12 American Forces, 40x15.50 Toyo M/T's, h&s mini max, deleted, 5" axle dump, S&B intake,tractions bars, air bags. 04 GMC 1500RST: TMS Iron 347/S480/4l80E - 9.63@143.22 05 GMC 2500HD: LLY@372HP/669TQ, 4x4, 8" FabTech, 4.56 gears & 37" Toyo M/T's

01-16-2014, 08:24 PM	#4
Foose04 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 965	Any guesses on fuel mileage? I'd love to see 18+ highway, but may need a tune for that? __________________ 12 GMC Denali HD: 4x4, 12" Bullet Proof, 24x12 American Forces, 40x15.50 Toyo M/T's, h&s mini max, deleted, 5" axle dump, S&B intake,tractions bars, air bags. 04 GMC 1500RST: TMS Iron 347/S480/4l80E - 9.63@143.22 05 GMC 2500HD: LLY@372HP/669TQ, 4x4, 8" FabTech, 4.56 gears & 37" Toyo M/T's

01-16-2014, 09:54 PM	#6
1998ta__1991rs Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Ash Posts: 4,283	holy shit its not sliverbirch!! my truck got 22-23 hwy when it was on 37's, stock id expect 15-18, but a diesel truck from texas id put money on it has a tune in it __________________ Funny

01-16-2014, 11:41 PM	#7
Matts94Z28 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 12,039	Rob, come by the shop when you get it and let's talk mods. You can knock down 18+ regularly with an lly. I can show you what is done with mine and what can be done to improve. CPS is also moving towards some diesel work here soon and we'd love to help you out. I'm already in the process of lining up some diesel performance vendors. __________________ Charleston Performance Solutions 4560 Rivers Ave. N. Charleston SC 29405 843-225-1142 https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonPerformanceSolutions www.facebook.com/Selepack

01-16-2014, 08:12 PM	#2
PapaBear Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,809	SEXY! Not that it really matters, but how many miles on it? Any other mods other than suspension/wheels/etc?

01-16-2014, 08:36 PM	#5
bambooi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,324	grats

01-17-2014, 12:13 AM	#9
ShawnBoyMoody Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the lab.... Posts: 8,159	Sweet ass truck Rob. Im sure youll love it. __________________ The Krusty Koupe "Luck favors the oblivious, and boy am I lucky!"

01-17-2014, 01:56 AM	#10
Carlrx7 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ladson,SC Posts: 3,813	I'll be in Dallas on Saturday hitting up the Gas Monkey Garage and Restaurant. Let me know if you need anything or if you want me to check it out before you hop on the plane. __________________ Dark Aladdin

01-17-2014, 02:30 AM	#11
CarsAndGames Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 125	Damnit I only got 6mpg with 8 inches of lift on 38s. DAGGUM GAS TRUCKS, AND 351'S!!!!!!

01-17-2014, 08:21 AM	#12
04ctd Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ladson SC Posts: 4,388	IMO, lose the 17 inch H2 rims. all that sidewall looks so "1970's" how does the front end on these holdup? you can be in for a major rebuild on heavy duty trucks, especailly with lifts. remember: there is always a reason someone traded it in... flying to TX sounds like an adventure.... __________________ 1 Timothy 3:16 16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.

01-17-2014, 08:22 AM	#13
98Camarod Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 1,525	Nice! What did you end up on the price? I messed up 3 years ago and didn't get an 05 LTZ 2500 with dick cepeck rims's and 8" lift, 164k on the clock for 13k. It needed tires, but I was retarded and didn't get it. It was white too.

01-17-2014, 08:42 AM	#14
DIGGLER Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,458	i've seen some guys going through hubs with the big tires. power steering pumps can be an issue with them as well.

01-17-2014, 08:59 AM	#16
RoadconeTuning Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Upstate, SC Posts: 2,684	Nice truck. I kind of like the wheels... if you get anything else i'd go with 20" BMF's.. cheap, light and look awesome. where is the tail pipe on that thing? __________________ FIRSBIRZ

01-17-2014, 10:40 AM	#18
BigHemi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Marion, SC Posts: 233	VERY nice looking truck! I'd be surprised if you got better than 17-18 mpg w/o a tune...especially w/ those big tires. My '04 LB7 got 17 mpg unloaded w/ 315-75 tires and a tune. Other than the usual ball joints and tie rod ends, the heavy diesel frontends wear out the steering boxes after some miles. My Duramax still had some slop in the front after a rebuild...was all in the gear box. I'm surprised you went w/ an '05. Good trucks, just most people are after the '06-'07 for the 6 speed allison and LBZ.