Truck Advice

[J T]

Hi All,
Looking for a used chevy or gmc truck to pull a tow dolly.I am thinking a 1500 model with the 5.7 liter 350 engine.I have been looking at the 2500 models also.The 3500 1 ton models are to heavy and would not be great on gas.The 2500 models I don't think are great on gas either.Need something with pulling power and some what good gas mileage,althoug with a truck,I don't think Iwill get good gas mileage.Open to your suggestions.
Thanks...

 

[dgreen1069]

What kind of weight are you thinking about pulling? The 2500's have the 4l80e or 4l85e (depending on year and engine) trans and a full floating rear end which is much better suiting to pulling heavier loads. I have owned numerous trucks over the years and I wouldn't buy a pickup unless it was a 3/4 ton or 1 ton. The weight of a 2500 isn't that much more than a similarly equipped 1500. If you go with an older 5.7 litre, make sure it is a Vortec and has the 4.10 gears. If you go with the newer 6.0 or 8.1, the 3.73 gears would be fine. Good luck.

 

[AZ Vic]

If you can swing it, the duramax is an AWESOME truck! I LOVE my 02 and it will pull anything with wheels LOL

I get 16-17 empty in town and around 20 on the highway.

The 2500's are built WAY stronger then the 1/2 tons but I pulled a tandem axle car hauler all over with my 96 c1500 ex cab 2wd with the Vortec 5.0. Mileage sucked but it did the job.

HTH,


Vic