It is growing time for a newer ride for wifey, and this is what I'm thinking-
has anybody done this? I propose finding a '03 or early '04 2500 auto
truck, 2WD, and trying to soften up the ride by maybe removing some
leafs and going to C or D rated tires with carefully adjusted air pressure
for best ride. Might have to check load rating on C's - the motor itself
may be too much weight for them. Before anybody ask "why", let me
say this - I'm keeping my truck, that is a given! The only thing hers
would ever haul is maybe groceries or a piece of furniture - well, she
might haul 500 lbs. of cow food occasionly if she had her own truck,
but it would not be a "have to" thing. She leans more towards some
"cute" little car or SUV, says my truck is too noisy (common rail fixes this)
don't like 6 spd (it don't like her either!)
auto fixes that, rides too rough
is the last hurdle. We keep vehicles on average 10+ years, and I do all
the maintenance myself which should explain why I want to put her in a CTD.
Whenever I catch her eyeing some little econobox, I just tell her "You
better hope it runs forever and changes its own oil, 'cause I ain't touching
it!" Jeff
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