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6.2L Max Tow, Anybody have one?

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n i c k Enthusiast

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Just got the call that mine arrived at the dealer. I'll wait until tomorrow to go look at it. I thought I would be bonered up about it getting here so soon, but I'm not.

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Just got the call that mine arrived at the dealer. I'll wait until tomorrow to go look at it. I thought I would be bonered up about it getting here so soon, but I'm not.

I was the same way as you. When the sales lady called she asked if I was even interested because I sounded so calm. When I went to go see it though I turned into a 16yr old again.

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Just got the call that mine arrived at the dealer. I'll wait until tomorrow to go look at it. I thought I would be bonered up about it getting here so soon, but I'm not.

 

 

Some of us would just like the opportunity to "get all bonered up"..........still waiting in Missouri. Order for this truck was placed in October and I am still waiting. It does appear it finally made it off the train after about 3 weeks. Now we will see how long it takes to be picked up by a truck and delivered to my dealer. Now I know how the ugly girls feel:)

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Update: I got a call from my dealer later this evening and the truck has finally arrived. Excuse the poor picture since this was the only picture sent by my salesman. I guess I know what I will be doing tomorrow!

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n i c k Enthusiast

n i c k

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I picked mine up today. It rides very very nice. No clunking from the tranny either. The truck feels kind of sluggish, probably due to the TM and V4 mode. But when you smash the pedal on the right, it's a rocketship. The inside door levers feel like garbage though.

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Dr. ice Enthusiast

Dr. ice

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Picked it up today! Seemed to run fine. I drove a few miles in town with stop and go along with a short hope on the highway at 80 miles per hour. I didn't notice any issues with the transmission or any vibrations with my limited time at the wheel. As stated by some of the other posters, the truck has a very nice ride.post-137813-0-96022400-1429420832_thumb.jpg

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I picked mine up today. It rides very very nice. No clunking from the tranny either. The truck feels kind of sluggish, probably due to the TM and V4 mode. But when you smash the pedal on the right, it's a rocketship. The inside door levers feel like garbage though.

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She's a beauty!

My concern with the camper mirrors, I was hoping the truck didn't look like dumbo. With the longer bed, it balances out very well. Mind sharing different angled pics? Front and rear view?

Dr. ice Enthusiast

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I was also concerned about the trailer mirrors looking out of place on the 1500. However, I am happy and relieved to say this new truck wears them very well in my opinion. After seeing my truck yesterday I would not change them to the smaller mirrors.

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I was also concerned about the trailer mirrors looking out of place on the 1500. However, I am happy and relieved to say this new truck wears them very well in my opinion. After seeing my truck yesterday I would not change them to the smaller mirrors.

I second that, I don't think I could livr with the smaller ones.

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They're actually more convex than the old style tow mirrors had. You might try adjusting them a bit more. I have mine adjusted so I can see the back tire which eliminates any blind spot.

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