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:D I finally got it!! In mid October, after much research, I ordered my new ride. (The first Chevy I have ever owned) Picked it up late last week. 2004, Chevy 2500HD, Extended Cab, LT, Short Box, 4 X 4, 8.1, Alli, 3.78 Posi, dual batteries, skid plate, trailer package, tube steps (I have a short wife) Carbon Metallic, Rhino Lined, extra set of alloy wheels with studded tires (snow is OK - ICE sucks), Astro Start remote starter, Husky Liners and a Century High C cap. You might say that after 6 or so weeks I would jump at picking it up. Not so.

 

I went aback and forth about a DuraMax or the 8.1. I have built several very stout Mark IVs (boats) but don't know squat about oil burners. I basically hate diesels because they rattle and stink but love them because of the mileage and ease of hopping up. But because on my low mileage per year, short trips, never tow over 8,000# and the cold here in Alaska I went with the 8.1. Then Chevy put a t**d in the punch bowl and announced the LLY. Thought long and hard about reordering the truck with the LLY - in fact I lost some sleep over it. In the end I picked up the 8.1 and I really love it. After delivery I spent the better part of two days reading the 528 page ops manual and going over the truck with a fine tooth comb.

 

What may be of more interest to some of you then me telling you about getting a new truck is what I found.

 

Front Differential is very low on fluid, so low I can't tell what it is. (petro or syn) It has the white breather cap so switching to Syn will be easier. Will get the dealer to do it under the TSB

 

Rear differential is also very low on fluid.

 

Transfer case was OK, engine oil, coolent and other fluids - all OK.

 

High beam indicator will blind you - will do a dealer TSB fix.

 

Everything else appears to work as advertised.

 

Thanks to all of the folks who answered my eariler questions and to the topics posted. They are very helpful. I am sure I will continue to love the 8.1 but I still want to see how the LLY does in it's first year.

 

So far I am very glad I switched from a F**d!!!! :jester:

MrQuadrasteer Senior Enthusiast

MrQuadrasteer

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Congrats. And glad to hear you came to your senses :eek::P:D !!! (don't mind me... my first truck was an f-150 :eek: !!!!) Sounds like a sweet rig. (I know, my manual's huge and I studied it !!!)

 

I dunno, these new diesels are pretty bad. I just might get one in my next big truck. Not cuz I need the towing capability..... because I need 800lbs of torque :eek::D:D !!!!!!!!!! (and the duromax is supposed to be exceptionally quiet for the breed...)

 

Oh, tell the dealer to fix those fluids. I'd bitch and make them do it while I waited !!!

 

I've heard others complain about the highbeam indicator, but mine's not bad at all. But then my headlights seem to work different than the norm- all four of mine burn on high... sweet :jester: ...

 

Enjoy. We eat ours up :D !!

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Chevyfreek Enthusiast

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Congrats and best of luck with your new truck! It is always a good idea to inspect your new vehicle after delivery. Just to make sure everything is the way it should be. :fume::thumbs:

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