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Old 04-07-2012, 08:14 PM
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So i was thinking of trading in my 03 scab in for a newer screw for more room because mine is just a little too small. anything i should look for when buying one? any advise would be great.

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Try to get a good package on whatever you buy, that way you'll have more to start with
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Late 2006's and up
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why late '06 and up?
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Yes Id even say 07s and up. Less phaser issues, less timing issues, less tranny issues. Basically a much better truck even though Im very satisfied with my 04
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Yup, basically they tweeked out most of the issues. And u get a ipod jack built in haha
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ok thanks for the info.
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I know guys with 09s that are ticking like 04s. I don't think you will escape the phaser issues the 5.4 3v has. But if you go 07 and up you will get the revised cylinder heads that don't break spark plugs during a routine tune up!



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