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Old 07-19-2017, 10:41 PM
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Why did it blow up?
Old 07-20-2017, 05:16 PM
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^ what he said.

Also, is a fresh engine in the old truck out of the question?
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Old 07-24-2017, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by acdii
The older gen is more comfortable and rides better than the 15+, unless the shocks have been replaced with aftermarkets like Bilstien or Fox. The seats are not nearly as comfortable as the 09-14.
I guess that's subjective, I prefer the seats in the 15+ and found the handling much better as well.
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Wait until you get Sciatica, and the side bolster presses against that nerve. My 14 was RWD so sat an inch lower, which made it handle better. Adding Bilstiens greatly improved the 16's handling, but it needs heavier sway bars as it still rolls too much for my liking on turns.
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Well, to answer a few questions:
It blew up cause I had a spark plug blow out of cylinder 4.
Replacing the engine? I was thinking that but: then should do the tranny with the motor. Add a new water pump, front struts, rear shocks (all original) total $8,000. Truck is worth $5,500.

So, as if now, looks like I am keeping it
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You lost me.
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A simple time-sert repair and be done. WTH does struts, water-pump, and tranny have to do with the spit out plug???




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