I am looking to a Duramax for work, however this would be my first Duramax. I want to buy a used one, couple years old. Anyone can help me with what I should look for? Like common problems, certain things to avoid, etc.
Look for salvaged trucks...they're really cheap, if you're up to the challege. There's many of them. If I were to get another truck, I think I would go this route.
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I am looking to a Duramax for work, however this would be my first Duramax. I want to buy a used one, couple years old. Anyone can help me with what I should look for? Like common problems, certain things to avoid, etc.
Thank you in advance.
Get an '06 with the LBZ...good power and not as much emissions crap as the newer models...If you did get a newer model though there is a lot of aftermarket stuff out there that will disable or delete emmissions crap. If there are gauges on the truck then it may have had a tuner which could be bad if used in the wrong manner without the right upgrades...There are alot of guys on here that know 100 times more than I do so I'm sure they'll chime in.
They all have good power and are good motors but I personally have and have heard very good things about my model truck.
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'06 LBZ
18,000 miles to date
PPE hot +2 e.t (Jan 22,2008) sold on Jul 29,2008, EFILive (July 29,2008), egr block plate,pyrometer and boost gauges,Line-X bedliner, power step, matching door handles (Escalade), billet grille, clear braw to prevent rock chips, led tail lights, high intensity headlamps, two 10" subs, rockford fosgate 1000w amp for subs 5w-40 synthetic engine (Feb.17,2008), 75w-90 synthetic differentials (Feb.17, 2008), fuel additive (Feb.23, 2008)
LBZ is the way to go. LLY's at first had overheating issues and the LB7's had injector issues. Good Luck
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However, If your looking for a truck just to work and dont want to mod alot then a LLY 04-06 LLY would be a great choice as well. Some of them do tend to everheat but of course not all. Those are one hell of a truck and you can pick them up at a resonable price as well. the 01-03 or so LB7 (early duramax) are known for injector problems. Gm upped the warranty to 200K miles from the 100k miles stock and 7year. A few of my friends have LLY's and are extreamly happy with there power and durability.
__________________ Jason 2006 Silverado 2500HD LBZ CC SB Escalade Handles, Front windows tinted to match the rear, painted bumpers, billet grille 4 Kicker 10in Subs in 2 custom box's, Autometer Ultra lite II Pyro and Boost gauges MBRP Turbo Back Stainless Exhaust (Straight piped), w/ stainless tip! PPE Hot+2 285/75/16 Nitto Terra Grapplers on Gear Alloy wheels ****Lost Kitty Reward if found!! 1999 Ford F-550 PowerStroke ''Wrecker'' **Jerrdan bed, S&B Intake
if i was buying another Duramax it would be a 03-04 LB7 or the LLY but like TowMaster said they had some over heating problems with the LLY but nothing major and the problem can easily be fixed.i had an LBZ but the reason i would be going with the earlier Duramax is for higher HP reasons if your wanting a fast stock truck the LBZ rocks with that 6SP Allison tranny.
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Pulling Truck called Late Nights.05 LLY 3500 EC LB DRW tuned By Idaho Rob.
Work truck,06 LBZ 2500 CC SB SRW,tuned by Idaho Rob and PPE at times
My Truck now,1987 Chevy 2500 350 tweaked,6" SuperLift,350 V8 bored 60 over,Elderbrock headers Cam and Titanium Rockers,750 Twin Pumped Holley Carb and some other goodies.crank dynos over 400HP.
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