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Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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The tough thing to decide would be spending the money on the lift, or just trading in for a ZR2? Used ones are rather reasonable.
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I need to drive a diesel at some point. But yes, you are correct with that question. I do really like the 7k towing capacity of the Z71 over the 5k on the ZR2, but I also don't tow anything. Yet.
Shouldn't be hard to find a ZR2 that isn't beat to hell by the first owner around here. I actually have this debate in my head on a regular basis when I think about what I would do if my Z71 was totaled.
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The only reason the ZR2 can't tow 7k lbs is limited cooling from the skid plates under the engine and trans. The truck is perfectly capable of 7k lbs if you're not towing 7k lbs up a 20% grade in 120 degree heat with the AC blasting.Apex wrote: ↑Thu Feb 28, 2019 12:20 pmI need to drive a diesel at some point. But yes, you are correct with that question. I do really like the 7k towing capacity of the Z71 over the 5k on the ZR2, but I also don't tow anything. Yet.
Shouldn't be hard to find a ZR2 that isn't beat to hell by the first owner around here. I actually have this debate in my head on a regular basis when I think about what I would do if my Z71 was totaled.
The diesel is nice, but a bit lacking on passing power on the highway. Factor in the price premium, and I really think the V6 is the way to go. I have zero issues with my truck.
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Oh wow, good to know on the towing limits. I wouldn't even be towing anything that heavy, just good to have the buffer for the lawyers if anything happened.Detroit wrote: ↑Thu Feb 28, 2019 12:24 pmThe only reason the ZR2 can't tow 7k lbs is limited cooling from the skid plates under the engine and trans. The truck is perfectly capable of 7k lbs if you're not towing 7k lbs up a 20% grade in 120 degree heat with the AC blasting.Apex wrote: ↑Thu Feb 28, 2019 12:20 pm
I need to drive a diesel at some point. But yes, you are correct with that question. I do really like the 7k towing capacity of the Z71 over the 5k on the ZR2, but I also don't tow anything. Yet.
Shouldn't be hard to find a ZR2 that isn't beat to hell by the first owner around here. I actually have this debate in my head on a regular basis when I think about what I would do if my Z71 was totaled.
The diesel is nice, but a bit lacking on passing power on the highway. Factor in the price premium, and I really think the V6 is the way to go. I have zero issues with my truck.
I've never driven a diesel, so I want to see what it's like. Gasser seems like the way to go for a daily. I my
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Lawyers? Insurance claims for over towing in an accident or something?Apex wrote: ↑Thu Feb 28, 2019 12:26 pmOh wow, good to know on the towing limits. I wouldn't even be towing anything that heavy, just good to have the buffer for the lawyers if anything happened.Detroit wrote: ↑Thu Feb 28, 2019 12:24 pm
The only reason the ZR2 can't tow 7k lbs is limited cooling from the skid plates under the engine and trans. The truck is perfectly capable of 7k lbs if you're not towing 7k lbs up a 20% grade in 120 degree heat with the AC blasting.
The diesel is nice, but a bit lacking on passing power on the highway. Factor in the price premium, and I really think the V6 is the way to go. I have zero issues with my truck.
I've never driven a diesel, so I want to see what it's like. Gasser seems like the way to go for a daily. I my
You should drive a diesel just for but make sure to take it on the highway. The torque is around town, and hands down more fun. It's when you get on the highway that it's a bit more That's where the V6 shines.
The V6 may be down on torque, but the 1-3 gearing of the trans makes up for it IMO. Then you still have the passing power on the highway when you need it. Best of all worlds.
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Yep on the bolded. Can't be too careful with the litigious society we live in.Detroit wrote: ↑Thu Feb 28, 2019 12:30 pmLawyers? Insurance claims for over towing in an accident or something?Apex wrote: ↑Thu Feb 28, 2019 12:26 pm
Oh wow, good to know on the towing limits. I wouldn't even be towing anything that heavy, just good to have the buffer for the lawyers if anything happened.
I've never driven a diesel, so I want to see what it's like. Gasser seems like the way to go for a daily. I my
You should drive a diesel just for but make sure to take it on the highway. The torque is around town, and hands down more fun. It's when you get on the highway that it's a bit more That's where the V6 shines.
The V6 may be down on torque, but the 1-3 gearing of the trans makes up for it IMO. Then you still have the passing power on the highway when you need it. Best of all worlds.
I'll be sure to take a diesel out on the highway sometime. deems it necessary.
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Well, while it's capable of way more, the ZR2 is still rated at 5k, so that doesn't help anything there.Apex wrote: ↑Thu Feb 28, 2019 1:00 pmYep on the bolded. Can't be too careful with the litigious society we live in.Detroit wrote: ↑Thu Feb 28, 2019 12:30 pm
Lawyers? Insurance claims for over towing in an accident or something?
You should drive a diesel just for but make sure to take it on the highway. The torque is around town, and hands down more fun. It's when you get on the highway that it's a bit more That's where the V6 shines.
The V6 may be down on torque, but the 1-3 gearing of the trans makes up for it IMO. Then you still have the passing power on the highway when you need it. Best of all worlds.
I'll be sure to take a diesel out on the highway sometime. deems it necessary.
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5k should still be sufficient for a smaller travel trailer
I've always gone with a max of 80% of listed rating, so know that other info I'd be more inclined to push that up more. Just trying to not be a moran when I'm piloting something like 8k pounds down the road.
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Ohhhhhh smart.Apex wrote: ↑Thu Feb 28, 2019 1:08 pm5k should still be sufficient for a smaller travel trailer
I've always gone with a max of 80% of listed rating, so know that other info I'd be more inclined to push that up more. Just trying to not be a moran when I'm piloting something like 8k pounds down the road.
Yea, you'd be fine towing 5k with the ZR2 no problem. Plenty for a small travel trailer.
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Detroit wrote: ↑Thu Feb 28, 2019 1:10 pmOhhhhhh smart.Apex wrote: ↑Thu Feb 28, 2019 1:08 pm
5k should still be sufficient for a smaller travel trailer
I've always gone with a max of 80% of listed rating, so know that other info I'd be more inclined to push that up more. Just trying to not be a moran when I'm piloting something like 8k pounds down the road.
Yea, you'd be fine towing 5k with the ZR2 no problem. Plenty for a small travel trailer.
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Tow Ratings?Apex wrote: ↑Thu Feb 28, 2019 1:08 pm5k should still be sufficient for a smaller travel trailer
I've always gone with a max of 80% of listed rating, so know that other info I'd be more inclined to push that up more. Just trying to not be a moran when I'm piloting something like 8k pounds down the road.
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4zilch wrote:Tow Ratings?Apex wrote: ↑Thu Feb 28, 2019 1:08 pm 5k should still be sufficient for a smaller travel trailer
I've always gone with a max of 80% of listed rating, so know that other info I'd be more inclined to push that up more. Just trying to not be a moran when I'm piloting something like 8k pounds down the road.
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Don't need a tow rating if it all fits in the bed.4zilch wrote: ↑Thu Feb 28, 2019 1:16 pmTow Ratings?Apex wrote: ↑Thu Feb 28, 2019 1:08 pm
5k should still be sufficient for a smaller travel trailer
I've always gone with a max of 80% of listed rating, so know that other info I'd be more inclined to push that up more. Just trying to not be a moran when I'm piloting something like 8k pounds down the road.
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Define "usable"
Mid size trucks (Colorado and Ranger) have quite a bit more passenger room in the front and back. More headroom, legroom, and width. I'm far more comfortable in a mid size pickup than a Fiesta...but I'm also a giant.
For cargo? Yea..not much room in the cab. But the bed is massive so
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Detroit wrote: ↑Fri Mar 01, 2019 9:46 amDefine "usable"
Mid size trucks (Colorado and Ranger) have quite a bit more passenger room in the front and back. More headroom, legroom, and width. I'm far more comfortable in a mid size pickup than a Fiesta...but I'm also a giant.
For cargo? Yea..not much room in the cab. But the bed is massive so
I've ridden in 's. Can confirm/
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Diesel is absolutelyApex wrote:Oh wow, good to know on the towing limits. I wouldn't even be towing anything that heavy, just good to have the buffer for the lawyers if anything happened.Detroit wrote: ↑Thu Feb 28, 2019 12:24 pm
The only reason the ZR2 can't tow 7k lbs is limited cooling from the skid plates under the engine and trans. The truck is perfectly capable of 7k lbs if you're not towing 7k lbs up a 20% grade in 120 degree heat with the AC blasting.
The diesel is nice, but a bit lacking on passing power on the highway. Factor in the price premium, and I really think the V6 is the way to go. I have zero issues with my truck.
I've never driven a diesel, so I want to see what it's like. Gasser seems like the way to go for a daily. I my
It seems like the gas Colorado power train is good anyway? I'd much rather have that.
Personally I find the ZR2 to be