24 Hours to decision, CTD or LBZ, opinions?
04-24-2006, 01:43 PM
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Re: 24 Hours to decision, CTD or LBZ, opinions?
The dodge is going to be more of a work truck than the chevy, as in the engines are alot louder and ride rougher.
As far as choice, if you are looking for an automatic, the Allison/Duramax combo is hard to beat. Myself, I like a good old fashioned hand shaker. I have always been a Cummins nut, and would agree they are not a good choice with an automatic. However, with a 6-speed, they are just about bullet proof. I did drive a new Chevy last week, and have been impressed by the Duramax. When the times comes to forgo the manual and purchase an automatic, then I will more than likely purchase a GM.
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Re: 24 Hours to decision, CTD or LBZ, opinions?
Originally Posted by JPD Motorsports
I have an lb7 with the ally and launched that tranny so the ally isnt bullet proof with over a 100hp programmer the 5th gear goes byebye. on the lbzs people are burning the disks up with 85hp tuners. As for my highway truck I just purchased a 2006 ctd 2500 cc lb and have bassically parked the gmc to run this rig for a while.
04-25-2006, 07:38 AM
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Re: 24 Hours to decision, CTD or LBZ, opinions?
I dont like the looks of the chevy or gmc.They look like something my dad would drive.Dodge is the route I took & love it ,They really dont have a **** trans ,its mostly people towing in overdrive.
04-25-2006, 10:57 AM
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Re: 24 Hours to decision, CTD or LBZ, opinions?
A decision has been made!!!! 
, Pics and rationale to follow, pick it up at 3pm, thanks for all the advice.................dramatic pause
, Pics and rationale to follow, pick it up at 3pm, thanks for all the advice.................dramatic pause
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Re: 24 Hours to decision, CTD or LBZ, opinions?
if you want it ride like a caddy and ride the road get the cheby. if you 4 wheel and work it get the dodge . my 2003 qc ctd 4x4 6 speed i love it . i have yet to hook to any thing it woun't drag . hook to a 10 wheel truck and trailer . stuck to the axel in mud drug his trailer slde ways then pulled him out over 35 k lbs . 
i was on the dirt . robbie
i was on the dirt . robbie
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Re: 24 Hours to decision, CTD or LBZ, opinions?
After much debate, two test drives in each, and a call from my Mercedes dealer to unstall the deal, it's the Duramax!!!
I've had three Rams, last one being the hemi, liked 'em all but when going to the 2500 and not being an off roader, the Chevy's ride quality sold me. Dodge was a little trucky for me. I also like the way the allison works vice the 4speed auto in the Dodge. Immediate things that need to happen is removing the goofy 4x4 stickers on the box, bedliner, soft tonnaeu, and I ain't likin' that black grille. Rip, point me in the right accesorizing direction. Not sure if I hate the black door handles enough to swap, that'll be a price based decision. Thanks again for all the opinions, I now have the capability to go get the 33-35 foot boat I have yet to find. (Or drag my friends 35s if'n they break 'em.)
I've had three Rams, last one being the hemi, liked 'em all but when going to the 2500 and not being an off roader, the Chevy's ride quality sold me. Dodge was a little trucky for me. I also like the way the allison works vice the 4speed auto in the Dodge. Immediate things that need to happen is removing the goofy 4x4 stickers on the box, bedliner, soft tonnaeu, and I ain't likin' that black grille. Rip, point me in the right accesorizing direction. Not sure if I hate the black door handles enough to swap, that'll be a price based decision. Thanks again for all the opinions, I now have the capability to go get the 33-35 foot boat I have yet to find. (Or drag my friends 35s if'n they break 'em.)
