Z71 with 6.5 diesel
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Actually, the big problem with the '94 was the injection pump as it was the first year they went all electronic on it. I had mine in the shop about every 70K miles getting a pump done on it. There is a forum dedicated to the 6.2/6.5 diesels with lots of great info.
I had my '94 crew cab 3500 for 6 years and put 245K miles on it. Still one of the best trucks I've owned. Just don't get used to towing up hills fast.
I had my '94 crew cab 3500 for 6 years and put 245K miles on it. Still one of the best trucks I've owned. Just don't get used to towing up hills fast.
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I had 2 6.5 3/4 ton Suburbans. Other than sounding like a popcorn machine, I had zero problems with them.
Pretty rare truck you've got there. Have only ever seen a couple of them in 3/4 form, even less as a half ton.
Pretty rare truck you've got there. Have only ever seen a couple of them in 3/4 form, even less as a half ton.
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Tow in 3 if you have an automatic- NOT OD.
You will have to beef the rear springs and a heavier hitch.
They mostly put 8500 lb hitches from factory - not enuff for you.
I would say the sonic is at least 8000 lbs plust trailer- they are known for being a heavy boat. Alumimum trailer will help. Good luck.
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You will have to beef the rear springs and a heavier hitch.
They mostly put 8500 lb hitches from factory - not enuff for you.
I would say the sonic is at least 8000 lbs plust trailer- they are known for being a heavy boat. Alumimum trailer will help. Good luck.
Wannabe
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Thanks guys, I had read on a couple of different sights about the injector pump being a problem. Actually, I didnt read anything good about them. I`m glad to hear at least a couple good words. It was cheap as hell and if it holds up mechanically it should fit the bill!
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Tow in 3 if you have an automatic- NOT OD.
You will have to beef the rear springs and a heavier hitch.
They mostly put 8500 lb hitches from factory - not enuff for you.
I would say the sonic is at least 8000 lbs plust trailer- they are known for being a heavy boat. Alumimum trailer will help. Good luck.
Wannabe
You will have to beef the rear springs and a heavier hitch.
They mostly put 8500 lb hitches from factory - not enuff for you.
I would say the sonic is at least 8000 lbs plust trailer- they are known for being a heavy boat. Alumimum trailer will help. Good luck.
Wannabe
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most people think they know but actually have no idea what their boat wieghs.......if you had of asked me before I would have said boat and trailer wieghed 8000
changed exhaust and took 200lbs off that number though!!
Last edited by pullmytrigger; 08-29-2007 at 07:23 AM.