5.3 rods....

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Oct 31, 2012 | 06:31 PM

gamble686

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5.3 rods....

I understand that newer 5.3s have stronger rods and larger. I can't seem to remember what years the changes apply to. Anyone know? I have been searching all over.

Oct 31, 2012 | 06:33 PM

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2005. But the changeover was late late 04. But if your looking 05 up.

Oct 31, 2012 | 10:46 PM

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They are supposed to be a little more beefy, but Mangled03gmc is right later 04-up should have them.

Nov 1, 2012 | 07:35 PM

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There a lot more beefy... Just compared my 04 lq4 to the 06 5.3 I just got.

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