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Old Aug 22, 2021 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by RedXray
I's rent a u-haul pickup and punish it instead of your DD... if you only camp a few time a year.
Mine will tow it now....300+miles to get it home and another trip. The truck is still gutless till 4500.
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Originally Posted by wretched73
Buy a clapped out 2500hd work truck for $2500ish, take the engine and trans (you'll need it eventually), and part out the rest.

When you're done with the swap, sell your 4.8 and end up profiting in the end.
I believe that's what I'm saving for.....just gonna double my budget. I started donating plasma lol. I hate to spend $$., but for hot rodding I make side $$.
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