1996 Dually 454

[MILD THUNDER]

Looking at a 1996 dually 4x4 crew cab. 75k miles, no rust. West coast truck. 454 with 4l80e trans. Will be pulling a 38 Fountain. How will this truck tow? Not too concerned with mpg, and not looking to win any races while pulling the boat. Just want decent power and good stability. Also, whats a good price to pay for a truck like this? its clean. Was used to pull a horse trailer.

 

[DAREDEVIL]

Looking at a 1996 dually 4x4 crew cab. 75k miles, no rust. West coast truck. 454 with 4l80e trans. Will be pulling a 38 Fountain. How will this truck tow? Not too concerned with mpg, and not looking to win any races while pulling the boat. Just want decent power and good stability. Also, whats a good price to pay for a truck like this? its clean. Was used to pull a horse trailer.

great, U WILL NOT HAVE A PROBLEM WITH PULLING, But a diesel would actually win in MPG..LOL:sifone:

 

[MILD THUNDER]

I hear these years dont have the best braking system? Is this true? is there a upgrade like a rear disc conversion? Or is it just a poor hydraulic system?

 

[DAREDEVIL]

I hear these years dont have the best braking system? Is this true? is there a upgrade like a rear disc conversion? Or is it just a poor hydraulic system?

Mine is a 1996 Suburban and i have NO problems, but they do make a disc conversion for it !!!!!:cheers2:

 

[Sydwayz]

The HDs are the better of any of them. They have a HydroBoost brake system which is hydraulic assist vs. the vacuum boost system on the 1500s (which totally sucks).

I HIGHLY advise electric/hydraulic trailer brakes for ANY boat towing application. The difference is NIGHT and DAY vs. surge breaks.

 

[DAREDEVIL]

The HDs are the better of any of them. They have a HydroBoost brake system which is hydraulic assist vs. the vacuum boost system on the 1500s (which totally sucks).

I HIGHLY advise electric/hydraulic trailer brakes for ANY boat towing application. The difference is NIGHT and DAY vs. surge breaks.

:iagree:, thats what i have ...2500 Dually Suburban SLT / HD !!!!!:cheers2:

 

[BUIZILLA]

don't be surprised if your wheezing going down the big highways...

 

[dykstra]

:driving: 1996 Extended cab 4x4 454 Vortec, pulling a Rinker 342! I wouldn't want to pull it across country but it was fine for a few hours.:sifone:

 

[publius]

It'll pull the heck out of it and burn gas like you have a 2" hole in the tank.

 

[dykstra]

It'll pull the heck out of it and burn gas like you have a 2" hole in the tank.

Agreed

 

[sweet addiction]

Dang!!!!!!! That is crazy.

:driving: 1996 Extended cab 4x4 454 Vortec, pulling a Rinker 342! I wouldn't want to pull it across country but it was fine for a few hours.:sifone: