realtreeHD Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 GMC or Chevy 2001-2007 2500hd GAS 6.0 crew cab 4x4. Don’t care how many miles, just looking for something that’s been properly maintained and is in good shape. Looking for something specific here, not interested in your 2wd Ford Diesel. Also not interested in a retired landscape truck that’s been abused 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board Moderator Grease Monkey Posted February 9 Board Moderator Share Posted February 9 26 minutes ago, realtreeHD said: GMC or Chevy 2001-2007 2500hd GAS 6.0 crew cab 4x4. Don’t care how many miles, just looking for something that’s been properly maintained and is in good shape. Looking for something specific here, not interested in your 2wd Ford Diesel. Also not interested in a retired landscape truck that’s been abused @HozayKwarvo might have what your looking for. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennywise Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Budget? I have a buddy with 2005 2500 Crew 4wd, white, gray cloth interior with WFO Solid axle swap with Dana 60, 4-link front with King coilovers, 6.6 Duramax just had new EGR and Turbo, trans is fresh, new method wheels & 37" BFG tires, always serviced original owner. Seats were covered since day 1. He is going to want $30-32K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sausage450r Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Great choice of truck and 6.0 is bullet proof. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realtreeHD Posted February 9 Author Share Posted February 9 5 hours ago, Pennywise said: Budget? I have a buddy with 2005 2500 Crew 4wd, white, gray cloth interior with WFO Solid axle swap with Dana 60, 4-link front with King coilovers, 6.6 Duramax just had new EGR and Turbo, trans is fresh, new method wheels & 37" BFG tires, always serviced original owner. Seats were covered since day 1. He is going to want $30-32K Sounds like an awesome truck but more than what I'm looking for. Also don't want another diesel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realtreeHD Posted February 9 Author Share Posted February 9 15 hours ago, Grease Monkey said: @HozayKwarvo might have what your looking for. Interested to see what he has Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77charger Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 They are solid trucks in that era.I have an 04 4wd ex cab 6,0 with 250k miles. Have had to do minor things but easy to work on myself too.Had trans rebuilt at 170k was stil good but had the money and didnt want failure on a trip so got it done. Replaced waterpump at 240k,radiator at 235k,knock sensors around 242k,exhaust manifold at 245k all done myself plus a couple front wheel bearings and dont plan on parting with truck for a while considering what new ones cost.Get this model truck i recomend a black bear tuned ECU wish i did mine earlier noticable increase in power all around and also added a tru cool trans cooler 40k sized. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegitDuner Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 (edited) I have two 6.0's and a 5.3 and I've had to do oil pumps on all of them. (One just needed a pickup tube o-ring but did the pump anyway.) All over 200k work trucks. Transmissions seem to go out like clockwork around 180 to 200k miles. Edited February 9 by LegitDuner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Moderator HozayKwarvo Posted February 13 Forum Moderator Share Posted February 13 On 2/8/2023 at 8:50 PM, Grease Monkey said: @HozayKwarvo might have what your looking for. Here ya go, full disclosure: Second owner 2002 GMC 2500 4X4 with the 8.1L and 5 speed Allison trans. in the old man gold color. Extended cab short bed w/ 5th wheel rails and 7-pin connector in the bed. The only weak link in that entire drive train was the transfer case and we installed a brand new one with the upgraded forks a couple years ago. 119k miles on that 496 and it still shits and gits, 4wd is smooth and easy. It's pulled a 43' 5th wheel hauler up the coast to Oregon and out to G for a couple seasons before I got the diesel. It'll pass anything but a gas station and sees ~11mpg not towing and 5.5 (6 at best)mpg when towing. Just had it in the shop and replaced a mode door actuator (for A/C), serpentine belt and A/C belt, oil change, trans service, and crankshaft position sensor. Plugs, wires, etc were done recently. 4 brand new BFG AT T/A KO2 Kid took it through the Dunkin Donuts drive through and wrinkled the drivers side bed a bit when he shook hands with a yellow pole Other than that, interior and exterior are pretty good for an 02. I have the matching camper shell on the side of the house, it's been off of it for ~5 years. Got some bad gas from local AM/PM and it started throwing codes, shop said it's happening to a lot of GM vehicles at that AM/PM... currently we are driving it daily with 91 from Chevron to get that chit blown out and smogged once it quits throwing codes. I'm about over that and ready to send it back to the shop and let them deal with it. It's not listed anywhere for sale. Holler if you have any other questions! Brian 9five1 31four 434four Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Moderator HozayKwarvo Posted February 13 Forum Moderator Share Posted February 13 Just noticed in OP that you were looking for the 6.0 small block, mine ain't it - it's the same 8.1 and Allison they put in the workhorse chassis - had it in our 2005 34' Dolphin and yanked a 24' enclosed behind it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange_R Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 @Crusty just sayin... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board Moderator Crusty Posted February 13 Board Moderator Share Posted February 13 1 hour ago, Orange_R said: @Crusty just sayin... I read this thread then went to KBB.com and priced out my truck.. 2003 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab, 6.0 liter, LS Trim, 4x4, 4.10 gears, RCD 6" Lift on 35" BFG A/T with barely like 165k-ish miles... It's a cream puff for sure...LOL Problem is I'm not ready to buy a new truck to replace it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange_R Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 1 minute ago, Crusty said: I read this thread then went to KBB.com and priced out my truck.. 2003 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab, 6.0 liter, LS Trim, 4x4, 4.10 gears, RCD 6" Lift on 35" BFG A/T with barely like 165k-ish miles... It's a cream puff for sure...LOL Problem is I'm not ready to buy a new truck to replace it. Dafuq you need a truck for? You should be driving a mini-van... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board Moderator Crusty Posted February 13 Board Moderator Share Posted February 13 1 hour ago, Orange_R said: Dafuq you need a truck for? You should be driving a mini-van... That's why my 20 year old truck has low miles.....CAUSE I HAVE A MINIVAN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chingon619 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 11 hours ago, HozayKwarvo said: 8.1 and Allison they put in the workhorse chassis - had it in our 2005 34' Dolphin and yanked a 24' enclosed behind it. So it can be done! Thinking about going 24ft enclosed behind my 36' Dolphin with that drivetrain. Carry on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realtreeHD Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 8 hours ago, Crusty said: I read this thread then went to KBB.com and priced out my truck.. 2003 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab, 6.0 liter, LS Trim, 4x4, 4.10 gears, RCD 6" Lift on 35" BFG A/T with barely like 165k-ish miles... It's a cream puff for sure...LOL Problem is I'm not ready to buy a new truck to replace it. Short bed or long bed? Have any pics? I’m obviously scrolling right past the part where you said it wasn’t for sale because as we all know, everything is for sale. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange_R Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 (edited) 10 hours ago, realtreeHD said: Short bed or long bed? Have any pics? I’m obviously scrolling right past the part where you said it wasn’t for sale because as we all know, everything is for sale. short bed, crew cab, nice lift, white... good lookin ride! Edited February 14 by Orange_R 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt86m Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 I got a 2013 CC Duramax with 56k miles ill sell ya! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drupanddown Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Iv got one too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Sponsor Kraut_n_Rice Posted February 15 Site Sponsor Share Posted February 15 19 hours ago, matt86m said: I got a 2013 CC Duramax with 56k miles ill sell ya! 17 hours ago, Drupanddown said: Iv got one too PM me with details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesinls Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 On 2/13/2023 at 7:23 AM, HozayKwarvo said: Here ya go, full disclosure: Second owner 2002 GMC 2500 4X4 with the 8.1L and 5 speed Allison trans. in the old man gold color. Extended cab short bed w/ 5th wheel rails and 7-pin connector in the bed. The only weak link in that entire drive train was the transfer case and we installed a brand new one with the upgraded forks a couple years ago. 119k miles on that 496 and it still shits and gits, 4wd is smooth and easy. It's pulled a 43' 5th wheel hauler up the coast to Oregon and out to G for a couple seasons before I got the diesel. It'll pass anything but a gas station and sees ~11mpg not towing and 5.5 (6 at best)mpg when towing. Just had it in the shop and replaced a mode door actuator (for A/C), serpentine belt and A/C belt, oil change, trans service, and crankshaft position sensor. Plugs, wires, etc were done recently. 4 brand new BFG AT T/A KO2 Kid took it through the Dunkin Donuts drive through and wrinkled the drivers side bed a bit when he shook hands with a yellow pole Other than that, interior and exterior are pretty good for an 02. I have the matching camper shell on the side of the house, it's been off of it for ~5 years. Got some bad gas from local AM/PM and it started throwing codes, shop said it's happening to a lot of GM vehicles at that AM/PM... currently we are driving it daily with 91 from Chevron to get that chit blown out and smogged once it quits throwing codes. I'm about over that and ready to send it back to the shop and let them deal with it. It's not listed anywhere for sale. Holler if you have any other questions! Brian 9five1 31four 434four Would take this over the 6.0...I had a 2007 2500HD with a 6.0 and the engine struggled more up grades than my 1/2 on with a 4.8 - towing a 20FT toy hauler...The clutch fan kicks in on the 6.0 and it feel like a 50HP loss or more...Hated that engine. In electric fan upgrade would have prob helped? The 8.1 coupled with the Allison you get with that engine is a far better choice if the truck will be used for towing. The MPG loss is worth it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Moderator HozayKwarvo Posted February 15 Forum Moderator Share Posted February 15 On 2/13/2023 at 6:39 PM, Chingon619 said: So it can be done! Thinking about going 24ft enclosed behind my 36' Dolphin with that drivetrain. Carry on. At one point I had a cracked frame/hitch weld that almost lost it - the drivetrain was perfectly fine but the chit weld that installed the hitch was not. After repair no issues. Towed that setup back and forth through scissors crossing from Temecula to G for years. It was damned near every bit of the 75 gallon tank for a round trip but it did it just fine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Moderator HozayKwarvo Posted February 15 Forum Moderator Share Posted February 15 1 hour ago, wesinls said: Would take this over the 6.0...I had a 2007 2500HD with a 6.0 and the engine struggled more up grades than my 1/2 on with a 4.8 - towing a 20FT toy hauler...The clutch fan kicks in on the 6.0 and it feel like a 50HP loss or more...Hated that engine. In electric fan upgrade would have prob helped? The 8.1 coupled with the Allison you get with that engine is a far better choice if the truck will be used for towing. The MPG loss is worth it. Never had an issue towing with this thing... other than towing up the 101 and finding a gas station in Ventura County that I could fit my rig into Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWB Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 2 hours ago, HozayKwarvo said: Never had an issue towing with this thing... other than towing up the 101 and finding a gas station in Ventura County that I could fit my rig into 8.1 / Allison with a short bed will pass anything but a gas station. What size tank on that thing like 13 gallons I know it's 25ish but when you start towing it seems like it's 13ish. Queen Creek to Flagstaff was a three tank each way experience for one of the guy's in the old group. Said he got worried if he couldn't see the next gas station while he was filling up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Moderator HozayKwarvo Posted February 16 Forum Moderator Share Posted February 16 (edited) 7 hours ago, MWB said: 8.1 / Allison with a short bed will pass anything but a gas station. What size tank on that thing like 13 gallons I know it's 25ish but when you start towing it seems like it's 13ish. Queen Creek to Flagstaff was a three tank each way experience for one of the guy's in the old group. Said he got worried if he couldn't see the next gas station while he was filling up. it's like 26.5 and it needs to be three times that. Towing that 43' 5'er from home to G it's damned near a full tank to get to Westmoreland which is the next gas station... if I have my foot in it up the grade I will run about 2 miles short, if I take it easy on the beast it comes in with a gallon to spare ... started carrying jugs with me and just tossing an extra 5gal in around Ocotillo just to save my sanity. Edited February 16 by HozayKwarvo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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