Attention: TDR Forum Junkies All,
I am on the fence and frankly have not kept up with anything 4th gen as I own a 3rd gen 5.9. However I am to the point where I don't know if the creature comforts are enough to push me into a new one as mine is entering its 18th year. My current 06 is a slightly dressed up SLT with leather and seat heaters that both need to be replaced. The comfort has never been there from day one and I regret getting rid of my 01 quad cab for the mega cab but the space with the growing family and dogs was needed. The new trucks are so much more comfortable but wow the price. They are about three times what I paid for the 06! I have also modified my 06 with longevity in mind and didn't just add power, in fact that was the last thing I did after everything else had been addressed and it was just mild tuning after all the filtration, head studs, springs, trans and the list goes on. I just drove a well equipped Rebel and really liked it. So much nicer on the inside and the seats are way better. I just have no idea what to expect and how much you have to do to the new trucks for longevity. I am pretty much over chasing the horsepower thing, I always like a little punch but hate chasing down the next weak link. I have heard that the 6.7 is happy when you get rid of the DEF and DPF and EGR systems. I have no idea what problems that may cause. In TN, they don't test like they did in WA. Seems like the Rebel suspension is just Bilstein shocks and mud tires. My buddy has a 16 tradesman and his turbo actuator went out at 20k miles but he has been problem free with the Geno's replacement unit. So I understand some have had trouble with the actuators. With longevity in mind and wanting something that will just work day in and day out like my 5.9 do you need to do anything, like enhanced filtration. Are the new CGI blocks an issue? or should I just put some more money in my 5.9 and forget we ever had this conversation? Thank you for your time and education. Joel
I am on the fence and frankly have not kept up with anything 4th gen as I own a 3rd gen 5.9. However I am to the point where I don't know if the creature comforts are enough to push me into a new one as mine is entering its 18th year. My current 06 is a slightly dressed up SLT with leather and seat heaters that both need to be replaced. The comfort has never been there from day one and I regret getting rid of my 01 quad cab for the mega cab but the space with the growing family and dogs was needed. The new trucks are so much more comfortable but wow the price. They are about three times what I paid for the 06! I have also modified my 06 with longevity in mind and didn't just add power, in fact that was the last thing I did after everything else had been addressed and it was just mild tuning after all the filtration, head studs, springs, trans and the list goes on. I just drove a well equipped Rebel and really liked it. So much nicer on the inside and the seats are way better. I just have no idea what to expect and how much you have to do to the new trucks for longevity. I am pretty much over chasing the horsepower thing, I always like a little punch but hate chasing down the next weak link. I have heard that the 6.7 is happy when you get rid of the DEF and DPF and EGR systems. I have no idea what problems that may cause. In TN, they don't test like they did in WA. Seems like the Rebel suspension is just Bilstein shocks and mud tires. My buddy has a 16 tradesman and his turbo actuator went out at 20k miles but he has been problem free with the Geno's replacement unit. So I understand some have had trouble with the actuators. With longevity in mind and wanting something that will just work day in and day out like my 5.9 do you need to do anything, like enhanced filtration. Are the new CGI blocks an issue? or should I just put some more money in my 5.9 and forget we ever had this conversation? Thank you for your time and education. Joel
