New "to me" truck purchase help

Im looking to buy another truck. Preferably lifted. Looking for an 04-07 silverado 1500 with no more than 60,000 miles. NO regular cab, must be extended or 4 door...any finds or any trucks you know of would be helpful im looking for a chevy but will be open to any truck 04 or newer. price range is around 14,000-19,000. im located in tennessee and want to get something relatively close to here, but will be willing to travel a bit. Thanks guys!

Traveling, towing, and lifting a 1/2 GM truck aren't the best things to mix. I've owned several lifted/lowered trucks and tell you from experience, it's not a good idea. I'm not saying it's not safe, it's just that when you put the bigger tires on the truck, it throws the gearing off. The 5.3L GM motor barely has enough torque to turn the bigger wheels, and it really sucks when you've got a load to tow.

In that price range you can get a decent crew cab 2500HD with the Duramax/Allison combo. Of all the trucks I've had, that's the one I miss the most. Fuel economy was the same as the 1/2 ton stock, and when I towed, the mpg was the same. With the 1/2 ton it was less than 10mpg....

how about a 2005 ford f250 4x4 diesel with 6 in lift 20 in rims and tires custom exaust, intake,$4500 stereo,and its a 4 door with 71000 miles will make great deal.

WAKEMAKER any pics? also do you have a chip/programmer? Whats your MPG? i know diesel is going to be ALOT this summer thats the only thing that pushes me away from a diesel.

yes i can email pics it gets around 16 mpg on hwy and 14 when pulling boat no programer.

my email is ctillett_04@hotmail.com think you could get more MPG out of it? i have a buddy with a lifted cummins and he is getting around 23

Originally Posted by wakemaker01

yes i can email pics it gets around 16 mpg on hwy and 14 when pulling boat no programer.

that seems REALLY high for MPG based on truck and mods.