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#425931 - 07/30/08 07:32 PM Re: New to me tow vehicle [Re: WaterMutt]
prober Offline
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Registered: 07/10/06
Posts: 1412
Loc: Eastern Washington
You will enjoy the stability and extra room. They are a little soft in the rear so if you plan on loading it up you might want to get some overload springs. They help a bunch with the sag and don't affect the ride when you are empty.

Looks really clean, especially for the price.

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#425935 - 07/30/08 07:39 PM Re: New to me tow vehicle [Re: D-Rod]
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Registered: 04/24/03
Posts: 222
Loc: Tampa Bay
It is very similar to a '96 I had for a long time. It is a great truck. It is a LOT more vehicle than the S10, like night and day. I assume the engine is a 5.7 (350). What motor is in the S10? The big motor was the 4.3, which is a good motor, but not as powerful as the 5.7. Nothing like a V8.
It looks good, too! let us know how it behaves with the boat behind it. Best of luck.

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#426030 - 07/31/08 12:53 AM Re: New to me tow vehicle [Re: flriverrat]
fishntoss Offline
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Registered: 01/30/08
Posts: 145
Loc: oxnard ca

Sweet looking burb.. Funny what you find just around the corner..good luck with it..
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#426062 - 07/31/08 08:10 AM Re: New to me tow vehicle [Re: fishntoss]
TexasA&M Offline
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Registered: 10/11/04
Posts: 142
Loc: Austin Texas
That style Chevy is one of my favorites (a very close second behind the mid 80's trucks). I love the two tone too. I think you'll be pleased with the V8 that is in there, especially since it's a newer version of the original.

For sag in the rear, I would recommend putting some Air Lift air bags in the rear. I had them on one of my trucks and absolutely loved them.
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#426071 - 07/31/08 08:47 AM Re: New to me tow vehicle [Re: TexasA&M]
Bankonit27 Offline
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Registered: 09/08/03
Posts: 1198
Loc: Geneva, Illinois
Great deal! Like others have said, soft rear, other than that, great truck!!
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