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        2005,2006 Toyota Tundra double cab
        Silverado/Sierra 1500 - First generation (1999–2007)
        Silverado/Sierra 1500 - Second generation (2007–2014)
        Silverado/Sierra 2500 - First generation (1999–2007)
        Silverado/Sierra 2500 - Second generation (2007–2014)
        

2005,2006 Toyota Tundra double cab

Used 2006 Toyota Tundra SR5 - $14,199 autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/

Used 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 LS - $14,000 autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/

        Tue Jul 24 15:48:08 MDT 2018
        Private Seller
        Broomfield, CO 80023
        (720) 366-8919
        116,001 mi.
        
        Title in hand.
        Spray in bedliner.
        Air Lift rear suspension.
        Trailer brake controller.
        Towing package.
        Backup camera.
        Bluetooth.
        Touchscreen stereo.
        6.0L, V8 gasoline engine.
        
        Maintenance:
        Shocks (7/2016),
        Battery (5/2017),
        CARDONE SELECT CV Axels (9/2017),
        POWER STOP Front & Rear Brake Pads & Rotors (5/2018),
        MOOG Inner & Outer Tie Rods (5/2018),
        WJB Front Wheel Bearing & Hub Assembly (5/2018),
        Four Wheel Alignment (5/2018),
        

Do 2500 trans have the same problems as 1500s? silveradosierra.com/transmission/

by Copperhead » Jun 13 2017, 4:34am Even the 6L90 in the gasser 2500’s is a pretty reliable trans.

by SparkyJJO » Jun 13 2017, 1:08pm After my first one - the learning experience one where it took me a lot more time and fiddling - I just get a combo kit from a seller on ebay called ctpowertrain. It is around $160 for the entire thing but it is worth it IMO. Just have to get the right year range kit from them. 4L60E code buster kit they call it or something like that.

Postby bootstrap » Jun 13 2017, 1:51pm Diesel ownership introduces a lot of potential expenses most especially with repairs. And the Allison 1000 is no more bullet proof than a 4L80E or a 6L90E behind their respective motors.

by 07nnbs4x4 » Jun 13 2017, 2:20pm

        2007.5 was the first year for the 6L80E in the NNBS and only available behind the 6.2 in the Denali's.
        In 2009 the 6L80E was standard in the Crew Cabs with the 5.3.
        In 2010 the 6L80E was standard across all body styles with the 5.3.
        2007.5-2013 with the 4.3 V6 and 4.8 V8, the 4L60E was the only option.
        2007.5-2013 with the 6.2 V8, the 6L80E was the only option.
        2013 was the last year for the 4L60E in the Silverado, which was behind a 4.3 V6 and 4.8 V8 only.h1>Silverado/Sierra 2500 - Second generation (2007–2014)
        
        
        by bootstrap » Jun 14 2017, 4:54am
        
        Sorry but diesels do not cost less to own, no matter how you slice it
        up. I am experienced in the diesel world having owned cummins trucks
        and driven, quite often, dmax's and powerstrokes.  I now tow a heavy
        trailer with my 6.0. Guess why.  Its cool if you want it. Its your money
        to spend as you wish. But to say its cheaper, or the cost is the same is
        simply just trying to talk yourself into it.  It isn't cheaper in any way.
        
        If cost weren't a factor, I assure you I wouldn't be driving a 6.0 gas.
        
        
        by djentlemanjoe » Jun 14 2017, 5:37am
        
        
        The issue with transmissions most of the time is people forget to change
        fluids at 70k miles on them. I've had transmission shops tell me the
        same thing about the 4L60E. Mine went at 165k
        
        ... Then good info on diesel engines.
        
        The 6.0 gasser is a workhorse and a powerhouse, you can tow a lot with
        it, you will not have the power a duramax has never will come close. and
        the MPGs 10-12 (on a good day) really suck but that's just the way
        gassers are.
        
        
        by djentlemanjoe » Jun 14 2017, 5:40am 
        
        
        Gassers are cool to but don't make as much power and MPGs aren't the best. I've never ridden in a 6.0 gasser that's made over 10 mpgs.
        
        
        by djentlemanjoe » Jun 14 2017, 7:13am 
        
        
        Every truck has it's issues, it's all a matter of which ones you're
        willing to deal with. Ram transmissions are 50 times worse than GM
        transmissions, and I find Rams to be the lowest quality in terms of
        USA trucks
        
        GM 6.0 gassers don't have nearly as much issues as the diesels, and every
        diesel is going to have issues based on emissions, Fordd, Dodge, or chevy
        the DPF was designed to fail and clog and cost us consumers money. Ford
        Superduty and GM HDs are the best in terms of reliable gas trucks.
        
        Look at the trucks contractors use in your area to go from jobsite to
        jobsite or even landscapers. I promise you'll barely see a ram, and if
        you do it's a cummins. I wish you luck in your search.
        
        
        by dRewville » Jun 14 2017, 7:29am
        
        
        I'll let ya know when it comes to 04-06 2500HD 6.0 gas.
        
        
        6.0L with 4.10 gears. 4x4, ext cab
        MPG:
        Highway - 15
        Avg - 11-12
        City - 9-10
        Towing - ~8 (pulling 8k+)
        
        
        
        by 19trax9519trax95 » Jun 15 2017, 4:45am 
        
        
        A 2500 is way overkill for your needs. You could get a nicer and less miles 1500
        
        
        by bootstrap » Jun 15 2017, 6:14am 
        
        
        Those two trucks with those miles just show you how far they go. And I
        bet both those 6.0's run perfectly, have never had engine overhauls or
        even injectors replaced.
        
        
        by bootstrap » Jun 15 2017, 1:11pm 
        
        
        The tow/haul mode is a life benefit to the trans. Quicker more crisp
        shifts reduce slippage which reduces heat and wear on the trans.
        
        It is more or less, a push button shift kit.
        
        
        by masterem88 » Jun 15 2017, 2:24pm 
        
        
        4L60E's are definitely what we call a weak trans, mechanically.
        
        
        by Copperhead » Jun 18 2017, 6:58am 
        
        
        It all depends on how it was driven and maintained. Many folks barely
        given the trans any attention at all, and it is a problem waiting to
        happen. Some are meticulous about servicing the trans and not abusing it,
        and there are many examples of the 6L90 going to well beyond 300K miles
        without a problem.
        
        I am somewhat goofy about this sort of thing. All of my drivetrain
        components... trans, diffs, Xfer... all get fluid changes at roughly 10K
        miles. Then ballpark 50K intervals after that. Even filter change at same
        time on the trans. I have never had a drive train component failure in
        45 years. Including living in the interior of Alaska for 10 years. And
        all my vehicles have to deal with rural gravel roads and working off road
        frequently. Many of these vehicles went beyond 200K with me. Either got
        traded or scraped if they died of body cancer. But components were fine.