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- Challenger MT655E, Massey Ferguson 7495, Challenger MT535B, Krone 4x4 XC baler, Kubota F3680 & ZD331 Ram 5500 Cummins 4x4, IH 7500 4x4 dump truck, Kaufman 35’ tandem 19 ton trailer, John Deere CX-15
I think the middle age say roughly 2005-2010 Duramax diesel trucks were my favorite overall built trucks of that era. Just my opinion, but I owned all 3 of the legacy brands, and that is my opinion. Not trying to start a brand war.
However, there is the aforementioned rust issue. Its terrible on the rockers. Especially in MY area. However, I have found some very roadworthy great running 2005,6,7 trucks with no DPF I would like to buy, but the rust issue gives me pause. Most body shops I talk to want a small ransome to completely fix, like thousands.
Has anyone restored the rockers on one of these trucks? I owned a 2007 3500HD and never should have sold it. Looking at a few 2007s and they have rotted rockers, but otherwise pretty good.
However, there is the aforementioned rust issue. Its terrible on the rockers. Especially in MY area. However, I have found some very roadworthy great running 2005,6,7 trucks with no DPF I would like to buy, but the rust issue gives me pause. Most body shops I talk to want a small ransome to completely fix, like thousands.
Has anyone restored the rockers on one of these trucks? I owned a 2007 3500HD and never should have sold it. Looking at a few 2007s and they have rotted rockers, but otherwise pretty good.