2500 class truck

[NRA4LIFE]

In WA here, you can be fined $5K for driving a diesel that has been deleted. A shop just got busted for doing these.

Owners of Clark County automotive repair and performance shop sentenced to home confinement, probation for conspiracy and violations of Clean Air Act

Tacoma – The owners of two Clark County automotive businesses were sentenced yesterday afternoon for conspiracy and felony violations of the federal Clean Air Act for tampering with diesel trucks’ emissions monitoring systems, announced U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman.

www.justice.gov

 

[Snowwolfe]

Just read about a business in Nashville that was fined over $300,000 for selling "delete" parts.
EPA is sending a strong message, Don't do it.

The interesting thing is when Uncle Sammy (at least the USAF) buys a Ford diesel for gov work they specify the builder "delete" the truck when it is built.
How is that for being fair?

 

[brca005]

Just read about a business in Nashville that was fined over $300,000 for selling "delete" parts.
EPA is sending a strong message, Don't do it.

The interesting thing is when Uncle Sammy (at least the USAF) buys a Ford diesel for gov work they specify the builder "delete" the truck when it is built.
How is that for being fair?

“Rules for thee…not for me”

All the emission standards are stupid, while illegal yes, you’ll never hear a guy who’s deleted their truck saying “man, I wish I never would’ve done that”. Everyone I’ve talked to who’s deleted their truck has said it’s the best thing they ever did for their truck.

I’ve owned a 2020 2500 Cummins and a 2021 F350 6.7 Powerstroke, we full timed RV so the truck was needed for towing, I never had any issues and loved both trucks. I however did not love the cost of maintenance, anytime you say “diesel”, just add a “0” to the bill.

Like previously mentioned, unless your state requires extra cost to register a 1 ton, get the 1 ton. It’s better to be over trucked, than under from someone who’s got experience in that (why I needed the F350), then if you ever need to tow something bigger, you’ve already got the truck. “Buy once, cry once”

 

[Snowwolfe]

No ill will to anyone who deletes their truck.
Just don’t toss the old parts in case they are needed in the future.

 

[Axlrod]

Just a comparison of 2500 vs. 3500 towing capacity.
2024 Duramax Chevy 2500 and 3500 are both max of 20,000 lbs towing with conventional trailering (bumper pull).
The only way to get more with the 3500 is to get the dual rear wheel model and use a gooseneck trailer, then it's 31,000 with a 4x4 and 36,000 with a 2 wheel drive. The max capacity of the dually is the same as the single axle if you are using conventional trailering- 20,000 lbs

All equipment being equal the 3500 costs $1200 more than the 2500. This cost is for a couple extra leaf springs in back. The extra springs give you more payload capacity in the truck. Everything , including the drivetrain is the same.