On Thu, 21 Oct 2010 20:35:00 -0400, I am Tosk
wrote:

In article ,
says...

On Thu, 21 Oct 2010 22:36:29 GMT, "A.Boater" wrote:


On 21-Oct-2010, John H wrote:

Besides, I can see no use for the four wheel
drive and the Z71 package, both of which add to the cost, etc. So, I
recently came across this one.

The first slippery ramp you find yourself on, you'll know WHY you need 4WD.
The Z71 package usually includes some good stuff, but it isn't necessary.

May give him the word today. I like the fact it's $13,000 cheaper than the
other one. Gives me some money to play with. Might get some bigger wheels.

You live in the right place to get the best wheels and tires for an RV/Boat
hauler:

http://www.ricksontruckwheels.com/

Some interesting stuff on that site, including:

"Based upon our experience, we always recommend going with the 225/70R19.5 size
tire. It's lighter and the narrower footprint increases the pounds per square
inch on the contact patch. The 225s must be used on most 2WD trucks and most GM
trucks. That is the same size that comes on the 99-up F-450/550 chassis and is
available in load range F and, just introduced, in load range G by several
manufacturers. The 225/70R19.5 is the same diameter as either a 235/85R16, or a
265/75R16 and thus will not affect bed height, gearing, or the speedometer. The
larger sizes will fill the wheel well more, provide more flotation (i.e.,
wider), or will reduce the final gearing if that is your objective."

We'll see. I won't do anything without talking to a dealer.

Did I miss a link to this truck? Can you repost if I did?

I had posted a link, but now the page has been taken down. I saved most of the
stuff on the page to an MS Word document before the page was taken down.

Check your gmail.
--
John H

All decisions are the result of binary thinking.