I don’t want to hear anybody crying about repair cost. That nice lady called everyone in America about our expiring car warranty and most ignored her wonderful efforts! 😑🤣
We bought a 1990 Dodge D350 12v 5.9 Cummins and a 1993 W350 12v 5.9 Cummins brand new for farm work and haven't needed or even wanted to buy anything newer. Still bone stock, these old girls ride like lumber wagons, squeek and creek, and are slow compared to today's trucks but been the most reliable rides of any kind we ever owned. When we do have to work on them, they're simple as hell. I know this video is older now but I think you saw where the future was heading perfectly. With today's diesel prices and ''limited supply'' it's important to hold onto the old rigs now more than ever. I got it set up so I can run anything from cooking oil, kerosene to used motor oil in my old girls. Great video! Keep the old rigs running!!!
Great points. We've been thinking about upgrading from our 2005 F350 PowerStroke (6.0). We've had our fair share of issues with it - but hoping it continues to hold up for us. A new truck is out of the question. Prices are unbelievable.
Last year I traded in my '16 Tundra SR5 4x4 and purchased a '15 LML LTZ 4x4. I rarely drove the Tundra b/c it killed me on gas, even w/o the A/C running. My diesel, with emissions, got much better MPG's than the Tundra driving the same roads. I have since tuned the LML am much happier. MPG's have slightly decreased, around town, since I love hearing my turbo too much (but they're still better than the Tundra).
I bought my 08 LTZ LMM in Aug-2018 with only 97k miles! I've done nothing of real significance to it yet, but I do have a plan. Mostly all cosmetic this far.. Edge Insight CTS II, AMP steps, Cognito 7" kit, new lights, wheels/tires, ICI Magnum bumpers, Rigid Industries front fogs & reverse floods... Got some good stuff OTW from FloPro and ProFab. Can't wait!
I had my eye on a 2015 6.7. After I priced taxes ,payments and maintenance, I ll keep my paid in full 6.0 liter 250 plus the ol 6.0 don't have all that def crap.Great video!!
I have a 2002 duramax 4wd. Bought it new. Never been tuned. Custom built one ton rear end . The extra with looks much better than stock. Zero emissions on this truck from factory. Also replaced the transfer case with a new one from GM. Spent most of its life on Arizona so no rust. Contact me if interested as it is getting more valuable yearly.....
One of reasons I will keep on working my old cummins and duramax is I have had my finger on almost every bolt. There's peace of mind in knowing what's been done and how everything operates
Just wondering how you feel now with diesel at 6$ a gallon? I love my 04 6.0 and have spent plenty on it, have loved it since day one! But this diesel price now is outrageous! Damn sure can't afford to trade it for anything else either! Drive it till the wheels fall off!
Great points. DEF isn’t too big of a deal for 6.7 Powerstroke. I think only 2 times a year i need to fill the DEF tank. It’s always cheaper to fix the problem vs trading it in and making a payment. $2000-3000 repair vs paying $60,000 for a new truck.
My cousin is doing up an old K20 and me an '06 2500HD. I would say that both modles enjoy a plentiful aftermarket. Can't go wrong with a Chevy, the aftermarket support for the older, decades long, productions is hard to beat.
Hello and good day. Hey Rust Belt mechanic I know you're a GM person, however I would like your opinion on my old older 7.3 2003 F250 6-speed manual. It's been very reliable for the last 50,000 miles. I use it to pull a 30-foot travel trailer bumper pull and actually I really like this F250 7.3 6-speed manual, what's your thoughts on what possibly upgrades I could possibly do to this vehicle to make it maybe possibly more fuel efficient. I know don't drive it that's the most fuel efficient answer you can answer that with. Basically the point is do you have any recommendations on what I can do to make this old girl sing a little sweeter? Thank you.
Honestly man I’m not the right one to ask about those. I never have upgraded any of those let alone worked on them much. I’d hate to give you bad advice on that one. Truckmaster would know much more than I would on that one.
For me, #1 would be biodiesel. I run my own B-100 in my 2006 LBZ Duramax since 2008 @ $1.00 per gallon. Can't do it with the DPF/DEF equipped trucks but you can do B-20.
That's what's up! 2009 LMM LTZ 4x4 Crew short bed. (Highest value according to KBB). She's been good to me, no major issues or replacements.. other than of course you know, our lovely IFS causing 2 replacements now of inner and outer tie rods and upper, CV axles, upper A-arms, injector/glow plug replacement.. and just a few months ago gearbox rebuild and new Rancho shocks in the back. Love the pre-DEF too. Aftermarket adjustable air ride front and rear (small lift), 2 compressors, 2 tanks, quick-connects for airline to air up tires, etc. on the go. Double layer Line-X bedliner. 33" A/T's on some nice XD I believe 20" rims. Magnaflow muffler. Obviously as you know, the LTZ has pretty much all the bells and whistles (minus sunroof and rear sliding window on mine), heated seats, OEM NAV, Bose, leather interior, reverse cam and sensors, prob more I'm forgetting, but this is how it was when I bought it (excluding the maintenance I mentioned obviously) private party in I wanna say 2018, @ 185k miles. Now at about 240k miles. Here in CA of course, due to weight, it's deemed "commercial" so registration is about $430... ridiculous. Anyway, just a few minor aftermarket things I did (never tuned or anything) but did install a K&N air intake, carbon fiber wrapped wider air flow exhaust downpipe, high quality LED Lows, Highs and Fogs and that's pretty much it. So like I said, I picked it up in 2018 or so, for $22,500... great deal. I've been considering selling due to the high market and everything I've seen i could get easily $25k+ around here. I'm worried something major might go out and I honestly don't need that much of a truck anymore or have the $ to fix. Just curious other's opinions of starting asking price? Btw, I'd trade you in a heartbeat for that LBZ haha. Saw one on Craigslist today, 06, super clean, crew, 4x4, everything... only like 120k miles, asking i think $62k... I just about feel out of my chair lol. Never let that puppy go brother. I was looking for an LBZ before I came across my LMM lol
You make it yourself ? Seems like a lot of trouble but respect! Isn’t it a lot cleaner for the air? French fry powered turbos has got to feel good! Keep on truckin’
Bought my 190,000 mile '06 LBZ from a private party at the beginning of the year for 18k. I drove down to LA from centeral CA to get it and don't regret it a bit. Since then I have replaced some worn out hoses, new break booster, and just got the last few parts in for redoing the front end with a Kryptonite / Dmax Store / Moog HD combo. So far I'm maybe $3k extra in which is about $8k under what all the dealers in the area wanted. I just wanted something to Tow a 5th Wheel / Jeep and don't plan on putting 30k miles on it in probably the next 5 years. I couldn't see spending $60k for a new truck that would see so little use and then be worried about the Def crysalizing from not being used. Also being in CA the LBZ is one of the most powerful in stock form trucks available in its class and the CA legal Edge Tuner makes it alot more fun than a 2500 should be 🤘🤣👍
Hey is there a way of telling if a truck has arp head studs . Looking at a truck and was told it does but was hopeful that you can give me a heads up on what to look for when I go look at at thanks.
ARP head studs are just that, studs and not bolts. So look in the corners of the heads where the head bolts would be. Do you see the head of a bolt or a threaded stud with a nut on the end? 👍🏻
Have 2 Excursions Purchase 4 years ago. 6.0 bulletproofed and would not trade them.😉 (Luxurious and roomy for the 5 kids in the back)...... closest thing out there is the neutered diesel Yukon at $80K, no thanks!!!
$20k truck plus $10k of parts including engine replace < new truck with all the hassles. I already did an engine replace for like $4k on my 98. Not sure what I need with 1000 epa sensors. Also you can't service the new trucks on your own anymore, not without proprietary computers. $800 O2 sensors?! 😦😦😦
I'd love keeping my lly but I can't afford to buy the compound kit and by the time I'll have money to build it will be the time when the epa has closed all the aftermarket companies such as wc fab and such
I've driven both gassers and diesels and I'll take an old school 440 Mopar or 460 Ford over these diesels any day and I've got a 24 valve Cummins never had nothing to go wrong with it where the diesel prevails is it's getting 22 miles to the gallon a 440 or a 460 will get 9miles to the gallon that's the only thing I'd like better about these diesels oh and they'll pull a heavy trailer better over the hills other than that nothing beats the sound of a big block coming out of the set of dual pipes
Don't sell Diesel trucks! Tractors! My John Deere and Kabota tractors are king of the Hill! My Ford 7.3 has 135k on her ! I'll put 1 million miles on it! The Truck will out live me and I am 54 lol
Dont buy a new diesel, i agree. Diesel sucks and I own a legendary dt466 and a kubota. Electric motors are obviously so much better we just need the batteries to scale up and be nice and cheap and recyclable (coming soon). Chargers will be everywhere like parking spots, eventually wireless and on road. Watch how the tesla semi truck smokes every diesel on planet earth up the Rocky mountains at max load and then regenerates coasting down hill. Leap frog! Modern Diesel motors sucks because diesel is a filthy fuel (like leaded gasoline) that causes brain damage and cancer to all. Get a new hobby diesel enthusiasts. And dont try to race or tug of war new EV’s in your class 😂
@@scottmcburney8938 i’ll enjoy the zero motor maintenance, and not putting $150 -$200 worth of fuel in my truck at a time, free fuel via solar. Cybertruck uses the same battery cells as the semi truck and should do a million miles with 80% of original capacity. Also bullet proof doors and armored glass that will be down the road before diesel can spool up. And talk about torque, instant
@@AdamC5013 So is this a someday thing? Do you own an electric truck? Have you owned an EV car. My mom owns one, she got a big tax incentive, most expensive money she's ever saved, the battery is dead, AGAIN, now her car is worthless. But good luck to you, we need folks like you.
@@scottmcburney8938 these ev’s have 8 year warranties, which one went dead on her so quick? The GM products have been garbage. I have only ever heArd one solar horror story caused from a bad installer who disappeared. Tesla solar is the cheapest $2.30 / watt before tax credits and they aren’t going anywhere.
I don’t want to hear anybody crying about repair cost. That nice lady called everyone in America about our expiring car warranty and most ignored her wonderful efforts! 😑🤣
Lmfao!!… that nice lady….😆
That nice lady is probably a robo call to scam you.
We bought a 1990 Dodge D350 12v 5.9 Cummins and a 1993 W350 12v 5.9 Cummins brand new for farm work and haven't needed or even wanted to buy anything newer. Still bone stock, these old girls ride like lumber wagons, squeek and creek, and are slow compared to today's trucks but been the most reliable rides of any kind we ever owned. When we do have to work on them, they're simple as hell. I know this video is older now but I think you saw where the future was heading perfectly. With today's diesel prices and ''limited supply'' it's important to hold onto the old rigs now more than ever. I got it set up so I can run anything from cooking oil, kerosene to used motor oil in my old girls. Great video! Keep the old rigs running!!!
Great points. We've been thinking about upgrading from our 2005 F350 PowerStroke (6.0). We've had our fair share of issues with it - but hoping it continues to hold up for us. A new truck is out of the question. Prices are unbelievable.
Last year I traded in my '16 Tundra SR5 4x4 and purchased a '15 LML LTZ 4x4. I rarely drove the Tundra b/c it killed me on gas, even w/o the A/C running. My diesel, with emissions, got much better MPG's than the Tundra driving the same roads. I have since tuned the LML am much happier. MPG's have slightly decreased, around town, since I love hearing my turbo too much (but they're still better than the Tundra).
Love my 97 Dodge 2500 4x4 LB 5.9l 12 valve. Only 86K miles, in great shape, and no emissions BS.
I bought my 08 LTZ LMM in Aug-2018 with only 97k miles! I've done nothing of real significance to it yet, but I do have a plan. Mostly all cosmetic this far.. Edge Insight CTS II, AMP steps, Cognito 7" kit, new lights, wheels/tires, ICI Magnum bumpers, Rigid Industries front fogs & reverse floods...
Got some good stuff OTW from FloPro and ProFab. Can't wait!
Definitely keeping my LLY. Its a project but I'm loving it!
I had my eye on a 2015 6.7. After I priced taxes ,payments and maintenance, I ll keep my paid in full 6.0 liter 250 plus the ol 6.0 don't have all that def crap.Great video!!
Just keep doing heads, high pressure pumps, injectors😂😂😂
@cheetah transport naw man, get it done right the first time, you dont have to worry about a second time.
@ls solution been there done that.6.7 ram is solid
@cheetah transport those things want hold a transmission unless it's an aisin. I had 2 of them 2500 and 3500 both had trans problems
@@Boostedsn95992 mine has a asin😂🤷🏾
I'm keeping my 03 6 leaker...with everything I've done to it no way would I take on a different problem.🤷♂️
I have a 2002 duramax 4wd. Bought it new. Never been tuned. Custom built one ton rear end . The extra with looks much better than stock. Zero emissions on this truck from factory. Also replaced the transfer case with a new one from GM. Spent most of its life on Arizona so no rust. Contact me if interested as it is getting more valuable yearly.....
I have too much into my 5.9 to sell it 😂
The truck looks awesome
One of reasons I will keep on working my old cummins and duramax is I have had my finger on almost every bolt. There's peace of mind in knowing what's been done and how everything operates
Yes exactly!!
Rustbelt your LBZ is badass bud.
Thanks!! A project that will continue on forever lol
Waiting on my 6.7 cummins to get back from getting a head gasket replaced. 21 days so far. Machine shop is killing me!
Just wondering how you feel now with diesel at 6$ a gallon? I love my 04 6.0 and have spent plenty on it, have loved it since day one! But this diesel price now is outrageous! Damn sure can't afford to trade it for anything else either! Drive it till the wheels fall off!
Great points. DEF isn’t too big of a deal for 6.7 Powerstroke. I think only 2 times a year i need to fill the DEF tank. It’s always cheaper to fix the problem vs trading it in and making a payment. $2000-3000 repair vs paying $60,000 for a new truck.
You likely don’t need a diesel if that’s all the def you are using.
In America we can have and do things that make us happy despite what other members in society think.
Exactly not that I care but yeah definitely don’t need a diesel for that kind of use
Sell the diesel, buy a vintage squarebody and build tht up. Far more support than any newer trucks.
My cousin is doing up an old K20 and me an '06 2500HD. I would say that both modles enjoy a plentiful aftermarket. Can't go wrong with a Chevy, the aftermarket support for the older, decades long, productions is hard to beat.
Hello and good day. Hey Rust Belt mechanic I know you're a GM person, however I would like your opinion on my old older 7.3 2003 F250 6-speed manual. It's been very reliable for the last 50,000 miles. I use it to pull a 30-foot travel trailer bumper pull and actually I really like this F250 7.3 6-speed manual, what's your thoughts on what possibly upgrades I could possibly do to this vehicle to make it maybe possibly more fuel efficient. I know don't drive it that's the most fuel efficient answer you can answer that with. Basically the point is do you have any recommendations on what I can do to make this old girl sing a little sweeter? Thank you.
Honestly man I’m not the right one to ask about those. I never have upgraded any of those let alone worked on them much. I’d hate to give you bad advice on that one. Truckmaster would know much more than I would on that one.
I love my 06 LBZ it's a daily drive and work truck mabie a new stereo and some engine goodies it's bone stock except for the wheels
My girlfriend an I love are lb7 it’s had its issues but we love it don’t ever wanna sell it or trade it in unless we got an outrageous offer lol
I’ve got a 2002 LB7 and I’ll never get rid of her. Learn to repair your own truck and save big time.
I like the idea 👌
Keep it old school.NO" DEF" FOR ME
Have a 1997 7.3 powerstroke here. It will last longer than a brand new diesel.
My 2001 7.3 only has 135,000 miles on it. I'm in the rust belt, so it has a 2016 take-off bed on it. My kids may be fighting over it 🤣
@@ohsoloco5113 nice! I have a 2001 7.3 too. Mine has almost the same mileage. I’m at 225000 km which is 139K in miles.
How’s the new job going? I tried ordering some new tools awhile back and everything was sold out!!
I’m not there anymore. I left and am back at the dealership makin more money. I only announced it a few videos ago.
@@RustbeltMechanic good for you
For me, #1 would be biodiesel. I run my own B-100 in my 2006 LBZ Duramax since 2008 @ $1.00 per gallon. Can't do it with the DPF/DEF equipped trucks but you can do B-20.
That's what's up! 2009 LMM LTZ 4x4 Crew short bed. (Highest value according to KBB). She's been good to me, no major issues or replacements.. other than of course you know, our lovely IFS causing 2 replacements now of inner and outer tie rods and upper, CV axles, upper A-arms, injector/glow plug replacement.. and just a few months ago gearbox rebuild and new Rancho shocks in the back. Love the pre-DEF too. Aftermarket adjustable air ride front and rear (small lift), 2 compressors, 2 tanks, quick-connects for airline to air up tires, etc. on the go. Double layer Line-X bedliner. 33" A/T's on some nice XD I believe 20" rims. Magnaflow muffler. Obviously as you know, the LTZ has pretty much all the bells and whistles (minus sunroof and rear sliding window on mine), heated seats, OEM NAV, Bose, leather interior, reverse cam and sensors, prob more I'm forgetting, but this is how it was when I bought it (excluding the maintenance I mentioned obviously) private party in I wanna say 2018, @ 185k miles. Now at about 240k miles. Here in CA of course, due to weight, it's deemed "commercial" so registration is about $430... ridiculous. Anyway, just a few minor aftermarket things I did (never tuned or anything) but did install a K&N air intake, carbon fiber wrapped wider air flow exhaust downpipe, high quality LED Lows, Highs and Fogs and that's pretty much it. So like I said, I picked it up in 2018 or so, for $22,500... great deal. I've been considering selling due to the high market and everything I've seen i could get easily $25k+ around here. I'm worried something major might go out and I honestly don't need that much of a truck anymore or have the $ to fix. Just curious other's opinions of starting asking price? Btw, I'd trade you in a heartbeat for that LBZ haha. Saw one on Craigslist today, 06, super clean, crew, 4x4, everything... only like 120k miles, asking i think $62k... I just about feel out of my chair lol. Never let that puppy go brother. I was looking for an LBZ before I came across my LMM lol
You make it yourself ? Seems like a lot of trouble but respect! Isn’t it a lot cleaner for the air?
French fry powered turbos has got to feel good! Keep on truckin’
89 cummins dodge rebuilding body. Trying figure out eaton swap out.
what cleaner was he using during this video?
The service on the ram every 67 thousand is easy to do an can be done in an hour
Bought my 190,000 mile '06 LBZ from a private party at the beginning of the year for 18k. I drove down to LA from centeral CA to get it and don't regret it a bit.
Since then I have replaced some worn out hoses, new break booster, and just got the last few parts in for redoing the front end with a Kryptonite / Dmax Store / Moog HD combo. So far I'm maybe $3k extra in which is about $8k under what all the dealers in the area wanted.
I just wanted something to Tow a 5th Wheel / Jeep and don't plan on putting 30k miles on it in probably the next 5 years. I couldn't see spending $60k for a new truck that would see so little use and then be worried about the Def crysalizing from not being used. Also being in CA the LBZ is one of the most powerful in stock form trucks available in its class and the CA legal Edge Tuner makes it alot more fun than a 2500 should be 🤘🤣👍
Hey is there a way of telling if a truck has arp head studs . Looking at a truck and was told it does but was hopeful that you can give me a heads up on what to look for when I go look at at thanks.
ARP head studs are just that, studs and not bolts. So look in the corners of the heads where the head bolts would be. Do you see the head of a bolt or a threaded stud with a nut on the end? 👍🏻
If someone wants something you have, it's not because they don't plan on gaining from it.
Good video I wouldnt sell my 7.3 super duty
And the number 1 reason to sell your truck. EPA not giving us the freedom to modify our trucks
Have 2 Excursions Purchase 4 years ago. 6.0 bulletproofed and would not trade them.😉 (Luxurious and roomy for the 5 kids in the back)...... closest thing out there is the neutered diesel Yukon at $80K, no thanks!!!
$20k truck plus $10k of parts including engine replace < new truck with all the hassles.
I already did an engine replace for like $4k on my 98. Not sure what I need with 1000 epa sensors.
Also you can't service the new trucks on your own anymore, not without proprietary computers. $800 O2 sensors?! 😦😦😦
Don't forget the dealer scam of 4 locking lug nuts for a couple hundred bucks and another 800-1000 for a pin stripe a tint lol
02 Duramax owner. Taking it to my grave😂😂
I'd love keeping my lly but I can't afford to buy the compound kit and by the time I'll have money to build it will be the time when the epa has closed all the aftermarket companies such as wc fab and such
I've driven both gassers and diesels and I'll take an old school 440 Mopar or 460 Ford over these diesels any day and I've got a 24 valve Cummins never had nothing to go wrong with it where the diesel prevails is it's getting 22 miles to the gallon a 440 or a 460 will get 9miles to the gallon that's the only thing I'd like better about these diesels oh and they'll pull a heavy trailer better over the hills other than that nothing beats the sound of a big block coming out of the set of dual pipes
Love my lmm been a great truck
Keeping my lb7 until the day i die lol
Now i wish that I would not have sold my 8.1L I kick myself in the butt every day for getting rid of it.
High pressure oil pump on a 6.4 ?
Think he meant the CP4 fuel pump.
In other news. What's the deal with ur homestead channel. Are u still doing it and what's it called
Yes indeed it’s on here called Rustbelt Ranch
These new rules are not going to last at least at the enforcement level and then they are going to fade away as fast as they came to force
Don't sell Diesel trucks! Tractors! My John Deere and Kabota tractors are king of the Hill! My Ford 7.3 has 135k on her ! I'll put 1 million miles on it! The Truck will out live me and I am 54 lol
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Did you just say tanks of gas ⛽🤭
Dont buy a new diesel, i agree. Diesel sucks and I own a legendary dt466 and a kubota. Electric motors are obviously so much better we just need the batteries to scale up and be nice and cheap and recyclable (coming soon). Chargers will be everywhere like parking spots, eventually wireless and on road. Watch how the tesla semi truck smokes every diesel on planet earth up the Rocky mountains at max load and then regenerates coasting down hill. Leap frog! Modern Diesel motors sucks because diesel is a filthy fuel (like leaded gasoline) that causes brain damage and cancer to all. Get a new hobby diesel enthusiasts. And dont try to race or tug of war new EV’s in your class 😂
Have fun with your electric trucks, LOL, not for me.
@@scottmcburney8938 i’ll enjoy the zero motor maintenance, and not putting $150 -$200 worth of fuel in my truck at a time, free fuel via solar. Cybertruck uses the same battery cells as the semi truck and should do a million miles with 80% of original capacity. Also bullet proof doors and armored glass that will be down the road before diesel can spool up. And talk about torque, instant
@@AdamC5013 So is this a someday thing? Do you own an electric truck? Have you owned an EV car. My mom owns one, she got a big tax incentive, most expensive money she's ever saved, the battery is dead, AGAIN, now her car is worthless. But good luck to you, we need folks like you.
I hope you have better luck with your solar than my brother in law did
@@scottmcburney8938 these ev’s have 8 year warranties, which one went dead on her so quick? The GM products have been garbage. I have only ever heArd one solar horror story caused from a bad installer who disappeared. Tesla solar is the cheapest $2.30 / watt before tax credits and they aren’t going anywhere.