You know you're too far south when you don't value your rust free cars and refuse to put tires on when you need em. 1 rain storm and you all hydroplane into a ditch 😅 But yes. I wanna move south maybe
Very thorough... My 06 would pass all those checks and it's at a hard 200k. Egr flow excessive is likely from a clogged air filter, that's the first thing that throws that code.
If you have an 06 that’s tuned it’s an Lbz, only difference in 06 lly and lbz is tuning, with efi live your stock is “optimized stock” and they tune it to factory equipped lbz tuning
Austin Mortimer you’re an idiot, go to any website and order injectors and it doesn’t ask you anything about a vin code for factory lbz or 06 lly same heads same injector same everything.
7:08 Vehicle production begins early for the new year. This one was manufactured in the latter half of 06 as you can see, with the September 2006 stamp, so it was marketed as an 07. Also, in 07, the newer boxier body style was released for both the GMC and Chevy so it was a split year, with this cat-eye bodystyle being maintained in production under the name "Silverado/Sierra Classic" I've been a sales rep at a new dealership for the past 20 yrs.
I really appreciate your videos, I have been watching them for a couple years now and it has helped motivate me to buy my first dirtymax last year, It's an 05 lly crew cab chevy 4x4 and came with a 60 gallon fuel toolbox. I have watched just about every video you have and I love the before and after comparisons, not that many people do that. Thank you for your time and effort you put in these videos and congratulations on the new Duramax buy, really clean truck.
Some down to earth dudes checking out some diesels.. Appreciate it. Going to check out a truck(LBZ) for the first time. Just sold my race car a few days ago to pay for my work truck. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Hey I much appreciate this video. I got my hands on an 06 LLY Duramax that was a hand me down from a 77 year old relative who bought it new almost 14 years ago. Frame is in good shape and with 166,000 miles I’m going to have to handle a couple things to it like ball joints, breaks, and odds and ends. Now I can investigate a little further thanks to your video. Stay Tuned!!!
The biggest reason i wanted a stock truck is I’m not paying for upgrades i might not want and i get to do everything myself and i know the condition/quality of the parts that are going on the truck.
I just got an 05 rust free crew cab long bed lly. Blown hg. They broke the coolant reservoir cap so it would relieve all the pressure. I bought it as is. Everything looked good. But as I started driving around later in the week she started drinking coolant. When I was filling the coolant I noticed something inside the the cap was jiggling around so I replaced it. Then the bubbles in the reservoir started. I got it in the shop now. Definitely blown hg.
@@timsheahan3951 There are time when we do a early model change, as early as February. It use to be the first 2 weeks of July shut down. Now we do rolling change overs and no real set schedule on change overs.
I wish I found your U-Tube video earlier I bought my first Diesel and did not look at the things you directed on your video. I was lucky.My 2003 2500HD loaded no rust had no head gasket problems no blowby no injector problems no leaky water pump. Guess I got a good deal on my 2003 Silverado 116,000 miles for $11,700.00
If my dad was ever selling I’d say come look at his bc he keeps it really good and rust free. Yeah it gets a lil muddy and dusty but he does keep it rust free
My first Duramax my second truck when I was 18 thought I had a great truck . Found out it had a pin whole drilled in the cap to release pressure a few days later. Bad head gasket lol lost my shirt lesson learned
I got an lb7 03 same color. Dark grey interior 6” fab tech lift. Dual shocks in front. Air bags geared, custom subs behind rear seat 5” exhaust. Haven’t put on my down pipe yet. 20x10. With 37” nitro ridge grapplers. I would sell it for 25k. Maybe lol. 161k. Runs really well. Just kidding I can’t sell it
Y’all are just confused, that truck is a 2007 lbz. Almost all vehicles are assembled way ahead of the sale year. You could buy a 2020 duramax in 2019. That sticker on the door shows the production date. That’s the month/year it was made. It’s an 07 lbz. Truck made in 06
Anthony Garcia You sound like the idiot, it’s common knowledge that GM truck frames are wax coated as opposed to enamel. The trucks rust out before vehicles twice as old.
Bought my own 2006 LBZ crewcab silverado with 4x4 in the floor. My only complaint is how quiet it is stock. I even cut off the muffler last week and have just the cat on it. All in all, its way stronger than my LB7 I owned. It only woke up when I put in 60 over SAC injectors
Outstanding, very well done. Sure, as you mentioned, you really picked it apart. However that is the way it should be done. Especially for the purpose of this program and pretty much all the time. Which allows you to decide what is important to be concerned about and what isn't. Outstanding job, great information, well presented and it reflects well on you to assist your friend as you have. Hope he bought you a beer... well done, bravo Zulu.... now onto the wifemax... stop teasing !!!
All of these checks are interesting but what do you expect to do w this DuraMax engined truck? Is this for hauling or construction? Yes, it is prudent to examine the engine, frame and codes. Unless a truck has been very heavily used, trucks generally have good life left in them.
I've had guys come in like this to the dealership I work at. I don't put stickers on the window, just ask a higher amount than you initially know you're going to get and let them talk you down to what they think is a good deal (your price)
I watched your videos when shopping for my LBZ, found a 07 outta cali with under 100k miles, 1 owner and completely stock. Your buying guide helped look for everything and now a year later my truck is still running strong with no issues Im glad you guys found what youre looking for!
I just went with a friend to look at a Lb7 crewcab for sale. It was loaded, good exterior but steering was horrible, oil in the coolant, the motor was caked in oil, so was the transmission and the transfer case had an obvious pump rub leak. Banks 4 inch exhaust and intake. It was a dog to drive, it just struggled to move, bad throttle response. No deal was made.
My 06 LBZ has 147658 miles . Love this thing. Only driven occasionally. Sits inside of my pole barn unless I'm pulling my boat or trailer. Any other time I drive my gasser. To keep the miles down. And not for sale.
I have a 2006 Chevy Silverado long bed single cab v6 that is white with black trim. My Silverado has 230000 miles and a couple of dents in almost every panel except the hood and front fenders. It also has 4wd and some rust beginning to form from it sitting in my driveway for 5 years. My Silverado still runs fine with the many mileage v6 engine.
Leave the technical stuff to Earl!!! LOL!!! One thing to think about if a truck does come from CA (he did say LasVegas, NV) and you were getting EGR issues you’d have to take into account the emissions related things being put back on to pass SMOG, truck not pass SMOG, and the owner drives out of state to sell it. I’ll leave it for Earl to confirm!!! LOL!!!
Take off the cold side piping above the egr valve, the lbz uses a lot of low flow egr during cruise, and the valve on the passenger side fills with oil and soot, which causes it to stick open when the goo in there is cold. Problem doesn't happen when hot unless the egr valve is shot. You can also pull off the actuator and push the valve manually to see how sticky it is. I cleaned mine out 20k ago and not a problem since. Would always throw a light when cruising at 50 mph for 10 minutes in cold weather. 20k for an LBZ still? I paid 24k back in 2012 for a cclb with less than 100k. I've got a bunch more tips for common issues with these.
I am a Dodge guy but I'm considering buying a 2006 Duramax. The guy said the check engine light has been on for 7 years for cylinder 8 glow plug. He said it runs flawlessly and so he isn't concerned. What are your thoughts, I'm new to this?
Hard upper hose COULD ALSO indicate the coolant tank cap needs to be cleaned or replace if it isn’t release the pressure on cool down or will hold extra pressure when hot
DirtRoadDiesel stupid question but could this cause coolant to leak? My parents having an issue with their 06.Loss of coolant and have taken to multiple mechanics and they all say they can’t find anything wrong. They are ready to sell it because they are worried about traveling with it now.
Tammi Lutz there are many places to look for a coolant leak the trucks are known for lower radiator hoses to leak also could be a water pump, cross over pipe that connects to both of the heads or it could be the head gaskets eating the coolant and you can test the head gaskets with a block tester on the coolant tank just can’t get any coolant in the bottom of the tester that will mess up the test or if the is coolant on the grown then you know it’s a external leak not the head gaskets
Josh another thing a hard rad hose can indicate is a thermostat stuck in the closed position which can lead to a overheating and head gasket issues or a potential blown radiator
@@Freedomlawnservice87 How is it the worst?? . Better paying jobs, best economy, beautiful beaches, mountains, diversity in people, best restaurants, food, beauty everywhere. Our state is not racist or live our lives wondering what our government is doing. You must be from Texass.
@@Freedomlawnservice87 I just saw your videos. I think you are jealous of how Californians live. I'm sure you never been to California or left your state. People that never been to California are the people to talk how bad our state is. Gun laws, democratic state, what else? I'm going to go to the beach today in January 😎😎. Have a great day sir.
When he is looking at the rear leaf springs and he says "everything looks pretty good" I was thinking that's one of the cleanest undercarriages I've ever seen.
I’m in the market for a clean LBZ. I wish you would have told the price on this one just to let us in on what you think to be a “reasonable price”. I found an 06 GMC Sierra long box with 148k miles for $21K. I’m wondering if that’s fair or too high
I'm getting my dad's old 2006 duramax coming up here shortly and it's not rust free because it lived in minnesota it's whole life but I'm sure it will work as a good work truck for me for many years to come.
Check the upper mount at the frame left side under steering box of the front diff mount, the whole mount breaks off of frame, especially if its a plow truck.
the 2006 lly is the exact same engine as the lbz. the only difference is chevy hadn’t finished the lbz tune yet so they just kept using the lly tune until the lbz tune was done. the engine and all is 100% the same
I definitely should have watched this video before buying my lmm. Everything worked out but I had no clue how to check for blow-by as I’ve only been a gaseous gone guy my whole life. Everything else in this test though I did. I got a desert truck that has immaculate door jams and frame but the white paint is starting to flake
06 is a LBZ. And first year of allison 6 speed also sure way to tell is if it has a DPF, they started them on 07.5 lmm also maybe I missed it but I never saw you check the transmission fluid. Or waterpump weephole.
Anything that is made after September is referred to as next year model . Example " 11/08 = 2009. That is why after September they release the next year models . This 2007 model was released in 2006 of September. They do this with all vehicles.
I’m from Alberta and I have the same exact truck expect a long box extended cab. It’s got 150km on it and no rust. Things absolutely mint and wouldn’t sell it for the world
@@CarburetedCrusader mechanically the truck was in perfect condition, but the body was wayyy worse in person if the body was good I would have bought it immediately!
Word of caution, don't end up with a mechanic in the middle of the desert, he could be more than a mechanic and sherriff, he could also be judge, jury, and executioner.
carfax would be my first step. It will eliminate 50% of the trucks you look at. Almost every truck that I have looked at a used car lot or even a dealership using there name , theres always something going on with it , per carfax. And get pictures of the frame. Video and pictures of a truck that shows everything but the frame is an easy give away. I would do these steps first before I drive 14 hours.
This is also a canadian (quebec) duramax dreams truck 😅! In our country. Its very hard to find a clean diesel truck without is fuckin rusty cab because of our winter season roads. Great truck body 🤠
That's fucked I'm in Canada we salt the roads but once in awhile theres a clean lbz for 25000 Canadian so like 20000 you're money with only 120000 miles.
Alignment might look a little goofy because chevy has their camber and caster lean further on one side to counter the natural lean to the truck. Might be wrong but that's just what I have encountered and been told aligning them.
Yeah I have a 2010 and I here the ticking noise sometimes usually only when parked and idling never got it checked out but was tripping me out and I put my hand on the dahs and press down and it stops
I was looking for a truck exactly like this one. I always wanted one just couldn’t find one. I ended up buying a 2017 f250 platinum ruby red . After having the f250 for about 2 1/2 years. I still want a duramax.
That's too funny, I always wanted one too and now I have a 2017 Ruby Red F-250 with the Lariat Ultimate package. Guess we're in the same boat having to settle for 70k Fords LOL.
exactly, when he went to the frame and was making a big deal of it i was kind surprised. even here in north dakota with no salt people coat their frames. ol snagletooth is just trying to sounds smart
You know your too north when you get excited over Door jams being rust free
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@@TruckMaster hey bud!
I HATE Michigan rust
You know you're too far south when you don't value your rust free cars and refuse to put tires on when you need em. 1 rain storm and you all hydroplane into a ditch 😅
But yes. I wanna move south maybe
@@j_mars_cars So true 😂 you don’t see rusted vehicles often here in Oklahoma.
Very thorough... My 06 would pass all those checks and it's at a hard 200k.
Egr flow excessive is likely from a clogged air filter, that's the first thing that throws that code.
If you have an 06 that’s tuned it’s an Lbz, only difference in 06 lly and lbz is tuning, with efi live your stock is “optimized stock” and they tune it to factory equipped lbz tuning
i really hope they knew that lol
Ya I don't know why people care so much about that. We all know that truck is getting tuned, so the factory tune doesn't matter at all
There is a difference... heads are slightly different and injector body diameter
Austin Mortimer you’re an idiot, go to any website and order injectors and it doesn’t ask you anything about a vin code for factory lbz or 06 lly same heads same injector same everything.
There is no 06 lly
7:08 Vehicle production begins early for the new year. This one was manufactured in the latter half of 06 as you can see, with the September 2006 stamp, so it was marketed as an 07. Also, in 07, the newer boxier body style was released for both the GMC and Chevy so it was a split year, with this cat-eye bodystyle being maintained in production under the name "Silverado/Sierra Classic"
I've been a sales rep at a new dealership for the past 20 yrs.
Proud owner. Of an 04 lb7. Bought dec 03. Orig owner. 150 k miles and yes I'm a Proud Grandpa!!! Love my truck. All original. Love your channel too
Thanks Hank
I really appreciate your videos, I have been watching them for a couple years now and it has helped motivate me to buy my first dirtymax last year, It's an 05 lly crew cab chevy 4x4 and came with a 60 gallon fuel toolbox. I have watched just about every video you have and I love the before and after comparisons, not that many people do that. Thank you for your time and effort you put in these videos and congratulations on the new Duramax buy, really clean truck.
Love the fact you showed the door sticker Flint Mi built UAW 598.
Some down to earth dudes checking out some diesels.. Appreciate it. Going to check out a truck(LBZ) for the first time. Just sold my race car a few days ago to pay for my work truck. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Hey I much appreciate this video. I got my hands on an 06 LLY Duramax that was a hand me down from a 77 year old relative who bought it new almost 14 years ago. Frame is in good shape and with 166,000 miles I’m going to have to handle a couple things to it like ball joints, breaks, and odds and ends. Now I can investigate a little further thanks to your video. Stay Tuned!!!
My 06 Silverado almost has 230000 miles lol. The v6 still runs fine!
I love how everyone wants a deleted truck but no one wants to buy a truck thats been messed with 🤔
It’s because you never know how it was actually installed it could be a cobbled mess
The biggest reason i wanted a stock truck is I’m not paying for upgrades i might not want and i get to do everything myself and i know the condition/quality of the parts that are going on the truck.
jclark sometimes it’s like a girlfriend no one wants a girl that’s been messed with
Or the batteries were bead that also creates codes
becausae its had the fuck dogged out of it. buy stock, delete your own abuse it and sell it to a dumbass. been happening like this since the 70s bro
Nice job. I watched the whole thing, without intending to at first!
Same
Me too
I bought one of my first cars from that dealer. I had no issues with it. Wish I known you were in town could have said HI! Looks like a awesome truck.
I just got an 05 rust free crew cab long bed lly. Blown hg. They broke the coolant reservoir cap so it would relieve all the pressure. I bought it as is. Everything looked good. But as I started driving around later in the week she started drinking coolant. When I was filling the coolant I noticed something inside the the cap was jiggling around so I replaced it. Then the bubbles in the reservoir started. I got it in the shop now. Definitely blown hg.
same
@Nonya Bizness yeah I thought about it. The whole lot
Them 2500s ain't no joke. I drive one for my work and it really gets on it.
Not a duramax guy but i can certainly appreciate this video.
Didn’t change them much, that interior looks exactly like my 03 lb7.
I dont think there were any changes from 03-07 like at all
99-07 used same interior seats handles etc
Different colors. Different door panels. Diff window switches. Diff instrument cluster: rpm gauge mostly.
Great info for people looking for a Duramax, I have a 2015 GMG 2500 HD. I will always own a Duramax.
I heard that 🏁 Lmm in Colorado 🤠
This is what a truck looks like whenever you love and take care of your stuff.
Just like whistlindiesel
Cali truck
Because I bet you any money it was bought brand new and owned by a boomer.
Mr. Big that’s true
I stuck around.. #greatbuy
The build sticker in the glove box could tell you everything you need to know about what motor/differential etc.
This guy is a drug store mechanic....I really hope nobody takes his advice.....he's so wrong in so many aspects of "knowing duramax's" 🤦♂️
The Model Year changes around Jun - Jul. September 06 would be a 07
yep!!! very few cars are sometimes dont follow that but 95%do
@@timsheahan3951 There are time when we do a early model change, as early as February. It use to be the first 2 weeks of July shut down. Now we do rolling change overs and no real set schedule on change overs.
I wish I found your U-Tube video earlier I bought my first Diesel and did not look at the things you directed on your video. I was lucky.My 2003 2500HD loaded no rust had no head gasket problems no blowby no injector problems no leaky water pump. Guess I got a good deal on my 2003 Silverado 116,000 miles for $11,700.00
If my dad was ever selling I’d say come look at his bc he keeps it really good and rust free. Yeah it gets a lil muddy and dusty but he does keep it rust free
For sale yet? I’m in the market
My first Duramax my second truck when I was 18 thought I had a great truck . Found out it had a pin whole drilled in the cap to release pressure a few days later. Bad head gasket lol lost my shirt lesson learned
Great info for those that might not be mechanically inclined. Keep up the great content!
Thanks
Bought literally the same truck with the same exhaust and arp studded. Came from the driest part of California I love the thing to death
It's not a thing, it's a Duramax. An lbz at that..
I got an lb7 03 same color. Dark grey interior 6” fab tech lift. Dual shocks in front. Air bags geared, custom subs behind rear seat 5” exhaust. Haven’t put on my down pipe yet. 20x10. With 37” nitro ridge grapplers. I would sell it for 25k. Maybe lol. 161k. Runs really well. Just kidding I can’t sell it
Y’all are just confused, that truck is a 2007 lbz. Almost all vehicles are assembled way ahead of the sale year. You could buy a 2020 duramax in 2019. That sticker on the door shows the production date. That’s the month/year it was made. It’s an 07 lbz. Truck made in 06
From Cali to rusty in 2 years or less.
Facts
Are you aware of undercoating sir?
How much a idiot are you? I swear people like you are just jealous lol.
Anthony Garcia You sound like the idiot, it’s common knowledge that GM truck frames are wax coated as opposed to enamel. The trucks rust out before vehicles twice as old.
Hopefully he’s smart enough to fluid film it yearly.
I'm glad I found your channel. I'm from Grand Rapids and love all trucks!
Thanks Tony
Put Lucas injector cleaner when you follow up with diesel it makes the oil like new
I put Lucas injector cleaner in my diesel and increased my fuel mileage.
That's 15 minutes from my house. I go by that place 3 to 5 times a week. Really nice people.
They say don’t inspect a vehicle when it’s wet/raining out. But I think this is definitely an amazing score nevertheless.
Bought my own 2006 LBZ crewcab silverado with 4x4 in the floor. My only complaint is how quiet it is stock. I even cut off the muffler last week and have just the cat on it. All in all, its way stronger than my LB7 I owned. It only woke up when I put in 60 over SAC injectors
I thought the date on the sticker in the door jam was the manufactured date of the truck..so the truck would be and 07
This convinced me to look at cummins as an option.
Check coolant for blown head gasket. Check oil for bad rings.
Outstanding, very well done. Sure, as you mentioned, you really picked it apart. However that is the way it should be done. Especially for the purpose of this program and pretty much all the time. Which allows you to decide what is important to be concerned about and what isn't. Outstanding job, great information, well presented and it reflects well on you to assist your friend as you have. Hope he bought you a beer... well done, bravo Zulu.... now onto the wifemax... stop teasing !!!
Thanks Ron I really appreciate it. Hopefully Wednesday I will have the Wifemax back
Dude, you’re a truck guy, you should know that the new model year starts in July. That truck was manufactured September, 2006. That makes it a 2007.
All of these checks are interesting but what do you expect to do w this DuraMax engined truck? Is this for hauling or construction? Yes, it is prudent to examine the engine, frame and codes. Unless a truck has been very heavily used, trucks generally have good life left in them.
Guy would be a nightmare to sell anything too.
huronhockey8 looks like that frame is painted with underbody spray too ......?
when you're buying for someone else with someone elses money your standards gotta be abit higher bruh
He’s smart he’s not tryina buy a rusted out bull crap truck period trucks are expensive and hold value not worth buying a 20k piece of junk
😂
I've had guys come in like this to the dealership I work at. I don't put stickers on the window, just ask a higher amount than you initially know you're going to get and let them talk you down to what they think is a good deal (your price)
I feel so bad for the guys up north that this is a truck that’s hard to find lol down here in Texas all the frames look like that if not better
I watched your videos when shopping for my LBZ, found a 07 outta cali with under 100k miles, 1 owner and completely stock.
Your buying guide helped look for everything and now a year later my truck is still running strong with no issues
Im glad you guys found what youre looking for!
Thanks
I just went with a friend to look at a Lb7 crewcab for sale.
It was loaded, good exterior but steering was horrible, oil in the coolant, the motor was caked in oil, so was the transmission and the transfer case had an obvious pump rub leak. Banks 4 inch exhaust and intake.
It was a dog to drive, it just struggled to move, bad throttle response.
No deal was made.
Can't be a chevy..... all the front end lights are working!!!
My 06 LBZ has 147658 miles . Love this thing. Only driven occasionally. Sits inside of my pole barn unless I'm pulling my boat or trailer. Any other time I drive my gasser. To keep the miles down. And not for sale.
Why are you trying to keep the miles down?
An o6 LLy is an Lbz they just called it the lly because it was detuned
Is that the only difference?
50 hp?
That is definitely the one boys.
Thank you, very informative! Won't find anything that nice here in Ottawa Ontario!
Probably had lift pump on it if it had brand new fuel filter housing
I have a 2006 Chevy Silverado long bed single cab v6 that is white with black trim. My Silverado has 230000 miles and a couple of dents in almost every panel except the hood and front fenders. It also has 4wd and some rust beginning to form from it sitting in my driveway for 5 years. My Silverado still runs fine with the many mileage v6 engine.
Nobody asked lol
@@en3myspott3d54 forgot I even wrote this XD! Anyways hope u having a great day!
The truck was assembled in 06 but was an 07 year truck. Anything that is assembled after June of that year, becomes the next year model.
Leave the technical stuff to Earl!!! LOL!!! One thing to think about if a truck does come from CA (he did say LasVegas, NV) and you were getting EGR issues you’d have to take into account the emissions related things being put back on to pass SMOG, truck not pass SMOG, and the owner drives out of state to sell it. I’ll leave it for Earl to confirm!!! LOL!!!
Take off the cold side piping above the egr valve, the lbz uses a lot of low flow egr during cruise, and the valve on the passenger side fills with oil and soot, which causes it to stick open when the goo in there is cold. Problem doesn't happen when hot unless the egr valve is shot.
You can also pull off the actuator and push the valve manually to see how sticky it is.
I cleaned mine out 20k ago and not a problem since. Would always throw a light when cruising at 50 mph for 10 minutes in cold weather.
20k for an LBZ still? I paid 24k back in 2012 for a cclb with less than 100k. I've got a bunch more tips for common issues with these.
I am a Dodge guy but I'm considering buying a 2006 Duramax. The guy said the check engine light has been on for 7 years for cylinder 8 glow plug. He said it runs flawlessly and so he isn't concerned. What are your thoughts, I'm new to this?
@@0611shocker glow plug light will also be on if there is an issue with a bad plug.
Hard upper hose COULD ALSO indicate the coolant tank cap needs to be cleaned or replace if it isn’t release the pressure on cool down or will hold extra pressure when hot
DirtRoadDiesel stupid question but could this cause coolant to leak? My parents having an issue with their 06.Loss of coolant and have taken to multiple mechanics and they all say they can’t find anything wrong. They are ready to sell it because they are worried about traveling with it now.
Tammi Lutz there are many places to look for a coolant leak the trucks are known for lower radiator hoses to leak also could be a water pump, cross over pipe that connects to both of the heads or it could be the head gaskets eating the coolant and you can test the head gaskets with a block tester on the coolant tank just can’t get any coolant in the bottom of the tester that will mess up the test or if the is coolant on the grown then you know it’s a external leak not the head gaskets
@@tammilutz7955 it might be burning coolant too if it isn't leaking out somewhere
Josh another thing a hard rad hose can indicate is a thermostat stuck in the closed position which can lead to a overheating and head gasket issues or a potential blown radiator
Thanks Nathan
Truck Master you are welcome Josh
When I worked for Chevy (a long time ago) the next model year started in sept so that is an 07
06 "lly" is mechanically the same. Just tune it
What about the 05
Fun fact, no difference in "06 LLY" vs the LBZ, other than the tune that was used from the factory. Same engine, same trans. Different tune.
Different turbos
@@Motard867 nope 100% identical. post glow plug recall, same tune too.
Im looking at a 2008 right now and im so happy I found this video
Buddy, even an 06 without vin D is still an lbz. Just has lly tuning
That’s my friends dealership! Truckmaster let’s meet up!
You can always buy almost perfect trucks al day in California 😎👍🏽
Yea shame the state is the worst
@@Freedomlawnservice87 How is it the worst?? . Better paying jobs, best economy, beautiful beaches, mountains, diversity in people, best restaurants, food, beauty everywhere. Our state is not racist or live our lives wondering what our government is doing. You must be from Texass.
@@Freedomlawnservice87 I just saw your videos. I think you are jealous of how Californians live. I'm sure you never been to California or left your state. People that never been to California are the people to talk how bad our state is. Gun laws, democratic state, what else? I'm going to go to the beach today in January 😎😎. Have a great day sir.
@@cramos6638 newsom..pelosi..homeless..gun laws..illegals..it's trash
When he is looking at the rear leaf springs and he says "everything looks pretty good" I was thinking that's one of the cleanest undercarriages I've ever seen.
At what mileage should you be worried about the waterpump, transmission, and possibly injectors?
150,000 miles
@@nicolewilliams1767 transmission at 150k ??
I’m in the market for a clean LBZ. I wish you would have told the price on this one just to let us in on what you think to be a “reasonable price”. I found an 06 GMC Sierra long box with 148k miles for $21K. I’m wondering if that’s fair or too high
I just signed for a 18.5k 130k mile lbz. Rusty but frame is solid and it's stock.
I'm getting my dad's old 2006 duramax coming up here shortly and it's not rust free because it lived in minnesota it's whole life but I'm sure it will work as a good work truck for me for many years to come.
Check the upper mount at the frame left side under steering box of the front diff mount, the whole mount breaks off of frame, especially if its a plow truck.
That thing is mint. Really wish I could find an LBZ like that.
I wish I knew about this channel before I bought my 2004 GMC DURAMAX 2500 PU.
Right on, ive been waiting, very nice truck. I bought one out of New Mexico very clean
Nice 👍
I like that scan tool!!
10th digit is a 7 it's a 2007 and 06 and 07 is literally the exact same truck
I noticed that too. 07 classic.
I would love for josh to come look at trucks with me so I know that it’s sound! I’m also deathly curious as to how much he paid for the truck.
I’m sorry I totally forgot to add that in the video but it was $20k
Truck Master seems like a really good deal at 20k !
Truck Master 20k not bad at all. How many miles?
Truck Master wow!! I’m hoping to jump on something similar to that for my first truck purchase!
Got my 06 lly for 10k with 93,274 miles on it
5:01 “Tail gate looks great” has the dealer plate with some self rappers holding it on say hi to 2 uneven holes
They are heldvon with magnets
Currently own a 04 duramax with 450k miles definitely going to do these test to see where she’s at. My rust levels are definitely not pretty 😢
the 2006 lly is the exact same engine as the lbz. the only difference is chevy hadn’t finished the lbz tune yet so they just kept using the lly tune until the lbz tune was done. the engine and all is 100% the same
I definitely should have watched this video before buying my lmm. Everything worked out but I had no clue how to check for blow-by as I’ve only been a gaseous gone guy my whole life. Everything else in this test though I did. I got a desert truck that has immaculate door jams and frame but the white paint is starting to flake
06 is a LBZ. And first year of allison 6 speed also sure way to tell is if it has a DPF, they started them on 07.5 lmm also maybe I missed it but I never saw you check the transmission fluid. Or waterpump weephole.
"Look at these door jams! Unbelievable!" I was looking at it and thought, well yea... don't they all look like that? (I live near San Francisco, CA)
Michigan
ActiveMonkey I THOUGHT THE SAME THING, SOUTH LOUISIANA IS NOT AS GOOD AS CALIFORNIA BUT TEN TIMES BETTER THAN MICHIGAN.
Love the vids man. Also I am 15 and love trucks! Keep up the good work!👍😀
Thanks 👍
Manufactured in 06 sold as 07 like mine. And a late lly is a lbz with lly tuning
Correct
$20 Grand for a 13 year old truck? You could buy a brand new Nissan Frontier for that
😂😂🤷♂️ why would anyone buy a Nissan
I have a GMC Sierra, it was “sarcasm” guess y’all missed that lol 😂
Anything that is made after September is referred to as next year model . Example " 11/08 = 2009.
That is why after September they release the next year models . This 2007 model was released in 2006 of September. They do this with all vehicles.
I’m from Alberta and I have the same exact truck expect a long box extended cab. It’s got 150km on it and no rust. Things absolutely mint and wouldn’t sell it for the world
In your professional opinion, what amount of original miles would you consider too high/no go zone?
Probably 250k
Thanks for the awesome video! I’m about to checkout a 2006 LBZ with 230K miles and I’m gonna use this vid for guidance
How’d it go I’m looking for one with similar miles
@@CarburetedCrusader mechanically the truck was in perfect condition, but the body was wayyy worse in person if the body was good I would have bought it immediately!
@@JudeTheDood if you don’t mind me asking how much did they want for it? I’m trying to gauge the market place on Worth
@@CarburetedCrusader they wanted 17k out the door and non negotiable. I also live in AZ for reference
Word of caution, don't end up with a mechanic in the middle of the desert, he could be more than a mechanic and sherriff, he could also be judge, jury, and executioner.
The sticker inside the door shows when the truck was assembled. It’s not necessarily the model year. It’s an 07 truck built in September of 06.
carfax would be my first step. It will eliminate 50% of the trucks you look at. Almost every truck that I have looked at a used car lot or even a dealership using there name , theres always something going on with it , per carfax. And get pictures of the frame. Video and pictures of a truck that shows everything but the frame is an easy give away. I would do these steps first before I drive 14 hours.
This is also a canadian (quebec) duramax dreams truck 😅! In our country. Its very hard to find a clean diesel truck without is fuckin rusty cab because of our winter season roads. Great truck body 🤠
With no rusty seat brackets! Amazing
Lol that's crazy man down here in Texas we don't really worry about rust to much unless someone used it for the beach.
Awesome content. 2017 stock duramax owner here. I'll be keeping an eye on your channel.
im about a lbz bone stock for 3k, old work truck that my dads been pulling his food truck with its got rust but def gonna fully restore it
California trucks with 225,000 miles are going for $20,000 here in California
No kidding
Truck Master I saw one for 18 with 281,000 miles it is insane and it’s just because there is no rust it’s insane.
That's fucked I'm in Canada we salt the roads but once in awhile theres a clean lbz for 25000 Canadian so like 20000 you're money with only 120000 miles.
Alignment might look a little goofy because chevy has their camber and caster lean further on one side to counter the natural lean to the truck. Might be wrong but that's just what I have encountered and been told aligning them.
I use dodge caster bolts to correct that
Very helpful video! Thank you! Love the great content
Thanks Noah
Yeah I have a 2010 and I here the ticking noise sometimes usually only when parked and idling never got it checked out but was tripping me out and I put my hand on the dahs and press down and it stops
I like how he said a clean tailgate and the bolted the license plate into the tailgate
Wow this guy knows his stuff
I was looking for a truck exactly like this one. I always wanted one just couldn’t find one. I ended up buying a 2017 f250 platinum ruby red . After having the f250 for about 2 1/2 years. I still want a duramax.
Osiel Aguado you probably then only Chevy owner that would drive a Ford,
That's too funny, I always wanted one too and now I have a 2017 Ruby Red F-250 with the Lariat Ultimate package. Guess we're in the same boat having to settle for 70k Fords LOL.
Injector balance rates tell more of a story than just injectors, - low compression, head gasket issues, frp, cp3, and much more
I’m sure I missed a lot but definitely make a video so it can help others out 👍
That frame wasn’t bad on the truck he walked. Everyone under coats their frame at some point in time. Just common maintenance.
I just did mine i use rust stop paint
Ikr!
exactly, when he went to the frame and was making a big deal of it i was kind surprised. even here in north dakota with no salt people coat their frames. ol snagletooth is just trying to sounds smart