Waiting on New Trucks thread.

I took one of these, with only delivery miles, IL > ID > UT > ID > IL. Obviously, a completely different animal from what you drove. I don’t know how many hundred units they are up to, but, they’re still ordering the 579 and T680 with it. If the UAW strike gets to my contracted plant, I’ll be going back to these guys.

Great assessment.

Looking at the 380’s ride height, they’re definitely tall in the shock’s available travel.

 

Well it finally happened, I was able to get a deal done. I got a 2024 T680 with a 450HP Cummins, Diamond Package with a KIMS and Bendix. Pretty much the OO specd. I got it for my 2023 389 Peterbilt w/ 150K miles (specd out) with an APU plus $30K cash. I was hard in my line and they budged to my offer.

I feel like I got a pretty good deal but the market could prove me wrong really quick because there's no doubt my 389 held up in value in this depressed market and the T680 value could tank quick. I'm sad getting rid of the 389 but definitely looking forward to lower costs.

Question for everyone, does anyone have any experience with deer guards? I'm kicking around the idea of getting one, but I don't want to kill the fuel mileage.

 

Most popular brand I see by far is

Ex-Guard - Grille Guards for Semi-Trucks and Delivery Vans

This brand I see occasionally but you can tell they are well built and designed. probably more pricey too.

Home - HERD Grille Guards, Cab Racks & Truck Accessories

 

Very sad…

 

Yes it’s this one right here:

XG-CML125G2 | Ex-Guard

It’s $2,000 installed. But concerned it will kill the fuel mileage plus it ain’t cheap lol.

 

make sure it’s got a tow hood just in case….

 

I wouldn't think round tubing mounted tight to the hood/grille/bumper area would have a noticeable effect on MPG. Obviously it disturbs airflow a little but I'm guessing the difference would be minimal at best. Coming out of a 389, you might not.notice at all.

 

Yes it is sad I must agree but it was going to happen eventually. I don’t care for the 589 and was going to go this way eventually. Who knows maybe after I see more 589s on the road they will grow on but from what I’ve seen so far it’s a big no for me.

 

That's what I'm afraid of, I downgrade to upgrade fuel mileage but would lose a good chunk because of a deer guard.

 

I don't think you would see a drastic drop at all, if any.