New trucks are only ok if you trade them in before warrenty is up. And even then there a pain in the ### going in all time for warranty because it doesn't cover your down time, your still not making money when the trucks in the shop.
I'd love to see a comparison on a new truck and a new glider going 1.2 million and the cost of ownership with both at the end of 10-15 years. Not to mention fuel costs.
I'm one these guys that keep there trucks long long time. And I like to do all my own wrenching also. For me a new truck with pre emmision engine that's easy and cheap to fix with no issues is going to win every time.
If your one these steering wheel holders that cant change a light bulb but good with a cell phone then keep ordering that new truck every 4 years .
Can you swap a engine legally?
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Rebuilt engines won't last? News to me. If you cheap out and half ### the rebuild of course it won't last lol.
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There was a guy on here I think is name was Cowpie. He had a factory reman Detroit in his glider. Last time I seen him post it was at 1.2 million and hasn't touched his engine other then normal maintenance and dosen't use drop oil.
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I just picked an old CAT block up from the machine shop yesterday. Spent more money on block prep than most guys spend on their inframe kits. Do it once, do it right IMO.
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