Toolman
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Diesel vs. GAS
I've been searching for the perfect SM for some time now and I know the basic over all differences between the drive trains with axles and T-Case, between the 2 generations.
My question is:
I have heard from multiple sources that the 6.0L Ford Diesels have major problems with the turbos and other issues.. Does anyone have some positive stories about the 6.0L ???? The 7.3L I'm looking for is getting harder to find as time goes on.
How does the gas mileage compare to all of the above including the V10 ?
I want to be able to flat tow my 98' Wrangler.. being that it has extra weight added to it with heavier axles, body armor, etc. it weighs some where around 5500 lbs.
I'm not against the 6.0L because it does have some Features and benefits the 7.3L doesn't... mainly the Atlas 2 and Dynatrac are much more attractive to me especially if it has ARB's .. which makes me want a little bit newer SM.. but the motor issues has always been a question I've had.
I want to be happy with my purchase as it will be with me for a long time.. however I would hate myself later down the road if I didn't ask for some advice on this matter from the people who already have owned these.
Any advice is welcome.
thanks
I've been searching for the perfect SM for some time now and I know the basic over all differences between the drive trains with axles and T-Case, between the 2 generations.
My question is:
I have heard from multiple sources that the 6.0L Ford Diesels have major problems with the turbos and other issues.. Does anyone have some positive stories about the 6.0L ???? The 7.3L I'm looking for is getting harder to find as time goes on.
How does the gas mileage compare to all of the above including the V10 ?
I want to be able to flat tow my 98' Wrangler.. being that it has extra weight added to it with heavier axles, body armor, etc. it weighs some where around 5500 lbs.
I'm not against the 6.0L because it does have some Features and benefits the 7.3L doesn't... mainly the Atlas 2 and Dynatrac are much more attractive to me especially if it has ARB's .. which makes me want a little bit newer SM.. but the motor issues has always been a question I've had.
I want to be happy with my purchase as it will be with me for a long time.. however I would hate myself later down the road if I didn't ask for some advice on this matter from the people who already have owned these.
Any advice is welcome.
thanks