Joined the Dmax life

[Blackbirdws6]

I will start by saying I blame this entire thread on Smash aka LTb1ow. He exposed me to diesel things and it's ability to haul around shamu like it was a toy car. As some of you may have seen, I am consolidating the cars (Yukon is sold / Lexus for sale) so my irrational brain figured a nice pick-up would be ideal.

I told myself a good gas truck will do just fine but no, I have a mental problem. I started looking at used 2011+ diesels. I then got the bug for the newer body style 2015+. Not quite finding what I wanted (options weren't right, spotty service histories, etc.), my Dad said why not a new one. The intent was not to get a new one but the price difference was nearly negligible when comparing the discounts to a used model. The numbers worked out and I happened to stumble on the exact model, trim, etc I wanted only 20 miles away. A few calls later and it was done. I picked it up a couple days ago and I'm pretty smitten with it.

The only questionable item is the new 2017 engine/turbo which is supposedly 90% all new with more power (445hp/910tq). Hopefully it proves to be reliable but that's why it has a warranty. The power increase is nice and the truck does feel more powerful than the 2015 and 2016 I drove. It's all entirely overkill at the moment so the next project will be getting a trailer.

And yes I've already ordered new LED fog light housings.

2017 Sierra 2500HD Denali

[Jersey Mike]

Still weighs less than Shamu.

[WayFast84]

I love the GMC front end! Which dealer did you go through? I'm dreaming of a White 1500 with the elevation package.

[sweetbmxrider]

Man that thing is nice!

I like that the door has Denali HD instead of 2500 HD

In4TrailerRoadtrip!!!!

[Blackbirdws6]

Originally Posted by Jersey Mike

Still weighs less than Shamu.

Nuh uhhhhh!

Originally Posted by WayFast84

I love the GMC front end! Which dealer did you go through? I'm dreaming of a White 1500 with the elevation package.

Freehold GMC - Talk to Bruce and let him know I sent you.

Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider

Man that thing is nice!

I like that the door has Denali HD instead of 2500 HD

In4TrailerRoadtrip!!!!

Thanks man. There are a lot of nice little touches throughout. We do need to grab a trailer now....

[LTb1ow]

Jelli, very jelli.

DEF tank will go every 3k or so miles, so stay on top of that.

EFIlive, remove all torque limiting so you can actually tow with those big numbers

[Blackbirdws6]

Originally Posted by LTb1ow

Jelli, very jelli.

DEF tank will go every 3k or so miles, so stay on top of that.

EFIlive, remove all torque limiting so you can actually tow with those big numbers

Yea they said 3 to 5k range. I heard going to a place with big trucks will have fresh DEF on pump so that will be my project for this week. I can feel the truck is softer in 1st on purpose to limit torque so I'm sure the computer is pulling things back.

[madness410]

man awesome truck. congrats and good luck with it.

[redsoxsstink]

wow! i never realized they had nearly 1000ft/lbs factory. looks great, white and chrome trucks always look good.

[sweetbmxrider]

Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6

Yea they said 3 to 5k range. I heard going to a place with big trucks will have fresh DEF on pump so that will be my project for this week. I can feel the truck is softer in 1st on purpose to limit torque so I'm sure the computer is pulling things back.

You buy a gallon from any parts store/amazon/etc

[LTb1ow]

Buy it sealed and keep em like gingers.. out of the sun

[6spdg37s]

congrats bro ! that was the truck i was supposed to get then the guy i was dealing with tried to screw me so i ended up with my 1500 silverado ltz

[Blackbirdws6]

Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider

You buy a gallon from any parts store/amazon/etc

Don't I need multiple? Would seem easier to just hit the gas station and fill it from a pump.

Originally Posted by LTb1ow

Buy it sealed and keep em like gingers.. out of the sun

What wine would you pair with it?

Originally Posted by 6spdg37s

congrats bro ! that was the truck i was supposed to get then the guy i was dealing with tried to screw me so i ended up with my 1500 silverado ltz

Thanks man. Interested to hear the back story. Truck was in transit when I made the deal.

[deadtrend1]

Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6

Don't I need multiple? Would seem easier to just hit the gas station and fill it from a pump.

My freightliner at work holds just north of 5 gallons and lasts quite awhile. They are sold in 2.5 gallons i think.

Youll be fine buying 2 jugs from the store

[IROCZman15]

dude! sweet!

[maroman88]

amazingggggggg

[Blackbirdws6]

Originally Posted by deadtrend1

My freightliner at work holds just north of 5 gallons and lasts quite awhile. They are sold in 2.5 gallons i think.

Youll be fine buying 2 jugs from the store

Nice. Any particular brand recommended?

Originally Posted by IROCZman15

dude! sweet!

Originally Posted by maroman88

amazingggggggg

Thanks guys!

[LTb1ow]

Its cat piss, any brand will work.

I think my car will take 2.5 gal, so either top off every fuel fill or wait to fill at once.

[wretched73]

Holy smokes. Nice truck!

So what do you plan on trailering?

[LTb1ow]

http://turbobullet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9924

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

Congrats! When is the tint coming?

[Blackbirdws6]

Originally Posted by LTb1ow

Its cat piss, any brand will work.

I think my car will take 2.5 gal, so either top off every fuel fill or wait to fill at once.

Should I harvest Jax piss? Or does Russian cat not agree with capitalist truck?

Originally Posted by wretched73

Holy smokes. Nice truck!

So what do you plan on trailering?

Thanks! Whatever I can get in my driveway.

Originally Posted by Anti_Rice_Guy

Congrats! When is the tint coming?

Thanks! Maybe in a month or so. Won't be long. I like my heat rejection ceramic. LED fog housings have been ordered and folding hard bed cover should be in soon.

[wretched73]

Get a quad or dirt bike or a side by side

[Blackbirdws6]

Originally Posted by wretched73

Get a quad or dirt bike or a side by side

[wretched73]

I used to ride my Honda z50R all over Piscataway back when I was just a weee lad. I lived on Eiseman and tore up those back roads and the train tracks