New 2003 with a ?
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New 2003 with a ?
Ok I have a 2003 v10 SD 2 wheel drive 430 gears with a six speed manual. The truck has 60 miles on it its brand new. I got a good deal off the lot because it was a 2003 and they wanted it gone. Anyways the stick on the six speed shakes alot this could be normal something im just not used to ??? Also when I let the clutch out i hear loud noise as if the the throw out bearing is going out. Again this could be normal the truck is brand new with barley any miles on it. Just want to get your opions from the guys tyhat have this same truck and have felt this or not.
Also did I make a bad choice by not getting the 4x4. I live in the bay area ca and I think i will be content with the 2x4. Thanks for any help here
Also did I make a bad choice by not getting the 4x4. I live in the bay area ca and I think i will be content with the 2x4. Thanks for any help here
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I have noticed some shaking of the stick,, when my 04' V-10, 6 speed, is ideling,so unfortunately I hear it is sorta normal,,I think it should be smooth as silk myself !! That throw-out bearing noise is not normal,,sometimes you can hear the tranny whine when its cool, but mostly mine is quite.,,,Good luck,,,,,later,,,,,,,,,,Mark
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Hmmm the noise is not to loud I will let the clutch out and i guess you can say you will here the noise start but its a constant humming noise its not loud where it sounds like something is wrong. Im sorry if this is not coming out right just hard to explain cuz I have heard throw out bearings go out before...
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Originally Posted by x12secondjourney
Yeah its pretty cool so far just wondering if I should have got the 4x4 
Other then that Im tottaly satisfied.
Other then that Im tottaly satisfied.
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Good to hear that theres another in the bay area. Yeah I dont think I will be missing the 4x4 that much either. Just for the snow deal during the winter taking the faimly. Got to put on the ol chains So I went to the dealer and had them check on the thorw out bearing and they say all is normal the tech told me I got a great deal and the truck is in brand new shape. 60 miles it better be all good.
So I went to the dealer and had them check on the thorw out bearing and they say all is normal the tech told me I got a great deal and the truck is in brand new shape. 60 miles it better be all good.
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I wouldnt worry about not getting the 4X4. I take my truck off-roading quite often and I very rarely put it in 4 wheel drive. If you go on average and some difficult trails you really dont need it. Unless you really do some serious off-roading, you'll be fine. 
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You might want to consider a locker if you do any kind of mild - moderate off-roading, our trucks are really heavy, and coupled with no traction up front you'll be surprised where you get stuck sometimes. From what I've seen the locker will help tremendously, it won't do miracles but it really helps.
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