Notices
2014 - 2018 (GMT-K2) Section for all discussion related to the 2014 - 2018 Chevrolet and GMC trucks.

Looking for a Duramax, need help decoding VIN

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old June 10th, 2021, 8:59 AM
  #1  
CF Beginner
Thread Starter
 
Treagan82's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2021
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Looking for a Duramax, need help decoding VIN

Hey guys, new to the forum! Long story short, used to be a hard core GM guy, been driving fords for 8 years. The wife and I have decided to sell our house, buy a big 3500 and a 5th wheel camper and go see the country. Considering a Ram, but honestly trying to find a Silverado. Trying to use this vin decoder ( https://chevroletforum.com/forum/vin...4K0C84FF500438 ) but could use a hand decoding these numbers to make sure I am getting one that can pull hard. It looks like on most categories it gives a "What this truck can do number" then behind it gives you the min/max or all available options. Is this correct? I am going to have to do some out of town shopping and am trying to narrow down my search to only vehicles that only fit the bill. Ram makes this super easy with the vin lookup on their website. Any insight would be great! Thanks a bunch guys!
Old June 12th, 2021, 1:02 AM
  #2  
Super Moderator
 
tech2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 9,164
Received 509 Likes on 469 Posts
Default

there is a vin decoder on this site under tools.
great idea...i want to do this also but may rent out my house instead of selling. people I know did this....property values soared the the 5 years they were rving and when they sold the rv...couldn't get back into the housing market.

both ram and chev tow well. the chev independent front suspension rides nicer....the ram coil and link front suspension design can handle more weight. Cummins is easy to work on...duramax very tight spaces....ford cab forward design is horrible for techs. exhaust aftertreatment systems for all brands are expensive to fix off warranty.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Amanda Dwight
Tahoe & Suburban DIY and Useful Threads
14
March 10th, 2023 7:45 PM
ilonniem
Chevelle & El Camino
2
June 19th, 2021 10:11 PM
alief
General Tech
3
November 20th, 2017 3:49 PM
Nicholas Lucier
Silverado, Sierra & Fullsize Pick-ups
4
September 30th, 2015 5:25 PM
19silverado87
General Tech
3
October 17th, 2009 12:49 PM



Quick Reply: Looking for a Duramax, need help decoding VIN



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 7:38 AM.