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bowtiebob 10-01-2003, 01:00 AM Ok, I ordered my truck on Saturday. Duramax, Allison. Was wondering if it would have been to my benefit to get the Heavy Duty Power Pack instead of ordering the Dmax, Allison seperate. My dealer isn't exactly progressive, so I doubt they'd even heard of the power pack. Somebody help me out....... Bob 3500dmax 10-01-2003, 01:05 AM Straight from Chevrolet.com 2004 Models: 2500HD or 3500 Package features: Duramax Diesel(3), Allison Transmission(3), locking differential, HD Trailering Package $1,000 DISCOUNT 3 Avaliable only on 2500HD and 3500 models. Hookem_9 10-01-2003, 10:27 AM bowtiebob, Here's how it breaks down... Duramax ($5,010) + Allison ($2,295)= $7,305 or Duramax ($5,010 + Allison ($2,295)+ Locking Dif ($295) = $7,600- ($1,000 HD Power Package discount) = $6,600 I checked the Chevrolet website and it does STATE that it includes the HD Towing package, but my dealer and my order reflects that it is not included. I shows it as a seperate option as I did order that option. The window sticker they printed of the order shows PDN - Heavy Duty Power Package $7,600 Heavy Duty Power Package Savings -$1,000 It is definately worth it, you'll save $705 dollars and get the Locking Dif. Go for it! Hookem_9 LARSONEM 10-01-2003, 12:06 PM Theres a difference in price of the HDPP (RPO PDN) depending upon 1SB (LS package) or 1SC (LT package) due to the fact that the LT included the 4 speed automatic in the price, thus smaller price. Either way, the HDPP savings discount is still $1000 or about $850 on the dealer invoice. bowtiebob 10-01-2003, 12:48 PM Darn it, I am pretty sure that I paid too much then. Ordered on Sat......supposed to go in sometime Mon.....probably too late to catch it now.......http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Angry.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Angry.gif Bob Hookem_9 10-01-2003, 12:52 PM Give them a call! you should be able to change it this early in the game. I hope anyway... Hookem_9 bowtiebob 10-01-2003, 03:15 PM Guys, thanks for the help. Just talked to my dealer. The orders don't go in until Wed. evening, so I was able to make the change just fine. Got me a locking diff. and saved me $661 on my bottom line!! Excuse my ignorance, but how will I be using a locking differential? I had figured that 4WD would be enough for my needs. Is there a switch in the cab to activate it?? Anyway, thank you all for your help. By getting the info I needed quickly, I saved some money to put towards mods!!! Bob CS-Dmax 10-01-2003, 03:51 PM Bob, The locking diff requires no driver input. Basically, when tire spin occurs in the driving rear wheel, there are clutches in the differential that will lock up and send power to the other wheel as well. I would assume that GM is staying with the Eaton G80 locking diff in the 04 model, though I have not checked on that. John bowtiebob 10-01-2003, 03:52 PM John, Thanks. After some research, I came up with about as much. Yes, it is still a G80. Thanks again. Bob hoot 10-01-2003, 04:17 PM Here she is..... http://www.uscom.com/~hoot/cars/duramax/gmc/mag-hytec/images/DSCN1152.jpg bowtiebob 10-01-2003, 06:23 PM Wow, now that's cool. I wanna get a copy of that to show off to the girls.... "And here......is my l o c k i n g rear differential" lol Bob Stizo 10-01-2003, 10:49 PM I don't know about you guys, but I would NEVER EVER EVER buy a truck without a locking rear. EVER! When I was shopping for mine I turned down two offers because they didn't have locking rears. Used to have a 89 chevy w/ 454 and replaced the rear axle with an old 85 chevy we had. The replacement being an open. That thing used to annoy me to no end. I would be on my father's property on a gravel road and would get stuck on a wet rock. Need 4x4, Pathetic. On the construction site, one tire on gravel, one in mud, Stuck, need 4x4. I was using 4x4 just about everyday a few times a day. Just annoying when you shouldn't have to. Would be cool if GM came out with a push button electric locker for the front diff. That would be sick.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Approve.gif Oh yeah, and it looks kinda dumb when you do a one wheel burnout. Like one of those ricer burnershttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif hoot 10-02-2003, 12:07 AM Wow, now that's cool. I wanna get a copy of that to show off to the girls.... "And here......is my l o c k i n g rear differential" lol Bob You mean you've never shown your rear off to the girls? http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif | ||