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redpoint5 · 12-27-2011, 04:08 PM

I don't have experience with any diesel other than my Cummins, but I do know the engine is much heavier than the gas counterpart (I've read it weighs 1000lbs alone). Would the diesel swap make your front end heavier and wear suspension and front end components?

12-27-2011, 04:08 PM	#17 (permalink)
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