what year to look for.

[Killer223]

so i'm in the market for another truck. i love my early 04. and don't plan on ever selling it.

however, i'm inheriting some money form grandpas passing, so the wife gave me the go ahead to look for a 4th gen, mega, 4x4 with either a G56 of an aisin.

the rest will be put into a third home.

so of the 4th gen, what are the best years to look for.? if i ever have issues with DEF and DPF i'll delete.

pro and cons of what years?

i've looked but don't really find much...

Thoughts?

 

[TFaoro]

The worst thing I've heard is the 10-12 do a lot more recycling, and it tends to "piss them off" (Throw codes, etc)

So if you're leaving it stock I'd go with a 13+. That said, if you're deleting not much has changed motor wise since 07.5.

If your wife is driving it a bunch I bet she would like the auto more. They also have more power from the factory.

Manuals are nice if you like to row gears. 

[CTcummins24V]

Guy at work has a 2015, daily driver, don't think he tows/hauls at all, the turbo is all gummed up/or vanes frozen, needs a new one with under 40,000 miles, codes galor. Luckily, under warranty, dealer quoted something like $4,000 to fix. I couldn't see myself with a brand new truck and have to pay thousands to fix because of emissions equipment. I would vote egr/dpf delete. I'm curious to the longevity, time and miles, of 4th gens.

Edited March 31, 2016 by CTcummins24V

[Killer223]

the family loves manuals. the bride had a Porsche when we met. so we are no stranger to grabbin gears.

I have the mentality that as long as you can drive a stick you'll never be stranded. all my kids can shift the toyota.

 

any thoughts on the newer coil rear suspension?