Long(er) term truck rental recommendations?

[cstone]

There is actually a company that does Duramax conversions on Suburbans. They even have a cute name: Duraburb. Duramax engine + 6 speed Allison transmission.

Unfortunately, AFAIK they only do it on the heavier duty 2500 Suburbans, mine is a 1/2 1500.

Down in Florida. I’m familiar with them and watched a few of their videos. They will do the 1/2 ton Burb but it isn’t optimal. I just figure if I was going to go diesel with a Burb I would get the most simplistic, bulletproof engine that is widely available. If I had the money and could find one, a Mercedes OM606 would be another strong choice.

[Lurch]

Avis has a F-150 for $504/week. Wonder if you talk to a dealer if they would let you take an extended test drive of a newer used model.

[gnihcraes]

Find a beater 1995 Dodge Ram with a 5.9l 12v Cummins drive train to swap into the Burb. Another one of my dream projects.

you and me both. My K3500 will get a replacement someday.

[Irving]

I wish I could put a small diesel into my Amigo. It's soooo much easier to just buy something else though.

[cstone]

I wish I could put a small diesel into my Amigo. It's soooo much easier to just buy something else though.

Pick up a Kubota 2.2l, have it rebuilt and put into your Amigo. The car will rot before the engine gives up and you just might get 30% better mileage.

[Irving]

It's all the other aspects of the vehicle that are lacking that stop me.