new member. 97 dually. intro. need ideas/suggestions.

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new member. 97 dually. intro. need ideas/suggestions.
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thedamianlyons
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Hey Guys and Gals!

Names Damian. you can call me D. everyone i know does.
im 20, from a small town (Tepetate, LA).
been working on vehicles since i was 15.

its been my dream to have myself a 4 door dually, and i now have one.

its a 1997 gmc 3500. 6.5 detroit, 122k miles.
currently has a 3-5 drop, 4" exhaust with muffler, all rear LED lights, leather interior, front bench in rear with buckets and center console up front, 2-12's behind rear seat, manual boost controller, map sensor mod, relocated pmd, etc.

my plans for this thing are fairly simple. bagged, SFBD on 22.5's

i've bagged vehicles before, but never a dually. i will rarely tow with it, however i want to set it up to be able to tow whatever i put on it.

any suggestions on parts and brands to get would be helpful. pics of setups on trucks like mine would also be great!

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thanks for looking,

Damian Lyons (D)
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big daddy caddy
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Wasssup
From Florida
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rick ross
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Welcome. You are off to a good start. These guys here will set you on the right path.
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thedamianlyons
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Thanks! from what i've been reading so far, this is definitely the best place for info!
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duallybourbon
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Looks godo bud! Im fairly new to the site myself but Ill welcome you all the same. Itll b slick whenya geter done!
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dropped fullsize
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Nice. Welcome to the site.
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dzl1
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Welcome! And yes, this site has tons of info and help.

DZL1.
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thedamianlyons
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Thanks everyone!
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leedogg
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Nice truck....

What kinda mileage do the 6.5's get? I have been considering selling my 89- and finding me a 92-00 diesel.
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thedamianlyons
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Thanks! I get about 14-18 depending on how I drive. That's with the mods of course. However, it's much much better than a gas dually.