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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 07:49 AM
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So, still shopping... Does anyone have a valid reason to select one over another? Any significant changes from '04-'05-or '06?

I've seen the 1" rear axle change for '05, why would that be better? I'd have a larger selection of used wheels with an '04, correct?

Anything else? Problems with one over the other? First year growing pains in '04??

I've found several of these models in the $3900-4500 range and was just curious of opinions and experiences. Please refrain from the "solid mount" or "injected" info. I'm not interested in those opinions at this point..

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The most significant mechanical difference IMO, was the change to the tranny gears in 06, when MoCo switched from straight cut to helical cut gears. This increased the primary/tranny oil change interval from 5K to 10K miles.
 
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That was in '06 huh? That should make it considerably quieter too.. Good info, I hadnt heard a date on that one.
 
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