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***Dsljnki07ctd5.9*** · 05-07-2007, 10:44 AM

I've got subscription to Diesel Power and Petersons 4 Wheel Offroad. Petersons was building an '06 4x4 issue by issue that was pretty cool but really I'm not very impressed with either one and gonna drop em both when the subscriptions run out. I've learned far more about my truck and the pros/cons of products available for it on this forum and others than I ever could in 10 years worth of magazine reading. Most of the Diesel magazines seem to be all about glamour. I've picked up a few off the rack with these really tricked out trucks but they'd have technical errors in the articles or captions that even a relative novice like me could spot. Who wants to read writeups by people that don't even know what the heck they're looking at? And I agree they all seem to take the same show queen trucks and pass them around to one another to do photoshoots and writeups. I can't say enough about all the nice people on these forums sharing information and such. When I think back 15 years ago before I had internet and all there really was to be had was a "Truckin" mag it's just a world of difference and much more for the better imo. I'm sure its good for a multgazillion dollar aftermarket industry too

somehow I think forums like this are the future.

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2007 Ram 2500, SLT Big Horn, Mineral Grey, 4WD, 5.9, BMK11 bypass, G56, 285/70/17, GV overdrive, D'Trac manual hubs, Smarty Jr, 6" Wwhistler, 4" turboback, LED's

2008 model 387 Pete, ISX, 10sp, 3:58 rears

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05ctd · 05-09-2007, 08:03 AM

what is that diesel builder mag all about never heard of it.

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eddiebob · 05-09-2007, 08:14 AM

TDR and Diesel Power here. I do read the TDR cover to cover and glance through Diesel Power. The Diesel Power usually winds up on my drilling rig where the younger guys seem to enjoy it. Ed B

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Don Baggett · 05-09-2007, 08:34 AM

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I've learned far more about my truck and the pros/cons of products available for it on this forum and others than I ever could in 10 years worth of magazine reading.

My sentiments exactly!

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**RobertP** · 05-10-2007, 03:31 PM

the only one on the list that i subscribe to is TDR and i read it cover to cover at least once then just go back and skim it from time to time. but i am one of those people who want to know everything about our trucks. it helps me help others i believe. i occationally by a diesel power mag.

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Dzlchk · 05-17-2007, 09:29 PM

We get Diesel Power because it was gift to my husband for his birthday from my parents. I've actually started reading them and now he get upset cause I'll read them before he even gets a chance to see them.

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Holysmoke · 05-18-2007, 05:59 AM

What is diesel builder? Also anybody heard of the mag called 8 lug dedicated to our diesel pickups only? You cant get crap here in Baghdad

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Moltred · 05-19-2007, 05:16 PM

I would like to know more about this mag also.Never even heard of it.

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***Tuffguy707*** · 05-19-2007, 05:23 PM

i dont subsribe to any of those but i do subscribe to truck trend and motor trend. ive learned more here in the last 2 months than i have anywhere else my whole life.

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my work trucks:
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 98 24V C&C...01 C&C....07 6.7 C&C

carcrz · 05-19-2007, 06:58 PM

I used to buy them off the shelf, but the quality of reading never got any better or even different so I stopped all together.

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GBWELDING · 05-20-2007, 05:38 AM

Since finding out about forums like this one I don't have a need to read it in a mag when you can find most of the answers here!

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beads159 · 05-23-2007, 02:35 PM

I have bought some off the shelf, and I agree...too many over priced show trucks. I want to see them working for a living. That is what the Dodge is made for. Get it dirty, clean it up, repeat.

Brian

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05-07-2007, 10:44 AM	#13 (permalink)
*Dsljnki07ctd5.9* Diesel Freak Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 506 Dsljnki07ctd5.9's Truck Pics	I've got subscription to Diesel Power and Petersons 4 Wheel Offroad. Petersons was building an '06 4x4 issue by issue that was pretty cool but really I'm not very impressed with either one and gonna drop em both when the subscriptions run out. I've learned far more about my truck and the pros/cons of products available for it on this forum and others than I ever could in 10 years worth of magazine reading. Most of the Diesel magazines seem to be all about glamour. I've picked up a few off the rack with these really tricked out trucks but they'd have technical errors in the articles or captions that even a relative novice like me could spot. Who wants to read writeups by people that don't even know what the heck they're looking at? And I agree they all seem to take the same show queen trucks and pass them around to one another to do photoshoots and writeups. I can't say enough about all the nice people on these forums sharing information and such. When I think back 15 years ago before I had internet and all there really was to be had was a "Truckin" mag it's just a world of difference and much more for the better imo. I'm sure its good for a multgazillion dollar aftermarket industry too somehow I think forums like this are the future. __________________ Chris 2007 Ram 2500, SLT Big Horn, Mineral Grey, 4WD, 5.9, BMK11 bypass, G56, 285/70/17, GV overdrive, D'Trac manual hubs, Smarty Jr, 6" Wwhistler, 4" turboback, LED's 2008 model 387 Pete, ISX, 10sp, 3:58 rears Last edited by Dsljnki07ctd5.9 : 05-07-2007 at 10:46 AM.

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05-09-2007, 08:03 AM	#14 (permalink)
05ctd Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 163 05ctd's Truck Pics	what is that diesel builder mag all about never heard of it. __________________ Silver 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4, muffler delete and chrome side molding. Theres no "G" in Cummins, hole!

05-09-2007, 08:14 AM	#15 (permalink)
eddiebob Cummins Fan Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Poplarville, Mississippi Posts: 74 eddiebob's Truck Pics	TDR and Diesel Power here. I do read the TDR cover to cover and glance through Diesel Power. The Diesel Power usually winds up on my drilling rig where the younger guys seem to enjoy it. Ed B __________________ 2005 2500, QC, SLT, 48RE, 2WD, Mineral Gray 2007 2500, MC, SLT, 48RE, 2WD, Electric Blue, (Hers) 2006 Mercedes Benz E320 CDI

05-10-2007, 03:31 PM	#17 (permalink)
RobertP MD Chapter President Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ellicott City,md. Shop based out of Southern MD Posts: 1,012 RobertP's Truck Pics	the only one on the list that i subscribe to is TDR and i read it cover to cover at least once then just go back and skim it from time to time. but i am one of those people who want to know everything about our trucks. it helps me help others i believe. i occationally by a diesel power mag. __________________ Maryland Chapter President. At your service. 05,5500,g56,II silver 66 second gen style!!, SBC DD, ,custom pumps and Injectors from II, smarty TNT-R best of 691HP/1152TQ 12.92@108MPH soon to be turned down! 07, 2500, 6 SP AUTO, 6.7. AFE, waiting on a smarty!!! NGM Diesel,NHRDA Member

05-17-2007, 09:29 PM	#18 (permalink)
Dzlchk Cummins Fan Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Port Hueneme, CA Posts: 32 Dzlchk's Truck Pics	We get Diesel Power because it was gift to my husband for his birthday from my parents. I've actually started reading them and now he get upset cause I'll read them before he even gets a chance to see them. __________________ 2001.5 Silver Long Bed Quad Cab, 4x4, Gauges, FASS2, Uni Air Filter, Kore Front Leveling Springs, Pro Comp ATR 315's MIA: Muffler, Silencer Ring, Badges

05-18-2007, 05:59 AM	#19 (permalink)
Holysmoke Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Utah by way of Iraq Posts: 113 Holysmoke's Truck Pics	What is diesel builder? Also anybody heard of the mag called 8 lug dedicated to our diesel pickups only? You cant get crap here in Baghdad __________________ Haisley machine P7100 race pump, race cam, fly cut pistons, O-Ring head, High tech custom twin turbos, Nitrious, Full function Air dogg Hood, All billet ATS race trans with stand-alone Valve body, High stall TQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B8_6kq1QuQ

05-19-2007, 05:23 PM	#21 (permalink)
*Tuffguy707* mmmmm beer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canton,Ohio Posts: 1,548 Tuffguy707's Truck Pics	i dont subsribe to any of those but i do subscribe to truck trend and motor trend. ive learned more here in the last 2 months than i have anywhere else my whole life. __________________ mine 2007 laramie 4x4 black with 5.9 and strait 6 inch exhaust by bullydog. quad cab 8' bed 3500 srw, nav, sunroof and bucket seats, bullydog rfi ,silencer ring MIA, bullydog pmt ,hornblaster train horns my work trucks: GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 98 24V C&C...01 C&C....07 6.7 C&C

05-19-2007, 06:58 PM	#22 (permalink)
carcrz Cummins in KC Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Belton, Missouri Posts: 652 carcrz's Truck Pics	I used to buy them off the shelf, but the quality of reading never got any better or even different so I stopped all together. __________________ 2005 DODGE RAM 2500 - Quad Cab - 4x4 - Lonestar Package - Chrome Handle Covers - Carbon Fiber Interior - Katzkin black/taupe Leather Seats - n-fab side steps - PML Tranny pan & Diff. Covers - FS2500 Bypass Filter - Quad Commander - Quad Race Module - Nanofiber Air Filter - Air Horns & Strobes on the shelf - & now a carseat! VOTE FOR THIS MONTH'S ROTM!

05-20-2007, 05:38 AM	#23 (permalink)
GBWELDING Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Shoshoni Wyo. Posts: 116 GBWELDING's Truck Pics	Since finding out about forums like this one I don't have a need to read it in a mag when you can find most of the answers here! __________________ BLACK 02 4*4 SPORT 3500 DUALLY QC, 6 SPEED, LEATHER, SIRRIUS W/GB CUSTOM MOUNT,GB CUSTOM CELL PONE MOUNT,GB CUSTOM CUPHOLDER,BHAF W/ HEATSHIELD,AMSOIL THROUGH OUT INCLUDING BYPASS FILTER W/ GB CUSTOM MOUNT,B&W GOOSE NECK HITCH, FASS2 w/GB CUSTOM MOUNT, AUTOMETER GAUGES,FP,PYRO,BOOST,A PILLAR POD,MBRP S/S 4",EDGE COMP WIRE TAPPED,BOOST ELBOW,BREATHER VENT MOD, JUST STARTING TO SEE THE POSSIBILITIES COMING SOON ?, SB CLUTCH,STICKS, BD EXAUST BRAKE This post reflects my thoughts & opinions .It does not reflect the thoughts or opinions of my horse, my dog ,my truck ,or my computer .All rights reserved .Subject to change without notice .Void where prohibited. No warranties expressed or implied. User assumes all liabilities. Not liable for damages due to misuse. Quality may vary .Keep away from direct sunlight. Other restrictions may apply. Your mileage may vary .If a rash, redness, irritation, or swelling develops, consult your physician "...you sound like one of those people who have been educated well beyond their inteligence. ponder that." - reddman

05-23-2007, 02:35 PM	#24 (permalink)
beads159 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sidney, NE Posts: 157 beads159's Truck Pics	I have bought some off the shelf, and I agree...too many over priced show trucks. I want to see them working for a living. That is what the Dodge is made for. Get it dirty, clean it up, repeat. Brian __________________ 2000 Quad Cab 2500, 4X4, 24V, Auto, BHAF, Banks Get-Kit with Ottomind, Banks Monster Exhaust, Glowshift Gauges, Refer Unit Aux. Fuel tank, Firestone Air Ride, Navigon GPS, Wallyworld 2-cycle.