What to order or not?

[oneton]

Well, Ive been playing around on the the GM site trying to figure out what options I would like on my new truck. So my question is: What options would you opt for now or stay away from if you had to do it over again?

Thanks
Oneton
94 6.5 TD Rocky Ridge Conversion(nearing 200,000)

[Sandman]

It depends on whar you plan on using your truck for....but I have a loaded LS crew cab 4x4. I opted for all the trailering stuff and also included the G 80 locking diff( the D-max has so much torque....without the locker, that one tire would be spinning alot). I also love having the Allison.

Just my opinion...hopefully others can shed light on what they like/dislike about their trucks.

Good Luck!

[NutNbutGMC]

Crew Cab for sure. If you plan on upgrading the stereo, go the cheap OEM, and same with tires. My new Fireflops never rolled under my @$$. I put Michelins on it right there on the lot. Fog lamps are a P.O.S. so that's your call. Power seats are nice (40/20/40 is my preference). I prefer the Duramax engine and the Allison automatic tranny. Short bed or long bed is your choice (fuel tank capacities differ with each). I did not order the MPG feature. I use the machine as I need it and leave the rest up to useless, bandwidth hogging statistics. And if you pay $40,000, like many here have professed that they paid (I doubt it unless they got a spare engine), your leaving money on the table..... :D :D

[DSLPOWR]

I agree, the fog lamps are worthless and so are the pull out camping mirrors. (2003 they are supposedly bigger and more improved.) I would surely get the G80 no matter what. I have an LT optioned truck which means they add all the extra stuff and I am happy with all the little gadgets it came with. As for everything else the options are up to you, they all seem to be excellent "creature comforts".

[Heartbeat Hauler]

Ditto to all of the above and for sure DO NOT get the trailer mirrors...they suck and you can't add power aftermarket mirrors unless you modify the door panel for the switch. Also a big 10 4 on the G80 locking diff. & the trailer package (power hook-ups). I would go extended cab unless you got a garage the size of the Lincoln Tunnel. In retrospect though I should have gotten the crewcab.
Good Luck

[crafty]

I agree that the fog lights are not great and ext cab or crew depends on your needs and number of passengers. I like the short box because you can park in some places. As for the mirrors, I personally find nothing wrong with the camper mirrors and I don't need or want power to them. It all comes down to choice and the amount of cash you want to spend.
What ever you get, you will love it!!!!
:D

[oneton]

Thanks for all the responses!! I didn't tell what I was looking at as not to lead the answers. I'm looking at a D/M Crew with LT interior and 4x4. The web site had the truck listed at $45,000 MSRP. I had opted for the trailering package and other incedentals. I'm still trying to find a complete list of RPO numbers for the truck. Any clues?


Oneton
94 6.5 TD Rocky Ridge conversion

[NutNbutGMC]

I had 3 links to the RPO needs and now they are not available. "Page not found". Apparantly, the archives are short lived and long needed.

But, alas, I found the word doc on my HD (not heavy duty.)

RPO Code List
RPO Description
The production/process codes provide the description of the Regular Production Options (RPOs). The RPO list is printed on the Service Parts Identification Label.
AC7 Pipe Fuel Tank Fill Vent-Unrestricted
AE7 Seat FRT Split, Driver, PASS
AG1 Adjuster FRT ST Power, Multi-Directional, Driver
AG2 Adjuster PASS ST Power, Multi-Directional
AJ1 Windows Deep Tint, All Except W/S And DRS
AL4 Seat RR BKT
AM7 Seat RR Folding
AN3 Seat FRT, Individual (Non BKT)
ARL Plant Code Arlington, TX USA
AS3 Seat RR
AT5 Seat Rear CTR, Folding
AU0 Remote Function Actuation - Keyless Entry - Domestic
AU3 Lock Control Side Door, Electric
AU8 Remote Function Actuation, Specific Frequency
AX4 Restraint Conversion Seat, MAN, European
A04 Windshield Tinted, Less Upper Shadeband
A31 Window Power Operated, All Doors
A95 Seat FRT BKT, High Back, Driver and PASS RECL
BAG Parts Package Export
BA5 Ornamentation Extr, Custom
BG9 Covering Floor Rubber
BPH Appearance Package Chevrolet "Off Road"
BS1 Insulation Acoustical PKG
BVE Side Steps Runningboard
BVF Side Steps Runningboard, Color Keyed
BW1 Ornamentation EXTR, RR End
BW2 Molding B/S Deluxe
B30 Floor Covering Carpet
B32 Covering FRT Floor Mats, AUX
B33 Covering Rear Floor MATS, AUX
B35 Covering Rear Floor Mats, Carpet Insert
B37 Covering Floor lMat, Front and Rear, Auxiliary
B39 Covering Floor Carpet, Load Floor
B58 Covering Floor MAT, FRT And RR, Carpeted Insert
B71 Wheel Opening Flares
B85 Molding - Body Side , Exterior, Bright
B96 Molding Wheel Opening
CF5 Roof Sun Glass, Sliding, Electric
CKD Vehicle Completely Knocked Down
C25 Wiper System, Rear Window, Intermittent
C36 Heater Auxiliary
C49 Defogger RR Window, Electric
C5F GVW Rating 8, %00 LBS
C5H GVW Rating 6,900 LBS
C5M GVW Rating 6,100 LBS
C5U GVW Rating 6,800 LBS
C5W GVW Rating 7,000 LBS
C6P GVW Rating 8,600 LBS/3, 900KG
C60 HVAC System Air Conditioner FRT, MAN Controls
C68 HVAC System Air Conditioner FRT, Auto, Electronic Controls
C69 HVAC System RearAir Conditioner
C7H GVW Rating 6,400 LBS/2, 900 KG
C7K GVW Rating 6, 500 LBS
DE2 Mirror, O/S LH And RH, Manual Control, Folding, Color
DF2 Mirror, O/S LH And RH, Wide Load, Folding, Stainless Steel
DF5 Mirror, I/S R/V LT Sensitive, Compass, O/S Temp Display
DG5 Mirror O/S LH & RH, Wide Load, Large
DH2 Mirror, I/S Front Van, LH And RH, Illumination with Dual Sunshade
DK2 Mirror, O/S LH And RH, Remote Control, Electric, Heated, Color
DK6 Console Roof Interior
DK7 Console Roof Interior, Custom
DK8 Console Roof Interior, Deluxe
DL7 Mirror, O/S LH And RH, Remote Control, Electric, Heated, Power Folding, Color
DL8 Mirror, O/S LH And RH, Remote Control, Electric, Heated
DR2 Mirror, O/S LH And RH, Remote Control, Electric, Heated, Light Sensitive, Manual Folding, Color
D07 Console Front Compartment, Floor, Custom
D44 Mirror O/S Color
D48 Mirror O/S LH & RH, Remote Control, Electric, Color
D55 Console Front Compartment, Floor
EVA Test DVT, EVAP Emission Requirement
E37 Pickup Box Inner DK Composite
E52 Body Equipment One Piece Lift Gate With Lift Glass
E62 Body Equipment Stepside, PUBX
E63 Body Equipment Fleetside Pick-UP Box
E95 Cover Tonneau, Rear Compartment
FF4 Arm LH Torsion Bar Spring Adj (C)
FF5 Arm RH Torsion Bar Spring Adj (D)
FF6 Arm LH Torsion Bar Spring Adj (E)
FF7 Arm RH Torsion Bar Spring Adj (F)
FK2 Arm LH Torsion Bar Spring Adj (A)
FK3 Arm RH Torsion Bar Spring Adj (B)
FT2 Arm LH Torsion Bar Spring Adj (FT2)
FT3 Arm RH Torsion Bar Spring Adj (FT3)
FWI Plant Code Ft Wayne, IN, USA
FW1 Ride and Handling Manual Electronic Controlled
F60 Spring Front Heavy Duty
GMC Plant Code Pontiac, MI, USA
GT4 Axle Rear 3.73 Ratio (DUP With 5 x 1)
GT5 Axle Rear 4.10 Ratio (DUP With GT8)
GU4 Axle Rear 3.08 Ratio
G65 Level Control Manual, Self-Adjusting
G69 Level Control Auto, Air, HD
G80 Axle Positraction Limited Slip
HOT Apperance Package GMC "HOT Truck"
JAN Plant Code Janesville, WI, USA
JC5 Brake Vac Power, 4-Wheel Disc, 7,200 lb
JE1 Brake System, Europe
JH5 Brake Hyd Power, 4-Wheel Disc, 7,200 lb
JH6 Brake Hyd Power, 4-Wheel Disc, 9,900 lb
J81 Indicator Switch, Export
KA6 Heater Seat, Rear
KC4 Heavy Duty Engine Oil Cooling
KC5 Receptacle Electrical, Accessory
KG8 Generator 130 Amp
KL5 Modification Engine, Natural Gas
KL6 Provisions Natural Gas
KNP Cooling System Trans, HD
KUP Throttle Control Electronic
K05 Heater Engine Block
K34 Cruise Control, Automatic, Electronic
K47 Air Cleaner High Capacity
K53 Fuel Sender Assembly, Robust Fuel System
LB7 Engine Diesel, 8 Cyl, 6.6L, DI, V8, Turbo. HO, Duramax
LM7 Engine Gas, 8 CYL, 5.3L, MFI, Iron, GM
LQ4 Engine Gas, 8 CYC, 6.0L, MFI, Iron, GM
LQ9 Engine Gas, 8 CYC, 6.0L, MFI, Iron, GM, HO
LR4 Engine Gas, 8 Cechy, 4.8L MFI, Iron, GM
LU3 Engine Gas, 6 Cyl, 4.3L, MFI, V6, 90 Deg
L18 Engine Gas, 8 CYL, 8.1L, MFI
L35 Engine Gas, 6 Cyl, 4.3L, CPI, V6, 90 Deg, HO
L59 Engine Flexible Fuel, (Gas/Alc), 8 CYL, 5.3L, MFI, V8, GM
MG5 Transmission Man 5 Spd, Getrag, 84mm, 4.001st, O/D
ML6 Transmission Man 6 Spd, ZF, 105 mm, 5.79 1st, 0.72 6th, O/D
MN8 Transmission Auto 4-Speed, HMD, 4L80-E, Heavy Duty
MT1 Transmission 4-Speed Auto W/Elect Controls H.D. - Hydra - Matic 4L80 - E
MW3 Transmission Man 5 Spd, NVG, 109 mm, 5.61 1st, O/D
M30 Transmission Auto 4-Speed, HMD, 4L60-E, Electronic
M32 Transmission - 4 Speed Auto W/Electric Controls L.D. - Hydra-Matic 4L60-E
N** Emission System GVW less than 8,500 lb
NA4 Emission System GVW greater than 8,500 lb
NC1 Emission System California, LEV
NC8 Emission System California, ULEV
NF2 Emission System Federal Tier 1
NF4 Emission System Clean Fuel Fleet
NM2 Emission System Export, Leaded Fuel
NN8 Emission Override, Unleaded Fuel, Export
NP1 Transfer Case Electric Shift Cont, Two Speed
NP2 Transfer Case Manual Shift Cont, Two Speed
NP3 Transfer Case All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
NP5 Steering Wheel Leather Wrapped
NP7 Steering Column EEC Approved
NP8 Transfer Case - (Active) - Push Button Control, 2 Speed
NT3 Emission System EEC OO
NW7 Traction Control - Electronic
NYS Steering Four Wheel
NZZ Skid Plate Off-Road
N05 Lock Control Fuel Filler Cap
N12 Rear Exit Tail Pipe
N30 Steering Wheel Deluxe
N88 Wheel - New - Aluminum - 17 x 7.5, Premium
N93 Wheel - New - Aluminum - 17 x 7.5
OSG Plant Code Oshawa, ONT, Canada (TRK)
PF4 Wheel - Cast - Aluminum- 16 X 7.0
PF9 Wheel - Cast - Aluminum- 16 X 7.0
PRO Apperance Package Sierra Professional
PY0 Wheel - New - Aluminum - 16 X 6.5
PY2 Wheel - Bright Chrome Appearance- 16 X 6.5
QAN Tire All P265/70R 17 - 113S BW R/PE ST TL AL2
QAQ Tire All P265/70R 17 - 113H BW R/PE ST TL AL2
QBN Tire All LT245/75R16/C BW R/PE ST TL 00R
QBX Tire All LT245/75R16/C WOL R/PE ST TL OOR
QCC Tire all P255/70R16 BW R/PE ST TL ALS
QCJ Tire all P255/70R16 WOL R/PE ST TL ALS
QCP Tire All P255/70R16 - 109H BW R/PE ST TL ALS
QC3 Wheel 16 x 7, Aluminum, Special
QE4 Wheel Spare 16 x 6.5, Aluminum
QGA Tire All P245/75R16 - 109S BW R/PE ST TL AT
QGB Tire All P245/75R16 - 109S WOL R/PE ST TL AT
QGC Tire All P265/75R16 - 114S BW R/PE ST TL AT
QGD Tire All P265/75R16 - 114S WOL R/PE ST TL AT
QHS Tire All P265/75R16 - 114H BW R/PE ST TL AT "A" TEMP Rating
QIW Tire All LT245/75R16E R/PE ST TL OOR BL
QIX Tire All LT265/75R16/C BW R/PE ST TL OOR 12OQ
QIZ Tire All LT245/75R16/E BW R/PE ST TL OOR 12OQ
QJP Tire All P265/70R17 - 113S BW R/PE ST TL OOR
QMJ Tire All P265/70R16 - 111S BW R/PE ST TL AL2
QMK Tire All P265/70R16 - 111S WOL R/PE ST TL AL2
QNF Tire All P245/75R16 - 106S BW R/PE ST TL ALS
QNG Tire All P265/75R16 - 106S WOL R/PE ST TL ALS
QNK Tire All P245/75R16 - 109S BW R/PE ST TL ALS
QNL Tire All P245/75R16 - 109S WOL R/PE ST TL ALS
R4W Tire Brand All Michelin
R4Y Tire Brand All Goodyear
SLT Equipment Chevrolet 'LT' Sales Package
TL1 Grille Special
TP2 Battery Auxiliary
TRB Grille Radiator, Body Color
TRW Provisions Lamp, Roof Mounted
TR2 Lamp Turn Signal, Enlarged
TR6 Headlamps Control Leveling System, Manual
TS9 Lamp Stop, High Level - Delete
T2H Ornamentation Extr, Export Unique Requirements
T2J Ornamentation Interior, Export Unique Requirements
T62 Lamp System Daytime Running - Delete
T74 Headlamps Control Automatic, Delay
T78 Headlamps Control - Delete
T79 Lamp Fog, RR
T84 Headlamps RH Rule of the Road, E Mark
T89 Lamp Tail and Stop, Export
T96 Fog Lamps - Front
UC2 Speedometer INST, Kilo And Miles, Kilo Odometer, Positive Bias
UD4 Alarm Vehicle Speed, 120 K/H
UD7 Sensor Indicator Rear Parking Assist
UE1 Communication System Vehicle, G.P.S. 1
UG1 Garage Door Opened, Universal
UK3 Control Steering Wheel, Accessory
UK6 Radio Control RR Seat And Earphone Jacks
UL0 Radio - AM/FM Stereo, Cass. - Europe Compliant
UL9 Radio - AM/FM Stereo, Seek/Scan, Auto Reverse Music Search CASS, CD, Auto Tone, Clock, ETR, Bose
UM6 Radio - AM/FM Stereo, Seek/Scan, Auto Reverse Cassette, Clock And ETR
UM7 Radio - AM/FM Stereo, Seek/Scan Clock, And ETR - Base On All Models
UN0 Radio - AM/FM Stereo, Seek/Scan, Compact Disc, Auto Tone Control, Clock, And ETR - Radio Will Not Snap Fit Into I/P - No Attaching Fasteners
UP0 Radio - AM/FM Stereo, Seek/Scan, Auto Reverse Music Search Cassette, Compact Disc, Auto Tone Control, Clock, And ETR - Radio Will Not Snap Fit Into IP- No Attaching Fasteners, CD Will Be Remote Mounted Other Than The IP
UQ3 Speaker System, Performance Enhanced Audio
UQ5 Speaker System 4, Dual Front Door Mounted, Dual Extended Range Quarter Mounted
UQ7 Speaker System Premium Performance, Enhanced Audio, Bose

[Kennedy]

How are ya supposed to follow a post like THAT???

Anyhoo,

Oneton, seeing you have a conversion truck already, I'd suggest doing just what you did, and go LT, skip the BS, add the trailer pkg, 5th wheel wiring stub, locking rear, climate control skid plate pkg, and if you like, the roof marker lamps. There's not much more to add! Do your own tires...

I did everything but the roof lamps and tires, and haven't regretted it once...

[NutNbutGMC]

^, He ask for a list of RPO's??? smile.gif

Edited for clarification, due to me being stupid. :D Thank you for pointing that out. It keeps me honest. I need all the help I can get.

[ 04-10-2002: Message edited by: NutNbutGMC ]</p>

[NutNbutGMC]

^........... , I took it as such. Sometimes my QA Engineering background, in the nuclear world, comes out wrong. I did not mean to insult JK. Afterall, I want one of his (soon to be hand-held programmable) boxes :D . This nuclear stuff has me in a mind-set box and that's bad. Too much radiation exposure. No harm intended JK, nor anyone else.
Anyhoooo, on with the show. EVERYONE, have a great weekend, as Thursdays are my Friday... smile.gif smile.gif

[DieselsRule]

Order everything and strongly consider the long bed. It's a mere 20"s longer and for the 300.00, you'll appreciated when you need it. My 96 was a short bed and it was a pain to haul 4x8' plus tools etc in the back. I know that some people have been disappointed in the fog lights but hey, the switch and all the wires are run so it would just be a matter of replacing the lights or installing new ones and adding a little bit of wire to splice into the existing.

Good luck

[westies]

I was sorta in a rush when I ordered mine so I just told salesman to get the LT CC Long Box 3500. I definately wanted the climate control air and did not like the TT mirrors. After that check all the boxes I said, and left. Four months later I love the truck, could not be better except I tow a fiver and everytime I walk around it I wonder why I needed the trailer hitch platform.............

[Kennedy]

The trailer hitch platform, although a chinsy hitch, gets you the wiring if I am not mistaken. Without it, I believe the trailer tow group wiring isn't used. I could be wrong. For $35 the fifth wheel wiring stub sure is handy too!

When I did the math, I figured the CC was only 10" longer than the EC, and there was no way I was going to get a short box. Absolutely happy with my choice!

[slapshot44]

Get the bucket seats also. I almost "settled" for a truck with the split seat setup that otherwise was exactly like I wanted. (Didn't want to chance waiting 6+ months for an order to be fulfilled.) While the split seat felt more comfortable than every bucket seat that I've had in other vehicles, the bucket seats are even better. I've taken several long trips already and no back problems at all, and this is in a one-ton.
The camper mattress is another story... :rolleyes:

[01_Duramax_Dually]

NutNbutGMC,
Man....we are a real work of art you and I....Your post is Priceless....Bawahahahahahahaha :D

Anyway..Oneton, I would say LS model with Front Bench so you can seat 6, and all the other options that apply to your application along with the Dual Alternator set up.

Good Luck

Jeff

[oneton]

Ask and you shall receive. LOL. The responses are more than I hoped to get.(in a good way) I can't wait to get my truck. One of my Contractors that I do business with got one and now he's asking when I'm going to get mine. Thanks again guys and I hope I can be cruising in my new D/M soon. Oh, and BTW.. have you seen a converted D/M yet? I'm checking around to see if I can get Rocky Ridge to convert mine to the same paint scheme I have now. I think it would be the bomb!!


Oneton
94 6.5 TD Rocky Ridge conversion.

[GMC-2002-Dmax]

oneton,

I have a 2002 GMC SLE - D/A,CC,SB,4x4,G80 etc.
When I ordered mine I only needed a 6FT bed. I am a tile contractor/installer. Anyway I opted for no SLT for a couple of reasons:

One- The leather with heat is nice, but if you read the fine print the front bucket seating surfaces are leather, NOT the back seat(simulated leather.)
The onstar for me personally can't replace my cell phone or pager for convenience or price.

Beyond that the SLE I ordered is loaded with all available options except for:

Skid Plates- I don't need 'em.
Roof Lights- I didn't like the center light bar!!!
Dual alts. - wish I had known about them.
Climate Control - Don't think it was available on an SLE, anyway I like to adjust it myself.

Bottom Line - It should be what you want, but it's nice to get others opinions too. This site helped choose a Dmax over a gas engine and the wealth of free knowledge here is priceless!!!

Good luck to you,

GMC

[Vette Racer]

If it was me, I'd figure out what I needed in a truck and what I was going to do with it and then look at what was offered in the way of options and make an informed decision on what I had to have. Then look at what additional options was available and get what I could afford. After that, I'd look at this forum and go completely nuts like "Mackin" and order everything out there.

[SHOPMAN426]

I recall pricing both the SLE and the SLT. After adding all the extra options I wanted to the SLE it was only an extra $1,000.00 to get the SLT. Plus you get all the goodies on the SLT that you can't have on the SLE. I figured whats another $1,000.00 when you are spending just about $40,000.00. Resale should be better also.


SHOPMAN426.

Mike. ;) ;) ;)

[Capt. Tom]

Oneton,

I got mine thru Dimmitt and their webpage. The webmaster gave me the lowest price and no dickin' around. If you haven't ordered you might want to give it a try.

Still have a BIG grin on my face. Very happy with the truck.

[oneton]

Thanks Capt. I will definetly check them out. I ran over to Tampa and checked on a 2500hd Pewter D/A lt longbed 4x4. Sticker was 44,000 on it. But I'm looking for a dually but man was it nice.


Thanks
Oneton
94 6.5 TD Rocky Ridge conversion