DATSBAD,
You don't mention which truck you have but More Power has it exactly right. Ride it as it is for a while. If you don't pull heavy you don't really need a chip unless you just want to go faster. If you chip you need guages (PYRO and EGT) and a 4" exhaust system. If you have a short bed you have a 26 gal tank which means a lot of stops on a 1200 mile trip. I installed a 43 gal across the bed aux tank. I can pull 13500# and not stop all day for fuel. You won't get your money back for this mod (mabye in 200,000 miles) but it makes life much more enjoyable. The stock shocks are lousy, consider replacing them with Bilsteins. Change out your differential fluid after your first 500 mile pull. There are lots of fun toys and trinkets for these trucks and it can take years to figure it all out (not to mention pay for it all!!).\
Enjoy your truck and welcome to the DieselPage.
Regards,
Bob
2001 GMC 2500HD D/A, CC/SB,<br />Olympic White, *Manik SS brush guard and nerfs, *Hella driving lamps, Velvet rides, *HD Air Lifts and Compressor, *Snugtop bed cover, *Linex, *Yakima rails on cover (mt.bikes), *Amsoil 2 stage airfilter. *Pioneer XM Radio. *SUBSTANTIALLY upgraded speakers,<br />Amp and Sub. *One piece drive shaft. *Mag-Hytec diff.cover, <br />*43 gal across the bed aux.tank (American Tank), *Lucerix pwr / heated mirrors, *Allison deep pan and transyd, *Street Pilot III GPS. *Suburban-type lighted <br />double sun visors, homelink system,steering wheel stereo controls, *Kennedy
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