Thats the point I got to with mine, first year I owned it no problems at all, then at once just everything started to go and just kept going.... Fix one thing and next thing ya know somethin else is toast.... Thats why I got my 4th gen lol.

So you just pick up used cars fix em up and re sell em er just find alright vehicles buy low sell high? Its a really good idea, its something Ive always wanted to do but never have enough spare cash too

 

Put new rear brake lines on it, bled the brakes and adjusted them. It can stop on a dime now. Makes me wonder if my brake line had been leaking very slightly before...

Took a half hour yesterday to do some adjusting to the carb and such. Adjusted the electric choke, adjusted idle speed, and adjusted fuel mixtures. Went from a rough and noisy idle at 1000RPM to a very smooth and amazingly quiet idle at 500-600RPM. Also got my low end power back. Cleaned all the ignition system grounds, and tightened connections around the truck as necessary.

And lastly, towed a trailer with it.

Plans for the near future: Gonna go wheelin' on some old tree stumps. I'll post pics when I do

Edit: I got some paint for the truck to. PW7 paint code!

 

On the plus side with my new 2014 CTD, it's averaging 19.8 mpg commuting back and forth to work and if I go nowhere else I only have to put diesel in it about every three weeks.

Negative side, it took $100 to fill from just under a quarter tank...

 

Had to add half a quart of engine oil today... first time in several months.

 

Hows that 5link rear suspension?

 

I'm actually lovin it so far. Unloaded it stays planted and isn't harsh at all. Going over RR tracks on my commute you barely know they are there.

Jury is still out on how they handle a load. I haven't towed yet and haven't had more than 150# in the bed. I'll find out soon enough, have a yard project I'll need a full load of river rock for. Just waiting on temps to not be 90* plus everyday to start it...

 

I'd 've very interested to see how it handles it. I know the ratings and stuff. But would be nice to hear some first-hand experience on it.

At least you don't get beat around driving unloaded haha.

 

I got the nice fitting cupholder setup from Geno's Garage. The old one still works fine but is no longer functional. It can't be opened all the way. I have some plans for the area there.

Had a heck of time trying to remove it. I didn't want to break it, hence the switches got mounted to it temporarily. How do you take it out? lol

 

Seems there is a screw under the dash bezel:

http://www.d o d g e t a l k.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87710

 

^^I like Nuk's holder from Geno's. My 99 broke and a good friend used rivets to affix it in place. I believe this application is much better suited for off road on my 98. K.