The Official 2nd Gen RAM Forum OT thread
Record Breaker
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 1,530
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From: Lakefield, Ontario
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...031644626.html looks like a good deal, sent that link to my brother...
he : you want that truck?
me: i like it
he: then buy it
me: no money on my wallet
bro: if you don't have the money you still have your brother, want cash a check or credit, just let me know...
he : you want that truck?
me: i like it
he: then buy it
me: no money on my wallet
bro: if you don't have the money you still have your brother, want cash a check or credit, just let me know...
Professional
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 201
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From: cuyama CA
thinking about the auto tranny issues, if you ask to somebody from Cuyama for a reliable transmission shop, they answer for what? the reason is because people here keeps their cars for many years and only driving long distances, the valley is like 60 miles flat road, the closest town is 30 miles, next one is 65,oposite side is the beach at 65miles, maybe that's why the transmissions last longer, oh and the town is 3 small streets so no to much city driving here
Legend
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 8,025
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From: orangeville ontario
i don't know if i should be happy or scared. i just went out to try taking some of the bolts out of my exhaust manifolds and all the bolts were loose and a couple of them had worked there way out a tiny bit.
Champion
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 3,096
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From: Iowa
Just got home from running garbage to the transfer station. The truck sure sounds good with one of the exhaust pipes off of the downpipe, but it is much too loud because it exits right in front of the cab lolol...
I'll have it welded then it'll be fixed permanently.
Sure is fun to drive the Dodge though.
Changed manual transmission fluid today, was a dark brown, but no metal shavings. The synchros were starting to make a little more noise with it and it was full so I just changed it figuring the fluid needed it. Much smoother now, but we will see how long that lasts. Next time it gets Amsoil. I also need to change transfer case fluid but I didn't have enough fluid or the time to do it today.
Legend
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Fredericksburg, Virginia
2500HD is lighter in physical weight, that's why it is cheaper. Stupid but true, it's all about paying for the roads.
Just got home from running garbage to the transfer station. The truck sure sounds good with one of the exhaust pipes off of the downpipe, but it is much too loud because it exits right in front of the cab lolol...
I'll have it welded then it'll be fixed permanently.
Sure is fun to drive the Dodge though.
Changed manual transmission fluid today, was a dark brown, but no metal shavings. The synchros were starting to make a little more noise with it and it was full so I just changed it figuring the fluid needed it. Much smoother now, but we will see how long that lasts. Next time it gets Amsoil. I also need to change transfer case fluid but I didn't have enough fluid or the time to do it today.
Just got home from running garbage to the transfer station. The truck sure sounds good with one of the exhaust pipes off of the downpipe, but it is much too loud because it exits right in front of the cab lolol...
I'll have it welded then it'll be fixed permanently.
Sure is fun to drive the Dodge though.
Changed manual transmission fluid today, was a dark brown, but no metal shavings. The synchros were starting to make a little more noise with it and it was full so I just changed it figuring the fluid needed it. Much smoother now, but we will see how long that lasts. Next time it gets Amsoil. I also need to change transfer case fluid but I didn't have enough fluid or the time to do it today.
Overpriced garbage?
Champion
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Iowa
No, most people run Amsoil in them, I just couldn't get it fast enough so I bought Mopar synthetic, the same stuff they came with from the factory, but I'm suspicious my trans is getting hotter than that fluid likes, not overheating mind you, but the Mopar fluid can't handle as much.
And just for future note to those who might read this: NEVER EVER EVER for ANY REASON use Mobils stuff for the NV4500 UNLESS IT IS A DIRE EMERGENCY, change it out ASAP for Amsoil or Mopar.
And just for future note to those who might read this: NEVER EVER EVER for ANY REASON use Mobils stuff for the NV4500 UNLESS IT IS A DIRE EMERGENCY, change it out ASAP for Amsoil or Mopar.
Champion
Joined: May 2012
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From: Renton, WA
I would go for a Ford first if I could find one in the right price range, but this Dodge is just 20 miles away from me, at a reputable Dodge dealer. I've got a notion I could get a good deal trading the Ford in because they are a Dodge dealer and having such a nice-looking Ford on their lot would be too tempting to the salesman. Seriously.
Correction: It has 186K on it, and a manual transmission.
Tires have fairly good tread on them
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The engine is VERY clean for around here
Correction: It has 186K on it, and a manual transmission.
Tires have fairly good tread on them
The engine is VERY clean for around here
other than the lack of 4x4, that is a grail truck! (98 12v) very highly sought after since it has the late second gen interior and rear door updates, plus the P-pumped 12v. p7100 injection pumps are highly sought after.