97 Ram 2500 360 V8 4x4 Long bed, 4spd Auto
Mileage as of this post 230,714 miles


You know, this is my first single cab long bed I've owned. I recognize it's a long bed but to drive it without
back pain is a pleasure. I've noticed several of you guys with 97 model half tons and I can understand why you invest the
time and effort into your ride. I had to remove the CAI on this one because it was not making a good seal (Spectra).
I went back stock for now. So she's going to stay with me for awhile. Good forum guys. Hope photo shows up. K.



Items performed on this truck to get it road worthy, currently after all listed work performed it has had about 700 miles
on it, insured/tagged and operating. Previous Plenum repair confirmed Nov. 2013, OP reused TTY bolts 1 broke off. No-Cat.


1. Flushed block 5 times.
2. Flushed heater core.
3. Installed new Tstat 180*.
4. Installed new water pump.
5. Replaced top radiator hose.
6. Refurbed rear drum and front disk brakes.
7. Replaced right front head light.
8. Installed new temp. sensor.
9. Changed oil-Pennzoil, capped tranny fluid ATF 4
10.Coolant 50/50 mix ratio.
11.SeaFoam 8oz. in fuel tank, first 35 gallon fill.
12.Removed defective cold air intake.
13.Replaced stock intake to RF fender well.
14.Installed new dash mat (black/tan interior).
15.Removed "gas saving chip".
16. temperature sensor replaced.
17.Checked Flowmaster 44 exhaust supports.


It has no steering or suspension issues (truck on road can be steered w/2 fingers), 4H & 4L function properly. All electrics function properly (ext. lighting,cruise, horn, tow haul, interior lighting, electric windows, locks, stereo, speakers, accessory plug ins). K.

 

Use photobucket or imageshack to upload photos to and put the img code in the thread.

 

Thanks Stewie01, used photobucket instead of imageshack. K.

 

Sharp lookin ride man!

 

Nice looking truck!

 

Nice Truck.

Happy (belated) Birthday!

 

Good looking ride.

 

Thanks guys. My hearts with the 5.9 gassers. This one is scratch free, dent free, Rhino lined bed, with a chip coat at the bottom and all the basics are complete. It's got Flowmaster 44's, but even that has to be corrected (dumps out at the rear axle).


As Dad used to say, this one will be my "Sunday truck". I've gone through
the site picture thread here and there are some great looking second gens.


I would like to wish all a Merry Christmas. K.

 

Looks to be the same ram as another member posted about the fog lights installed.