I think the higher idling is normal. Mine usually idles at about 1000 if I am coasting up to a stop light or something. I think the ancillaries need a few additional RPMs to ensure everything is operating properly such as engine cooling, oil pressure and such.

 

98 Ram 1500 5.9 4x4 with 191,000 miles.

front hub bearings
track bar
shocks
oil pan gasket
rear main
front crank seal

 

ive got 230000 94 RAM 1500 5.2 4WD LOVE THE TRUCK RUNS LIKE THERES NO TOMORROW

 

210,000 miles
96' 2500 HD 5.9L 4x4- its prolly not called the HD version, but its the 8800 GVW
version

Replaced:
ball joints
trac bar
shocks
steering stabilizer
attempted o2 sensor-fail
harmonic balancer
alternator
Tires

still runs good- but kills gas and steering is pretty damn loose, feels like a workout on long drives

 

2001 Dodge Ram 1500
5.9L 360 Magnum
137,000 Miles

 

166000 the only big tings replaced, radiator,heater core, water pump, timing chain, but was my fault I run the truck without antifreeze just water for several days, recently I am replacing all the worn suspension parts, replaced starter, iac valve, and currently replacing the whole steering sistem for a rack & pinion but most of the stock parts were in good condition,

 

Turned 189,000 Saturday. Still runs as good as new.

 

just turned 168k yesterday, runnin great as always! i have put about 6500 miles on the new transmission and shes still shifting as good as ever!

 

I'll play...

'98 1500 Sport, 95K

Picked it up to replace my '93 Grand Cherokee ( with 242K on the clock! )

So far, I have replaced a tail light bulb.

Nice forum, glad I found it!

 

9916 miles
318 4WD 1997 1500 with a one ton axle swap lifted 7 inches on 38's
doin good