How many miles do you have on your truck!
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308,000 as of a few days ago. It's had a new water pump and radiator hoses, heater core, ball joints, shock absorbers, alternator, brake hoses, and a few other this and thats that you expect on any vehicle. It's amazing though, that its gone this far and is still running great as a daily driver.
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From: Clayton MI
308,000 as of a few days ago. It's had a new water pump and radiator hoses, heater core, ball joints, shock absorbers, alternator, brake hoses, and a few other this and thats that you expect on any vehicle. It's amazing though, that its gone this far and is still running great as a daily driver.
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That explains a lot. 
The autos behind the 5.9's just don't last that long. The engine itself is pretty stout though.
And: Welcome to DF!
The autos behind the 5.9's just don't last that long. The engine itself is pretty stout though. And: Welcome to DF!
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From: Eastside Tucson AZ
My 96 Dakota has 250,000, still on the original 5.2 and automatic trans. Runs a bit warm and I have a bunch of parts to rebuild the front end. 4wd, btw. It's been a wonderful truck! After I do some long delayed maintenance, it will be on the market here in Tucson.
My recently acquired 98 Ram 1500 has only 163,000. It's got a new engine but the original automatic. 2wd. Runs so well, it's unbelievable.
Both are Club Cabs, which make them nice to drive and ride in.
My recently acquired 98 Ram 1500 has only 163,000. It's got a new engine but the original automatic. 2wd. Runs so well, it's unbelievable.
Both are Club Cabs, which make them nice to drive and ride in.