i just bought a 2000 2500 ram and would like to put some money into it. it only has 73,000 mil on it so i would like to make it into a truck that will last. if it was your truck what would you do to it?

 

welcome to df.
he he he... how much you want to spend ?

change all fluids and filters. oil,/filter, tranny fluid/filter(atf+4), front/rear dif oil, t-case (atf+4). radiator/block/heater core flush fill. block drains on each side behind motor mounts. check all hoses and belts and battery.

tunes - cd/mp3/aux/sat (your choice), amp, speakers.

brakes, shocks, any leaks, seals, check u-joints.

offroad ? locker or good LSD (detroit), tow hooks or bull bar, cb radio

hauling ? timben rubber spring helpers and/or add-a-leaf

towing ? trans cooler, receiver hitch.

how's it run ? pinging ? -> plenum skipping ? -> could be heads. keep an eye on the cat.
sensors prone to problems... TPS, IAC.

how's it drive ? play in steering - tighten up box. track bar, ball joints ?

step bars, bed liner, bed cover, tires, wheels ?

want it louder ? mufflers, headers

want it faster ? chip/flash, rockers, TB, cam (don't go too big)

want it bigger ? suspension lift, body lift, leveling kit.