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#281
02-22-2008 | 01:24 PM
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RE: Lamest thread of the month
ORIGINAL: cnorris
I think in addition to the Truck of the Month vote...we should have a
LAMEST THREAD OF THE MONTH vote.......
I nominate this thread...
If you want a big truck dont buy a 1500, If you want a fast truck--dont put ginormous tires on it...and if you do put the right gears in etc. The tranny--give me a break. You know that you have to be gentle with these trannys and your blasting the **** out of it and then whining when it breaks...
Slap a tranny in it, sell it, or pour some TRANS-X in the ATF and see if the tranny acts right---then sell itand buy a v10 or diesel 2500 or 3500.
You can mod the **** out of a Ford Taurus...but it still won't be a BMW....bad comparison? maybe.
I think in addition to the Truck of the Month vote...we should have a
LAMEST THREAD OF THE MONTH vote.......
I nominate this thread...
If you want a big truck dont buy a 1500, If you want a fast truck--dont put ginormous tires on it...and if you do put the right gears in etc. The tranny--give me a break. You know that you have to be gentle with these trannys and your blasting the **** out of it and then whining when it breaks...
Slap a tranny in it, sell it, or pour some TRANS-X in the ATF and see if the tranny acts right---then sell itand buy a v10 or diesel 2500 or 3500.
You can mod the **** out of a Ford Taurus...but it still won't be a BMW....bad comparison? maybe.
#282
02-22-2008 | 01:33 PM
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RE: Lamest thread of the month
THe reason I say "if you want a big truck, don't buy a 1500" is that the 1500's have some issues that the 2500 and 3500 just don't have. They just aren't built up suspension wise (Dana 40's etc.) I'm not talking about height. I know a bunch of 1500 drivers will probably jump all over this thread, but screw them they know it's true. I used to have a Ford ranger and even though it was as HIGH as other trucks it wasn't as "Big" as they were....and then I had a half ton truck and even though it was as high as other trucks it didn't have the towing capability the durability and suspension of a bigger truck. You can't have a truck that is all things...there are trade-offs. You buy a 2500 or 3500 and you can't flip a bitch like you can in a 1500, I'm just saying if you want something in particular its better to buy the right truck and mod it to your needs, not buy a truck that isn't what you need and mod it into something else....You don't drop a Ducati engine in a vespa and go racing----. Granted--If you mod a 1500 enough you will eventually have a 2500---but it would have been easier to just buy a ****ing 2500 or 3500 in the first place.
#286
02-22-2008 | 02:01 PM
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RE: Lamest thread of the month
ORIGINAL: cnorris
THe reason I say "if you want a big truck, don't buy a 1500" is that the 1500's have some issues that the 2500 and 3500 just don't have. They just aren't built up suspension wise (Dana 40's etc.) I'm not talking about height. I know a bunch of 1500 drivers will probably jump all over this thread, but screw them they know it's true. I used to have a Ford ranger and even though it was as HIGH as other trucks it wasn't as "Big" as they were....and then I had a half ton truck and even though it was as high as other trucks it didn't have the towing capability the durability and suspension of a bigger truck. You can't have a truck that is all things...there are trade-offs. You buy a 2500 or 3500 and you can't flip a bitch like you can in a 1500, I'm just saying if you want something in particular its better to buy the right truck and mod it to your needs, not buy a truck that isn't what you need and mod it into something else....You don't drop a Ducati engine in a vespa and go racing----. Granted--If you mod a 1500 enough you will eventually have a 2500---but it would have been easier to just buy a ****ing 2500 or 3500 in the first place.
THe reason I say "if you want a big truck, don't buy a 1500" is that the 1500's have some issues that the 2500 and 3500 just don't have. They just aren't built up suspension wise (Dana 40's etc.) I'm not talking about height. I know a bunch of 1500 drivers will probably jump all over this thread, but screw them they know it's true. I used to have a Ford ranger and even though it was as HIGH as other trucks it wasn't as "Big" as they were....and then I had a half ton truck and even though it was as high as other trucks it didn't have the towing capability the durability and suspension of a bigger truck. You can't have a truck that is all things...there are trade-offs. You buy a 2500 or 3500 and you can't flip a bitch like you can in a 1500, I'm just saying if you want something in particular its better to buy the right truck and mod it to your needs, not buy a truck that isn't what you need and mod it into something else....You don't drop a Ducati engine in a vespa and go racing----. Granted--If you mod a 1500 enough you will eventually have a 2500---but it would have been easier to just buy a ****ing 2500 or 3500 in the first place.
#287
02-22-2008 | 02:09 PM
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RE: Lamest thread of the month
The front end on the 1500's is a whole lot weaker. The 2500 is supposed to have a lot stronger hubs which is a problem with the 1500's. Then you have the D60's up front instead of the crappy D44. I agree I don't think it will be a huge deal for him but it would be nice to have the 60's up front. Then you don't have the weak C's on the axles that seem to bend easily on the 44's. I haven't heard of anyone having a problem with them bending on the 60. Then you also have more options for gears with it too. I think the axles are the biggest thing thats nice about the 2500 and 3500 but you also have stronger front end parts and then the option to get a V-10 or diesel. They just seem to go for a similar amount used and have a lot stronger front ends. It would cost you a lot more to swap it all over than it would have to just buy a 2500 to start with instead.
#288
02-22-2008 | 02:32 PM
RE: Lamest thread of the month
Originally I planned on doing an 1-ton axel swap, but now i'm thinking about finding a wrecked 2500 and swapping out the axels, tranny, front end components, and suspension(plus it'll net me an extra 2" of lift).
Depending on how far down the rabbit hole I feel like going I may try to find one with a 12 valve cummins in it and swap everything over. They don't make Regular cab short bed 2500s (which is gay) which would be perfect for me. A good work truck for the week, and a bad *** trail machine on the weekend.
Depending on how far down the rabbit hole I feel like going I may try to find one with a 12 valve cummins in it and swap everything over. They don't make Regular cab short bed 2500s (which is gay) which would be perfect for me. A good work truck for the week, and a bad *** trail machine on the weekend.
#289
02-22-2008 | 02:34 PM
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RE: Lamest thread of the month
Word. I love it. Hometheaterman speaks for the dude. I have owned these trucks:
1995 dodge ram 1500 4x4
2000 ford ranger 4x2
1995 GMC 1500
1992 Ford F250
1996 Dodge ram 2500 4x2 5.9l v8
2001 Dodge ram 2500 4x4 v10 5spd
and my current
2001 Dodge ram 2500 4x4 V10 AT
They all have their advantages, but can the half ton's do what the 3/4 tons do--simply NO.The Ranger had a freakin great turning radius and would outperform my ram in a BAJA competition,BUT as hometheaterman said:
"I think the axles are the biggest thing thats nice about the 2500 and 3500 but you also have stronger front end parts and then the option to get a V-10 or diesel. They just seem to go for a similar amount used and have a lot stronger front ends. It would cost you a lot more to swap it all over than it would have to just buy a 2500 to start with instead."
The dude abides again.
1995 dodge ram 1500 4x4
2000 ford ranger 4x2
1995 GMC 1500
1992 Ford F250
1996 Dodge ram 2500 4x2 5.9l v8
2001 Dodge ram 2500 4x4 v10 5spd
and my current
2001 Dodge ram 2500 4x4 V10 AT
They all have their advantages, but can the half ton's do what the 3/4 tons do--simply NO.The Ranger had a freakin great turning radius and would outperform my ram in a BAJA competition,BUT as hometheaterman said:
"I think the axles are the biggest thing thats nice about the 2500 and 3500 but you also have stronger front end parts and then the option to get a V-10 or diesel. They just seem to go for a similar amount used and have a lot stronger front ends. It would cost you a lot more to swap it all over than it would have to just buy a 2500 to start with instead."
The dude abides again.
#290
02-22-2008 | 03:11 PM
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RE: Lamest thread of the month
ORIGINAL: Cereal Killer
Originally I planned on doing an 1-ton axel swap, but now i'm thinking about finding a wrecked 2500 and swapping out the axels, tranny, front end components, and suspension(plus it'll net me an extra 2" of lift).
Depending on how far down the rabbit hole I feel like going I may try to find one with a 12 valve cummins in it and swap everything over. They don't make Regular cab short bed 2500s (which is gay) which would be perfect for me. A good work truck for the week, and a bad *** trail machine on the weekend.
Originally I planned on doing an 1-ton axel swap, but now i'm thinking about finding a wrecked 2500 and swapping out the axels, tranny, front end components, and suspension(plus it'll net me an extra 2" of lift).
Depending on how far down the rabbit hole I feel like going I may try to find one with a 12 valve cummins in it and swap everything over. They don't make Regular cab short bed 2500s (which is gay) which would be perfect for me. A good work truck for the week, and a bad *** trail machine on the weekend.