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Old 04-03-2008, 11:33 AM
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Here's some pictures of my truck as it sat on the lot...






1997 Dodge Ram 2500 Crew Cab Short Bed
5.9L V8 Magnum
43k original miles
Tow Package, Plow Package, SLT Laramie package
1 owner, local farmer, same dealership I got it at sold it to the first owner 11 years ago and he traded it back in for a brand new 2500.

I'm removing the running boards, tail light covers and plow bracket today.
 
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Old 04-03-2008, 01:03 PM
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Nice truck! It will look a lot better without the plow and running boards.
 
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Old 04-03-2008, 02:35 PM
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Nice find. Welcome to the forums!
 
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Old 04-03-2008, 03:10 PM
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Very cool. Nice lookin truck. Gotta get some support the troops stickers to cover up the fade spots
 
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Old 04-03-2008, 03:34 PM
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Nice truck and welcome.... with that plow set up and it being a farm truck.. even though its low milage.. I'd do a tranny maintanance.. change the fluids... and a tune up... good luck!!!
 
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Old 04-03-2008, 04:24 PM
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The engine does have a ping when I'm gassing it good but otherwise it's fine. Used the 4x4 yesterday and this morning and it was great. What all should I do as far as the tranny maintence?

Also, I got the 'eyebrows' and the running boards off this morning. Looks much better. I did notice theres about 10 or 12 bolts to get the plow framing off and I'm not sure if I want to bother with it. Doing a 3" leveling kit with 1.5" blocks in the back, exhaust, intake and programmer very soon. Just have to learn more about each product and what not.
 
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Old 04-03-2008, 08:38 PM
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Nice truck...I like the color!

Welcome to the forum.
 
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The engine does have a ping when I'm gassing it good but otherwise it's fine. Used the 4x4 yesterday and this morning and it was great. What all should I do as far as the tranny maintence?

Also, I got the 'eyebrows' and the running boards off this morning. Looks much better. I did notice theres about 10 or 12 bolts to get the plow framing off and I'm not sure if I want to bother with it. Doing a 3" leveling kit with 1.5" blocks in the back, exhaust, intake and programmer very soon. Just have to learn more about each product and what not.
Nice man, it sounds like you got a good idea with what you would like to do. I love getting a truck and starting from scratch with it. I bought my truck last summer, and the project never ends my friend! Welcome!
 
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Welcome, and sounds like you got a pretty good plan for her.
 



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