need some advice comparing 2 trucks
#11
09-15-2009 | 06:45 PM
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that black one appears to have more lift than just the 2" factory offroad lift to me... look at where the top of the rim lines up with the bottom of the body.... its lifted about the same as the blue one just smaller wimpy looking tires ....
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09-15-2009 | 07:07 PM
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I thought 35 inch tires would rub bad if mounted on a stock ram 1500 and was assuming it too was lifted somewhat...in either case the black one has likely had a harder life and the rinoliner allong the bottom is almost sure to be hiding some bondo and rot....judging by the tires on the black one I'd say its probably never been offroad unless the dealership installed them. then again the blue one was likely loved more by the owner so it may have more goodies under the hood to go with all the aftermarket stuff on the body....depends on what you like but for reliability I say the black one.
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09-15-2009 | 09:05 PM
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I personally like the black 01 better but wanted to pic some brains about them, even with the work done to the blue one it is a option due to the lower price but they are within 2K of each other and Im sure I can talk the guy down on the 01 Id really like to be closer to 6K
I did notice that the black truck is missing the hitch but I can always add those items but I would offer less if it should be there and is missing in action.
If I was to get the blue one it would lose the bed cover, the brush guard would probably go and I would replace the hoods grill, and that stuff on the front bumper.
The rhino liner along the bottom also had me wondering if they did it as a prevenitive for corrosion and if it worked
I did notice that the black truck is missing the hitch but I can always add those items but I would offer less if it should be there and is missing in action.
If I was to get the blue one it would lose the bed cover, the brush guard would probably go and I would replace the hoods grill, and that stuff on the front bumper.
The rhino liner along the bottom also had me wondering if they did it as a prevenitive for corrosion and if it worked
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#20
09-16-2009 | 02:38 PM
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go for the black sport off-road edition (def a sport with the bumpers/wheels), that ended the debate for me seeing the off-road package alone. youll be happier with the options in the long run. it definately looks like its been better taken care of than the blue one IMHO. and that does look higher than a stock off-road edition, but maybe its just the pics. i think i mighta seen a smart car trying to park in the rear wheel well though....