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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 10:03 PM
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If there is an option (and there usually is at AZ) I would ask for the one with the Limited Lifetime Warranty. Only a couple bucks more.
Awesome. I think I found one on Autozone's website.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 10:18 PM
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I like the blue in the two-tone like that, it's slick looking truck
 
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by TheMikeEustis
I like the blue in the two-tone like that, it's slick looking truck
Thanks. I like it too. I do not think I have seen one like that before. Is there a special name for it?
 
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 11:59 PM
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whatever waterpump you get dont buy the GMB brand, i got one for my Jeep 5.9, and its been SLOOOWly leaking outa the weep hole since i installed it, i mean extremely slow hardly worth mentioning and not worth me taking it apart again, but its been at least a month now and it still does it sometimes. So yea stay away from that brand, they dont have very good reviews either... same issue i have

The reason i havent replaced it is because its so small to even woth mentioning ususally and it has a lifetime replacement warrenty so if it gets bad i can replace it again for free.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by candymancan
whatever waterpump you get dont buy the GMB brand, i got one for my Jeep 5.9, and its been SLOOOWly leaking outa the weep hole since i installed it, i mean extremely slow hardly worth mentioning and not worth me taking it apart again, but its been at least a month now and it still does it sometimes. So yea stay away from that brand, they dont have very good reviews either... same issue i have

The reason i havent replaced it is because its so small to even woth mentioning ususally and it has a lifetime replacement warrenty so if it gets bad i can replace it again for free.
Thanks for the heads up.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 11:40 PM
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Its a very nice truck, and not tearing you or it down at all, but all 2500s after 1995 or 1996 had Dana 60s up front. They were all "heavy duty."
Only a couple in early 94 had a 44 up front, most 94's and everything 95+ had a 60.

I am quite jealous for those pennies. i picked mine up for $750 and including that figure ive got just over $2500 in my 2500 and its nowhere near as nice as yours. Stick or Auto?

EDIT: im assuming auto cuz it "shifts smooth"
 
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I paid 3 grand for a truck that was beaten up, no dash, needed tires (that was expensive), and needed some work. It's a 1500 but it is 4x4 and has the 5.9 I just wish it came with a paontjob, oh and it had 135k miles on it. I think you got an amazing deal!
 
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Old Oct 5, 2011 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by 2x1972
Only a couple in early 94 had a 44 up front, most 94's and everything 95+ had a 60.

I am quite jealous for those pennies. i picked mine up for $750 and including that figure ive got just over $2500 in my 2500 and its nowhere near as nice as yours. Stick or Auto?

EDIT: im assuming auto cuz it "shifts smooth"
It is an auto. Wouldn't mind a stick but hey can't complain.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2011 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by chadhager03
I paid 3 grand for a truck that was beaten up, no dash, needed tires (that was expensive), and needed some work. It's a 1500 but it is 4x4 and has the 5.9 I just wish it came with a paontjob, oh and it had 135k miles on it. I think you got an amazing deal!
Thanks. It seems like it. The PO got a truck from work and did not use the Ram any more.

I am very pleased with it so far. It does need a little work here an there. Water pump, thermostat, new drives seat (has a bad rip) and from read through others threads; timing chain, gears and plenum kit. I would also like to change the fluids as I have no idea when the last time they were done.
 
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