Hey guys and gals,

New guy here that just bought a very nice 1994 Ram 1500 5.2 v8 auto (unfortunately) and its a 4x4 as well. Got it for 3900$ It is very nice. I am new to Dodge trucks, but have always wanted a Ram so I decided to pull the trigger on this deal and buy it. I am guessing it will be an awesome winter truck and bush truck as well as daily driver.

My main questions are, what are the problem areas for these models? Anything specific to my year? Any tips or advice on maintenance or just anything in general?

I look forward to spending many hours on this forum with you all!

Thanks!

 

Welcome to DF
I will move your post to the 2nd Gen Ram section.

 

Read this:

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...um-thread.html

Welcome to DF.

Now, go to https://dodgeforum.com/forum/ride-of...ng-thread.html and vote for CharlieSheenWins!

 

Crappy mpg.
Crappy transmission.
Crappy gear ratios.
Crappy dashes.
Crappy headlight switch.
Crappy intake design (plenum).

Welcome to Dodge!!
Welcome to DF!!

 

Death Wobble too..

 

Fixed it

 

165k miles and had no problem with any of this and I work the crap out of my truck. Abuse your sh*t and it will break. Maintain your sh*t and it will last. What a foreign concept-duh!

 

Gotta remember that most folks here bought them used, and just how the vehicle was maintained by the previous owner is a mystery. I didn't do this kind of research before I bought mine.... (yeah... ooops....) and got stung. Had I did something along the lines of this thread FIRST, I would have either paid a LOT less for my truck, or, I wouldn't have bought it at all...

After sinking about a grand into it though..... I DO like it. 99% of that cost was due to the previous owners neglect.....