bob5150, I have a 1998 1500 Sport 5.9L 4x4, best truck ever, hands down. well, in my opinion. i have a 3" dick cepeck lift, with 33x12.5x15r procomp AT's. i also just upgraded(today) to procomp es9000's. (not that new, i know) but i have already noticed the difference. besides the 6.7 MPG,(i need to fix my AC so it doesn't run all the time), it is a good work / weekend warrior truck. welcome to Dodge, and you have made an excellent choice.

 

dont get discouraged from buying a dodge because of echseman's mileage

average for 5.9, I think 11-12 is safe to say, and 5.2 probably 13-14?

I have to agree, these 2nd gen rams are the best looking trucks out there.

 

i hope to fix the MPG thing soon. haha. i knew that was a low number!

 

you should ask shott8283 what he did to improve mileage ha was getting around what you are but made some improvemnts. if your feeling real ambichus you can serch too he did a cupple big wirteups in the mods

 

thanks bro. i'll check that out.

 

Funny story about that sticker, my truck sticker has been painted over. One of the previous owners for some reason when they repainted the truck, painted over it. For what reason.. I do not know.. careless, didn't want a shiny sticker showing, the door is a replacement

When ever I get the time to sand down my truck for paint, I think I am wondering what surprises I will find.

 

Basically from what I have found, the 5.2 is a great motor...I have one, but the biggest problem I have is the stupid gears...3.55 only work on a street queen with stock tires...When I get the money, I'm jumping to 4.56s...That is what is hurting me the most...I'm getting about 12.8 MPG with 285/75s and stock POS 3.55. I know that some would say I should just get 4.10s, but I'm planning on going to 315/75s, plus I tow enough that it would be good to have a little extra umph when I need it.

 

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oh here we go...a spelling natzi...j/k

 

Just out of curiosity, what exactly does the date say on the door sticker.

Better?