Diesel Rollcall...
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From: Bastrop County, Texas
Mark (of Mark and Marge at MM Ranch in Texas) ergo, the 'mmranch_tx' UserID
1998 Ram 2500, 4x2, Extra Cab, Classic White on Grey, 205K Miles, Stock Wheels w/Pirelli Scorpion ATR tires,
5.9L Diesel, K&N Air Filter, Fleet Guard Oil and Fuel Filter, Stock Exhaust, Auto Trans
Rhino Bed Liner, exTang Bed Cover, combo Aluminum bed fuel tank and tool box, Reese Hitch Rail system w/5th Wheel and GN receivers.
1998 Ram 2500, 4x2, Extra Cab, Classic White on Grey, 205K Miles, Stock Wheels w/Pirelli Scorpion ATR tires,
5.9L Diesel, K&N Air Filter, Fleet Guard Oil and Fuel Filter, Stock Exhaust, Auto Trans
Rhino Bed Liner, exTang Bed Cover, combo Aluminum bed fuel tank and tool box, Reese Hitch Rail system w/5th Wheel and GN receivers.
Last edited by mmranch_tx; Jul 10, 2012 at 06:55 PM.
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Name is Jim.
From Texas
Driving a 1997 Ram 2500 5.9L cummins. 5 speed manual 4wd. Fifth gear disappeared once. Believe that is solved. Think it's around 250,000 miles and still towing 15-20,000lbs without to much complaints. All it's got is a fuel plate and a "cold" air intake, and a torch modified exhaust. Otherwise it's beat to hell and improvised like crazy to keep me working. It's a green and grey two tone with alot of dirt. Havn't washed it in like two years.
Been running the hell out of it and havn't had too many issues besides the 4wd never working when it's needed and it eating track bars like candy. Oh and the lift pump siezed due to the fuel plate mod. Think that was at about 190k. Easy enough fix though.
Mostly sought this site out for some comradery in owing this beat up coutryfied unstoppable cummins. If nothing else I can find some solutions to the long list of problems this truck has given me.
Oh yeah. Can't forget the alpine stereo. I'll likeley be asking alot of questions here, hope no one finds them too ...redundant or annoying
It's time to either sell or do some major retrofitting.
I don't plan to post a picture since it is hideous to look at, but I do hope to revive it before i've totally trashed it. Or at least improve what's left.
Nice to meet y'all, and I hope i've got some wisdom to share while i'm trolling your forums.
From Texas
Driving a 1997 Ram 2500 5.9L cummins. 5 speed manual 4wd. Fifth gear disappeared once. Believe that is solved. Think it's around 250,000 miles and still towing 15-20,000lbs without to much complaints. All it's got is a fuel plate and a "cold" air intake, and a torch modified exhaust. Otherwise it's beat to hell and improvised like crazy to keep me working. It's a green and grey two tone with alot of dirt. Havn't washed it in like two years.
Been running the hell out of it and havn't had too many issues besides the 4wd never working when it's needed and it eating track bars like candy. Oh and the lift pump siezed due to the fuel plate mod. Think that was at about 190k. Easy enough fix though.
Mostly sought this site out for some comradery in owing this beat up coutryfied unstoppable cummins. If nothing else I can find some solutions to the long list of problems this truck has given me.
Oh yeah. Can't forget the alpine stereo. I'll likeley be asking alot of questions here, hope no one finds them too ...redundant or annoying
It's time to either sell or do some major retrofitting. I don't plan to post a picture since it is hideous to look at, but I do hope to revive it before i've totally trashed it. Or at least improve what's left.
Nice to meet y'all, and I hope i've got some wisdom to share while i'm trolling your forums.
Champion
Joined: May 2012
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From: Renton, WA
welcome 
I'm sure we can come up with some ideas to wake up that sleeping beast! (if that's what your looking for)
I lit a fire under my cummins *** and shes fought back a couple times, (busted trans, chewed through a couple turbos and a head gasket) but I set her straight and she ain't fought back since. runnin stronger than ever.
I'm sure we can come up with some ideas to wake up that sleeping beast! (if that's what your looking for)
I lit a fire under my cummins *** and shes fought back a couple times, (busted trans, chewed through a couple turbos and a head gasket) but I set her straight and she ain't fought back since. runnin stronger than ever.
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From: Oklahoma
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Oklahoma
Dedicated cummins owner 15 yrs
2002 dodge 2500 5.9 L White & Blk
rigged out work bed w/ auto crane and then some
fixing to install Edge EvoHT programer
HD torque converter w/ HD gears
Biggest turbo i can get my hands on LOL
silencer ring done away w/ ASAP
5" Pipe all the way
HD air ride suspention
Interior totaly real treed out w custom sound and all the electronics
29LTD Cobra w/ built in leanard that will reach out and slap somebody
and last but not least a set of train horns off an actual freight train pushing 225 psi
CAN U SAY LOUD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oklahoma
Dedicated cummins owner 15 yrs
2002 dodge 2500 5.9 L White & Blk
rigged out work bed w/ auto crane and then some
fixing to install Edge EvoHT programer
HD torque converter w/ HD gears
Biggest turbo i can get my hands on LOL
silencer ring done away w/ ASAP
5" Pipe all the way
HD air ride suspention
Interior totaly real treed out w custom sound and all the electronics
29LTD Cobra w/ built in leanard that will reach out and slap somebody
and last but not least a set of train horns off an actual freight train pushing 225 psi
CAN U SAY LOUD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Last edited by rwspellman78; Sep 28, 2012 at 09:59 AM.
1999 24 valve cummins, Ram 3500, 4x4, five speed with fifth gear nut, wrangler ATs on stock rims painted gloss black, K&N air filter, new paint job in the the process.
Soon to come, edge juice with attitude package with cs monitor.Tristen Rowland from Ohio
Soon to come, edge juice with attitude package with cs monitor.Tristen Rowland from Ohio
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Greetings,
Jerry here (43), I recently traded my 2007 RAM 1500 Hemi quadcab 4x4 on a 2007 RAM 3500 megacab dually 4x4 with the Larime package with the 5.9L and an automatic transmission. I am still going through it to figure out what it has. The diesel is a new world to me, but I love the truck. Looking to get a bigger camper now.
Jerry here (43), I recently traded my 2007 RAM 1500 Hemi quadcab 4x4 on a 2007 RAM 3500 megacab dually 4x4 with the Larime package with the 5.9L and an automatic transmission. I am still going through it to figure out what it has. The diesel is a new world to me, but I love the truck. Looking to get a bigger camper now.
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2003 3500 crew cab. ??upholstery
Hi All,
I have a 2003 3500 crew cab. dully
100 gal fuel tank w/ tool box in top.
5th wheel setup.
Looking to give it a face lift.
Going to a 2 din navigation ?? Kenwood?? putting in a backup camera.
No more a little to the felt honey from my wife. :-)
Changing out my carpet for rubber flooring. Live in the country.
Where can I find seat covers or upholstery? I checked with Dodge OEM
A arm and a leg.....
I have a 2003 3500 crew cab. dully
100 gal fuel tank w/ tool box in top.
5th wheel setup.
Looking to give it a face lift.
Going to a 2 din navigation ?? Kenwood?? putting in a backup camera.
No more a little to the felt honey from my wife. :-)
Changing out my carpet for rubber flooring. Live in the country.
Where can I find seat covers or upholstery? I checked with Dodge OEM
A arm and a leg.....