<FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Good Morning! I've been browsingthis forum for the last few weeks (ever since I've settled on my truck) and have a few questions. I'm purchasing a '96 Ram 1500 Laramie, 4x2, extended cab, short box with just over 15000km (9300miles) on it. As I live in Canada and winters can be pretty ugly I'm considering investing in a set of snow tires (yes I'm a wuss when it comes to fish tailing). My question iswith the lack of road time this truck has seen is there anything that I should be wary of? Any help would be appreciated!</FONT></P>


<FONT face=Arial size=2>Denise</FONT></P>

 

I don't think so.. sounds like it was well taken care of. I'd put some weight in the bed if you get over a foot, like sand bags or something. But the truck is solid. Have you been to a dealer and checked for any recalls, just in case?

~Amanda

 

there are a few recalls on the 96 Ram....just take it up to a dealer and have them take care of what ever has not been fixed. AND DONT LET THEM CHARGE YOU FOR IT!!</P>


As for fish tailing....THATS FUN!!! LOL Ever slid out in front of a Semi befor?? You better regain controll FAST!! </P>


Any way...yeah, a few hundred pounds of sand should do the trick!</P>


I have 200 pounds in mine right now...with more at home in reserve...LOL I may add anouther 200 punds tonight cause you are supposed to get dumped on by morning here...but it will all be gone in a day or two...so I wont have it all in there long LOL</P>


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BTW: here is a nice site to check!! </P>


http://dodgeram.info/tsb/1996-index.htm</P>

 

Thanks all! I'll be picking up my truck as soon as I sell my car. Hopefully within the week!