05 on dodge dealers lot.

[Bob4x4]

Wonder what would happen if you installed a ECM from a pre '04. 5 Dodge/Cummins?

It would not function.

 

[Boaring1961]

In Oct of last year I bought a 2005 quad cab to replace my 2005 regular cab. The dealer was asking $30,500 for the quad cab and I ended up paying $27,500. It had 67,000 miles on it, but I had to do all the brakes and have the AC fixed. Overall it's very clean though. When I sold my regular cab I wanted $20,000 for it and ended up taking $17,500. It took forever to get someone to look at it, but the first guy that looked at it bought it on the spot. He was amazed at how clean it was. I probably could have gotten more.

 

[AH64ID]

Brakes at 67K miles?? How hard were they using the truck? I am at 89K and brakes aren't even on the horizon, heck they aren't on my dad's 06 with 105K either.

 

[JR]

Thats the difference between an auto and a manual trans. I replaced my fronts at around 70k, they could have went another 10k maybe, but the rotors were junk so I put pads on at the same time as the rotors

 

[jgillott]

Thats the difference between an auto and a manual trans. I replaced my fronts at around 70k, they could have went another 10k maybe, but the rotors were junk so I put pads on at the same time as the rotors

We've replaced both front and rear on the '04. 5 4 times now I believe which would average around 80K per set. I have 68K on the '07 and the pads and rotors look like new.

 

[JR]

We've replaced both front and rear on the '04. 5 4 times now I believe which would average around 80K per set. I have 68K on the '07 and the pads and rotors look like new.

I hear ya, I've been looking around for a 4500 or even a 5600 (gasp) but any that I come across are priced waaayy beyond what I'm willing to pay. I was within 12 hours of buying an entire parts truck with a 5600 that had been rolled for $2800. It was about a 5 hour drive from me, and I couldn't take off work so was going to leave early Saturday, he called me Friday night and said it was sold (first come, first serve) Most people are asking close to that just for the trans and linkage

 

[jgillott]

I hear ya, I've been looking around for a 4500 or even a 5600 (gasp) but any that I come across are priced waaayy beyond what I'm willing to pay. I was within 12 hours of buying an entire parts truck with a 5600 that had been rolled for $2800. It was about a 5 hour drive from me, and I couldn't take off work so was going to leave early Saturday, he called me Friday night and said it was sold (first come, first serve) Most people are asking close to that just for the trans and linkage

As nice as your truck is, I wouldn't mess with it.

 

[JR]

As nice as your truck is, I wouldn't mess with it.

I just hate the gearing of the 47 for towing. It's very stout, I had it built by a local guru who specializes in building transmissions for high power sled pullers so I'm not worried about hurting it. But hooked to anything over 7 or 8k and I'm really working the truck, not to mention the mediocre brakes the 2nd gens have, just makes a manual a better choice IMO. I was looking for a manual trans when I came across this one but with the condition and mileage (and price) I couldnt pass. I honestly would prefer an auto, just not the 47. So for now she gets put in D and ran hard



Thank you for the compliment

 

[Mark31]

I just hate the gearing of the 47 for towing. It's very stout, I had it built by a local guru who specializes in building transmissions for high power sled pullers so I'm not worried about hurting it. But hooked to anything over 7 or 8k and I'm really working the truck, not to mention the mediocre brakes the 2nd gens have, just makes a manual a better choice IMO. I was looking for a manual trans when I came across this one but with the condition and mileage (and price) I couldnt pass. I honestly would prefer an auto, just not the 47. So for now she gets put in D and ran hard



Thank you for the compliment

Kinda sounds like you need to be hating your rear end ratio (3. 55?) instead of your trans?? Mark

 

[JR]

Kinda sounds like you need to be hating your rear end ratio (3. 55?) instead of your trans?? Mark

Nah, I've had 4. 10s in another truck and while it may have been an improvement at low speeds and take offs, towing a trailer down the road was not much difference. I actually prefer my current set up with my 3. 55's over the 4. 10s I had in my 00.