low buck new truck goodies ??

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With this being my first diesel truck, I'd like your thoughts on some cheap items. Maybe some gloves to prevent stinky (refuel) hands, fuel tank locking cap, floor mats, factory service manual, ect. Any other suggestions?

Al

 

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Don't think you'll nead the locking cap as the fill neck has a ball in it that prevents siphoning. Service manual is a must. The lowest buck thing ($4) that I like a lot is a truckers armrest,it clips into the window channel and provides an armrest at a usuable level.

 

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I'm using the $12 Mopar locking cap to help prevent tampering.

 

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Get the factory service manual. Get the factory service manual..... It's a bargain at twice the price!!!

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Joe George
Eureka, CA

'95 2500 CC auto 4X4,3. 54,Combo EGT/boost guage,custom switch panel,PacBrake,TST #5,BD valve body,Automatic motorhome steps on both sides,Foldacover hard bed cover,Cummins chrome kit,Black steel grill guard,Front hitch receiver

 

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Hey illflem, where did you get the armrest?

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2001 Ram 3500 QC 4x4, Cummins HO with 6 speed trans. Trailer tow, camper package, stock w/all the goodies except leather. Pulling 3 horse slant load with Lance 8. 5 slide-in camper.

 

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bajipilot,I got mine at a local auto parts,JC Whitney has them also.

 

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Least expensive items I've gotten were the lockable fuel filler cap, door sill protectors and factory touch up paint (all from dealer at a discounted price). I'd recommend all three!

 

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The factory cup holders on a stick shift are a really bad design. I bought cup holders that fit in the stock cup holder holes and adjust to different size cups by turning a disk in the base. Really work great! Fit big coffee nospill cups and little bottles. Never had a spill since. Got mine at Kragen Auto.

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2001 HO 6 speed Regular Cab SLT 4x4 3. 54 anti spin 2500. Used for the daily grind and sneaking away to some secret Baja beaches toting a cabover