Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) mexican built dodge how to tell

[SAndreasen]

i have an 01 dodge 2500 cummins engine qud cab sport how do i tell if it was built in mexico

 

[RustyJC]

Look at the GVWR/GAWR sticker in the driver's door jamb. Of course, there's also the "hecho en Mexico" engraving on the window glass!



Rusty

 

[WDixon27]

empty tequila bottles in the bed/glove box and chupacabra bite marks on the ram emblems :-laf

 

[mhenon]

empty tequila bottles in the bed/glove box and chupacabra bite marks on the ram emblems :-laf

No way!!!! Chupacabra is owned by Ford!

Mike

 

[jwilliams3]

empty tequila bottles in the bed/glove box and chupacabra bite marks on the ram emblems :-laf

Chupacabra is no joke he'll getcha while your sleeping!! :-laf :-laf

 

[AWeik]

the first number in your VIN would be a 3..... my truck is from south of the border...

 

[bmoeller]

Mine was built in Mexico.

 

[Scrappy]

most if not all of the '01's were built in Mexico (I think)

 

[WestTN]

My truck was built in the USA. April 30, 2001 between noon and 1:00pm.

 

[Grizzly]

Both of my trucks were made in Mexico and so was my son 04. 5. So far no problems.

 

[CAROLINA CUMMINS]

My '01 was built 9/00 in the good 'ol USA

 

[Jong]

A VIN that starts with a "1" is US built, a "2" Canada, "3" Mexico, and "4" Japan.

 

[edgerat]

maybe just a coincidence but the trucks that are Hecho en Mexico seem to be built better than the ones built here in the states... . :{

 

[DZLROKET]

While on this subject, How do you find out the "Build date" of your truck (Dodge)

 

[Grizzly]

maybe just a coincidence but the trucks that are Hecho en Mexico seem to be built better than the ones built here in the states... . :{

No coincidence, it's a documented fact. There are many post on that subject here on TDR.

 

[bmoeller]

trucks that are Hecho en Mexico seem to be built better than the ones built here in the states... . :{

They get a thumbs up from me on this one. Been a GREAT truck. Still have all of the original u-joints, too.

 

[SAndreasen]

mine has original u joints to front to rear and 175,000 miles the transmission has been rebuilt and a new vp44 and lift pump. ok truck cant realy blame the transmission on it as the dealer that i had service it ruined it for me but its to late now .