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[tmpenner]

I just purchased my new dodge(2700 miles ago) and traded off my 94 f-350 4x4 7. 3 4. 10 cc. I just have a few oberservations on my new purchase. Things I like: the Cummins Sound & Power, the 6 sp,the ability to see the engine, nice interior, and the style. Things I dislike: Cheap paint and rock chips after <800miles without boards and flaps, lack of my crew cab, and no cab clearance lights... yet! Things I have added or removed: boards, mudflaps, gooseneck hitch, trailer wiring, brake control, geno's heavy duty oil plug, keyless entry, and removed the oil pill box relocating hose to underneath the windshield washer tank (more to come). Great pickup so far, no brake problems with 4 discs and have the good steering box! Jury is still out on the rearend ratio wishing for 3. 73. Glad to be onboard, thanks for all the excellent information.

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2001 Med. Bronze H. O. 6Sp 2500 SLT 4x4 Quad Cab LWB, 4 wheel discs, 3. 54, Trailer Tow & Camper Package
Matt

 

[Missouri Mule]

tmpenner,
Welcome to the club and the site. Glad you like the change over and not have problems that other new Dodge owners are having.
Good Luck with your Dodge/Diesel! #ad


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Bill Thomas
Missouri Mule - 96 Wht 4X4 ST CC,5 spd, 3. 54, 8 ft bed, 1 ft high cheater boards.
99 Freightliner bl/wht FL60 ISB-5. 9 24v,215 hp,520 tq,6 spd, 3. 59 nsr,16 ft box, 19. 5 tires,Wt/gvw 11,000/23000

 

[SLittle]

Hey Tmpenner nice truck upgrade. The 3. 73 ratio would be a nice compromise but I've not had a problem with the 3. 54's. Do you ever get concerned about a rear tire blowout when hauling horses?

Scott

[This message has been edited by SSJL (edited 04-18-2001). ]

 

[tmpenner]

SSJL,

I've not yet had any trouble with blowouts with the single rear wheels. My former puller was also a SRW. We have been pulling an 8x20 stock trailer with upto 8 horses with no problems as long as we keep heavy duty tires on the truck. Any larger trailer, I would have bought a 3500. But then I would have to modify my garage to fit the hips in!

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2001 Med. Bronze H. O. 6Sp 2500 SLT 4x4 Quad Cab LWB, 4 wheel discs, 3. 54, Trailer Tow & Camper Package
Matt

 

[Okie-Go]

I think you will like the 3-55. Plenty of power with the cummins and good fuel mileage with the 3. 55. Enjoy!

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2001 quadcab slt 2500 HO 6spd. LWB,2wd,dk garnett red, trailer tow package,camper special, anti spin 3. 54 axle, speed liner,oversized stainless steel chicken slide,66 gallon in bed aux. tank,K&N air filter,Reese 20k hitch, Terry 2000 EX 30ft. double slide 5er, 2000 20ft gooseneck for haulin jeep, firewood and huntin stuff. 5X12 tagalong for haulin the 4 wheeler. Okie Newton

 

[rubberneck]

tmpenner, I agree, just got my truck monday, and love everything but the paint. lots of orange peel, but not really any worse than a lot of dodges that i have seen, just not as nice as it should be. Hey if you want a real kick, put an EZ on that bad boy, i put mine on yesterday, you will not believe you are in the same truck.

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2001. 5 ETH, DEE, LB QC sport red/tan cow, no badges/stickers, what silencer ring? edge EZ, cummins red valve cover.