2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission New to the Cummins world...

[ddechris]

Hi Dave here. The misses and I picked up a '98 Ram 2500 4x4 Quad Cab long bed auto 12V Cummins in the last few weeks. Thought I'd do a brief intro before asking all kinds of questions.



I was looking for this combination for a few months and then finally, one of the local Dodge dealers traded this one in on a 2004. The sales guy had no idea how rare a truck he had. Anyway, we like it a lot. I've been digging into it a little and found a few modifications like a #11 plate, afe stage 2 intake and 4" exhaust. It's got full gages too. It's a nice truck, deep amythest blue with a matching hi-top cap. 3. 55 gears, clean.



For the most part I wanted one because we have a 2. 5 year old (who really loves going for rides in the truck) and one on the way in January. We like traveling and hope to haul a slide-in camper eventually. We're also into 4wheeling and this will make a good tow vehicle for my CJ-7 for long trips. My brother-in-law and brother both had 1st gen truck and love them.



I think this covers most of it, so now I'll hit up the drivetrain forum with some questions.



Thanks for all the info I'll glean from all of you.

-Dave

 

[Grey Wolf]

Welcome Dave

 

[CogginsP]

welcome dave, sounds like you got an amazin deal

 

[TXDSLSHOP]

Welcome! KDP, KDP, KDP! Kill it, or make sure it has been done! Jeremy.

 

[dtygart]

Welcome

Check the trans/TQ for upgrades.

david

 

[ddechris]

KDP is on the list for Christmas break. Already found the local Cummins parts dealer to get the stuff. With everything else, I suspect it was done, but wouldn't know till I look.



Dealer installed a fresh MOPAR reman transmission and TCC. See 12 drivetrain for the thread on that.



- Dave