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The TDRoundtable has got to be the best way to gain knowledge about our trucks. How did you find the TDR? My story.

I pulled into the corner gas station & noticed a different looking rear differential cover on a white 3500 4X4. The un-knowledged joe 6-pack only knows chrome diff covers. I also noticed a big hump in the dash cover, covering up guages. I cornered the owner, who turns out to be a fellow TDR'er, Gary, who turned me onto the TDR magazine. Gary had one in the truck. The rest is money sink history & big #ad




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Money Sink - 96, 5 speed, SLT, 4X4, LWB, Ext Cab, ISSPRO pillar, TST 280/685 all the way forward, Delvac 1 & Amsiol, Injectors, K&N, Monicas silencer ring removed, Exhaust brake, 4" CAT back & CATless, 4" chrome turn down straight out back, Mag-Hytec, 3:54, 235s, Spray in bed liner, Super5th side to side tilting 24k#, Brush Guard, Stainless rear window louvers & lite bar, Diamond plate tool box & bed caps, Dodge running boards, Sheepskin.
 
I found TDR through a story in one of the 4X4 magazines- don't remember which one. That was back around Issue 16. Glad I found TDR!

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Bill Lins Wharton, TX 98 2500 QC SLT,12 valve,NV4500,3. 54 LSD,Manik grille guard,K&N filter,Amsoil everywhere, Reading aluminum utility body and bumper,Optima yellow tops- silencer ring, cat,& muffler all stolen,
waiting for PsyScotty air
 
First found out surfing the net!

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D. O. C. I. Doctor of Compression Ignition
Former Cummins of Atlanta Technician
Get Amsoil at WHOLESALE (including the new synthetic transmission fluid made just for D. C. automatics) BY PASS THE DEALER!!
-- email address removed --

www.synthetic-motor-oil.com
 
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I found TDR in the Dodge Brochure (sp)at the dealership. Look forward to every issue since. #ad
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Bert-97SLT 4x4 3/4 5spd 3:54, 60 gal fueltank,e-brake,Primelock
 
A good friend that I had graduated high school with (almost 50 years ago) showed me a copy of (then new) issue 12, and instantly knew that I needed the info that was available in The TDR. I just received issue 27 and it is still my favorite read. Thanks, Roger!!

Rob. .

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'94 2500SLT, LB, 3. 54, Automatic, TransGo Shift Kit, DunRite Convertor, TST HD Clutch Pak, TST #5 Fuel Plate, TST AFC Spring Kit, 16 sq. cm turbine housing, PacBrake, AutoLoc, EGT Gage, Mag-Hytec Diff Cover & transmission Pan, DeeZee Chrome Full Length Running Boards, Northwest Custom Rear Flaps, Vent Shades,. Pull 35' HitchHiker Premier WideBody 5th Whl (13,850+ lbs). 123,805 miles as of 3-20-2K. Full Time RV'ers, Portsmouth, Ohio is "home".
 
I found out about TDR via the old CDW "roundtable" (Cummins Diesel Website) around June '99. I was bored one day and, out of the blue, decided to see if I could find info about "hoppin' up" a Cummins. I always thought it would be cool to own a Cummins powered Ram and "hop up" the engine, but assumed it would be very expensive, parts would be limited, and going above 300hp would only be possible with serious internal mods. Boy, was I in for an EYE OPENER!!!! I was blown away when I discovered the power potential of the Cummins with simple bolt-ons and plug-ins!!!!

It wasn't long before I was hooked on CDW, and became determined to get a Dodge Cummins. The rest is history as I'm on my 2nd rig, and lovin' Cummins power to death!!!

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I believe it was an ad in trailer life a few years ago. It has just taken a little while to find the big brut i was looking for.

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Local Dodge dealer, I was checking out the new trucks in "94", getting ready to order the new 1 ton club cab and found issue 3 of the TDR in a brochure rack, looked to me like a freebe, the first issue of my subscription was number 10. I have since been on somewhat of a crusade to convert other Dodge Cummins owners to the TDR.

I sometimes wonder, am I the only one that feels compelled to show all that don't already know the things to watch for on the fuel return line, and fuel solenoid shut off relay (and how to manually actuate the solenoid) that can make starting difficult or impossible, also the Radio Shack $5. 99 relay to replace the DC $35 fuel solenoid relay.

My wife thinks this is unacceptable behavior. But the TDR saved me a considerable amount of money with these timely issues and I guess I'm just a sharing kind of guy.
 
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Was sittting here at my computer @ www.tdr.com with a blank screen #ad
and along came Rob and filled the screen in for me #ad
the rest is history! #ad
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99'3500,quad cab,4X4,a/t
3:54,all the right packages!
 
First saw in a dealership magazine if I recall correctly, but I make my own beer so who knows #ad

Also followed links on Dodge truck websites.

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Eric and Peggy 1996 white 2500 4*4 RC/LB 5spd 4. 10lsd Prozap running boards, 285/75 soon!
 
I saw an add. in Trailer Life mag. on the Mag-Hytec diff. cover, called number and talked with Roy. He told me about tdr and sent literature with my diff. cover. Roy being a fellow native Kansan, and the great product he puts out, I knew he would not lead me wrong!!!
 
The old Cummins Diesel Website (CDW) when I was looking for a truck and saw ad in Truck brochure for my Ram

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99 QC/LB, ISB w/auto,4x4, 3. 54, VDO (trans, boost, pyro) Westin SS Nerf Bars, Westin Grille Guard, Contico tool box, CP Industries pivoting 5th wheel, K&N, VA CPC, and Mag-Hytec transmission pan.
23607 miles (3/22/00)
98 Dodge Stratus -- 76000 miles
89 Plymouth Voyager -- 201000 mile (original engine)
87 24ft Terry Resort 5th Wheel
86 16ft Classic 16 Alumacraft
00 Honda Rancher
 
I heard/read about it for the first time in May of '96. I was buying my '96 Ram gasser, and the dealer gave me a flier that mationed the TDR. I thought "Gee that's nice,but I'm not buying a diesel". Then during my '96 Ram ownership,I got something in the mail that showed pictures and an article of a TDR event. I liked what I saw,but thought "Too bad you have to own a Cummins Ram to participate"... little did I know.
By the end of '97 I was hooked by the rattle and power claims of the mighty Cummins,and found myself talking to any diesel owner I could find. In June '98 I sold my V-8 Ram to save money for a diesel and kept an eye for a good used 5spd model. I stumbled across the CDW in Jan of '99,and ordered a rig in Feb of '99. Sorry to say though,I didn't start my TDR subscription til Aug '99.

-Mike
 
I was surfing the www.CUMMINS. COM site
just before buying my "Pride and Joy".

Saw the Mention of both the "TDR" and the "Power Boosters" clubs

Decided to go with the "TDR"... . AND NEVER LOOKED BACK... #ad


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'98. 5 24V 2500 C. C. SLT, 4X4, Auto, SWB, Forest Gr. /Driftwood, Tow Pkg. , Smittybilt S. S. Nerf Bars, Factory Tow Hooks, K&N, Mag-Hytech transmission,PIAA 1200 Series Fog lights, PIAA Platinum Headlights, Dodge 3 Pc. Bug-Flector,Alpine CDA-855 Head,Alpine VA-100M Sub AMP,Alpine VA-407 4 Ch AMP, Polk Audio (2)6. 5" Components in the doors and (2) Polk 6. 5 Coaxials in back, MTX Dodge RAM Custom Sub Box W/ (2) 10" 5000 series Subs. . 7 7/8 coats of wax. . #ad
Yes Sir That's My Baby!!

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I was givena a card from a dealer service manager when I was looking at first at the big beasts and also saw it in the Dodge Brochure but was one of those who thought boy I wish I could join but I don't have one then just decided what the hell. Best money I ever spent.

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01 2500 SLT+ 4X4 Auto ETC Cummins, LSD 3. 54,Quad Cab,Long Bed Agate Leather, White/Driftwood Exterior, Sliding rear window, Camper Special Group, Towing Group, Cab clearance lights, Aux. Backup lamps.

2000 32' Aljo Truple Slide 5th Wheel.

Add on's at first: Exhaust Brake, AutoLoc, Line-X bedliner
 
My dad got his '96 after he saw mine. His came from Dave Smith in Kellogg ID along with the TDR info which we subscribed to right away... Got all back issues too!
 
I received a brochure in the mail about the TDR shortly after buying my truck in '95. Robert had some sort of mass mailing deal then. My first issue was #11 and I had a letter published in #13. All but the latest are cataloged in my library ready for instant reference. My wife knows not to bother me when I get a new issue.

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Joe George
Eureka, CA

'95 2500 CC auto 4X4,Combo EGT/boost guage,custom switch panel,PacBrake,Torque plate,BD valve body,Automatic motorhome steps on both sides,Foldacover hard bed cover,Cummins chrome kit,Black steel grill guard,Front hitch receiver
 
TDR came to me. My question is how did they or who ever know I was a diesel owner? A year later I subscribed. Plan on staying aboard for as long as I drive diesel.

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95 Ram reg cab, 3/4 ton,4x4,diesel,5spd,K/N filter,4''stacks,no muffler,no turbo silencer,Pioneer cd,Cobra Nighthawk c/b,Wilson whips. OD 111k. . Toys 72 GMC Jimmy, 87 Honda foreman fourwheeler, 97 Arctic Cat ZR 440.
why DODGE it when you can RAM it
 
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