The Beast is Wounded

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I let my Son drive my beloved beat, he mis-judged a curb and now the front right wheel cover is damaged and the center is missing!

Does anyone have a suggestion for replacements< I fear that if I go to the dealer I will find that the truck is a no cost upgrade to the $35K wheel covers, and they are orderable in matched sets direct from the Franklin Mint! I would replace both front wheel covers for matching efects I am not entirely convinced that the stockers are the nicest looking.

Thoughts suggestions donations are appreciated, thanks!

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1999 3500 quad cab, auto aero fendor trim and running boards,
bugflector II, K&N filter, Geno's monster tip

 

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There is an ad in the classifieds that has wheels and tires for sale I think he said he would spit them up. I sold the complete set for 175 to a person that got all one side (both wheels) and he said that the dealer had told him about 300 for one side front and rear. Might be worth a phone call.

 

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mopar 4 less. . do a search. . don't have the link/tele #. .

[This message has been edited by willyslover (edited 08-07-2000). ]

 

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here it is www.mopar4less.com

 

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The little stainless steel trim ring is $200 FOR ONE. Not counting the center piece. It's literally cheaper to buy ALL NEW FORGED ALUMINUM WHEELS then to buy stainless sims from DC. Yep, it annoys me a bit.

When I lost one of mine I replaced the stainless sims on all all wheels for $195 instead of paying DC $200 for ONE WHEEL. Any tire or truck accessories shop can get you a nice looking set of stainless sims in the $200 range.

 

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Thanks fellows, I contacted mopar for less and think I will be OK for now!!!!!

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1999 3500 quad cab, auto aero fendor trim and running boards,
bugflector II, K&N filter, Geno's monster tip

 

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Ralphr, when I first started reading your post I thought you wanted a replacement for your son. Then I thought that the moderators would be moving this thread. LOL

Check the classifieds and even the wreckers in your area. A good friend found several RAMs at one wrecker.

EH



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That's a good one Scott!

The first thing I thought of was... . summer camp for the wounder. I'm glad to hear the woundee is going to be as good as new again (without having to go to the Franklin Mint).

 

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You're all missing the obvious!! I would tell the wife that due to the fact the set is precision matched, machined, and balanced at the factory, it would require a complete replacement set. I would then explain that to save money we should buy that new set of aluminum wheels I've been looking at #ad


I'm just thinking of ways to SAVE money honey #ad
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'99 3500 4X4, Quad Cab Red w/Tinted Windows,
Automatic - 3. 54's, Stainless Ultra Boards
4" Exhaust, DD Stage I Inectors K&N Filter,Lost Silencer Ring, Pillar Mount Boost/Pyro Gauges, Cubby Mount Trans Temp

 

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RamKids,
A man after my own heart. I can here it now... . " and believe me honey, with these special matched wheels the milage will probably go to 21+++ mpg. And by trading the entire truck in on a new truck with the special wheels and added safety features, the insurance will most definetially (sp) go down also. So you see its a win win situation, don't waste time waiting on dealer to order new special parts we will just buy a WHOLE new truck with all of the added benefits... ... . " I just wish it was that easy.

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92 Ext. Cab, Auto trans. , 3. 54 Non-LS, Isspro Tach and Pyro (pre-turbo), 210,000+ miles, old and abused but still running strong!!!!

 

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Ramkids, Shrimpy, now your talking! As I originally posted the trim rings are what cost the $35K and the truck is just a no cost option! hehehe

I'll try that on the wife and see how far it gets me, otherwise I'll just replace the son!

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1999 3500 quad cab, auto aero fendor trim and running boards,
bugflector II, K&N filter, Geno's monster tip

 

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ramkids,shrimpy, and ralphr hope your wife is blond and thinks tilt wheels are for more head room #ad
oh yes the other big lies--- as a great man said "you can fool some of the people some of the time... ... . " a friend lent his ram to his Jr. ---- Jr. ( an Over the road driver) damaged it guess who's paying the fix-it bill???