RAM 3500 Question

[roadhunter]

Here's your solution.....5.9 Mega Cab!!
Travis

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I looked long and hard to find a mega cab with the 5.9. I will never sell it. 190k miles and going strong.

 

[dodge man]

I had a 70 Challenger i restored over 20 years ago and put a u-joint in it. That was the last time I did one, I don't remember even how to do it but I remember a big hammer was involved and I had a heck of a time getting the old one out.

 

[dodge man]

I looked long and hard to find a mega cab with the 5.9. I will never sell it. 190k miles and going strong.

Yeah, I'm not sure but I think they were only made with the 5.9 about a year and half, rare as hens teeth.

 

[roadhunter]

Yeah, I'm not sure but I think they were only made with the 5.9 about a year and half, rare as hens teeth.

Correct. O6 and Half the 07 models. Then came the emission requirements. I had a 11 but decided to go back to the 5.9 because of mileage. The new diesels that the Big 3 are using are great and powerful engines but just too complicated for me.

 

[Fordman1981]

Seems like it's wearing good for how you use it. Take care of them 10 small items ASAP or it will mound up and lead to bigger issues. These are the Nickel and Dime items I was speaking of. Chris

Have you ever put 288,000 miles on a vehicle? The fords have just as much nickel and dime stuff if not more. The 02 ford F 250 7.3 I put 200,000 miles on was on its 3rd set of ball joints, pinion leaks front and rear had to be fixed, The 4wd components in the front in had to be completely rebuilt. I did get 200,000 out of the factory clutch. There's more but I think you get my point.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Have you ever put 288,000 miles on a vehicle? The fords have just as much nickel and dime stuff if not more. The 02 ford F 250 7.3 I put 200,000 miles on was on its 3rd set of ball joints, pinion leaks front and rear had to be fixed, The 4wd components in the front in had to be completely rebuilt. I did get 200,000 out of the factory clutch. There's more but I think you get my point.

No. 190,000 miles is the most.

You are right, at that point if they body is left all brands will nickel and dime you. That's why I trade at 120,000 miles on average.

Chris

 

[Degolyerent]

A 12v Cummins is just getting broke in at 190,000. And the body last a long time down south. You can get your money's worth for sure, and with a few mods they pull like a freight train.

 

[Scott65]

I have a handful of customers with first gen 12 valves, between a quarter and half mil miles, still fire on the first revolution when starting. The trucks are quite literally falling apart around the drivetrains. Hoods held shut with wire, doors that have to be picked up to hit the latch, etc. And no body panel matching the other from being replaced with used pieces. Almost comical, old farmers just won't give them up. "If it ain't broke..."

 

[Green Power]

Thought it was time to bump the thread... Did you cross 300k yet?

 

[Daves3032E]

Thought it was time to bump the thread... Did you cross 300k yet?

Sure did. Almost 311k on it.