within the week

folks, it is your job to tear it apart and tell me why I should run away.

Quote :

"1998 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 with 151,000 miles V8 5.9 liter 360 cubic inch 3in body lift 4.5in suspension lift 37x12.50x15 Goodyear MT/R 15x10 Mickey Thompson Classic II rims Short tube Edelbrock headers Custom true dual exhaust K&N Air filter Functioning cowl induction hood Billet grill Leather interior Transmission was recently rebuilt Rear end was replaced 8 months ago Also have original set of rims that will be included Tool box on truck is being sold with truck Asking $4,900 or best offer. Priced to sell! "

first order of bidness would probably be a repaint (black, duh) and removing the 3" body lift (any ideas the difficulty/cost thereof?) though I do like the suspension lift. Everything else looks great to me though

[Edited on May 19, 2010 at 2:40 AM. Reason : asdf]

5/19/2010 2:39:12 AM

the front end... the front axle, the knuckles will bend... bad! the 1500 front end hates anything over 33's they might seem fine now but with just daily use they will mess up. It is a good looking truck but the 1500s hate big tires.

[Edited on May 19, 2010 at 2:47 AM. Reason : drunk]

5/19/2010 2:46:52 AM

why is that? my tired, half-drunken brain is failing to conceptualize why that would be the case

not arguing the point, just honestly curious

5/19/2010 2:48:22 AM

Quote :

"Transmission was recently rebuilt"

I would check on who rebuilt it and whether that work came with a warranty or you may be paying to have it rebuilt again

5/19/2010 3:10:18 AM

ah good call. if nothing else, a bargaining point.

5/19/2010 3:13:31 AM

is it just the increased tire contact area/friction/difficulty in turning big tires at slow speeds that warps the knuckles?

5/19/2010 4:37:59 AM

if the seller says anything about it being a show truck or never off-roaded, etc

FUCKIN RUN

also...rear end was replaced?

and the pic isnt clear, but are those blocks on the rear axle?

5/19/2010 8:45:13 AM

best way to put it, the axles are not strong enough for those size tires plus the size of the truck. You might get lucky and not have any problems. The Dodge 1500 front axles have a very tall and skinny knuckle compared to their 2500 which has a much more stout knuckle

5/19/2010 2:36:16 PM

Quote :

"Transmission was recently rebuilt Rear end was replaced 8 months ago"

there's a reason this work had to be done. it's because that redneck has rode the damn thing ragged.

[Edited on May 19, 2010 at 6:21 PM. Reason : and dodge transmissions suck]

5/19/2010 6:21:06 PM

Don't buy a chrysler. You'll be replacing that transmission again in no time and swapping new computers in like candy.

5/19/2010 6:49:35 PM

Junk. Just ask bbr how his 1500 is doing

5/20/2010 10:57:50 AM

this is why i have you guys


i was also looking at this one

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/1747121700.html

what do you think? it's priced high but if I could get him to around $5k i'd be interested


basically what i'm looking for:
-extended/king/crew cab, need to seat four adult men
-4x4
-v8 or comparable diesel (would prefer the latter)
-tow package
-full size bed (though a short bed isn't a deal breaker)
-clean/in good shape
-would like duel exhaust, aftermarket wheels/tires, suspension lift, etc. but don't need it

-$5500 max budget

[Edited on May 20, 2010 at 12:18 PM. Reason : asdf]

5/20/2010 12:10:01 PM

Too much money. Didn't ctnz71 sell his similar one for about $3500?

If you're buying a mid-90's truck with relatively high mileage you'd be doing yourself a favor if you buy a Toyota.

5/20/2010 12:22:09 PM

Here: http://www.nc4x4.com/forums/showthread.php?t=88491

Clean Tacoma w/165k miles for $5500 and willing to come down on the price. I think you could possibly do better if you look around a bit, but this could be a really good truck if you can get him to come down a little on the price. As long as you keep it up to date on maintenance and repairs it's not going to ever drop too much below what it's worth right now.

[Edited on May 20, 2010 at 12:38 PM. Reason : l]

5/20/2010 12:37:50 PM

awesome, thanks, i'll definitely look in to that. I saw the TRD plate on it but didnt notice the factory markings, but 4x4 is a must. v8 is also vastly preferable, or at least a ~5L+ displacement configuration

i would love a toyota, it's just so damn hard to find what i want anywhere NEAR my budget cap

5/20/2010 1:16:41 PM

It's got locking hubs, so it should be a 4x4.

Why do you need so much displacement? A V6 Yota should be rated somewhere around 5k lbs towing capacity. It might not like 5k, but it'll pull it on occasion just fine. What are you going to be doing with the truck?

[Edited on May 20, 2010 at 1:43 PM. Reason : l]

5/20/2010 1:38:15 PM

brakes are usually the limiting factor on your towing anyway. why do you think you need a bigger engine?

an i've never seen an extended cab in which a grown man would be comfortable. i also hate giving up bed space for the 4 door cabs. i'd save my money and get a 4 door tacoma. the 4 door dakotas with the 4.7L V6 would also be in your price range, even with 4wd.

[Edited on May 20, 2010 at 4:43 PM. Reason : sdaf]

5/20/2010 4:37:20 PM

I've always thought the engines in these trucks sound good. However, this is a ragged out truck that will cost a lot of money down the road. I'd pass if it were my money and get one with less lift and tire. Don't get a Tacoma they're gay.

5/20/2010 5:25:49 PM

that chevy wasnt bad....it was a z71 which means 5.7 L v8 and locking rear differential....tow package is there as well......I have tipped the scales at the rock quarry with our chevy z71 at 15,000 lbs and it pulled it just fine.....

5/21/2010 1:03:03 AM

currently considering the following

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/1753319952.html (pending drivetrain configuration, best deal)
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/1754515346.html (favorite)
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/1753065634.html (realistic best bet)

[Edited on May 23, 2010 at 4:06 AM. Reason : ^ and that chevy...but i think it might have sold ]

5/23/2010 3:59:59 AM

that dakota is almost identical to mine except i've got the 3.9 V6

they're good trucks imo

5/23/2010 2:38:38 PM

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/1757946621.html

dear god i hope he reads my email first

though I'm wondering about the displacement

on occasion I will be pulling a large trailer (think u-haul) full of band equipment with 4 dudes in the cab, is that too much stress on a 3.0 v6?

[Edited on May 25, 2010 at 12:52 AM. Reason : sdf]

5/25/2010 12:48:15 AM

^^^the dakota looks really good to me....less miles than the dodge....less ugh than the ^toyota

5/25/2010 2:33:09 AM

heres a secret... stay away from anything thats already been lifted unless you plan on using it as mostly off-road. Get a good stock truck, no matter what any one says its prob been abused if it is lifted and/or has off road type tires. Plus no matter what lift is on an IFS truck you will be paying for new CV's and such in the long run. STOCK TRUCKS are better. Find something that's not lifted or with off-road tires

5/25/2010 2:34:49 AM

Quote :

"on occasion I will be pulling a large trailer (think u-haul) full of band equipment with 4 dudes in the cab, is that too much stress on a 3.0 v6?"

yes, it's plenty. you're worrying too much about engine size.

and i agree with this^. a lift to try and look cool on the street isn't good for anything except wearing out a drive train faster.

[Edited on May 25, 2010 at 5:40 PM. Reason : sounds like you need a sedan with a trailer hitch]

5/25/2010 5:39:56 PM

naw i need a truck for other applications too, hauling a band trailer is one of the more taxing

so, i believe i've talked to enough people that have convinced me to stay away from lifts/oversize tires and chrysler trannys.

this is my new target:

http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/1751310449.html


i really wanted diesel anyway, just figured it was a pipe dream. as per JeepMan's suggestion, I'd love a 2nd gen cummins. the one linked above is pretty much everything i could ask for - power, diesel, size, comfort, manual, clean, and purty

think i'd be lowballing if I offered him $6k cash?



[Edited on May 25, 2010 at 6:34 PM. Reason : dsaf]

5/25/2010 6:29:49 PM

^ holy hell that IS a badass lil' truck...

5/25/2010 8:31:01 PM

DECISION ALMOST FINAL

I'm about to pull the trigger on this sucker. just need a couple more hours to mull it over, it's a much bigger truck than I need but DAMN I want it...and I can make it happen.

Quote :

" 1996 Dodge Ext. Cab Dually/Cummins - $7750 Laramie SLT, ps, pdb w/abs, pw, pdriver seat, cold a/c, 5 speed, aftermarket clutch, stainless exhaust, 300 hp/700 torque from TST, original owner, new Cooper 235/85r16's, 129,xxx miles, bedliner since new, ground effects, white with gray cloth, very nice and clean."

any last minute thoughts on the quick?

5/26/2010 5:42:10 PM

In my experience rushed decisions on big purchases are usually poor decisions. Based on the language of your post, I think you might stretching yourself a little thin and will regret it later.

5/26/2010 5:49:19 PM

while this is a big purchase, it isn't rushed. I've been looking at trucks for months now and this one fits the bill

but you are right, and that's the reason for my hesitation

5/26/2010 5:57:17 PM

officially mine:




sorry for shitty cell pic

5/28/2010 1:59:16 AM

I just came.

5/28/2010 9:16:39 AM

thats a nice truck but you got to de-mexican the thing

5/28/2010 9:49:36 AM

i am mexican asshole

5/29/2010 1:53:58 PM

Nice purchase. Congrats.

5/29/2010 2:17:51 PM

thanks. I'm in love with it.

5/29/2010 2:32:41 PM

NICE

ASS

TRUCK

Congrats DC!

5/29/2010 3:56:42 PM

daddy likey sounds/drives awesome

5/29/2010 7:00:28 PM

sweet, my truck has the coveted Jeepman Seal of Approval®

I have a k&n filter for it designed to sit in the stock air cleaner housing, but i'm thinking about just going for this http://store.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=57-1525

[Edited on May 30, 2010 at 12:54 PM. Reason : ^^ thank you man ]

5/30/2010 12:53:03 PM

i would've pulled those running boards off before i even left the dude's house

other than that, looks good. hope you enjoy it man.

[Edited on May 30, 2010 at 10:57 PM. Reason : since i've moved, you should become the new resident tww hauler]

5/30/2010 10:56:35 PM

^yeah those things need to go

Quote :

"you got to de-mexican the thing"

5/31/2010 5:44:46 PM

hell naw i like that shit...the guy that i bought it from was a drag racer, used it to haul his team/car trailer. looks more sporty than mexican to me


^^ I was wondering about that...I'm definitely down with that but I didn't want to step on your toes

5/31/2010 7:34:41 PM

to me, it look mexican to me.

5/31/2010 7:47:57 PM

maybe I'm just blinded by love


As per NRR's suggestion:

message_topic.aspx?topic=595950

[Edited on May 31, 2010 at 7:54 PM. Reason : hauling service]

5/31/2010 7:53:23 PM

I'll have to check it out man. I know you've been looking at trucks for a LOOONNNG time.

5/31/2010 8:22:19 PM

yes, you will. and yes, i have.

5/31/2010 8:33:46 PM

Damn. I love the running board look! As long as you avoid lowering it, dangle Jesus pieces from the mirror, and a mother Mary vinyl on the rear window and you should be okay...

[Edited on May 31, 2010 at 10:29 PM. Reason : .]

5/31/2010 10:29:16 PM

and dont put 15x12 inch wheels on it.

like the truck though

6/1/2010 8:37:45 AM

yeah no interest in changing the wheel size or ride height

my priorities are under the hood

6/2/2010 6:33:14 PM