Most importantly stay away from the automatic tranny in the late 90's 12v dodges. I easily melted one a few years ago towing a 16ft. camper and I have two buddys that also burned thiers up just hotroddin around town. Now I have a 09' Duramax dually, auto six speed w/ the option to manually shift.:awesomework:
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what do you mean my amc eagle does just fine in the trails:haha:
Lucky Jeff
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You'll do that with every dodge tranny up to 07.5 :redneck:
Ok well there are exceptions to the rule :haha:
jeepermc
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Well...I drive a Ford....and I don't want you looking at me :fawkdancesmiley:..
The only problems I've had with my Ford have been self induced looking for more power. 97 F350 with 7.3 and auto. Probably close to 300hp now.... It's due for a fuel pump here shortly but it has 205k on it. I'm not chasing power anymore...
Jeff? you get that motor back in your dodge yet...Find that elusive 500hp?:redneck:
Lucky Jeff
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getting to 500 pissed me off too much.. I'm just gunna try and skip it now! No point in getting the truck back on the road for a while though. It can't fit the kids anyways. Maybe I should bought a Ford or Chevy with true 4 doors :haha:
You know you want me looking at you :kiss:
jeepermc
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Lucky Jeff
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Can't fit the kids?you got 4 doors...push harder.... Damn son!....
It's more like 2 doors with 2 half doors.. Can't fit backwards facing car seats back there :booo:
I need your address BTW.. :hi:
jeepermc
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Hell... I could probably get at least one in my truck.... Dodge....just useless I tell ya..:haha:
Binder
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You're finally starting to get it.:flipoff:
Avanteone
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I know all of the motors are capable of producing good power. I know EVERY brand is gonna have it's issues. My criteria was under $30k after tax(this was 2+ years ago), full crew cab, and a RELIABLE auto trans. for my constant towing duties. In my mind, that left the GM with Duramax and Allison. Two years later, 40k miles, having a trailer hooked up at least 2 days a week it seems like, I don't regret my decision one bit. I've had ONE major pain in the ass issue. There was a recall on an injector harness, it was a $20 fix but caused some delays on the way to KOH last year. Other than that I love the truck. Prior to this I had the coveted '98 Dodge quad cab 12v, 5 speed, 4x4..... it was great, but with 3 boys I needed a full crew cab.
John
John
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Tree Nerd.
A tow rig I would build or have would be a 3 axle truck(not pickup) [peterbilt]with 18 spd, cat, big custom camper w/everything, big diesel gen unit, 1 rig deck with option to pull a 5th wheel instead.
Now, for a realistic tow rig/daily driver, either a newer duramax, or a built 12 valve in front of a 5 spd in an older chevy dually CC, or if I was looking for affordable, 12 valve 5 spd dodge.
Now, for a realistic tow rig/daily driver, either a newer duramax, or a built 12 valve in front of a 5 spd in an older chevy dually CC, or if I was looking for affordable, 12 valve 5 spd dodge.
samicrawler
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I had a '96 Dodge before I bought my '02 Ford, it was a good truck but the cab is way to small if you have a family. Ford has an awesome cab with lots of room and 4 full size doors. Even the '03 and newer Dodge (except the ugly mega cab) have a small crew cab with smaller doors. I would buy either a Ford or Dodge but I wouldn't buy a Chevy unless you are a fan of ifs and a low ride stance. I don't give a **** what my truck rides like, it's a 1 ton truck not a Caddy, I just hate ifs.
Avanteone
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I wouldn't buy a Chevy unless you are a fan of ifs and a low ride stance. I don't give a **** what my truck rides like, it's a 1 ton truck not a Caddy, I just hate ifs.
It's my tow rig, not my wheeling rig, I have no problem with a nice smooth ride. I've towed several thousand miles with my GMC and my old Dodge, the ride quality in the GM is NICE. :awesomework:
samicrawler
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Yeah, you are right about the ride, my grandpa drives a chevy, he loves it. :fawkdancesmiley: Just messin with ya, I have not problem with GM I just don't like ifs and I like a little taller truck. There are pro's and con's to every brand you just have to buy what ya like.
zukkev
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Bwahahahaha!! :haha::haha: monospring, and inboarded shocks....got sway??? Are you settin' it up for 5th wheel???:fawkdancesmiley:
My 96 12v has around 115k and heres the stuff I've had issues with so far.
- Broken heater fan switch knob
- headliner falling out
- headlight switch melted
- over head map light cracked fell out
- seat ripped
- duct tape holding the driver side door buzzer switch in
- sheet metal on driver door holding window track fastener fatige cracked and tore out
- doors are sagging at the hinges and hit the jams when closing
- fuel tank sending unit failed
- overdrive button light no worky
- auto trans bought bought the farm twice (good now though :awesomework: 3k later)
- Turbo is getting weak
- Throttle return spring MIA
- power window switch driver door cracked and fell in
Thats all I can think of now.
If I was buying an older 12 valve, I'd get a 5 speed, if around 200k put away 1500 for a fuel pump along with some cheddar for brakes, clutch, 5th gear nut etc.
yes I figured I'd mount my hitch to the upper link mount you know keep the weight down low
:haha::haha::haha:Binder
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You should just feel fortunate that you don't have to buy injection pumps too.:awesomework:
