4x4 or not?

[bwframe]

I was briefly exposed to Dodge years ago. Prices for routinely replaced parts was inordinately high, resembling import car part pricing.

Maybe it's better now, as popular as they have become?

 

[phylodog]

Put 100k on a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 (bought it with 25k on the clock), bought my 2012 Ram 1500 new and it now has 88k on it and bought my 2013 last summer with 43k on it and have not had any significant issues. I did replace u joints and front hub bearings on the 2004 but I didn’t consider that unreasonable considering the mileage it had at the time. No regrets here and if I was truck shopping tomorrow I’d be looking at Ram again.

 

[VUPDblue]

Put 100k on a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 (bought it with 25k on the clock), bought my 2012 Ram 1500 new and it now has 88k on it and bought my 2013 last summer with 43k on it and have not had any significant issues. I did replace u joints and front hub bearings on the 2004 but I didn’t consider that unreasonable considering the mileage it had at the time. No regrets here and if I was truck shopping tomorrow I’d be looking at Ram again.

Mine has 40k on the clock and is in very good shape. I'm looking forward to having fun with it.

 

[KJQ6945]

Mine has 40k on the clock and is in very good shape. I'm looking forward to having fun with it.

Is the big hill still in your sub division? I can't see it anymore do to all the houses. MPX vs Scorpion/ Chevy vs Dodge.

The SBR, 4wd challenge.

 

[churchmouse]

Put 100k on a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 (bought it with 25k on the clock), bought my 2012 Ram 1500 new and it now has 88k on it and bought my 2013 last summer with 43k on it and have not had any significant issues. I did replace u joints and front hub bearings on the 2004 but I didn’t consider that unreasonable considering the mileage it had at the time. No regrets here and if I was truck shopping tomorrow I’d be looking at Ram again.

I have had to do the wheel bearings on all 4 corners of mine. The fronts were done inthe 125K range and it is the norm for these trucks. The rears were a bit later and I am sure it was from the way we have used the truck. Used being the key word here. I have no complaints with the GMC. (a chevy disguised as something else...)

 

[VUPDblue]

Officially part of the family now!

 

[KJQ6945]

Congrats VUPD, it's a good looking truck.

 

[bacon#1]

Officially part of the family now!

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I like the tool boxes in the bedside. Are they spacious?

 

[VUPDblue]

I like the tool boxes in the bedside. Are they spacious?

Yeah they actually are.

 

[churchmouse]

Not a Ram guy but I like that one.

 

[Trigger Time]

Just gonna leave this here. https://www.4wheelparts.com
Get ready for another hobby just as expensive as guns as I'm finding out

 

[GLOCKMAN23C]

That is sharp, VUPD! I really like the tool boxes.

 

[Tactically Fat]

If I had stupid amounts of throw away money, I think I'd buy (actually it'd probably be a lease) a RAM 2500 Power Wagon. THOSE are some cool trucks.

This is a good looking sled, VUPD. Good looking indeed. Very tastefully modded by the prior owner - not hillbilly-ified.

 

[bwframe]

Was there enough snow to flip on the four wheel drive this morning? Maiden four wheeling in the new sled?