Lets Talk about 3rd gen Ram 2500's

[Jgallo1]

I am very seriously considering an early pre - def 6.7.
I currently have a 2019 ford 6.7 and before that I had a 2001 7.3.
The 2019 has been mostly good. A few computer things that Ford just had to reset early on and then all good. That is the issue for me.
This is why I want to go back to pre-def. Since I have already owned a 7.3 international . I think it's time for the cummins.

I have been doing a lot of research on this trucks. I have a long list of preventive patience I will do right from the get go to bullet proof ( as best as I can).
The truck needs to do 20-25k a year half dirt. Tow a horse trailer a few times a month and be a reliable DD / travel rig around the west.
I am interested to hear thoughts from those you own / have owned 5.9 / 6.7
Thank you

 

[North American Sojourner]

I am very seriously considering an early pre - def 6.7.
I currently have a 2019 ford 6.7 and before that I had a 2001 7.3.
The 2019 has been mostly good. A few computer things that Ford just had to reset early on and then all good. That is the issue for me.
This is why I want to go back to pre-def. Since I have already owned a 7.3 international . I think it's time for the cummins.

I have been doing a lot of research on this trucks. I have a long list of preventive patience I will do right from the get go to bullet proof ( as best as I can).
The truck needs to do 20-25k a year half dirt. Tow a horse trailer a few times a month and be a reliable DD / travel rig around the west.
I am interested to hear thoughts from those you own / have owned 5.9 / 6.7
Thank you

I just retired from the auto parts business (again) after 23 years. I sold 25% more Dodge/Crysler parts than any other manufacture. Almost never sold a Ford peripheral part such as a alternator, water pump, starter or whatever. Chevy eats front end parts and everything else because folks drive them into the ground. LOL. I'm not a ford guy but I love Motorcraft everything for the quality.
Just my 38 cents.
Zim

 

[North American Sojourner]

This is the machine they put Dodge ball joints in with.
Zim
Good luck. LMAO

 

[Jgallo1]

This is the machine they put Dodge ball joints in with.
Zim
Good luck. LMAO
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I have heard they are horrible

 

[North American Sojourner]

I have heard they are horrible

Some are. I just like to pick on them. LOL
I had a 2500 on my rack up in Broken Arrow Ok for 2 weeks. We eventually sent the entire control arm to a machine shop. It was stupid.
Cost us $225 we had to eat because we quoted the job.
Zim

 

[Jgallo1]

Some are. I just like to pick on them. LOL
I had a 2500 on my rack up in Broken Arrow Ok for 2 weeks. We eventually sent the entire control arm to a machine shop. It was stupid.
Cost us $225 we had to eat because we quoted the job.
Zim

I figured if I found one, I was immediately going to throw some cash into it.
-rebuild the front end and new suspension.
- New Tipm
- New brakes completely
- new fuel system
- maybe just go ahead and redo the trans while I am at it.
and whatever else was looking little suspect.

I know that will cost me a solid amount. I think that would almost bullet proof the truck ( if that exists)

 

[North American Sojourner]

I figured if I found one, I was immediately going to throw some cash into it.
-rebuild the front end and new suspension.
- New Tipm
- New brakes completely
- new fuel system
- maybe just go ahead and redo the trans while I am at it.
and whatever else was looking little suspect.

I know that will cost me a solid amount. I think that would almost bullet proof the truck ( if that exists)

I'm a firm beliver of "get what you like". We work hard for our money and it's only right we get what we want. You've got a good plan and I'd say go for it.
BTW my favorite truck in the world is a Dodge Power Wagon like below. Period. Of course they were made a bit differently back then. LOL
Zim