Thats bad ass, I almost sold my 99 1500 4x4 5.2, couldn't do it, it's my first truck and have had it for 22 yrs. Now I'm fixing her up. Especially with the price of trucks now days.
“267k miles, I doubt you’d be able to do that without the V10.” … you do know you’re talking about the MAGNUM engines right? My 5.2 has 300k miles without so much as a spec of metal in the oil pan. Fluffing your truck up is fine, but don’t drag the 5.2 or the 5.9 dude.
Sweeeeet! I enjoy videos of the GEN II. I got rid of my gen 3, I purchased new in 04 and went back to a 97, 12V, 5sp, 2 years ago. I'm currently working on my 97 Jeep TJ and I'll start on my gen 2 later this year, I hope🤞.
I had 2 second generation dodge trucks with the v8 and they ran when I sold them one had 336,000 miles the other had 240,000 so I laughed when you said it had 267,000 only because it was a v10
225k on my 2001 5.2 V8. These trucks over 200k are a dime a dozen around here. None of them, not even mine, are anywhere near as clean as yours. I really like that camper shell. I need to look into getting one like that.
I don’t know about the Cummins you drove but mine has no problems getting on down the road it plenty fast enough and the fuel mileage is great around 23 + mpg hwy I usually get around 80 miles before the fuel gauge move’s off full and that’s around town I’ve taken it twice from Houston to Fort Worth on 1/4 tank
Love the truck. I'm slowly working on a 99 V-10 4x4 The interior or Dashboard was the weakest link . I have a garage full of parts and not much time my plan is to build a show truck. Like the previous owner it's retired.
Not bad my 2 Nd gen has over 300,000 miles on, 98 also, but8 1/2” lift,40” irocks, 12,000 lbs wench on front, with move bumper I built myself, roll on bed liner, can’t figure out how to post pictures
Clean looking truck ,think i'm going need some tips fom you as i am upgading my 5.9 v8 gasser , i'm located in Barbados but accessories have to be imported '' questions '' how can i get on e those shells fer the bed also front bumper , i've changed air intake system ,dash, complete magnaflow muff,in the process of drilling 4'' hole n the hood so as tho add hummer type verticle snorkle when needed .... our main problem here is it's hoot and all the inner DASH SUPPORT is brittle ,where can i get a dash support , is it wise to place a cupecharger on my 5.9 v8 ? egards Soldge
That is a very nice truck. I have one that is like it, only mine is a 2001 model, and i dont have your mods. Dodge made a mighty fine truck in those days. 10 years ago i had a 99 dodge ram, and i traded it in on a newer dodge ram. When the new ram fell apart i specifically went looking for a 2nd generation dodge truck. I wont be selling my 2001 dodge. It is a much better made vehicle, and infinitely cheaper to drive and maintain than any new truck. Good video, i like what you ha e done with your truck.
Very nice build. Have you considered an upgraded track bar? I am still on my stock suspension but once I upgrade to a BDS/Skyjacker/DoR kit once I've made up my mind I'd be interested to know how that would affect the ride. Did you have any dash problems? I have replaced my dash cover but the core is starting to fail. Socal sun and an outdoor life are a bad mix for these old Dodges. V10 haters are everywhere online, nobody knows the background of these engines. In 1996 when my truck was made, the V10 made in the ballpark of 300hp and 400tq. Stock Cummins made around 180hp and 350tq. I got my truck from my dad who was the original owner and he test drove them back to back, this V10 crushed not just a Cummins but all stock diesels. Besides, drive whatever you like. Not everyone has to be in to Cummins. I love gas trucks and would never buy a new diesel. Gas is plenty if you dont tow everyday.
Yes my dashboard has cracked in a couple places but I' fiberglassed the back side of it and it has stopped any further cracking and made it a lot stronger.. I have a 4 1/2 inch lift kit from skyjacker and it came with a track bar drop bracket. I had to cut a couple inches out of my stock track bar and re welled it together . I would have loved to have had an adjustable track bar.But I did my left about 15 years ago and there was Nothing like that available.
The 3 light tailgate light is For a 3500 even though i have a 2500. I bought the light at Dodge parts department and it was a super easy install. The camper shell is from glasstight but they no longer make it it's about 14 years old.
Funny you should ask. The kit was called soft ride suspension and they are not any stiffer than stock. Not sure if the offer that option any more this was a very long time ago.
Here are two other really nice builds that i have seen. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4oKHx2M5Yh0.html and ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-141RhetOzWE.html
Too bad we all own a dodge Ram 2nd gen no matter it’s a gas or a Cummins we all own a 2nd gen shouldn’t be hating on each other just because the difference of the engine
You put the Hybrid plaque on crooked. What's up with that? Your truck is bad ass an your attention to detail is incredible. An you put the plaque on crooked C'mon now
You need to understand back in 1998 the Cummins was a slow pile of crap, barely made any power whatsoever. sure now they have kits to boost it up but back then there was nothing.. Gas was super cheap. I test drove the Cummins before I bought the V10 and it took forever just to get up to speed on the freeway which is not what I was looking for. It almost felt like I had to open the driver's door and help push it with my foot to get it going.
I appreciate the offer but it is not for sale. I need 4 by 4 truck and if I were to buy a new one they are crazy expensive nowadays they cost upwards of $70.000.
FASS lift pump will bring you to 17 miles to the gallon on the highway mine went from nine all the way up to 17 10 different readings. Get a certified FESS in-store to put in installer to put in water separator fuel filter door titanium dual
@@thrillhunter9897 Ram 1500's were built in the Warren MI factory. 2500/3500 Ram trucks were built in Mexico regardless of where the V10 engines were built.
I guess I got lucky. I'll have to post a picture of my Old window sticker I still have it and it clearly says Michigan assembly plant on it I'll post it in a week or so when I have time.
@@thrillhunter9897 I couldn't care less whether you show it, or not. My brother had a '98 2500 Ram 4x4 truck. It was built in Mexico, and it was a POS. Three transmissions, two fuel pumps, frame cracks, two P/S pumps, dash broke, two computers, and lots of body rot within 80K miles. He only hauled a 16' aluminum boat and a 6'x8' dump trailer once in a while. My neighbor's '99 2500 Ram 4x4 was just as bad and it was made in Mexico also.
