Hey guys,
I am still in the truck hunt here (passed on the 93 diesel work truck) and have come across another possibility here. Hoping some of you can point out anything I am missing that I need to look for on this truck.
I plan to use the truck as a daily driver with a road trips of 3 to 7 hours at least once a month. It will see some off road use, but nothing extreme.
Details and thoughts:
2002 Dodge Ram 2500 quad cab - I figure there is plenty of room in the back seats for 2-3 people to sit for short drives. My main use will be a place for the dog on road trips, storage space and eventually a car seat in 1-2 years, so I think I am fine with this set up vs. a true 4 door.
5.9 liter gas motor - as far as I know, it's and old design and pretty reliable. Not sure how many miles to expect out of motor, but I would say its good for another 50K before needing anything more that routine maintenance. I assume mileage will be mid-teens like any full size V8 truck. Are there any common flaws with this motor?
Auto transmission - heavier duty than the 1500's (which were prone to failure way too early). Again, anything to look for here?
110K miles - not too bad for a truck of this age
Axles - Dana 60's front and rear for this year, is that right? I know the early 2500's used Dana 44 fronts but I think that was just for a little while in 94-95?
I know the dashes are prone to cracking but its a cosmetic thing with a couple of options for fixing/covering.
From what I know about these trucks, they are pretty solid. What else should I be concerned about or checking out on this truck?
Thanks
Ryan
I am still in the truck hunt here (passed on the 93 diesel work truck) and have come across another possibility here. Hoping some of you can point out anything I am missing that I need to look for on this truck.
I plan to use the truck as a daily driver with a road trips of 3 to 7 hours at least once a month. It will see some off road use, but nothing extreme.
Details and thoughts:
2002 Dodge Ram 2500 quad cab - I figure there is plenty of room in the back seats for 2-3 people to sit for short drives. My main use will be a place for the dog on road trips, storage space and eventually a car seat in 1-2 years, so I think I am fine with this set up vs. a true 4 door.
5.9 liter gas motor - as far as I know, it's and old design and pretty reliable. Not sure how many miles to expect out of motor, but I would say its good for another 50K before needing anything more that routine maintenance. I assume mileage will be mid-teens like any full size V8 truck. Are there any common flaws with this motor?
Auto transmission - heavier duty than the 1500's (which were prone to failure way too early). Again, anything to look for here?
110K miles - not too bad for a truck of this age
Axles - Dana 60's front and rear for this year, is that right? I know the early 2500's used Dana 44 fronts but I think that was just for a little while in 94-95?
I know the dashes are prone to cracking but its a cosmetic thing with a couple of options for fixing/covering.
From what I know about these trucks, they are pretty solid. What else should I be concerned about or checking out on this truck?
Thanks
Ryan