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Nov 20, 2009 | 01:22 PM

#21

86k5

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From: north carolina

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Originally Posted by Budgreen

hood and roof fade out real bad..

I think about every seam in my bed is rattling apart... might be flatbed time

see if you can get him down around 5k

yea thats every older truck imma see how low hell go without an offer first. think im going to offer 4k and see what he says. but i really want me a cummins now that ive seen and drove a few of my friends just so bad a plus nobody around my town has any nicer ones all are old beat up farm trucks and there autos

Nov 20, 2009 | 01:30 PM

#22

Budgreen

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From: Bedford OH

I love the look of it.. but the ride leaves a lot to be desired... just ask my GF how the roof feels on the top of your head when offroading

Nov 20, 2009 | 02:12 PM

#23

ArizonaRedneck

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From: arizona

I wouldnt trade my dodge with a cummins in it for several reasons reliability no 1 and no 2 serviceability and with alittle bit of knowledge you can crank out more horse and torque for basicly your time & effort at least on a first gen

Nov 20, 2009 | 02:14 PM

#24

DieselPerformanceGuy

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From: eastern wyoming

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Originally Posted by ArizonaRedneck

exactly i'm keeping my 1st gen till the day i die.

Nov 20, 2009 | 02:51 PM

#25

86k5

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From: north carolina

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Originally Posted by Budgreen

I love the look of it.. but the ride leaves a lot to be desired... just ask my GF how the roof feels on the top of your head when offroading

i like the rough ride it doesnt bother me at all i drive a k5 with a 4 inch lift and 35s you cant get much worse

should have probably posted this before but heres the link to the truck

http://www.nc4x4.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76621

Last edited by 86k5; Nov 20, 2009 at 03:47 PM.

Nov 20, 2009 | 04:36 PM

#26

seandonato73

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From: lebanon, Pa

Quote:

Originally Posted by Budgreen

drivetrain is pretty solid, with maybe an auto or clutch being the killer.. most all problems i've run into have to deal with the dodge end of things, 3200 gov spring and a fuel pin.. turbo exhaust housing would be the go-fast parts.. oh and taller than stock tires! I think I max out around 90mph on stock size tires with the 5spd and 3.5 gears.

be prepared for a kidney busting ride tho as compared to your ford, it's very unforgiving!

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https://www.dieselbombers.com/1st-ge...r-1st-gen.html

just read through that

my truck tops at 117mph with285/75/16 5spd 3.5 rear

Nov 23, 2009 | 08:18 AM

#27

Budgreen

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From: Bedford OH

I *think* I can get mine to about 90 screamin like a banshee. thats with factory 235/86/16's and 3.5 gears with the 5spd, what's your cruising rpm with that tire size?