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Going to look at an 06 mega cab

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Old 12-18-2011, 08:51 PM
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So in other words just test drive it .. And make sure everything works right....just make sure that it starts easily cold and hot, no smoking, and the tranny shifting is good......???????????
 
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Old 12-18-2011, 08:56 PM
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When you test drive it, make sure you have a chance to get up to interstate speeds at some point. We drove one truck that was fine under 50mph. Above that, the front end started to vibrate. At 60+, it became scary (death wobble). Needless to say, we walked on that one.
 
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Old 12-18-2011, 09:00 PM
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Ok awesome that will be easy..it is like ablock off the highway....i will put that on my list to check out
 
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Old 12-18-2011, 10:09 PM
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yeah check it out good.
 
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Old 12-18-2011, 10:23 PM
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ok I just bouhgt a 2007 dodge with the cummins 5.9 24v is the good engine? I believe is was the last year for it. runs great getting 21.9 at 63mph running winter blend with PS. Can or should I just run 2 stroke. Or will my fuel deleivery system handle it. Rookie diesel owner. Let me know

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Old 12-22-2011, 10:35 AM
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I have one more question on this rig.... Will it have a diff. Rearend gear ratio being a 3500....rather than a 2500..
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Old 12-22-2011, 10:46 AM
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I talked to the local dealership-- the 3500 came with 3:73 or 4:11 the 2500 depending on the year also had 4:11 3:73 and 3:55

Hope that helps

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Correction the 3500 also had I thnk he said 3:85 or 3:88? the 2500 also could be ordred with these.

SOrry for the confusiuon. I'm trying to repeat what he said.

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Old 12-22-2011, 12:37 PM
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Look for idle haze at the tailpipe. That's a common telltale injector going bad sign.
 
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