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Old Mar 18, 2014 | 04:26 PM
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Finally made the jump into a diesel.. Traded my double cab 1st gen Tacoma for a 98.5 Ram 2500 quad cab long bed with a 5 speed. Has higher miles but engine is stock so that's nice. Has a Fass pump, and exhaust brake.
Any suggestions what I might need to take care of before I start driving this pig?

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Old Mar 18, 2014 | 04:50 PM
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Front end, brakes, make shure all the fulids are good and grease the front end and then go for it. Most of the problems with with your truck (if it has any) will present themselves while your driving. Good luck.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2014 | 09:38 PM
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Old Mar 19, 2014 | 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by repodevil
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Old Mar 22, 2014 | 02:51 AM
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I would recommend a draw straw for your fuel tank, and upgrade the main fuel line to the fuel pump to 1/2" so that way you can always keep fuel getting to your fuel pump and you won't burn it up.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2014 | 06:54 AM
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