Diesel Bombers - Hey guys

So I'm looking to buy a new truck and have a private party deal that is just waiting on the funds to come through. I used to have a few diesel work trucks and always loved them so when it came time for me to purchase a new vehicle, I decided my new one would be a diesel. My neighbor has a currently bone stock 2009 Dodge 3500 CTD Big Horn that he's looking to part ways with and was planning to trade it in until I cam along and said something about wanting to buy it. Both of our timelines fit together as to when his wife's new car will be in and when the funds for my new vehicle will be here so we've agreed on a deal and once the pieces all come together, I'll have my new to me diesel. Current mod plans for the truck will be DPF/EGR Delete with turbo back exhaust, a tuner (looking at either the EFILive or Black Maxx but open to other suggestions), new step bars (my girlfriend says she's too short for the current ones), as well as a new sound system.

I currently live in upstate NY with my four year old son but will soon be moving to NYC where my girlfriend and two year old daughter currently are. I'm a freelance graphic designer and I do a little writing now and then. Hopefully I can meet a few guys semi close by to go to shows and stuff with. Anything else you guys would like to know, just feel free to ask.