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rk
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Hey, I traded my factory steel wheels, and the 245's that were on them for a set of 285's mounted on the SLT polished aluminums. cost me $350, and it looks better, but kinda wished I had held out and gone for the 33/12.5's and offset rims. I guess I need a leveling kit for that though. Is it true that 285/75's are the biggest tires you can put on without modifying the suspension..??
Noticed that the brakes were soft and asked them to check it.
Well they are telling me that I need new Pads and they will need to resurface the Rotors ???
Now keep in mind that I have never towed - No heavy hauling either ....
Is this normal ???? Any recourse with Dodge ???
Look forward to any insights
rk
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I have been waiting for a Ram 2500 5.9 cummins TB quad, 4x4 SB, Auto, Sport, Other standards opts.
I have never owned a diesel before so all I know is what I am told. I have a few friends that say they get 17 to 21 mpg depending if they are in town or on highway. Is this true? Also some people tell me that you can even get better mpg just with some simple upgrades and increase the performance. is this true?
I have two many questions to ask, I would just like any advice anyone has about these trucks with the Cummins TB.
I read a bit about the 98,99, I plan on picking up a 2001 any changes been made in thee last few years that are for the better?
also I have heard that this cummins can easily push 285hp with 550+ torque with some mods is this true and can it kill your mpg or warranty.
And will the truck hold up?
should I look for a used 12V or pick up this new 24V what is a better way to go????
I know its allot, any info would help
Thanks
I get anywhere between 16 and 18 mpg with my 98 24v 3500 4x4 5 spd and 4:10 gears. Not bad in my book.
They upgraded front brakes in 2000 to bigger rotors and dual piston calipers.
You can upgrade the Cummins by many different methods. I upgraded mine with a Van Aaken CPC that takes 2 min to install/de-install. Connects inline between injection pump and ECM. Good for 60 rear wheel hp and 160lbs rear wheel tq. Other computer upgrades are more powerful but use scotch type connectors to piggy back onto existing injection pump wires. You can also install different injectors, boost modules, propane, NOS, etc. As with all diesel upgrades, you should monitor EGT's so you don't end up running too hot.
With my VA, at 63k miles total on the truck, I just recorded 17+ mpg on my last four tanks. I'm still on the original brakes, tow at a combined weight of about 16k for about 14k of those miles.
Hope this helps you out,
DAVID
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