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SOLITUDE
05-04-2008, 11:36 PM
I'm looking at getting a late 90's:

Dodge
Ram 3500
Diesel
Dually
5-Speed

What I want to know is, what kind of mileage should I expect? 14 Bolt Rear End? nv4500? Gearing? Expected problems? Etc.... Was searching the net but can't find that kind of specific information.

ILikeMud
05-05-2008, 12:30 AM
14 bolt is Chevy, not Dodge. Maybe a D70?
Mileage, eh....hard to say but I would expect anything great out of it.

The rest I can't answer.

nate
05-05-2008, 12:49 AM
Any manual trans 2nd gen Dodge diesel has a Dana 80 rear, though it's only a 35 spline vs a true D80 is 37 spline.

Trans is the NV4500

Mileage will be around mid teens for a 4x4 and for a 2wd high teens, and maybe if you drive like a grandma and all highway with a tail wind you will get in the low 20s.

SOLITUDE
05-06-2008, 12:10 AM
anybody know what kind of gearing would be in one, or options? On a 4wd version, what front end? d60 hp/lp? Etc.... Thanks for the replies so far. I'm looking at getting one, but can't find one locally, only on ebay and autotrader.

Looking to spend about $8k

nierace
05-06-2008, 12:27 AM
If you look on car-part.com it will say all the gear ratios when you look up the axles. I believe the options were 3.55 and 4.10

I think about 14-16 is what you would expect for mileage.

They hold their value pretty good so you're def gonna be looking at high mileage ones.

nate
05-06-2008, 01:35 AM
Ball joint D60 low pinion with CAD and unit bearings.

For 8k you won't be able to touch a late 90s duallie unless you find one hell of a deal or something beat to shit with 1/2 a million miles. Good shape trucks are still booking for close to $20,000

ILikeMud
05-06-2008, 08:06 AM
My friend's 03 2500 Cummins SRW with the auto has factory 3.73 gearing.
To give you a bit of an idea.

1fox2go
05-06-2008, 11:18 AM
pretty sure most of the 3500s came with 4.10s

nate
05-06-2008, 01:22 PM
The 2nd gens (94-02) came with either 3.55 or 4.10.

They are spread pretty evenly between the two whether it's a 2500 or 3500.

4.10s are great if you are going to run a normal sized tire, in the 35ish range or if you tow heavy often. If you plan on keeping the stock donut tires, the 3.55s are a way better choice.