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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.
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.
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
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.
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