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[JD D05]

I really liked mine.

 

[guest hs]

I bought a brand new 2014 Ram 2500 HD with the 6.4 Hemi. BEST truck I have ever had and I have had them all.

 

[JDub24]

I see a common issue with the “horror stories” in every forum. Everyone starts fucking with cheap/shitty lifts and stupid redneck- giant tires and Chinese rims and expects them to ride/handle like a stock truck is crazy. Like stated before live axel front ends are very sensitive to pinion angle and toe in/out. That is what causes 99% of death wobble (I have owned both Fords and Dodges) along with worn out ball joints and any steering components. Changing the angle of any of these components seriously expedites them wearing out prematurely.

You don’t see long haul truckers lifting/leveling their shit do ya??

 

[hallett21]

I see a common issue with the “horror stories” in every forum. Everyone starts fucking with cheap/shitty lifts and stupid redneck- giant tires and Chinese rims and expects them to ride/handle like a stock truck is crazy. Like stated before live axel front ends are very sensitive to pinion angle and toe in/out. That is what causes 99% of death wobble (I have owned both Fords and Dodges) along with worn out ball joints and any steering components. Changing the angle of any of these components seriously expedites them wearing out prematurely.

You don’t see long haul truckers lifting/leveling their shit do ya??

Hit the nail on the head.


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[pronstar]

Yeah but a city doesn’t want to do that for time to get the vehicle back on the road. The Cummins is basically a tractor engine from a repair stand point, much faster to get to. And less bolts to take off the better, lol.

Yup, and about half the parts.
Tons of room under hood also means no lifting of the cab required.


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[Maestro]

Ram!!
Our RA fleet have been stout since 2011
The aisin trans are bullet proof. I think only 2 have been replaced. The engine are easy to service and work on. If I could afford a new diesel it would be a Ram. The simplicity of the interior grew on me. Easier to keep clean. Hell we have low miles Ford's always broken down..

 

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I see a common issue with the “horror stories” in every forum. Everyone starts fucking with cheap/shitty lifts and stupid redneck- giant tires and Chinese rims and expects them to ride/handle like a stock truck is crazy. Like stated before live axel front ends are very sensitive to pinion angle and toe in/out. That is what causes 99% of death wobble (I have owned both Fords and Dodges) along with worn out ball joints and any steering components. Changing the angle of any of these components seriously expedites them wearing out prematurely.

You don’t see long haul truckers lifting/leveling their shit do ya??

A big reason for the death shakes on the coil trucks was due to a 0 to .5 degree of caster. Add a spacer and it makes the caster less. Death shakes were less present on the leaf sprung trucks because that caster was 1.5 to 2 degrees. So if anyone adds a lift kit have your caster checked.

 

[adam909]

im exactly in your shoes right now as well.. my duramax got stolen 2 months ago and been looking for a new diesel.. Ive tested them all and been putting in a ton of homework on what I want.. I wish I was a ford fan boy cause I would own the newer fords.. hands down have the nicest interior.. My last two ford work trucks always motor issues. just can't trust them. The new duramaxes have a ton of power with the best trans.. Hard to beat that combo. chevy/gm rides the best out of all HD trucks. Mine was at 250k miles and still pulled great.. Ive made up my mind to try out a new ram 3500.. So I've been dealing with dealers for a 18 and it doesn't seem like they want to really deal on them yet.. The 2019 rams will be released in mid January. hopefully will be at the dealers shortly after..

 

[Bowtiepower00]

I have a '16 2500 and it's been a great truck. I'm not a fan of the rear coils. If I could do things over, I'd order a 3500 Mega SRW with Aisin trans. I purchased mine at Bill Luke off the lot, MSRP was 56 I paid 43 plus TTT. I added the 10year 100k extended warranty just in case I have issues with the emissions or electronics down the road. It was around 1800 but they dropped a point off my interest on the loan. It also includes a rental when I take the truck in for service. No regrets with my purchase.

 

[JD D05]

I see a common issue with the “horror stories” in every forum. Everyone starts fucking with cheap/shitty lifts and stupid redneck- giant tires and Chinese rims and expects them to ride/handle like a stock truck is crazy. Like stated before live axel front ends are very sensitive to pinion angle and toe in/out. That is what causes 99% of death wobble (I have owned both Fords and Dodges) along with worn out ball joints and any steering components. Changing the angle of any of these components seriously expedites them wearing out prematurely.

You don’t see long haul truckers lifting/leveling their shit do ya??

Not true we had 2 06 Dodges that had DW stock and my 11 was also stock.

 

[JD D05]

im exactly in your shoes right now as well.. my duramax got stolen 2 months ago and been looking for a new diesel.. Ive tested them all and been putting in a ton of homework on what I want.. I wish I was a ford fan boy cause I would own the newer fords.. hands down have the nicest interior.. My last two ford work trucks always motor issues. just can't trust them. The new duramaxes have a ton of power with the best trans.. Hard to beat that combo. chevy/gm rides the best out of all HD trucks. Mine was at 250k miles and still pulled great.. Ive made up my mind to try out a new ram 3500.. So I've been dealing with dealers for a 18 and it doesn't seem like they want to really deal on them yet.. The 2019 rams will be released in mid January. hopefully will be at the dealers shortly after..

The best trans is not the Allison it has to perform 2 functions to make a shift. The best trans is the Fords. I have tuned, than added a turbo, the dual pumps and injectors to all of them. The only motor and trans to live is the 6.7 Ford.

 

[rmarion]

Tom

Dodge Lamrine package Fit and finish is equal to Ford Lariat. I was checking the 1/2 ton for better MPG...since I was looking at getting a outside Sales job.... instead I found a job which pays my $1,250 month fuel bill... (3k miles month)

Shit....Two 1/2 years ago I was selling my company and getting out...I needed a truck that would LAST!!! Major research (my Diesel wrenches) told me....
Diesel are good with major long distance highway time. Not good for daily commute.

If daily commutes.... 100k max... (ps that's with all big 3 Co.)

My 2015 F-350 6.2 gasser has 105k... I took his advice.... look me up when your in town.. you can take her for a spin...

PS, Pepsi converter their small truck fleets back to gas??????

BTW I LOVED MY DIESEL POWER!!!!

 

[was thatguy]

W

End of the day, they all have + and -, so pick the one you like and go drive the wheels off it until it is stolen.

Which brings us full circle back to initial investment.
I don’t know today’s comparative prices, but historically the Ram initial outlay is the most attractive.

 

[was thatguy]

Ram!!
Our RA fleet have been stout since 2011
The aisin trans are bullet proof. I think only 2 have been replaced. The engine are easy to service and work on. If I could afford a new diesel it would be a Ram. The simplicity of the interior grew on me. Easier to keep clean. Hell we have low miles Ford's always broken down..

My last company supplied truck was a 2012 F250.

Second biggest piece of shit I’ve driven, only to the first biggest piece of shit which was a 2010 F350.
The 2012 F 250 was in the shop literally every time I flew home. I’d drive it to the ford dealer in Chandler, drop it off and shuttle to sky Harbor.
Fly back to Phoenix, shuttle to the dealer and bring the service invoice back to the office. It took 3 try’s just to get the fan motor from destroying itself every month. That truck had less than 100K mikes on it and felt like a damn field truck. It’s natural habitat was the fuel station and the repair shop. I’d get back in my Cummins and it was like getting into a Cadillac.

Worst vehicle I’ve ever owned was a Dodge Durango...my favorite vehicle was my ‘63 Ford Falcon 2 door Futuraa sport coup.

At heart I am a Chevy guy 100%.
But...
My brand loyalty extends no further than my wallet.
Why anyone would pay individual invoice on a diesel Ford is beyond my ability to comprehend.
Unless throwing away tens of thousands of dollars is no big deal.

 

[lbhsbz]

All the new shit is garbage. GM needs to bring back the iron headed 5.7 vortec with some proper injectors instead of those stupid poppit pieces of shit, use a toyota fuel pump that'll last 40 years, and stick a 4L80E behind it. Would be the best truck ever for a daily and towing less than 8000lbs.

 

[jetur]

Keep in mind, "You get what you pay for". If you have been driving Ford's you will probably be kicking yourself a few months after getting into a Ram.

 

[MohavValley]

Had a 2004.5 HO 2500 QC, TD 4x4 dodge loved it, got a 2009 with a G56 manual and fucking hate it. Spent tons of time and money trying to fix all crap they screwed up.

Dodge changed production in 2007 and truck went to shit from there on out. 6.7, DPF, EGR, crappy trans, bad mileage, most of it is made in Mexico, front end issues, death wobble, trans is made in Brazil and can't get proper oil for it, no power, variable gauge turbo, blow by filter that feeds in to the turbo, stock fuel filtration does not meet injector specs, and the list goes on and on.

Got more than a few friends with 2500 chevy's and they seem to work great.

 

[JD D05]

Had a 2004.5 HO 2500 QC, TD 4x4 dodge loved it, got a 2009 with a G56 manual and fucking hate it. Spent tons of time and money trying to fix all crap they screwed up.

Dodge changed production in 2007 and truck went to shit from there on out. 6.7, DPF, EGR, crappy trans, bad mileage, most of it is made in Mexico, front end issues, death wobble, trans is made in Brazil and can't get proper oil for it, no power, variable gauge turbo, blow by filter that feeds in to the turbo, stock fuel filtration does not meet injector specs, and the list goes on and on.

Got more than a few friends with 2500 chevy's and they seem to work great.

Variable GEOMETRY turbo. All the trucks have them. What is a blow off filter?

 

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Nothing wrong with a Mexico built truck. My F250 is a Mexico built truck and no problems with 212k miles.

 

[pronstar]

If you’re a Chebbie guy, and an Allison is a must-have...better get your truck now.

The 2020 Silverado HD gets GM transmissions that have been “tested and validated” by Allison.

ir.allisontransmission.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=227924&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=2379506


Edit:
The 10 speed is the GM/Fod box, branded as Allison.

The 6 speed is still the “real” Allison.


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What's most important to you when it comes to a truck? Interior? Driveability? Ride? Cab size? "C" emblem on the fender? Test drive all 3 and see which one fits your needs the best.

 

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I hate mine, here's the rundown

Air-conditioning is out, leaking from the shaft seal

Blower motor is intermittent

Map lights don't work (thanks computer)

Rear window leaks

Rear door windows rattle

Auto up/down windows don't work (thanks computer)

Driver's door leaks when you go over bumps. Door wasn't built strong enough and it flexes

Had to do all the seals on the motor at 25k because the crank case vent filter plugged up and overpressurized

The seat covers are all coming off because of the crap way they are pushed on.

Death wobble

Tons of rattles and noises

I will give it this, it will tow amazing. However it falls apart quickly once it comes off the lot. My parents own a 12 and are having the beginnings of the same problems at 85000. I'm at 114000 on my 10

 

[MohavValley]

Variable GEOMETRY turbo. All the trucks have them. What is a blow off filter?

CCV filter, f-in morons per EPA regs rerouted the crank case vent back in to a filter on the valve cover that then re-feeds back in to the turbo inlet. The filter clogs up and can blow out all your seals or fill your turbo and intercooler with blow by oil.

As for the VGT, I would pin that bitch trying to get on the freeway and it wouldn't even get out of it's own way.

I've spent at least 5k and 4 years trying to fix/straighten out all the bull shit they f'd up after 2007 5.9

Forgot they also have a tendency to stretch stock head studs (ARPs are like $1,200), the EGRs tend to leak coolant in to the intake and have to be cleaned along with the DPFs every couple of years, DPFs clog up and won't Regen and you'll need a new DPF for $1,200, front drive shaft has to be greased with every oil change otherwise they come apart taking out the floor, wiring, trans and or transfer case, turbos get sooted up and have to be cleaned or replaced, likei said list goes on and on.

Hate my 09 nothing but a pain in the ass compared to the 2004.5. 04 was fluids and plug and plays mods and was an awesome truck.

 

[JD D05]

CCV filter, f-in morons per EPA regs rerouted the crank case vent back in to a filter on the valve cover that then re-feeds back in to the turbo inlet. The filter clogs up and can blow out all your seals or fill your turbo and intercooler with blow by oil.

As for the VGT, I would pin that bitch trying to get on the freeway and it wouldn't even get out of it's own way.

I've spent at least 5k and 4 years trying to fix/straighten out all the bull shit they f'd up after 2007 5.9

Forgot they also have a tendency to stretch stock head studs (ARPs are like $1,200), the EGRs tend to leak coolant in to the intake and have to be cleaned along with the DPFs every couple of years, DPFs clog up and won't Regen and you'll need a new DPF for $1,200, front drive shaft has to be greased with every oil change otherwise they come apart taking out the floor, wiring, trans and or transfer case, turbos get sooted up and have to be cleaned or replaced, likei said list goes on and on.

Hate my 09 nothing but a pain in the ass compared to the 2004.5. 04 was fluids and plug and plays mods and was an awesome truck.

You can reroute the crankcase easily. Should not have to, mine was rerouted to the rear wheel well. Every so often it looked like the truck was on fire. The VGT turbo yes they suck but they will all support 400 to 500 HP. It was the tuning holding it back.

 

[MohavValley]

Yeah I've fixed most of the problems but you shouldn't have to spend 5k and 4 years fixing $hit on brand new 50k truck. F dodge

 

[cnj]

You never see hot shot haulers running anything but dodge. You also never hear of anyone dropping a duramax or power stroke engine in anything.


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That says it all, right there.