The 98 1/2 to 02 dodge rams ran a 47re trans that could barely handle stock power let alone any mods. That model of cummins also had lift pump issues which when not addressed would drag down the injection pump ($1,100 to4,000 to repair) in 99 and 00 dodge changed the front end from a dana to aam. And there ball joints sucked ( one ton duallys were worse then single wheel configuration). Also that body style had no drain holes on the bottom of the door which if not modified would rust the bottom of the door from the inside out. The dashes cracked like a bitch and the paint left something to be desired as for longevity. Once you build a solid trans, replace lift pump and possibly injection pump drill holes in the bottom of doors, they are fairly solid trucks. Id rather have an old diesel pre 07 then a new one right now. The dpf, egr and def shit sucks for fuel economy. Not pulling anything i can get 17/20 around town/highway empty and 13/16 pulling. Unless you delete a new truck its hard to get good milage.
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