2004..what do you think about high miles and new motor?

NCcummins · 06-22-2009, 05:22 PM

Alright, well as some of you have seen, my truck is getting sold to my buddy when he gets out of boot camp July 9th. I have been looking for a high mileage dually six speed. Well I cam across this truck and gave the guy a call. He did the swap him self, seems very knowledgeable about the truck. He has had it since 2005 and bought it from a buddy who is the original owner. The truck its self has 300,000 miles and the front end was rebuilt at 175,000. I am guessing it would need new ball joints again at least sometime soon if at all. For the motor, it was replaced with a 2006 motor that has 70,000 miles on it now. It has the stock transmission but new clutch. The computer in the truck is still 2004 but the engine is 2006. I just want to know what you guys think about the truck. I am going to watch the auction and see how high the bid gets if it does get above $10,000 at all.

Let me know what you think, good or bad! I am asking for your honest opinions.

Thanks!

-Chris

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=160343576993

robfrass · 06-23-2009, 12:52 AM

That is a tough call! Especially if you are not able to drive it. There are so many things you have to consider and things that could go wrong, or be wrong with the truck. Me personally, I would stay away from it. I'm not much of a mechanic, so those things may not be a big deal for you. Good luck, and let us know what you do.

**patriot2500** · 06-23-2009, 02:14 AM

I gotta go with Rob on this one. If you can't see it in person and test drive it, than I would stay away from it. Just out of curiosity, why do you want a high mileage truck?

NCcummins · 06-23-2009, 02:48 AM

I guess I forgot to add, I am not going to purchase the truck on ebay. If it sells, great, if not, I would go drive it and check it out before even thinking about buying it. That would be the only way.

NCcummins · 06-23-2009, 08:44 PM

any other input?

NCcummins · 06-23-2009, 08:59 PM

Here are some other pictures he sent me:

Kummins · 06-23-2009, 09:03 PM

For me there are too many wild cards.....it could end up being a good truck but I'd probably pass. There may be nothing wrong with it but the idea of having an 04 ECM and an 06 motor just wouldn't sit right with me. There were some little tweaks Dodge did during that time and I would worry something would raise it's ugly head after a while. That's just an personal opinion though.

NCcummins · 06-23-2009, 09:20 PM

That is a good thought. For sure something to consider. Thanks!

NCcummins · 06-24-2009, 08:17 PM

I got someone going to check it out for me Saturday. We will see what he has to say.

NCcummins · 06-27-2009, 06:00 PM

Had someone drive the truck today and look around it for me. He said he would have no problem spending the money on the truck. He said it drives great, was a clean motor swap, and only got a few codes that haven't been cleared.

Here are the codes he got:

P2509

0147 0947 2647 3347 3947 A401

I am waiting to contact my buddy at a dealership on Monday to run the codes for me.

06-22-2009, 05:22 PM	#1
NCcummins Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 483 Points: 7,953 Thanks: 15 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	2004..what do you think about high miles and new motor? Alright, well as some of you have seen, my truck is getting sold to my buddy when he gets out of boot camp July 9th. I have been looking for a high mileage dually six speed. Well I cam across this truck and gave the guy a call. He did the swap him self, seems very knowledgeable about the truck. He has had it since 2005 and bought it from a buddy who is the original owner. The truck its self has 300,000 miles and the front end was rebuilt at 175,000. I am guessing it would need new ball joints again at least sometime soon if at all. For the motor, it was replaced with a 2006 motor that has 70,000 miles on it now. It has the stock transmission but new clutch. The computer in the truck is still 2004 but the engine is 2006. I just want to know what you guys think about the truck. I am going to watch the auction and see how high the bid gets if it does get above $10,000 at all. Let me know what you think, good or bad! I am asking for your honest opinions. Thanks! -Chris http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=160343576993 __________________ 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Dually: 08 Front End Swap, ARP Head Studs, DDP 100hp, 6spd, SB Clutch, FASS 150, aFe, Rockstars, Valve Springs, PAC, TV, Subs, AMSOIL bumper to bumper, Quad X2 Race, HTT 62/71/14, Exhaust Manifold, Single 8" stack, and a 3.42 w/ Mag-Hytech cover.

06-23-2009, 12:52 AM	#2
robfrass Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cave Creek, AZ Posts: 356 Points: 1,421 Thanks: 22 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	That is a tough call! Especially if you are not able to drive it. There are so many things you have to consider and things that could go wrong, or be wrong with the truck. Me personally, I would stay away from it. I'm not much of a mechanic, so those things may not be a big deal for you. Good luck, and let us know what you do. __________________ 2003, 2wd, quad cab, long bed, automatic, AEM intake, Striker II, Isspro guages, 203k miles

06-23-2009, 02:14 AM	#3
patriot2500 TDG Mafia #103 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Montville, NJ Posts: 2,532 Points: 10,403 Thanks: 279 Thanked 444 Times in 377 Posts Nascar NFL NHL	I gotta go with Rob on this one. If you can't see it in person and test drive it, than I would stay away from it. Just out of curiosity, why do you want a high mileage truck? __________________ Tom 2004.5 Dodge 2500 QC/LB - Goerand 48RE, 4.10's, AFE Stage II, Magnaflow 5" TBE w/6" tip, Smarty TNT/REVO, PacBrake, ATS Manifold, ATS Triple Lok Commander, ISSPRO EGT, Trans, Boost on the pillar, FASS 150, 35X12.50 Toyo M/T's on '06 wheels, Mag/Hytec front/rear diff covers and trans pan, Full Recon Lighting, Prodigy Brake Controller, Silverstars, WeatherGuard Toolbox, BackRack, Kenwood Radio w/ 2 MTX Thunder 4500 subs, Sirius, CompuStar Alarm/Remote Start, Husky Floormats 2007 Honda Foreman 500 ES - Rack bag, gun racks, trailer hitch, Cycle Country plow, 27" ITP's on ITP Delta Steel Wheels

06-23-2009, 02:48 AM	#4
NCcummins Member Threadstarter Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 483 Points: 7,953 Thanks: 15 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	I guess I forgot to add, I am not going to purchase the truck on ebay. If it sells, great, if not, I would go drive it and check it out before even thinking about buying it. That would be the only way. __________________ 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Dually: 08 Front End Swap, ARP Head Studs, DDP 100hp, 6spd, SB Clutch, FASS 150, aFe, Rockstars, Valve Springs, PAC, TV, Subs, AMSOIL bumper to bumper, Quad X2 Race, HTT 62/71/14, Exhaust Manifold, Single 8" stack, and a 3.42 w/ Mag-Hytech cover.

06-23-2009, 08:44 PM	#5
NCcummins Member Threadstarter Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 483 Points: 7,953 Thanks: 15 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	any other input? __________________ 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Dually: 08 Front End Swap, ARP Head Studs, DDP 100hp, 6spd, SB Clutch, FASS 150, aFe, Rockstars, Valve Springs, PAC, TV, Subs, AMSOIL bumper to bumper, Quad X2 Race, HTT 62/71/14, Exhaust Manifold, Single 8" stack, and a 3.42 w/ Mag-Hytech cover.

06-23-2009, 08:59 PM	#6
NCcummins Member Threadstarter Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 483 Points: 7,953 Thanks: 15 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Here are some other pictures he sent me: __________________ 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Dually: 08 Front End Swap, ARP Head Studs, DDP 100hp, 6spd, SB Clutch, FASS 150, aFe, Rockstars, Valve Springs, PAC, TV, Subs, AMSOIL bumper to bumper, Quad X2 Race, HTT 62/71/14, Exhaust Manifold, Single 8" stack, and a 3.42 w/ Mag-Hytech cover.

06-23-2009, 09:03 PM	#7
Kummins Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 744 Points: 6,511 Thanks: 49 Thanked 111 Times in 100 Posts	For me there are too many wild cards.....it could end up being a good truck but I'd probably pass. There may be nothing wrong with it but the idea of having an 04 ECM and an 06 motor just wouldn't sit right with me. There were some little tweaks Dodge did during that time and I would worry something would raise it's ugly head after a while. That's just an personal opinion though. __________________ 06 2500 Quadcab SLT Billet Tranny BD with Crazy Larry Quadzilla Boost Fooler S&B Intake MBRP all the way back and "High Flow Cat" 6" Lift, 35" Toyo MT's, 20" Incubus wheels Some Audio Goodies Too MAY 2008 TDG Truck of the Month

06-23-2009, 09:20 PM	#8
NCcummins Member Threadstarter Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 483 Points: 7,953 Thanks: 15 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	That is a good thought. For sure something to consider. Thanks! __________________ 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Dually: 08 Front End Swap, ARP Head Studs, DDP 100hp, 6spd, SB Clutch, FASS 150, aFe, Rockstars, Valve Springs, PAC, TV, Subs, AMSOIL bumper to bumper, Quad X2 Race, HTT 62/71/14, Exhaust Manifold, Single 8" stack, and a 3.42 w/ Mag-Hytech cover.

06-24-2009, 08:17 PM	#9
NCcummins Member Threadstarter Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 483 Points: 7,953 Thanks: 15 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	I got someone going to check it out for me Saturday. We will see what he has to say. __________________ 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Dually: 08 Front End Swap, ARP Head Studs, DDP 100hp, 6spd, SB Clutch, FASS 150, aFe, Rockstars, Valve Springs, PAC, TV, Subs, AMSOIL bumper to bumper, Quad X2 Race, HTT 62/71/14, Exhaust Manifold, Single 8" stack, and a 3.42 w/ Mag-Hytech cover.

06-27-2009, 06:00 PM	#10
NCcummins Member Threadstarter Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 483 Points: 7,953 Thanks: 15 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Had someone drive the truck today and look around it for me. He said he would have no problem spending the money on the truck. He said it drives great, was a clean motor swap, and only got a few codes that haven't been cleared. Here are the codes he got: P2509 0147 0947 2647 3347 3947 A401 I am waiting to contact my buddy at a dealership on Monday to run the codes for me. __________________ 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Dually: 08 Front End Swap, ARP Head Studs, DDP 100hp, 6spd, SB Clutch, FASS 150, aFe, Rockstars, Valve Springs, PAC, TV, Subs, AMSOIL bumper to bumper, Quad X2 Race, HTT 62/71/14, Exhaust Manifold, Single 8" stack, and a 3.42 w/ Mag-Hytech cover.

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