DTR Welcomes Chapter #49!
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08-24-2010, 09:56 AM
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I'm in Hollywood. New diesel owner of a not-so new diesel (04.5 2500). Not made of money so my mods will come slow but sure. Next mod is to get some decent rubber on my truck - under bad advice got some stock sized 265/70 17R Rugged Trail T/A's. Found out they don't do squat in snow and they wear REAL fast (10 months and I'm down to 1/2 original tread depth). Will level it and put some 35's on the stock rims. Any advice (looking at Cooper Discoverer ST)?
09-01-2010, 01:59 PM
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well, its newer then my 99 LOL I am actually getting ready to get new tires to. i have to buy 6 though :-( i havent decided yet but the bfgoodrich mud terrains ta km2 looks pretty good. saw a review that a guy with a dually had them and they lasted well.
as far as mods. i have done a couple. it does seem that with a low budget the dodges are the best bang for your buck. easier to work on etc... i went with a edge juice with attitude monitor, airdog 2 fuel system. 4"exhaust from hog performance. there is a good mechanic that does diesel performance on the side. called holly rock customs. in hollywood. little slow to get stuff done sometimes though.
as far as mods. i have done a couple. it does seem that with a low budget the dodges are the best bang for your buck. easier to work on etc... i went with a edge juice with attitude monitor, airdog 2 fuel system. 4"exhaust from hog performance. there is a good mechanic that does diesel performance on the side. called holly rock customs. in hollywood. little slow to get stuff done sometimes though.
09-01-2010, 02:04 PM
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i had my tranny rebuilt last winter and it already is starting to vibrate a little in the low end when pushing go pedal.. especially when haulling fifth wheel camper.
i guess its the torque converter.
i guess its the torque converter.
09-01-2010, 02:37 PM
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Looks like stock rims are out (silly rabbit, 35's don't fit on 7.5 inch rims). Just have to wait a bit longer to get $ for rims. Looking for something to get me up and down the private road I live at the end of (complete with a short but steep hill) whenever the snow dumps again. Will 35's fit without leveling kit? I've heard leveling kits can mess with sway bars/etc and not knowing much about suspensions or what is needed to make sure DW doesn't surface I may not use leveling kit....
