She's on the assembly line (status F = paint) and comes off complete tomorrow.<br><br>Then, she'll be shipped in about 1 week and spend about 2 weeks in transit.<br><br>Yeeeeee Haaawwww!!! 8) ;D<br><br>Best to y'all<br>Bill

 

Giddyup!!!!<br><br>Congrats Utah. I have been pondering getting a 2003, but I have so much into my current truck, that I'd be heartbroken to get rid of it, so I'm going to wait until I can afford two!

 

Utah<br><br>You might be surprised. Mine never did give me a code F or anything in the factory, next thing I knew she had been released, KZ, and then like in a day was on a train heading North.<br><br>Detoured to Kansas and back but she is due in Portland tomorrow AM. 10 days after she rolled out the door in Saltillo!<br><br>Exciting eh?<br><br> ;D ;D ;D<br><br>Hunter

 

Congrats Utah! I ordered mine a month after you did so I still have quite a wait. We ordered the same color so I'm looking forward to hear how you like it. Be sure to post a picture when it arrives.<br><br>The Boss Hog

 

Were we this excited about our first kid being born? Can't remember!! ???

 

Thanks for the support, boys. 8) ;D<br><br>This is the first vehicle I've had built to spec. Dealers have located others out of regional/national inventories for me, but nothing like this.<br><br>Our buddy Hunter makes a good point. Apparently, the Dodge tracking system is not regularly updated. Watching this issue on three boards I belong to - it appears it can take 7-10 days for the system to be updated. So, you could call today and your truck is &quot;D1&quot; (scheduled) yet call tomorrow and it's been shipped. <br><br>Once she arrives she gets:<br>- 2&quot; front leveling kit<br>- 315/70/17 BFG KO/TA's (35&quot<br>- Westin stainless tube side steps<br>- Black rear window louvers<br><br>Either way, I am one happy boy!<br><br>Best to y'all<br>Utah Bill

 

Mine is still on the rail, in Oregon. One day delay, due in tomorrow (supposed to be in this AM) but that is fine, just her to me with all her rims and tires etc. intact, a nice healthy baby!<br><br>Hunter

 

[quote author=FiverBob link=board=17;threadid=6044;start=0#55013 date=1035040563]<br>Were we this excited about our first kid being born? Can't remember!! ??? <br>[/quote]<br><br>FiverBob, I have given this much thought and have come up with this list of exciting events in my life starting with the most exciting:<br>1. First grandchild<br>2. new truck<br>3. First child<br>4. First wedding<br>5. Second wedding<br>6. Third wedding<br>7 OUCH . . . Doris, I was just kidding :-*

 

 

Boss Hog,<br><br>My man, you are in deep doo doo. If Doris saw that we will be having to ship you care packages for the next year. You better hibernate in the swamps for a while. I'll meet you halfway at the big pond and we'll do a little bass fishin' - - eat some swamp cabbage - - chase a couple gators. Hey, a man has to survive. <br><br>Bob

 

Once she arrives she gets:<br>- 2&quot; front leveling kit<br>- 315/70/17 BFG KO/TA's (35&quot<br>- Westin stainless tube side steps<br>- Black rear window louvers<br><br> ??? ???<br>Hello guys. This is my first post. I've been reading this forum for a couple of weeks now trying to learn all I can about the new Dodge diesel pickups. I have one on order due the first of December. It's a 4X4 auto ( my first diesel) and I'm trying to decide what tires I want to put on it when it gets here. Utah, can you tell me how/why you decided on the 35&quot; BFG's ? I'm considering these tires and the 33-35&quot; Procomp all terrains. My concerns are that I want a nice proportional and practical tire that's not too small or not so large that my truck looks like monster truck. All replies, suggestions, opinions, etc appreciated. Thanks, Dean in FTW ???<br>

 

Sounds good, Dean. 8) Oh, and Welcome too! ;D<br><br>Just my .02:<br><br>Well, I've also looked at the Pro-Comp tires. I have a set on my Rover D90 and they perform well. However, I'm not real comfortable running them on a vehicle that weighs this much and will tow/haul. I just have not seen enough of the Pro-Comps run on these trucks to be able to decide if they're up to it.<br><br>In my opinion, the BFG AT is a proven tire that can take abuse. The BFG 35&quot; is D-rated (as is the Pro-Comp), but has established a solid performance record with the HD Chevs, Dodges, and Fords that tow and haul.<br><br>Best to y'all<br>Bill

 

Thanks for the info UTAH. I've been reading good things about the ProComps but I think I'll probably go with BFGs. I've found a preety good source for them, if you need it let me know. I'd sure like to see a picture of a 2003 2500 with a set of 35's and/or 33's. Be sure to post a picture of yours when you get your tires.

 

Thanks, Dean. ;D<br><br>I'm also hoping someone here will post pictures of their '03 CTD with 33's or 35's.<br><br>How's about it, boys?<br><br>Best to y'all<br>Bill

 

[quote author=UTAH link=board=17;threadid=6044;start=0#55066 date=1035059432]<br>Thanks for the support, boys. 8) ;D<br><br>This is the first vehicle I've had built to spec. Dealers have located others out of regional/national inventories for me, but nothing like this.<br><br>Our buddy Hunter makes a good point. Apparently, the Dodge tracking system is not regularly updated. Watching this issue on three boards I belong to - it appears it can take 7-10 days for the system to be updated. So, you could call today and your truck is &quot;D1&quot; (scheduled) yet call tomorrow and it's been shipped. <br><br>Once she arrives she gets:<br>- 2&quot; front leveling kit<br>- 315/70/17 BFG KO/TA's (35&quot<br>- Westin stainless tube side steps<br>- Black rear window louvers<br><br>Either way, I am one happy boy!<br><br>Best to y'all<br>Utah Bill <br>[/quote]<br><br>UTAH,<br> Have you looked into adjusting the speedo for the new tires? Can you do it or do you have to have the dealer do it? Also, does anybody buy new take-offs anymore? Thanks for any info you can provide.<br><br>The Boss Hog<br>Status &quot;D&quot; and waiting