Hey guys... I am looking for a 94-98 dodge ram 2500 diesel 4x4 with the automatic transmission & would like a extended with a 6ft box, but realize they are pretty hard to come by.. And was wondering if anyone in PA could keep a look out & let me know if they see any good deals anywhere.

 

This would be an awesome place to type in used ctd sightings, maybee???



But we have to be careful of the rules..

 

they didn't make the short bed till 98 model year. now if you have your heart set on a short bed quad cab 12v they only made it for the last 3 months in 1997 as a 98 model year truck. the one you want is the one everyone wants. the elusive 12v quad cab short bed. i got one, it took 4 years for me to find one i could afford, and it is a 2wd.

 

I'll keep my eyes open for you.

 

if i can't get an extended cab then oh well....a tool box & a 8ft will allow me to get some extras in there... so i am open to other trucks other then an extend cab...

 

the 94's were regular cab long bed only. so you are lookin for a 95 to 98 12v. the 96 to 98 5 speed trucks have the best pump for big hp, as in 400 plus. i picked up a 98 excab 4x4 auto the other day for 9k, it had 178k on it. but it was far from a one owner cream puff. but still a good solid truck.

 

cool...thanks for the information...i will be looking for a 96 - 98 because i'm sure the bomb bug will hit me...as i all ready have my accessories picked out for a truck i don't have yet... A extended cab would be nice but where i live the streets are pretty tight for a extended cab w/ an 8ft box... So a regular cab would also be fine for me....

 

As has been stated in many other areas on this forum, the 5-speeds are the vechile of choice, the automatics are troublesome. Just good luck finding a 5-speed at all....

 

i really haven't driven a manual vehicle...at least not a lot...and was wondering if they are any different then a car...And how easy they are to drive.... Plus they are cheaper for a manual..... Also i have read a lot about the fifth gear nut in the manuals... Does this happen to all of them? I won't be doing much towing wiht it.. Just going to have some fun with it...

 

I've had 2 manual Cummins and loved them both. I recently bought a new Cummins on eBay. You might have to drive a ways to pick it up but you can get some really good prices. Where I live in KY if someone has a Cummins it isn't for sale so I knew I was going to have to drive to get one.