Looking at buying a 01 CTD HO 6 spd. But???
05-19-2003, 11:22 PM
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Looking at buying a 01 CTD HO 6 spd. But???
??? I've test drove 3 01' HO's and they all drive like crap. The steering seems loose or something???? They all had less than 30k and were all stock. I'd like to get a CTD but for this kind of money I'd like to get something that drives better than my 20 year old truck I have now. Is there a fix to this problem or what???????
05-20-2003, 12:12 AM
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Re:Looking at buying a 01 CTD HO 6 spd. But???
The problem can most likely be fixed for less than 200 bucks with Darins steering stabilizer. Alot of members around here are having great success with it. Here is a link to the thread with the info. Good Luck and welcome to DTR.
http://www.dodge-diesel.org/yabbse/i...=13984;start=0
http://www.dodge-diesel.org/yabbse/i...=13984;start=0
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Re:Looking at buying a 01 CTD HO 6 spd. But???
The other thing to look at is the tie-rod ends. Luke's Link takes care of the slop from that source or go with a heavier aftermarket link.
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Re:Looking at buying a 01 CTD HO 6 spd. But???
Will both of these repairs make the CTD drive as good as the competitors trucks. <br><br>It's just a weird feeling to turn the wheel a 1/4 turn and it still wants to go straight. Anything else I need to look at when buying a used CTD. Both good and bad things are welcome.<br><br>Thanks for the info 
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Re:Looking at buying a 01 CTD HO 6 spd. But???
Do like you would do for any other vehicle. Go over it from head to toe. Get the vin# and have a Dodge dealer check on recall history. Also run a Carfax on it to check title history.<br>Tom
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Re:Looking at buying a 01 CTD HO 6 spd. But???
Found mine on the Internet. Did a carfax and came up clean. Drove 3 hours to Northern Wisconsin and drove her home. Just had to get rid of the Chedder plates before my friends saw it.<br><br>Do like MNTOM said and it will work! ;D
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