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 Dec 21 2006, 11:01 PM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin.  Group: Members Posts: 1,108 Joined: 2-October 05 From: Waverly, Illinois Member No.: 636  |
I had a good Birthday on Monday. My fiance went and bought me a 95 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4. First 4wd truck I ever owned.
I had been working on her for 5 weeks to try and get this truck. From the first day I drove it I have been nagging at her about it. Then we got that big snow storm, and she had to walk to the store in all that crap. I gave her a rash of shit then about oh boy! Well I finally get her to goto the bank to get the money for it. I then call the car lot that has it (a friend of mine for many years). I proceed to tell him that she went to the bank and we will pick it up on Monday. I then said it's not sold is it? He said yes, I was like WTF! I finally get her on the ball and now it is sold to someone else. Needles to say I was mad at the world. Well last friday night my sister from out of town came to town. My woman couldn't contain herself any longer. So they use the excuse that they are going to look at a house that we want to buy. At 8pm at night! My sisters boyfriend stayed here and chatted with me while they were gone. I was to ingrossed trying to repair my website to notice the time they went to look at the house. She get's back and hands me a big envelope. This envelope has a skin for my laptop of Dale Jr's number 8 car! HELL YEAH! I was happy with that. I grabbed the envolope to do the ole double check and there is a smaller envelope inside. HUH, What the hell? So I open it and out slides this Dodge key ring with a note attached. The note said to look outside and you will see your gift. Now guy's I don't like admitting it, but I cryed like a baby. This was the best Birthday ever! 
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-------------------- Thanks, Bud!
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Dec 22 2006, 01:26 AM
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 DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 365 Joined: 3-January 03 From: Mt. Sterling, IL Member No.: 60 |
Thats a good looking truck bud.
-------------------- 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS- Pretty daily driver
--------------------------------------- 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX- Traded in, buhbye little buddy 1994 Plymouth Laser- 1.8 auto. 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse- GS auto. RIP 12/5/02 |
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Dec 22 2006, 08:23 AM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,995 Joined: 27-November 04 From: Yates City IL Member No.: 389 |
damn! Now you owe her big for here birthday!
 Nice truck! -------------------- 92 Eagle Talon TSI AWD "The Black Golfball" How fast can a 14B go???
91 Chevy C1500 "Problem Child" **SOLD** 01 Impala DD 07 Trailblazer Wife's new DD Cars run on blood, sweat, and horsepower... Without the first two, you can't get the last" SOB Racing "Sitting On Blocks" |
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Dec 22 2006, 01:39 PM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
That's very cool Bud! Congratulations on the cool truck and the very cool fiance!
-------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
Greatness comes from the most unexpected places!  |
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Dec 22 2006, 04:13 PM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,108 Joined: 2-October 05 From: Waverly, Illinois Member No.: 636 |
I have also got myself another DSM. But it is one that will take a while to build and get right. Now that I have this truck I am not to worried about having one to drive. I hope to make it into the drag car that I want.
-------------------- Thanks, Bud!
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Dec 22 2006, 04:13 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
^^^DSM hauler!!!
-------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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Dec 22 2006, 04:14 PM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,108 Joined: 2-October 05 From: Waverly, Illinois Member No.: 636 |
Hell yeah!
-------------------- Thanks, Bud!
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Dec 22 2006, 04:56 PM
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 Post Master Group: Members Posts: 986 Joined: 7-July 04 From: Central Illinois Member No.: 318 |
Let the upgrading begin!
-------------------- ... she likes bein' forced ...
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Dec 22 2006, 05:58 PM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,108 Joined: 2-October 05 From: Waverly, Illinois Member No.: 636 |
I have already been looking at CAI for it.
-------------------- Thanks, Bud!
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Dec 22 2006, 06:29 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,256 Joined: 10-January 01 From: central IL Member No.: 10 |
Not worth the money.... here's instructions for putting a 14" round air filter on it that will work just as good, for around $30.
http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_528512/tm.htm -------------------- The fastest car I own is a minivan....
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Dec 23 2006, 09:43 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
Transmission services on these things are a regular MUST. Also, there is sometimes a small filter on one of the transmission cooler lines (usually the return line). 90% of people don't change this filter because they don't know about it and it ends up starving the transmission. Make sure you change it!
-------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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Dec 23 2006, 10:02 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,256 Joined: 10-January 01 From: central IL Member No.: 10 |
And make sure the bands get adjusted and not just a fluid and filter change!!!!
-------------------- The fastest car I own is a minivan....
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Dec 24 2006, 11:26 AM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,108 Joined: 2-October 05 From: Waverly, Illinois Member No.: 636 |
So I should take it to the dealer to get the tranny service done? Do the guys at a fast lube place do this work also? Or can I do it myself?
If you remember Rob I said in another thread that it was shifting hard and it won't go into drive until you are over 35 mph. Does yours do this also? -------------------- Thanks, Bud!
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Dec 24 2006, 12:01 PM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
Unless you know someone in particular and their personal experience, I STRONGLY recommend that you do not take your vehicles to any lube place for anything more than a basic oil change. I've had to fix too many walmart and quick lube screw up's to ever recommend them.
Go to someone that has particular experience with the Dodge transmission. It may cost more short term, but you will be happier long term.
-------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
Greatness comes from the most unexpected places! |
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Dec 24 2006, 01:33 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
Stealership FTW
You may get a good wallet whooping for it but it'd be well worth it. Trans filter and fluid change change the cooler filter (if it has one) and adjust the bands -------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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Dec 24 2006, 01:51 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,256 Joined: 10-January 01 From: central IL Member No.: 10 |
I'd say either do it yourself, or take it to a rebutable transmission shop. I'll do my own when it's time (which is now). I also plan on adding a deep tranny oil pan with a drain plug.
And if you don't have a tranny cooler... GET ONE!!! 1st thing that fries a tranny is heat. Mine typically runs in the 150-160 range (also have an autometer temp gage, another good idea if you'll do some towing with it). Too often the dealer is limited to what they can do based on factory policies and trying to retain warranty, etc... A good tranny shop should be able to make it better than new.
-------------------- The fastest car I own is a minivan....
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