warf90 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 I am looking at a Ram 2500. It is a 2003 2WD. It has a cummins deisel engine with an automatic. It has 75,000 on it. It is is really good shape. Does anyone own one or have any advice on what to look out for. This is Obvisiously going to be a tow rig for my MJ. Any input would be great. Thanks Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 yeah, look out for a 2wd. great trucks, but not worth a lick of salt in 2wd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudrunt Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 The automatics in those are ok up to a certian point. If you plan on adding any upgrades to the engine i would look for a manual tranny. The two wheel drive is not that big a deal just don't plan on leaving a hard surface anytime soon. I have a 00 4x4 cummins with pro comp mud terrains and if the ground is the slightest bit soft i get stuck. You figure that 2000 pounds of weight up front doesn't help. That model is alot quieter than the 98.5-02 as well. First year for the common rail and should be the first for a 300 horse engine. Lot less problems to deal with in the 03 than the earlier models worring so much about lift pumps and injection pumps. Once again any upgrades to performance and a beefier fuel system helps. Not sure on anything other than the engine. Check all your common oil level, coolant level, belts, listen for noises in the rear end. Check for a straight pipe and possible signs of use at the local truck pulls too. I work for cummins so any questions on these trucks I can be of assistance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warf90 Posted April 25, 2007 Author Share Posted April 25, 2007 I have heard some bad things about the auto transmissions from different people, but they all have been with gas engines. Do the gas and deisel 2500 ram trucks share the same auto transmission? The truck is in really good shape. It looks sounds and drives like new. I am going to go and look at it and drive it again today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87manche Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 all dodge/chryco transmissions suck. pretty sad for the company that invented the damned things. The key is cooling, most of them have far inadequate coolers. SLap a gigantic cooler on it and call it a day. That said, I know a few people with cummins dodges, good drivetrain, will likely outlast the trucks body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudrunt Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 I'm not 100% sure but I think they share the same transmission. It should be 48RE. I don't know a whole lot about the autos other than most guys around here say get a stick up until the new 07 6.7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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