88 ram 50 questions

[john.marks]

well since i dont know much about these trucks i figured id ask are there any certain things to look for, or any major issues. and also are there any places that rot out or rust bad that i need to be on the lookout for any feedback is appreciated. anything you guys think may be important



,john

[ragragtimetime]

not sure about specific locations on a 2nd gen. however on a 1st gen the cab (mounts...especially the front) show signs of rust long before the bed doeshttp://www.mightyram50.net/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=9562&thumb=1&d=1398383243

[BradMph]

#1 thing...Do not over heat the truck...any sign of a strange hike in water temp, turn it off and roll to the side of the road fast. I use a 180 temp thermostat cause I am a paranoid owner.
Keep your timing belt checked, 60-80k miles and snap! They are cheap to replace.
Change muffler bearings if they start making exhaust sounds. :liar:

[MIHIFISI]

What about the dreaded headlight Fluid rotation!! These trucks are horrible about that!!! The stealership only has the correct weight fluid anymore!!

[ragragtimetime]

in new england everything rusts like its on fire...i have my trucks sprayed with a heated combination of bar & chain oil mixed with wax...they charge me 60/small http://www.mightyram50.net/vbulletin/album.php?albumid=301 vehicle & 80/large http://www.mightyram50.net/vbulletin/showthread.php/4111-2003-4wd-1tondump-11-BOSSVXTplow-flinksander.

[BradMph]

Awesome Plow you have there RRTT. Reminds me of the Railway plows.