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Old 06-11-2006, 09:01 AM
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Pantera,
What are you looking for, 2500, 3500, SRW, dually?
I believe there are several regular cab duallies at Houston Truck Center.
There's also two in the 3rd gen classifieds here.

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Old 06-11-2006, 12:10 PM
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Hey, you've got the VIN. Can't your local friendly Dodge dealer check the repair history on it? I got a printout of everything done at Dodge dealers on my truck before I bought it.
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Thanks for the replies. I think he mentioned that the transfer case got replaced also. I had the same thoughts as you guys about it. It appears the in line pump went out, they replaced it with another and still had fuel problems then installed an in tank pump. If it had fuel problems like many on here have had with lift pumps I thought that might explain the injectors. Now I talked to my roommate about whether or not he would even take the time to look at it he said not with a new transfer case. How would you break a transfer case? Plus I don't like the fact it is a SO has a 10.5" rear and a 47re. I have looked everywhere and this was just another on the list of many. I have been told rust may be a factor since they salt the roads in the winter in NJ.
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Originally Posted by MikeyB
Pantera,
What are you looking for, 2500, 3500, SRW, dually?
I believe there are several regular cab duallies at Houston Truck Center.
There's also two in the 3rd gen classifieds here.

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I want a 2500 reg cab 4x4 SRW. It wouldn't make a difference if it is a 3500 or 2500 as long as it is SRW and 4x4. I don't care about color, but it has to be an SLT. I have manual windows and locks now and never want them again.

I'm being picky on year too. I want an 03' with HO and 48RE or an 04' with the same. I don't want a 600 motor. I want to be kittyless. .

The other problem is that I don't want to pay over 20k for it.

It has been almost impossible to find a truck that meets the requirements.

BTW, I would take a quad cab if it met all other requirements.
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this truck classifides would be perfect if it wasn't a dually. Even dealers have told me I might have to order. I just don't want to pay 38k for a reg cab.
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Hey MikeyB. I went to Tomball for a wedding and the dealer I went too told me I would prolly have to order new.
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Originally Posted by PanteraGSTK
Hey MikeyB. I went to Tomball for a wedding and the dealer I went too told me I would prolly have to order new.
About the only regular cabs you will find on dealers lots around here are 1500's. Might try Hempstead or Madisonville since they cater to the farming/ranching folks.

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Originally Posted by PanteraGSTK
Thanks for the replies. I think he mentioned that the transfer case got replaced also. I had the same thoughts as you guys about it. It appears the in line pump went out, they replaced it with another and still had fuel problems then installed an in tank pump. If it had fuel problems like many on here have had with lift pumps I thought that might explain the injectors. Now I talked to my roommate about whether or not he would even take the time to look at it he said not with a new transfer case. How would you break a transfer case? Plus I don't like the fact it is a SO has a 10.5" rear and a 47re. I have looked everywhere and this was just another on the list of many. I have been told rust may be a factor since they salt the roads in the winter in NJ.
I wouldn't worry about the transfer case. Our concrete supplier has 2 CTD (2003 s/o and 2005 HO) and both have had transfer case replacements before 75k. I know the '05 is driven like an old granny and never goes off road so abuse was not the issue. Not sure about the '03.
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