taildragger

Found this while cruising for a 12 valve

Price $12,999
Body Style Truck
Mileage 140,141
Exterior Color Green
Interior Color Gray
Engine 6 Cylinder Diesel
Transmission Automatic
Drive Type 4 wheel drive
Fuel Type Diesel
Doors Four Door
Stock No. D5559C
VIN 1B7KF2366WJ246301
AM/FM Stereo, Dual Front Air Bags, Towing Pkg, Alloy Wheels, Power Windows, Cruise Control, Cassette, Single Compact Disc, SLT, Air Conditioning, Power Door Locks, Tilt Wheel, Power Steering, 600-amp maintenance-free battery, (4) bright trim rings/hub center, Exhaust emission control system, Stainless steel exhaust system, Solid front axle w/link-coil suspension, (5) 16 x 6.5 steel wheels, 35 gallon fuel tank, 3.54 axle ratio, Solid rear axle w/longitudinal leaf springs, HD front/rear shock absorbers, Front stabilizer bar, Variable assist pwr steering, Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes, Rear-wheel anti-lock brakes, Electronic ignition system (1997), 117-amp alternator, Conventional spare tire w/winch carrier, Bright grille, Bright front/rear bumpers w/step pads, Variable speed intermittent windshield wipers, Halogen headlamps, Tinted glass windows, Corrosion resistant zinc-coated galvanized steel w/anti-chip coating, Cargo light integral w/stop lamp, Removable tailgate w/caliper latches color-keyed Dodge decal, Dual black manual 6 x 9 exterior mirrors, Dual rear hinged access doors, 2-spoke steering wheel, Instrument cluster-inc: 120/125 MPH speedometer, Fasten seat belts/key-in-ignition/headlamps-on warning buzzer (1997), Color-keyed instrument panel w/ash receiver & non-locking glove box, Cigar lighter w/pwr outlet, Day/night rearview mirror, Color-keyed full length door trim panels w/armrests, Dual color-keyed vinyl sun visors w/center supports (1997), HD vinyl 40/20/40 double split-back bench seats w/rear flip-type bench seat, Electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette, Dash insulation liner, Passenger assist handle, Dual-opening retractable cup holder, Hood release in cab, Fixed antenna, Storage tray, Cab-back panel stowage, Cargo la>



Visibly the truck looks good in the picture, I just didn't know if this was a little high for an automatic with that many miles on it, even though it is a quad cab 12 valve. Is there anything that I should be looking for on the auto when I go to look at it tomorrow other than slop when it shifts? Also, how much could I tow with this setup (I doubt that I will ever tow much more than 7K and it would be rare to tow more than 5K, this will be used mostly as my driver to go hunt and do ranch work).

JKM

is it quad cab or extended cab? Quad cabs were not available until 1998 , which was also the first for the short box, if it is a 4 door , it's gotta be at least a 98 , and by that serial # , if it is a 98 , it is also a 24v...

JKM

Here: http://www.dodge.com/webselfservice/dodge/index.jsp

gives you some basic vehicle info , that truck is a 24v my friend...

taildragger

welp, thanks for that info, the seller told me that it was a 12 valve and I thought that I might have finally found one. How did you know that it was a 24 valve, b/c of the 24 in the last 8 digits?

JKM

nope , by the 8th digit of the VIN a D means 12v , and a 6 means 24v

Look here : http://www.dodgeram.org/tech/specs/VIN_decode.htm In the 8th position , 6 is the overvalved truck , and the D is the properly valved truck.

JKM

If you have any 98 12v questions , don't be scared to PM myself or Dr.Evil... one of us should be able to answer your questions.