Thank you for providing solid content that’s in step with the video title, right to the point, without the hip hop music and the five minutes of bullshit like “oh look at me mow my lawn” or “here’s my dog, she just got her shots.” So refreshing from a truck channel.

Great video man ur really doing us new guys to dodge a huge favor

Nice video man! I was skeptical from the start but watched to the finish. I enjoyed it.

Thanks a lot for the great video! Very informative to people like me who are completely new to the dodge and diesel world.

Great info. I’m looking into some ‘05s and will look into all these details. Thanks for the upload.

Extremely helpful... Thank you... I now know what to look for...

This video was so helpful I’ll be looking for dodge dually in couple of months so this help out a lot thanks

Lotta useful info on the Cummins. I'm looking to buy a local gen2 2500 but most of these tips and tidbits are helpful for the uninitiated diesel buyers. Thx

Just found your channel glad I did going to go and look at a 2005 pretty much same thing as you got there Nice thing is it’s my brothers pick up never been a dodge fan but I do like The Cummings engine thanks for all the good pointers

Great vid just for people learning to buy any car thx for sharing man.

awsome review very straight forward man

Thanks for all the great advice. I'm looking at a early 04 with the nv5600 long bed dually.

very helpful video! thanks

Great video very much needed. Thanks

Lots of help thanks bro

Thank you sir, lots of good info!

This did help New sub Thank you

This actually helped a lot ..thanks

Well, I guess I got a good deal. A 2004.5 H.O 325HP SRW 2wd with 170,000 miles in excellent condition for $8600. I added an aftermarket android headunit, spray in bed liner, running boards, tail gate assist, smoked cab lights with led's and a nice matching camper shell/cap. Thanks for the video, I feel so much better now!

The one thing I dont get is people buy these Diesel trucks made for towing and turn them into race cars and cry when the motor grenades or the trans goes into pieces..its your truck ,your money but I dont get it..buy a corvette....GREAT VIDEO👍👍👍

Thanks for informative video. Cheers!

Great video .on interior maybe the05.5and definitely 06 up have completely updated interior seats are different early 3rd gens have round dash boards late 3rds have more square interior.colors opions change as well interior and exterior and I do believe late 3rds had 2 different bumpers I may be wrong on that part the early gens may have the mega cab bumpers as well

Thank you awesome information I'm planning to buy a 2003

the auto trans is usually bad, and suspension parts usually wear out like ball joints, 04' owner here, with proper maintenance i love the truck

I got lucky like you when I bought my 2005 Cummins. I had no Idea what to look for. I will never get rid of mine! I have had it for almost 6 years and still learning a lot about it. Thanks for all the info.

I had all sorts of weird fault codes , replaced a lot of sensors, took it to a good electronics mechanic (ase?) and after a couple of visits found out my 5v dc wire had the plastic worn off and was shorting intermittently to ground. Finally after a year of issues truck in running great with no check engine light .

You mentioned it at the end, but only briefly. The biggest negative cosmetically is the dash that falls apart. I actually lost tools in mine. Luckily, there is aftermarket support for new dash pads, but it is still a big ugly. (2003 5.9 HO, NV5600 6 speed, 3500 quad cab Laramie)

Thank you, good info.

I have owned many but now getting a manual 2005 with 200k miles. Will be selling my 1996 2500 standard cab soon!

Outpost: Great information. I have a 305/555 '03. She carries our slide in truck camper with ease. I put on an AirDog on her right away when I bought in 2006. Truck had 35,000 km ( 21,000 miles) at the time. May I suggest to others to have a spare #4 fuel injection tube (hard line) as this is also an area where you will have problems. I carry all 6 lines with me just in case on starts spewing fuel due to a crack. One other item to carry is the unit bearings for the front wheels. My truck is 2wd and sometimes when these unit bearings fail you may not be able to simply buy one at your local parts store. I carry two SKF brand units with me as well. I had to order as my dealer had none. I bought through Amazon and saved a ton. My truck just turned 85,000 km ( 53,000 miles) so hopefully she will outlast me. Thanks again

Excellent review. I just got an 08 will full deletes g56 with southbend. 252k miles got her for 10k. Hopefully i did good

Thanks, great video

Awesome! Just subscribed!

I say it really depends on your needs, too. If you really need long distance hauling, utility, and capability then go ahead and get one of these. But, if you're just toting around the street, in town or on a highway, then you can just get by with a car or crossover.

Great video

All good stuff, thanks.

Thanks for the info great video. Just bought a 05 2500. With just under 220k . Going through the process of finding any weak links.

I bought a new 2004 2500, HO Cummins, 4x4 and only replaced the injectors and 2 water pumps at 250 k miles. It still has the original auto transmission and transfer case. U joints and brakes also replaced. Best truck ever! My wife wants a new Cummins but I cant justify the cost because my truck is still great.

Hey Outpost.. Great Video.. I'm looking at a 2006 mega cab 6.5 bed auto 4 x 4 w/ 281,000 on it, Laramie package, Interior is unbelievable like new.. Runs perfect, drives great, shifts good no rust.. I would greatly appreciate your comments..

Jus bought a 03 4x4 5.9 cummins has a bad axle seal but other than that has rebuilt trans no leaks or blow by on 2 in level with 35s love it

I have the later 305hp 555 torque motor in a crewcab dually with a 8 ft bed

I may be getting one soon, going to look at the truck this weekend. I've been itching to own a Cummins for a long time but wasn't wanting to spend a fortune. Plus most of the ones in my price range have 200-300,000 original miles on them BUT I fell into a deal that I can't pass up. I've known a fella that's got an 04 Common Rail. He mentioned selling it to me when we were talking about trucks recently. I think I may pull the trigger. The truck chassis and body have 216,000 miles BUT it's got a full overhaul on the engine and tranny. I guess it had engine problems when he bought it and shortly after he started daily driving it, cylinder 1 and 6 overheated from the previous owner running a hot tune while towing heavy. So, the engine was completely disassembled, bored, blue printed, decked, studded, mahle forged pistons, the whole 9 yards. And while that was out, they overhauled the transmission and put a southbend clutch in it (nv5600 6 speed). To my knowledge the fuel system is still original but I didn't let that worry me too much since I plan to do a few industrial injection and air dog upgrades anyways. Great video, very informative. I will be new to the Cummins world although I’ve always wanted to own a truck with one.

Nice vid

Looking to buy my first diesel. I found a 2003 2500 SLT with 47RE SO engine with 106k miles for $18k. It’s a one owner with no accidents and full history. Good buy or should I find one with HO motor?

Make sure you go through all of the heater functions ie floor defrost ect. The blend doors are notorious for breaking and it is an expensive fix the whole dash has to be removed. The FCM is all so very common going out which kills the low beam headlight on one of the front lights.

Get ready brother! I have the same truck as your . The loaded Laramie. I’m the Original owner I have 256,000 miles I just had to Redo my transmission cost me $2400 . My friend just starting to death wobble but I had to change the front in

On diesel always some oil go thru turbo to intake and it’s normal.

Thanks for the video bro. I’ve got a chance to buy a 04 3500 4x4 crew cab for 8k. It needs the transfer case rebuilt. Thinking I should get it lol

I just picked up an 04 2500 6 speed manuel. 165000 miles on it. Put 2000 into the tranny right away but she is running like a top now. I have a little navigation looking thing and I can change my output proformance on it it says, from stock to towing to economy to extreme and hot. It also has a 1/4 mile speed thing on it.

A few years ago I bought an 06 2500 mega and absolutely love it. When I bought the truck the steering was a tad loose. After a few months the steering wander was dangerous. No death wobble but had to seriously upgrade the steering components. I pull a travel trailer on rare occasion but primarily used to move dirt, rocks, building supplies, and to haul rental equipment to my property. I hope I can keep this truck running for a million miles!

best video the www super informative,thank so much. in the process of buying 04 445000 km

Hey, first off I love your channel. Very informative. If you get real bored one of these days would you please show us where the low side port for a/c refrigerant is? Thanks a lot.

That was funny at the end! Thanks for the video, man. That’s great. I’ll be aiming for a 4X4 shortbed with the NV5600 and 305 engine. I’m sure they’re rare as ever now but I want a good platform for a truck that will be fun and last for a while. Awesome video, thank you.

My two cents, 05'-05.5' probably best, 06' changed too much lighter cab wiring harness. I know because I bought an 06' salvage heater box fire. When looking for used parts I found several that had similar issues . In the process of looking for parts I observed 05' harness and they were much heavier ga. Wire

Im trying to buy a 2006 dodge ram 2500 lone star edition. 337,000 miles. Looks in great shape interior and the outside. Is 13,900$ worth this purchase.

You didn't mention the dashboard. What condition is yours? At the end you did mention a hole.

Great vid !!! I have a question for you !! In the near future I am going to upgrade from a 1st gen to a 3rd (2007) 5.9 just before the 6.7 Or I might go to a 4th gen (2012 ) the last year before def In your opinion which one would you buy and why !!! The main reason I am thinking about the 4th gen is because it's 5 years newer but don't want to deal with def !!!

Great review I'm selling my 02 and buying a 04 3500 rwd 6spd. I'm done with the automatics

I have one like yours 2004 also white!

do you know anything about the 2500 hemi gas ??? u should do reviews

06 3500 dually with 222k miles, needs a transmission for 8k. Good deal?

I own a 2002 LB standard cab 5speed cummins. Bought new love it no frills other than what I have done 240k. Unfortunately living up in New England it's body mounts disappeared. So parked it and attempting a body/cab rebuild . Found a very nicely built 2004.5 cummins auto stage 5 ATS trans.smarty, intake, exhaust. around 600hp great truck. I will work on my 2002 any day over the 2004.5 H:O BTW.. Much less room. I love the 5.9 Cummins great engine endless power capacity and if maintained last for Generations. I appreciate your video. Thank You

Good video, I have an 04 4.7 and still running strong but I want to upgrade to a diesel just because of everybody say the pulling power , I have a 25footer trailer with 4500lbs empty and it’s good on a flat road but want more pulling power to be able to go up in the mountains 😁🤙🏽

My 2004.5 had a ISB HO which is same as emergency rescue engines and it is stock 375 hp and 650 ft lbs torque

Great Video! I am looking to buy a 2005 5.9 with 85000 on it. it is a 1 ton dully asking 20K is this a good price? Red with leather interior. Very well kept!

I've been looking around for a cummins lately. I love the 6.7 for the towing capability but really sketchy on all the emissions stuff that makes it unreliable and very thirsty, especially when it's purging the DPF. I heard fuel economy can drop down to half the nirmal. How good are the 5.9's at towing in comparison and what kind of real world MPG can I expect, loaded and empty?

What about the blend doors in the HVAC system. They all break where the actuator attaches. It's not a fun repair 💰💰💰

04 3500 dually with 5.9 diesel with 180k miles. For 11500. Good deal?

Excellent info. Did you do the delete or purchased that way? (3 more subscriptions and you can monetize, I guess you know that.

What reliable is the transsmition nv 5600?I have 3500 dually 2005

Thanks for the video man. I’m looking at a 2004 3500 4x4 short bed HO motor 305hp 135k miles original owner I got him down to 19k. Is that a good purchase? I’m in Northern California and everything out here is priced high.

If wheel bearings are going bad the ABS light will likely be on all the time.

Looking at an 03 3500 dually 2wd. 188k manual trans. $18k ask price. Con is ac not working longer than 3sec?

Do you think the lug Patton is the same for 3500 single wheel?

I noticed your dash is trashed. Why Dodge isn't forced to recall 03 dashboards.? Mine is really bad and just about every one I've seen splits. They used the wrong plastic.

Wow your knowledge of the Ram is good.i have a 2nd gen 3500 dually automatic 5.9 stock.my first diesel. I like the truck but I'm having a shifting problem.at 40 or 50 mph it surges between gears.this is driving me nuts.

What model rims are those and size tires you first had.

What do you know about sumps on the gas tank? Are they legal

The ccv puts oil through the turbo

if I want to buy a truck that’s 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 Cummins Dually and the dealer says it will cost me 14k if I finance, how much just for an estimate will it cost me if I pay in cash?

What fuel Economy Are you getting? My dad has 2006 5.9 High output and gets 9L / 100KM and like 15 L / 100KM when towing over 6500 Lbs

I recently bought an 05 and the engine had 2 broken rings at 220.000 and the those cylinder were barreled out to 0.020" Do you have any idea what could cause this much wear in just 220,000? On the up side I only payed $1700 for it.

How many miles do u have on her nw and have you had Injector issues

Thank s , what's the lug Patton of the rims?

Would a 2006 5.9 with a manual transmission, 115,000 miles be a good deal at 22,000?

Dry as a bone the way I like my pans and diff.

Holly shit your information is overwhelming.. thanks you sir. I'm looking for at 04. Will like your feedback. 300k. How much are they going for. Not a 4x4 5.9

Always go with a long bad dually. I have an 05 long bed Dually with a 6 speed manual, 2 wheel drive. BEST Setup = good Mileage.

My 2003 HO has an in tank fuel pump, not up by the fuel filter. So that part is incorrect.

I don't know anything about diesel engines but when someone says that it only has 200k miles is that low for diesel trucks?

Jesus Christ she's beautiful. I drive the same truck but in the 5.7 hemi gas.. a 2004. Its prone to a slew of problems like most vehicles. One of the biggest problems this truck has is that its too sexy for a work truck and I'm always frowning at any little ding in the paint

Found a perfect condition 2003 3500 cclb 2wd auto cummins for $13,000 miles only 130,000 miles High output. Good deal?

NV5600! All day

Thinking about getting a one owner 2003 5.9 for 16k at 90k miles. Worth it?

Great video one question I have about the same amount of blow by as you very little but my breather tube coming off the valve cover hazes quite a bit wonder if your does as well or if its my aftermarket oil bypass kit is causing some vapor sense it dumps the clean oil on the rockers 06 ram 3500

How many miles is the 5.9 good for? Are they worth buying at 180-205,000mi??

I found a 04 217k 4x4 deleted for 14k don’t kno if I should get it or not

Is a 06 2500 with 120k on it for 20k worth it , from the pics it has a a turbi tree and it's from a dealer and the carfax the 3 previous owners changed the oil every 4k miles and did all the regular required maintenance, is this a good find?

theres a 2003 dodge 3500 SRW with cummins in it for sale for $7900. 133k miles. only thing is the ad says is when the trans is cold its "sluggish" and when it warms up its fine. what' do you think?? please help. also ad says AC doesn't work and hasn't since he owned the truck

I thought the Duramax from Japan would rule the diesel truck market after all their gas engines are the best hands down compared to American junk gas pots. A v8 diesel never was proven to be worth the weight