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Nine Ball
09-12-2010, 10:49 AM
I've been contemplating another truck lately, but after test driving a few I decided that I prefer getting 20+ mpg with my current diesel truck. Another good reason is that this one is paid off, and I'm not too interested in spending another $40-50K on a new truck again.

The guys at Helix nicknamed it "Bubba Spur", because one guy had a V6 longbed white Dodge nicknamed "Spur". Bubba is the redneck version, LOL.

Since I decided to keep the truck, I also decided to put some money into it and freshen it up. Right now it has 94K miles on it. Its had its share of maintenance issues, but nothing major.

-Two new batteries
-Replaced alternator
-Replaced steering rack

That's it for 94K miles.

Mods:

American Force 19.5 forged wheels with Sumitomo 245/70-19.5 tires.
2-inch leveling kit for the front end (spring spacer, longer shocks)
LED cab clearance lights and tail lights
TST Powermax CR tuner
K&N cold air intake
MBRP stainless catback system
Fab-Tech nerf bars
It puts down about 390 rwhp and 800 ft-lbs, yet still gets 22.5 mpg average.

Pics:

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/Truck/ram02.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/Truck/ram04.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/Truck/ram05.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/Truck/ram01.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/Truck/ram03.jpg

Stock 17" wheels (plastic hubcaps over steel wheels) and stock stance:

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr29/ynotdv8/Truck/DSC02124.jpg
LawmanSS
09-12-2010, 11:27 AM
Dats alotta truck, sir! :)
ZONES89RS
09-12-2010, 03:17 PM
I only wish i had a work horse like that, one day when my business takes off, i will try to get a newer didodge or a duromax, whichever seems to be the better choise(I get mixed reviews).

THink that is the truck you were in when i met up with you to buy a part a while back.
Z Fury
09-12-2010, 03:36 PM
I like the truck, a lot. I really like the white. Definitely a lot of truck though. Pullin 20+ mpg is pretty amazing, and has me thinking diesel is the way to go.
tones2SS
09-12-2010, 04:29 PM
Awesome truck. (Gotta love those Dodges, but I am biased. lol) Over 22mpg is awesome too. Looks to be in really good shape for a '04. I love the LED tail lights. They look awesome on there.:chug:
demonspeed
09-12-2010, 05:01 PM
You need one of those stickers that says "I'd rather be cummin' than strokin'" to complete the "Bubba"-ness.
gator's 99TA
09-12-2010, 05:57 PM
looks so much better and i agree, i would rather have a 5.9 pre-emissions than the heavy fuel hungry combos out now (plus the huge price tags)

thats a great looking stance as well
LchevyT
09-12-2010, 08:16 PM
Sweet lookin rig son! Always did love the Dodge Diesels. Pullin , haulin, sumbitches. Sharp rig.
A-Dub
09-13-2010, 07:30 AM
Love it, makes me want a diesel truck!
WILWAXU
09-13-2010, 07:44 AM
I think I've driven that truck before. Does well in high water :D
smokinHawk
09-13-2010, 07:52 AM
looks good
what year is it?
it is a 5.9 right?
the right formula
09-13-2010, 08:36 AM
Bubba's lookin good!! Like the new wheels!
Nine Ball
09-13-2010, 10:28 AM
looks good
what year is it?
it is a 5.9 right?

2006 5.9L automatic, 2WD. They stopped making the 5.9L mid-year 2007.
HYBRED
09-13-2010, 11:28 AM
My truck needs a cool name.
Andrew @ PlanetLSX
09-13-2010, 05:36 PM
Tony, you didn't mention that you bought this during the big gas price crunch, and paid a song for it. ;) That makes it even better. It was WAY under priced. I bet he could sell it today for darn near what he paid for it years ago.
kerryt1
09-13-2010, 10:27 PM
There's a song by Ray Wylie Hubbard called "Screw you, We're From Texas." First thing that popped into my head...
Nine Ball
09-14-2010, 07:32 AM
Tony, you didn't mention that you bought this during the big gas price crunch, and paid a song for it. ;) That makes it even better. It was WAY under priced. I bet he could sell it today for darn near what he paid for it years ago.

The value of the truck actually went up. I bought it when diesel was $4.00/gallon, nobody was buying them at the time. Market shows this truck, in this condition is about $22-23K at the moment. The 5.9L is in high demand too, Dodge guys seek out this particular combo for towing now. Even dealers offer good trade-ins on clean 5.9L trucks.
JJRRACING
09-14-2010, 03:42 PM
Nice truck Tony, as you know I work for a dodge dealer and have my pic of the litter if we have more than one. Right now Im driving a Mango-Tango Sport, however I was just informed that we are getting 9 diesels from a local dealer that is going out of business. So im taking a white '10 mega duley diesel... Can't wait!!!
tones2SS
09-14-2010, 06:47 PM
Nice truck Tony, as you know I work for a dodge dealer and have my pic of the litter if we have more than one. Right now Im driving a Mango-Tango Sport

Very nice!! Awesome looking truck for sure, especially the sport model. My truck is the GoMango color and I get compliments all the time on the color.:burnout:
cyphur
09-17-2010, 07:24 PM
The value of the truck actually went up. I bought it when diesel was $4.00/gallon, nobody was buying them at the time. Market shows this truck, in this condition is about $22-23K at the moment. The 5.9L is in high demand too, Dodge guys seek out this particular combo for towing now. Even dealers offer good trade-ins on clean 5.9L trucks.

Is this the one I checked out for you? If so it looks better than it did back then even several years later.....
Nine Ball
09-18-2010, 07:05 AM
Yes! Your test drive was worth it, the truck has been very good so far. I had a Dodge dealership inspect it thoroughly (to the tune of $1200) when I bought it, and they said the truck showed no signs of real work or abuse. I've put about ~50K miles on it since.
demonspeed
09-18-2010, 12:33 PM
I had a Dodge dealership inspect it thoroughly (to the tune of $1200) when I bought it...

$1200!? What all did that entail?
Richiec77
09-18-2010, 02:19 PM
Damn. This is steering me more towards getting a Diesel rather than Gas truck.
Nine Ball
09-18-2010, 10:59 PM
$1200!? What all did that entail?

I had them go through the trans, rear axle, turbo, and also change all of the fluids in the truck. Since I bought it used, I wanted to make sure everything had been maintained before I started driving it. They also inspected for accidents, gave it an alignment, and reflashed the computer with the latest ware.
tones2SS
09-19-2010, 10:10 AM
Good call Tony. Better to have piece of mind than to be stuck with a piece of,...well you know.
The truck does look great.:nod:
cyphur
09-20-2010, 07:40 PM
Yes! Your test drive was worth it, the truck has been very good so far. I had a Dodge dealership inspect it thoroughly (to the tune of $1200) when I bought it, and they said the truck showed no signs of real work or abuse. I've put about ~50K miles on it since.

Wow, sounds like a sound buy then. It certainly looks better now! That was a quick minute ago, lol.