First time truck owner, have a question.

[fullmetaljesus]

Hey all, so to pad this post a little. I'll share a back story.

Right before the world **** down I bought a dodge charger police car. V8 Hemi had a blast with it. So much fun to drive.
But I've got a thing I'm working on that requires I have a truck. So I traded the car for a dodge ram 1500 V8 hemi, lifted big tires, etc etc.

My first car was a station wagon, second was a jeep Cherokee, third is the Wrangler I still have and love.

So this is my very first truck. I've owned it for a few weeks. I've been all through it. Been in the bed, through all the various storage thingys inside looked under the seats. I've even crawled under to run wires for a winch power plug I installed on it. And for the life of me I can not find my standard issue "**** Biden" or Trump flag.

I'm confused I thought those flags came standard with big trucks. Theres not even a confederate flag to be found.

So did I get scammed or something from the guy I got it from?

Wtf!

 

[shibumiseeker]

That’s not a truck. That’s an urban limo. A truck is somewhat beat up with mud from the dirt road to the house.

Nice looking limo though!

 

[patience0830]

Hey all, so to pad this post a little. I'll share a back story.

Right before the world **** down I bought a dodge charger police car. V8 Hemi had a blast with it. So much fun to drive.
But I've got a thing I'm working on that requires I have a truck. So I traded the car for a dodge ram 1500 V8 hemi, lifted big tires, etc etc.

My first car was a station wagon, second was a jeep Cherokee, third is the Wrangler I still have and love.

So this is my very first truck. I've owned it for a few weeks. I've been all through it. Been in the bed, through all the various storage thingys inside looked under the seats. I've even crawled under to run wires for a winch power plug I installed on it. And for the life of me I can not find my standard issue "**** Biden" or Trump flag.

I'm confused I thought those flags came standard with big trucks. Theres not even a confederate flag to be found.

So did I get scammed or something from the guy I got it from?

Wtf!


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Lose the gay blue lights. Make sure the trailer hitch hasn't rusted out. Drive like you have sense.

 

[fullmetaljesus]

That’s not a truck. That’s an urban limo. A truck is somewhat beat up with mud from the dirt road to the house.

Nice looking limo though!

The pictures are taken to side all the dents dings scratches and rust lol. It's not that pretty in real life....much like women on dating sites.

Lose the gay blue lights. Make sure the trailer hitch hasn't rusted out. Drive like you have sense.

Lights will do any color, I didn't install them and don't use them.

 

[rhamersley]

Only problem I see is it’s a dodge. Hope you’re good at changing out tensioner, water pumps, transmissions…

 

[fullmetaljesus]

Only problem I see is it’s a dodge. Hope you’re good at changing out tensioner, water pumps, transmissions…

I have a good mechanic. I'm a nerd. I don't do vehicle work.

 

[jwamplerusa]

Was the "guy" you purchased from wearing skinny jeans with a man bun?

Maybe your "truck" self identifies as a VW bug. ;-)

 

[churchmouse]

Easy guys. I have seen far worse and so have you.
no OP those are extras out of pocket
Depending on what it set you back not bad for a 1st effort.

 

[fullmetaljesus]

Was the "guy" you purchased from wearing skinny jeans with a man bun?

Maybe your "truck" self identifies as a VW bug. ;-)

Nope, seemed like a gear head type. His wife was upset he was getting rid of the truck. She seemed like your typical girl that likes truck guys.

This is def a city boy truck.

Easy guys. I have seen far worse and so have you.
no OP those are extras out of pocket
Depending on what it set you back not bad for a 1st effort.

All jokes are fair game. I've heard all the small dick jokes already.

I paid $5500 for the charger and it was a straight trade for the truck. He had it listed at $6500.

I def need a truck more than a car right now so I'd say it was a trade up.

 

[churchmouse]

Nope, seemed like a gear head type. His wife was upset he was getting rid of the truck. She seemed like your typical girl that likes truck guys.

This is def a city boy truck.


All jokes are fair game. I've heard all the small dick jokes already.

I paid $5500 for the charger and it was a straight trade for the truck. He had it listed at $6500.

I def need a truck more than a car right now so I'd say it was a trade up.

And that’s all that matters.
makes no difference what you buy someone is gonna rub you about the brand.

 

[dvd1955]

Only problem I see is it’s a dodge. Hope you’re good at changing out tensioner, water pumps, transmissions…

I have one just about like it. Don't forget the front end rebuild every five years, and the rust above the rear wheel well and below the doors. Wish there was a vaccine for rust

 

[fullmetaljesus]

I have one just about like it. Don't forget the front end rebuild every five years, and the rust above the rear wheel well and below the doors. Wish there was a vaccine for rust

Probably wouldn't take that vaccine either

 

[rhamersley]

I have one just about like it. Don't forget the front end rebuild every five years, and the rust above the rear wheel well and below the doors. Wish there was a vaccine for rust

I had a 2001 Ram I bought from my uncle for $500 in I think 2014. I put three tensioners on it, put a rebuilt tranny in it, did both front wheel bearings, did three water pumps and sold it when all of the brake lines rusted out. Never had a chrysler product that was worth anything except for the ‘69 charger I inherited from my grandfather.

 

[Chewie]

I have one just about like it. Don't forget the front end rebuild every five years, and the rust above the rear wheel well and below the doors. Wish there was a vaccine for rust

Just remember, the more rust the lighter it gets and gas mileage goes up! Ask me how I know.

 

[The Bubba Effect]

That truck came with either a flagpole or ground effect lights from the factory. Your guy obviously got the lights.

There should be a set of "Calvin peeing on ford/Chevy, but I am sure those are long gone. Dude probably gave them to his woman for valentines day.

I love my 1500. I have ran it back and forth from the rockies to indiana a handful of times and drove it daily through four winters with over 14 ft of snowfall each year.

I see a ton of ram trucks in the mountains. There are more Toyota trucks up here, but ram is probably a solid second.

I bought mine new and have put 112k miles on it. If I had to replace it tomorrow, I would be looking for another just like it.

 

[churchmouse]

I had a 2001 Ram I bought from my uncle for $500 in I think 2014. I put three tensioners on it, put a rebuilt tranny in it, did both front wheel bearings, did three water pumps and sold it when all of the brake lines rusted out. Never had a chrysler product that was worth anything except for the ‘69 charger I inherited from my grandfather.

The whole brake line idiocy was a GM thing or so I thought. My 04 got a few patches on it until the lines let go right at the anti-lock brain box. I paid to have that done. Line “Kits” in stock at your local NAPA store so go figure.

 

[edwea]

FMJ-don't listen to these guys about those sweet under truck lights. Mine has them too. Of course on mine, it's the cab lights shining down through the rust holes...but still sweet!

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Since the tires stick out past the wheel wells and no add on fenders, I assume it at least came with truck nuts?

My neighbor has one of a similar year and it still looks like it rolled off the showroom floor. He washes and waxes it pretty often, but it's completely rust free as a result. My 2012 is still rust free. Avoid dents and scratches, seal them if they occur, wash/wax, and something like kroil treatment before winter and it'll stay nicer longer.

 

[Bugzilla]

Must have traded the flags for the front led light bar. That’s your daytime driving lights and should remain on at all times, day and night, when driving for safety reasons.

 

[Bugzilla]

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