1999 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Sport 4x4. No Reserve. 5 Speed. on 2040-cars
West Des Moines, Iowa, United States
1999 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Sport 4x4. No
reserve. 5 speed.
1 owner since 1999. Quad Cab Short
Bed. 170,xxx miles (daily driver)
This truck is my baby, but the family is
growing and I need something less aggressive. Stored several
years/winters due to military deployments.
1 owner since 1999. Long time TDR
member. Great shape and mechanically sound. 400 HP/800
TQ. Extremely reliable. 125,000 miles at current power
level. Fly in and drive home. Clean title. All
options from Dodge when ordered new.
Tan leather interior. Small tear in
driver seat. Never been smoked in.
Upgraded JVC stereo with
CD/MP3/USB/iPod. Geno's garage center console. Dash is perfect and
not cracked. Auto-meter Gauges for fuel pressure (mechanical 0-15
psi), EGTs and boost (0-60 psi) on 3 pod pillar mount.
Upgraded engine with Edge Comp/Bully Dog Stage
II injectors/Bully Dog 4" straight pipe exhaust with 5" black tip/AFE
Intake System/RASP Mechanical Fuel pump system with electric pump backup. Solid
12 psi of fuel.
Upgraded transmission with Southbend OFE
clutch and Amsoil fluid with filter kit. Dodge dealer repaired and
hardened the 5th gear nut which is a weak spot for the NV-4500.
Upgraded suspension with Bilstein 5100 shocks
and 2" leveling blocks up front. Maxx Link front sway bar
links. Recently replaced front hubs. DSS steering
stabilizer and DTT Track Bar.
Upgraded brakes with Hawk HPS Pads/Rotors and
oversized cylinders with pads. 16x8 Black (Plasti-Dip) Aluminum
wheels. 295/75R16 Nitto All-Terrains with 5,000 miles
left. Upgraded cat eyes fog lights. Line-x coated
double bend Grizzly nerf bars.
Recently replaced starter and
alternator. Die-Hard platinum batteries. Recently
replaced CPS and TPS.
Very well maintained by me and Welch
Performance Diesel. Synthetic fluids through engine, transmission,
transfer case and differentials. Oil changed every 5,000 miles or
annually. Always used Fleet-guard filters.
Slight vibration in 4WD at higher speeds on
dry street (not that you should use it then) No issue on snow, ice or gravel.
Included, but not installed is an alternator
Rebuild Kit from Bosch (just replaced alternator), Gould Vacuum Pump Reseal Kit.These
parts were from Geno's Garage. I also have a new 'Rock Solid' Ram
Truck Steering bushing.
Truck is in West Des Moines, IA. I
am happy to pick you up at the DSM airport. I will help with
shipping the truck at the buyer’s expense.
A $500 deposit will be required through PayPal
24 hours after the close of the auction. Cash on arrival for the
balance is preferred. If a certified check is used by the buyer, it
will have to clear before the truck leaves my possession. I can help with
dropping off the truck for shipping if needed, otherwise, it must be picked up
no later than 2 weeks after the end of the auction. If you have any
other questions about the truck, please ask a question through eBay with your
number and I will call you.
On Apr-22-14 at 11:17:40 PDT, seller added the following information: Anyone who is close can stop by from 11:00 till 1:00 on Sunday (4/27) to check and drive the truck. I am just off I-35 south of I-80. Message me for the address. On Apr-24-14 at 16:57:13 PDT, seller added the following information: I have also listed a Turbo Billet Compressor Impeller Wheel with No Reserve on eBay. It would work great with this truck On Apr-25-14 at 10:44:26 PDT, seller added the following information: The truck will be near Omaha on Saturday (4/26) at Mid-America Race Track just off I-29. http://www.midamericamotorplex.com Send me a message if you want to stop by and drive it. |
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