Need feedback on this used truck.

[Trigger05-11]

I am in the market for a used truck. I have a 19ft jet boat (3,600lbs) that I pull around frequently. I also have a 9,300lb Kubota excavator on an equipment trailer I pull around about six times a year. This truck will be my hunting rig and wood cutting truck.

A close friend has a truck for sale. It is a 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9 diesel. 4x4. Single rear wheel, short bed, crew cab automatic.  It is a one owner. It has 132,000 miles. Extremely well cared for and all the maintenance records. Super clean. One Penny sized dimple on the tail gate.  It has a break controller, but he only ever pulled a tent trailer about 5 times. I can buy it for $19,000.

Does this price sound reasonable for this truck? Looking at them new they are $65k plus. Would love to hear what you guys think. What other questions should I ask and what should I be aware of?

Thanks so much

[jrebel]

I sold an 06 with 170k for 15 and it sold stupid fast.   This is an older truck but less mileage.  Fair price on a solid truck given this market.   Not a great price but it will sell at that price if in good condition.  That mileage....the truck is barely broke in.

[L8NITE]

BUY IT!!!

[Timberstalker]

No doubt, go get it.

[MtnMuley]

Would fit your needs perfect if it were an 8 ft bed, but will still work.

[Westside88]

Do not hesitate. You won’t find a better truck for a better price. If I hadn’t just bought a truck and this deal came up I’d be all over it

[Boss .300 winmag]

You should be already headed to the DMV.👍

I have a 2004 with 227000 plus on it best truck I’ve ever owned.

Get some some Bilstein 5100 shocks, and a death wobble bracket installed.

https://www.amazon.com/Bilstein-Monotube-Shock-Absorber-2003-2012/dp/B07651NNWF/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=ram+2500+diesel+bilstein+5100+shocks&qid=1621689784&sr=8-5


https://www.amazon.com/Rough-Country-Steering-Brace-Dodge/dp/B00URUBZ20/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=2004+ram+2500+diesel+four+wheel+drive+death+wobble+bracket&qid=1621689941&replacementKeywords=diesel+four+wheel+drive+death+wobble+bracket&sr=8-2&vehicle=2004-40-2780------------&vehicleName=2004+Dodge+Ram+2500

[Trigger05-11]

Thanks for the info guys. I think it’s a done deal. I think I will get a front end leveling kit and bigger/better tires. Any suggestions for that?

Thanks

[jrebel]

Thanks for the info guys. I think it’s a done deal. I think I will get a front end leveling kit and bigger/better tires. Any suggestions for that?

Thanks

My suggestion is leave it stock and put good tires on it.  Les Schwabs has a great tire I've been running that comes with a 60K mile warranty.  I have yet to find any tire that a heavy dodge will not just eat up and spit out.....unless you stay with a hwy tread.  Thus far the new les schwab all terrain is holding up well.  Don't do a mud terrain tire unless you plan on putting new tires on every 20-25K.  Most mud terrain tires are not warrantied on the heavy diesels. 

pretty sure it is called their back country all terrain. 

[builtfordtough]

I have the les schwab All Terrain Open Range on my '19 3/4 Ford Diesel.  These have 10k miles on them and look like i bought them a week ago.  So far best tire I have ever bought. Stock tires went 25k miles.  Oh and regards to the truck. Buy it!

[Boss .300 winmag]

Thanks for the info guys. I think it’s a done deal. I think I will get a front end leveling kit and bigger/better tires. Any suggestions for that?

Thanks

That trucks stock tire size is 245 70 17, I put big tires on mine once and won’t ever do it again, they wear terrible, plus putting more strain on u joints/carrier bearing as well.

I now run 265 70 17 tires with no problems, Good Year Duratracks are my favorites.

[Special T]

 Buy it period.

I was offered 28k for my 04 stick dually. That is what i paid for it and  it has 220k on it.  I laughed it off. Thise pre emissions trucks are great.

Buy it and dont be afraid to throw some $ at it. If i were to donit all over again inwould have purchased an exhaust brake from the dealership... that salesmen could have got some extra chedder out if me.

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[HntnFsh]

Good truck at good price. Keep the tires closer to stock. Tranny is the soft spot on that one.

[bearpaw]

Used vehicle values have increased significantly, that is a steal for that truck, you could buy it and resell it for about 5k to 10k more.

[Ridgeratt]

Had the oil changed in my truck on Thursday. The dealership was trying to have me trade in for a newer model but the inventory on the lot was pretty skinny. They offered a mountain bike as a extra perk.
I think that is the new emergency transportation issued with a new electric vehicles.