Dodge 1500's

[Jerbear]

I read that the new Dodge 1500's are coming out with coil rear springs.  I don't like it.  Guess I will hang onto my 97.  What are your thoughts?

[boneaddict]

The last three trucks I have owned have been Dodge.  The first was a Dakota and I took that thing no one should ever go.  The second was a 1500.  Great truck.  I beat the living crap out of it.  WHAT a machine.  This one is more like a car.  I don't like the wider tires blah blah.  Just doesn't feel like a truck.  Its 2004 I think.  Anyhow, thinking about trying or going back to Ford.

[russ]

coils are great for offroad, they flex out real good. i dont know much about towing or anything. cant imagine itd be that bad.

[sisu]

After driving nearly 42 years and owning a pile of trucks, cars and vans I've made a rule of thumb. I'll never buy a truck unless its a minimum of 3/4 ton. As far as coils on the rear go, GMC did that in 1972 cause I owned one. Piece of C-R-A-P not carp but bovine scat with a capital B and S. There is my very humble opinion. 

[Head-shot]

Anyhow, thinking about trying or going back to Ford.

Welcome home...

[Red Dawg]

Yes bone, now you are starting to come around.

[huntnphool]

"Anyhow, thinking about trying or going back to Ford."

Gotta love the Strokers!!!

[ICEMAN]

... Anyhow, thinking about trying or going back to Ford.

Amen Brother!.....and....some of us never left! 

[MuleySniper]

Uh, whats the saying.. I'd rather be Cummin than Strokin!! I had to say it.
MS

[quacker whacker]

I'd rather be Cummin than Strokin.

[quacker whacker]

 Whoops, just beat me MS. how bout quit Strokin and start Cummin.

[boneaddict]

any hemi jokes?  I'm very happy with the engine, jsut not the build of the truck. 

[Red Dawg]

that is the problem, the truck is not big enough for cummin.

[cohoho]

Power stroke had some serious issues with the 6.0 right after they switched from the 7.3.  The 2004, 6.0 was a piece of crap also, had one, turbo went out, new turbo, it went out, same on three other 6.0's of friends in AK, all 2002-2005's.  Hopefully Ford fixed that with the new motor in 07 I believe.  This is the reason I went to the Duramax.  Ford wouldn't deal for trading in their 04's, period, the Store Manager even told me because of the Diesel issues with that particular motor.  Had Ford and like the Ford better for looks, but Chevy did it right with the Duramax and Allison mating and the ride is car like while hauling my camper that used to sway like a big dog in the higher sitting Ford.  Too bad Dodge sucks in the everything department except Cummins motor, wish Ford used the Cummins then I'd be back.  One day maybe, some one will make a Truck with the ride of a Chevy, Cummins motor power (Duramax still reigns for the time being, until Cummins torque's it up again) and drivetrain like a Ford for after market lift and interior space of the Ford crew cab with an Allison Tranny all, with of course an 8 foot bed.....   Oh the original statement, coils in the back, fine if you don't haul anything but a dead carcass or two..... or want to build a true four wheeler....  and don't put a camper on the back of it....  

[Red Dawg]

i have a 2005 6.0 liter. never had a problem. i have hauled animals cross country many times now with it and love it.