Man third Gen owners are definitely a type. Got the stanced wheels, tow mirrors ALWAYS out, light bars, black everything. Be interested to see what you do with it. Damn seems crazy cheap to me ! Especially if it doesn't leak or seem to have issues. The interior even looks nice. I thought it was going to have a shit load of issues with all those hot boy upgrades. Usually when they look like that it is all appearance and zero maintenance.
@@coltonkruse2313now lemme ask you a question, how are you a full grown ass man with pubes on his ass, and still bitchin about what other men do to their trucks?🤡🤡🤣
Great buy damn good truck and motor I have had two 12 valve Dodge duallys and love them ! I strongly suggest looking into a FASS fuel system the 24 valves are a high pressure fuel system who's injection pump is cooled by the fuel and is very particular [as in the will take a crap if trash or pressure loss is encountered] the automatics are another weak link [both of my past trucks were automatics and I had no issues] good luck with that excellent purchase looking forward to your next video !!
I have a 2005 Cummings 4x4 Quad Cab. 124,000 Miles on it. Just got my Banks Big Hoss Bundle put on about 3 weeks ago. I have the Carli Dominator 3” Lift. 295/70R 18 Nitto Terra Grapplers. Banks Tune. 505 HP 1025 Lbs Ft Torque. Had the whole truck Raptor Lined in grey. Full 4” exhaust. 28 MPG HWY 24 MPG city. I think I get that fuel economy because I leave my tow mirrors in.
I stumbled upon my 3rd gen at a yard sale. Similar, 4x4, but It's an 06 and a 7ft bed with the lariat package. It had 247k on it when I got it. I got it for 4k, deals are out there.
Just came across your channel. Great buy! I've had my 03 Cummins just like yours but with a 6 speed for 8 years. Bought it with 250k and now it has 302k miles and runs great! Been in the south its whole life. I'm in Tennessee. Bought mine in 2016 for $9900....FROM A DEALER! and buy a flow pro muffler, it looks like a corkscrew inside the muffler..It flows good, sounds great and doesnt drone!
You have the best auto trans produced with cummins pick ups, the 48re, stronger than the older autos, electronically more simple than the new autos. I recommend a Shift Kit if you plan to do anything with the transmission 👍. And yes, straight through resonators reduce a LOT of noise. 2003-2004 has different injectors than the 2004.5-2007, among many changes in 2004.5. If you plan to own the truck for a long time i definitely recommend an upgraded fuel system like FASS or AIRDOG.
Nice find. I have a 2007 3500 Dually which was the last production year for the 5.9 pre-DEF power option. The best advice I would give you is test those injectors immediately, before you ask, yes it costs about $12K to find out the hard way, and that's if you do the work yourself. I've also dealt with two of the other common issues with 3rd gens, TIPM issues, and HVAC mode doors. Now I finally have everything operating as it should and it's a great truck. Considering what new ones go for, even with a new motor, I'm money ahead.
Later year common rails were a better engine. But hoovie didn’t put those miles on himself, in a hotshot platform almost every diesel can do it because they’re all highway miles under a good load and insanely good maintenance typically. That’s why most buy Texas diesels, all highways, mostly towing.
To get rid of some drone (not all), but much less restrictive compared with a muffler is a resonator pipe, or upgrade to make bigger if it has one. Retain efficiency but reduce some of the drone noise.
I have an 06 5.9 single cab 4x4 6 speed. The 215 P Pump 12 valve is still by far my favorite. I'm not a big fan of electronic anything, and the price of repairs don't even begin to compare between the 12v and the common rail
Definitly a good deal! I'm looking for a 07 to 09 with 6.7 myself but everyone that owns one thinks theyre worth 3/4 of what it was new with 200,000 miles on it!
Cool rig! My only thing for diesel pickups bow is No auto transmissions. Loved my 12valve buy hated the auto. I like the 7.3 in mu van but the auto is lame. I just prefer the way a diesel drives when backed by a manual. Nice truck. After having all 3 , cummins is my favorite engine, ford might have the best build quality, but i like working on my diesel squarebody the most.
Does it have blow by? Early common rails had this issue. I'm so glad you got rid of that exhaust tip. Like you, I've never understood. Put a muffler on it, like you, I'm getting old, obnoxious exhaust wears on you on a long road trip. Looking forward to the project videos. I grew up GM, had a DMax, have had 4 Cummins since. I won't own another diesel in a light-duty truck for all the reasons you mentioned.
All ive owned is dodge trucks. Ive had a few 3rd gen cummins. They have issues but overall decent trucks. I beg you to put the stock wheels back on with beefy tires and take those damn fender flares off. Lol ok ok its a cool truck. Look forward to seeing more videos. Dont forget to show us the ol idi time to time! 👍
First time I fired up the old bull after buying this truck, she left me on the side of the road. Showing me she doesn't approve of the new purchase. haha! Needless to say we're going to have a repair video on it soon!
Also, I don’t know how true it is but I’ve heard the closer you put the muffler to the engine the less drone. I put mine in place of the cat. Looked like a cat so that helped with inspection
I'm from Toledo,but I party In BG every weekend, 😂 ok no I don't. But I used to tho back in mid 2000s. I got friends there still, Wooster street my party place. You just earned cool points my friend. Was just invited to that Frickers for a B day gathering. I could make it tho. Cheers
Check the serial number on you engine Block, Blocks with "53" in them were prone to cracking.You can google "cummins engine block 53 issues". I believe 2002 was the last year they had that issue.
Its crazy to me the difference in value for trucks across the country. Out west trucks regularly are worth 5k-10k more than the ones out east. I dont know why but that truck here in idaho would be a 14-15k truck.
These CR trucks are super sensitive to fuel contaminants the micron rating on stock fuel filters aren’t good enough. It’s totally worth getting a CAT fuel filter kit. Filters are cheap too
Is it rotted out under the fender flares? I hate when people put those on because the fenders rust immediately. I’d maybe consider a FASS to replace that lift pump and put a fuel pressure gauge in the truck so you know you always have enough fuel going to the CP3. Other than that, GREAT purchase. I wish I could find deals like that 😂
I love my 04 dodge ram 1500 she is a beast two trees fell on her back in January and she has a damaged windshield and hood but she’s still ticking unfortunately it is a total loss but I have no choice to use it still and she’s doing good as we speak engine wise but visually she is beat up now just saying
Har har har such a dumb meme. Most I’ve ever seen wrong with a 3rd gen was electrical gremlins in the doors. Lightyears better than the major issues Ford or Chevy has
You got a heck of a deal.... however.... you will end up sinking a descent about of money into it. I had the exact same truck and they are extremely troublesome outside of the engine. Transmission being at the top of the list.
@NockRanch my hvac vents would only blow thru defrost. My steering column was shook with bumps, my back window leaked, Trans went out when I sold it on test drive, I still got like $17k this was about 10 years ago. That truck you have is worth probably $15k. Should make for good content wrenching on it if that's the direction you want to take your channel.
🔥🔥🔥I just put a smarty Jr and both Eco and Performance I got exactly 15.5mpg!! I put it on Performance and just put it on 50%! I cam turn it up on the fly if I need to spank a powerstroke!!!😂😂😂 JK!! Great deal!!!🔥🔥🔥
The manual is definitely the way to go, but I just can't stand daily driving a stick. Save that for the fun stuff! Auto tranny was definitely a concern, but seems to be fine for now 👍
6.7 has just as much issues. Only the early 5.9 had injector issues. 6.7 injectors are more expensive. They also have EGR DPF failures. Not to mention the VGT failing. 5.9 it’s a much cheaper platform than the 6.7. Speaking from experience. I sold my 6.7 for a 01 5.9
@@Ryskyguy 01 is not a 3rd gen. I’ve had all 3. The 03-07 common rails all had injector issues. Regardless of filters. The tolerances on the injectors are just too tight. That’s why rebuilds are so sketchy. If you cant rebuild a turbo then you shouldnt own a diesel. Yea the dpf failures are stupid plus the regens getting stuck etc etc. all of which can be tuned and deleted. I’m talking pure motor to motor
You have just become a Mopar and Cummins fan. Whether you admit it or not. 😂 Cummins diesels are Bullet proof, only comparable was the Ford 7.3 power stroke from the days of yore.
@@NockRanch that's right...that's right. 😬🫡 welcome 🙏🏻 🤣 but for now Add a Power steering Gear box Stabilizer, and consider "Firestone Airide" ride rite load Leveling in the rear. Couple tweeks to the motor, a few offroad LEDs, some rust proofing... Superb 👌🏻
Honestly brother for the price you picked the best truck
Man third Gen owners are definitely a type. Got the stanced wheels, tow mirrors ALWAYS out, light bars, black everything. Be interested to see what you do with it. Damn seems crazy cheap to me ! Especially if it doesn't leak or seem to have issues. The interior even looks nice. I thought it was going to have a shit load of issues with all those hot boy upgrades. Usually when they look like that it is all appearance and zero maintenance.
Lots planned! Just wait till you see the shape of the tires from them not being rotated...
@@NockRanch almost done with the video now. Honestly surprised it is as nice as it is. You got a killer deal.
Well, they're copycats.
@@coltonkruse2313now lemme ask you a question, how are you a full grown ass man with pubes on his ass, and still bitchin about what other men do to their trucks?🤡🤡🤣
6.7 power Stroker eats Cummins and Duramax
I got a 5.9 3500 77k miles My love for the truck has only begun ❤😊
Holy low miles! Nice.
@@NockRanch Keep the content going. We have the same platform. I can learn a lot from you. Thank you.
Great buy
Great buy damn good truck and motor I have had two 12 valve Dodge duallys and love them ! I strongly suggest looking into a FASS fuel system the 24 valves are a high pressure fuel system who's injection pump is cooled by the fuel and is very particular [as in the will take a crap if trash or pressure loss is encountered] the automatics are another weak link [both of my past trucks were automatics and I had no issues] good luck with that excellent purchase looking forward to your next video !!
I have a 2005 Cummings 4x4 Quad Cab. 124,000 Miles on it. Just got my Banks Big Hoss Bundle put on about 3 weeks ago. I have the Carli Dominator 3” Lift. 295/70R 18 Nitto Terra Grapplers. Banks Tune. 505 HP 1025 Lbs Ft Torque. Had the whole truck Raptor Lined in grey. Full 4” exhaust. 28 MPG HWY 24 MPG city. I think I get that fuel economy because I leave my tow mirrors in.
I stumbled upon my 3rd gen at a yard sale. Similar, 4x4, but It's an 06 and a 7ft bed with the lariat package. It had 247k on it when I got it. I got it for 4k, deals are out there.
That's a deal right there!
Just came across your channel. Great buy! I've had my 03 Cummins just like yours but with a 6 speed for 8 years. Bought it with 250k and now it has 302k miles and runs great! Been in the south its whole life. I'm in Tennessee. Bought mine in 2016 for $9900....FROM A DEALER! and buy a flow pro muffler, it looks like a corkscrew inside the muffler..It flows good, sounds great and doesnt drone!
Appreciate the input. Welcome!
Thank you so much for cutting that tip off it was bugging me to lol
Terrible, wasn't it?
That is one good looking truck
All that beautiful Truck needs is a nice FJB sticker !!!!!! Yahoo
Great purchase at a fair price congratulations
Thanks pally!
You have the best auto trans produced with cummins pick ups, the 48re, stronger than the older autos, electronically more simple than the new autos. I recommend a Shift Kit if you plan to do anything with the transmission 👍.
And yes, straight through resonators reduce a LOT of noise.
2003-2004 has different injectors than the 2004.5-2007, among many changes in 2004.5.
If you plan to own the truck for a long time i definitely recommend an upgraded fuel system like FASS or AIRDOG.
Great advice. This post needs more thumbs up
Nice find. I have a 2007 3500 Dually which was the last production year for the 5.9 pre-DEF power option. The best advice I would give you is test those injectors immediately, before you ask, yes it costs about $12K to find out the hard way, and that's if you do the work yourself. I've also dealt with two of the other common issues with 3rd gens, TIPM issues, and HVAC mode doors. Now I finally have everything operating as it should and it's a great truck. Considering what new ones go for, even with a new motor, I'm money ahead.
Appreciate it, thanks!
Best things in life? Cigars! Whiskey! Beer! Beef! Girls that love Red Necks! And Cummins baby! Yahoo
nice video! excited to see the green. also we want more teeter deeter content
goooo 4 teeter
That's what I'm sayin'
Lots of luck with the truck
The deal you made was great. The 03 to 06 5.9 was a great engine. Tyler from Hoovies garage hit one million miles in his 04 ram 2500 . Love the dodge.
That's wild!
Later year common rails were a better engine. But hoovie didn’t put those miles on himself, in a hotshot platform almost every diesel can do it because they’re all highway miles under a good load and insanely good maintenance typically. That’s why most buy Texas diesels, all highways, mostly towing.
I think those tips are some type of phallic symbolism. I guess if you can't have a huge one, get a huge exhaust tip.
Haha, could be!
probably not going to be a popular opinion but I like the old Ford. Gonna miss seeing the old girl.
That old ford's what brought me to the channel
Don't yall worry, still plenty to come on that Ford!
Please do like peg and jerk that power plant out of that dodge shipping crate and do a repower on the F350.
That would definitely be somethin! I've definitely considered dropping a cummins in the f350 if the 6.9 ever dies!
To get rid of some drone (not all), but much less restrictive compared with a muffler is a resonator pipe, or upgrade to make bigger if it has one.
Retain efficiency but reduce some of the drone noise.
Thanks for the tip! Definitely will consider
I have an 06 5.9 single cab 4x4 6 speed. The 215 P Pump 12 valve is still by far my favorite. I'm not a big fan of electronic anything, and the price of repairs don't even begin to compare between the 12v and the common rail
Why do I have to resubscribe every month or two? Anywhos, gr8 job, love the content!
Haha stick around!! Thanks pal.
@@NockRanch absolutely 💯
The whistle that truck has from the exhaust note, it has an aftermarket turbo
Sure does!
Definitly a good deal! I'm looking for a 07 to 09 with 6.7 myself but everyone that owns one thinks theyre worth 3/4 of what it was new with 200,000 miles on it!
Cummins owners do tend to be proud haha!
Nice Truck 😁
Thanks pally!
Congrats on the new addition to the fam...even if it is a dodge😁
Haha I appreciate that!
Cool rig! My only thing for diesel pickups bow is No auto transmissions. Loved my 12valve buy hated the auto. I like the 7.3 in mu van but the auto is lame. I just prefer the way a diesel drives when backed by a manual.
Nice truck. After having all 3 , cummins is my favorite engine, ford might have the best build quality, but i like working on my diesel squarebody the most.
I'm a sucker for a manual, but I just can't do it for a daily driver. Gotta love a squarebody!
Does it have blow by? Early common rails had this issue. I'm so glad you got rid of that exhaust tip. Like you, I've never understood. Put a muffler on it, like you, I'm getting old, obnoxious exhaust wears on you on a long road trip. Looking forward to the project videos. I grew up GM, had a DMax, have had 4 Cummins since. I won't own another diesel in a light-duty truck for all the reasons you mentioned.
No blow by! first thing I checked. They are definitely tough to beat.
Great Video....but that caterpillar must go
All ive owned is dodge trucks. Ive had a few 3rd gen cummins. They have issues but overall decent trucks. I beg you to put the stock wheels back on with beefy tires and take those damn fender flares off. Lol ok ok its a cool truck. Look forward to seeing more videos. Dont forget to show us the ol idi time to time! 👍
First time I fired up the old bull after buying this truck, she left me on the side of the road. Showing me she doesn't approve of the new purchase. haha! Needless to say we're going to have a repair video on it soon!
Solid rig.. i still think the 6.9 idi sounds better 🍻
Can't beat that old bull! same same.
I put a jones turbine muffler on my old one and it got rid of the drone and the sound was pretty great
Also, I don’t know how true it is but I’ve heard the closer you put the muffler to the engine the less drone. I put mine in place of the cat. Looked like a cat so that helped with inspection
Awesome, thanks for the input! Definitely will look into that.
I'm from Toledo,but I party In BG every weekend, 😂 ok no I don't. But I used to tho back in mid 2000s. I got friends there still, Wooster street my party place. You just earned cool points my friend. Was just invited to that Frickers for a B day gathering. I could make it tho. Cheers
Haha it's definitely not a bad town to hang in, that's for sure! It was nice being back.
Check the serial number on you engine Block, Blocks with "53" in them were prone to cracking.You can google "cummins engine block 53 issues". I believe 2002 was the last year they had that issue.
Won't be an issue on a 3rd gen.
2nd gen only
Yep, in the clear 🫡
Didn’t want Egr but yours has one 😂
I had the same truck and the drone was to loud. I put a short straight thru muffler on and it was good
Think I might have to!
Its crazy to me the difference in value for trucks across the country. Out west trucks regularly are worth 5k-10k more than the ones out east. I dont know why but that truck here in idaho would be a 14-15k truck.
These CR trucks are super sensitive to fuel contaminants the micron rating on stock fuel filters aren’t good enough. It’s totally worth getting a CAT fuel filter kit. Filters are cheap too
That's the plan! Just wait until you see the fuel filter I pulled out of this thing in next week's video 🤦♂️
Dam just show the truck, wander years
Hey Mick!
Hey pal!
Is it rotted out under the fender flares? I hate when people put those on because the fenders rust immediately. I’d maybe consider a FASS to replace that lift pump and put a fuel pressure gauge in the truck so you know you always have enough fuel going to the CP3. Other than that, GREAT purchase. I wish I could find deals like that 😂
Not in the front, but the bed flares have some! I talk about the fass system in next weeks video! Appreciate the support pal!
Can I have the exhaust tip ??.
I love my 04 dodge ram 1500 she is a beast two trees fell on her back in January and she has a damaged windshield and hood but she’s still ticking unfortunately it is a total loss but I have no choice to use it still and she’s doing good as we speak engine wise but visually she is beat up now just saying
Dang! Good luck with that.
Nice shipping crate, now what are you doing with the engine?
Got any suggestions?? All I'm planning on doing right now is general maintenance and saving up for a new set of injectors!
@@NockRanch no I mean what are swapping the engine into like your old Ford?
A ram is just a shipping crate for a Cummins engine
Har har har such a dumb meme. Most I’ve ever seen wrong with a 3rd gen was electrical gremlins in the doors. Lightyears better than the major issues Ford or Chevy has
Dodge better than Ford 😂😂😂😂😂😂@@OutdoorLiving93
Not a shipping crate😂
I've got plans for this plywood box...
$6,500 is theft!
You got a heck of a deal.... however.... you will end up sinking a descent about of money into it. I had the exact same truck and they are extremely troublesome outside of the engine. Transmission being at the top of the list.
Counting my days with the transmission, for sure. Ripping out and rebuilding will make a good project for the channel 👍
@NockRanch my hvac vents would only blow thru defrost. My steering column was shook with bumps, my back window leaked, Trans went out when I sold it on test drive, I still got like $17k this was about 10 years ago. That truck you have is worth probably $15k. Should make for good content wrenching on it if that's the direction you want to take your channel.
Why can’t I find any 6k 5.9s😂 I’ve got a 6.7 the exhaust fell off but I’ve always wanted a 5.9 can’t beat the sound
I'll trade you if you're in Ontario lol
Match made in heaven? lol
🔥🔥🔥I just put a smarty Jr and both Eco and Performance I got exactly 15.5mpg!! I put it on Performance and just put it on 50%! I cam turn it up on the fly if I need to spank a powerstroke!!!😂😂😂 JK!! Great deal!!!🔥🔥🔥
Listen I love me a third gen just as much as the next guy, but for me the second gen is superior purely for the non common rail.
Agreed. Won't be grabbin' one of those for 6,500 though!
@@NockRanch You're right. It's nuts out there.
The RAM truck with an Automatic Trans, is “NOT” a reliable truck.
New trans every 75-100k miles, unless you use it to Tow. Then it’s much more often!!
The manual is definitely the way to go, but I just can't stand daily driving a stick. Save that for the fun stuff! Auto tranny was definitely a concern, but seems to be fine for now 👍
6.7 is prob still the best cummins. These 3rd gens would melt down without warning from sticking injectors. Great motors but they are expensive
6.7 has just as much issues. Only the early 5.9 had injector issues. 6.7 injectors are more expensive. They also have EGR DPF failures. Not to mention the VGT failing. 5.9 it’s a much cheaper platform than the 6.7. Speaking from experience. I sold my 6.7 for a 01 5.9
It’s all about fuel filtration. The micron rating on off the shelf fuel filters don’t actually match Cummins specs. Cat filter kit is the way to go
@@Ryskyguy 01 is not a 3rd gen. I’ve had all 3. The 03-07 common rails all had injector issues. Regardless of filters. The tolerances on the injectors are just too tight. That’s why rebuilds are so sketchy. If you cant rebuild a turbo then you shouldnt own a diesel. Yea the dpf failures are stupid plus the regens getting stuck etc etc. all of which can be tuned and deleted. I’m talking pure motor to motor
You have just become a Mopar and Cummins fan. Whether you admit it or not. 😂 Cummins diesels are Bullet proof, only comparable was the Ford 7.3 power stroke from the days of yore.
OH NO, is it happening?? Next thing you know, I'll be towing home a dukes of hazard tribute. Haha
@@NockRanch that's right...that's right. 😬🫡 welcome 🙏🏻 🤣 but for now Add a Power steering Gear box Stabilizer, and consider "Firestone Airide" ride rite load Leveling in the rear. Couple tweeks to the motor, a few offroad LEDs, some rust proofing... Superb 👌🏻
Mirrors out, Check, no trailer, Check. You have become a Cummings owner.
Sue me! haha
That thing looks like it should be parked outside of a gay bar
Uber bots
😂 hope this is a joke better go ahead buy a ecm and tipm to have on standby and probably an engine harness cause all these parts are shit
Where's you wife ? Last time I watched your video she helped you on an old car
Killer deal! Lose the tail lights and maybe go back to stock wheels?
Don't worry. Tail / head lights are already gone! Coming up in a couple weeks!