Posted by METALMAN on August 13, 2000 at 14:03:14:
Hello out there in Power Wagon land. Am lookin to upgrade my personal wrecker + of course I want a new Dodge cab + chassis.Have been to the local dealer + they dont stock any so I cant do much except read + look at similar dressed up pick ups + have talked with a salesman who is useless + there top mechanic who has helped me out before with info + diagnostic tips on todays electronic vehicles.Mechanic says they just dont break + hasnt seen a 6 speed New Venture yet.I spent better then 2 hrs in the dealerships library reading the 2000 service manual{they dont have a 2001 manual yet}+ read up on the fuel delivery,exhaust,emmisions,charging,clutch+hydraulic related chapter on the transmission + T case.Truck has quite a bit more ELECTRONICS then I care for but at least still has a mechanical injector pump + real throttle cable but has as many sensors + 2 computers for engine management besides the ABS computer.If I buy this truck it will be my NO 1 rig + hope it will be dependable + last 8 to 10 yrs as the cab + chassis + brand new hydraulic wrecker back will cost mucho more then my house but I need safety,comfort+dependability.If anyone has any comments about this cab + chassis I would be much obliged if you would e mail me or post on forum Thanks in advance