saltbayou
hammond,la.
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After a few months searching I've found a deal I am happy with. Used 1 tons are harder to find than I thought. I now have a new 2008 Dodge 3500 dually,auto,6.7 diesel with a 4.10 rear end. Little over 30% off sticker. Laramie package,enough bells and whistles to make my wife very happy. Replaced 2500 duramax that I thought was okay but weight police set me straight so I want to thank them. Hope the term doesn't offend anyone. Now I'll feel safe towing 13000 dry weight 5'er.
2008 Dodge 3500 diesel,dwd
Pullrite SuperGlide 18k hitch,Prodigy Brake Control 2009 Mobile Scout 35REKSLTD
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trucker495
Linden, CA
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congrats!! you are gonna love it.
happy trails,
Trucker
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donn0128
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Sounds like you stole my truck!  Is it white by any chance??
Now, first thing you do is unplug the EGR valve. This will gain you about 2MPG right out of the box. Get the 500 miles on it and have fun pulling. You will also now need the special brackets to install the hitch.
Donn,Lorri,Max (rescued Lab)
Saigon International Airport 1966/67
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Trailer Trash 2
Santa Fe Springs, CA
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Congratulations on the new truck same as mine, q cab 8 ft bed? lots of power for a 6 cyl.
Don & Georgia
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Real trucks don't have spark plugs.
2009, Dodge, 3500, Q Cab, Cum/Diesel, D.R.W.
Pulling a Super Fine Montana 2980RL
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coolbreeze01
Redding, Ca
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Congrats on your new truck. Read the manual and have fun 
2008 Dodge 3500 CTD LB SRW 4X4 6-Speed Auto
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2007 Komfort 212
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saltbayou
hammond,la.
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Thanks for answers. The truck is not white,its red but they call it inferno red chystal pearl. It's the mega cab model. I'm going to have an rv shop install the hitch. Not familar with egr valve, I'll look into it. Thanks again.
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Greentreena
British Columbia
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Its a tow monster that you just picked up. The exhust brake is amazing when towing on mountain roads. You will need either a manual slide hitch or and auto.
2008 Dodge Ram 3500 6.7 Mega Cab 4x4 SRW
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2006 Triple E Topaz 310RBXL
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coolbreeze01
Redding, Ca
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saltbayou wrote:Thanks for answers. The truck is not white,its red but they call it inferno red chystal pearl. It's the mega cab model. I'm going to have an rv shop install the hitch. Not familar with egr valve, I'll look into it. Thanks again.
The EGR valve thing is just one of many modifications that some owner's do with varying results. None of those owners will be with you if you need warranty work from Dodge. Just FYI.
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heitjer
Houston, TX
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donn0128 wrote:Now, first thing you do is unplug the EGR valve. This will gain you about 2MPG right out of the box.
Just passed my 36k miles and I am now out of warranty. What is the EGR valve and where can I find it? What other side effects might this have?
"...we're on the road again..." MODS & More
2007 Dodge 2500 Megacab Laramie, 6.7L Cummins, 6 Speed Auto, Exhaust Break
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Trailer Trash 2
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In California we start to get our Diesels checked for smog I believe it's 2010, so if we do a delete we will have to get it all put back on every year, too much work for me I'll leave it as is.
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