Services a 99k 2014 Ram 1500 crew cab might need?
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06/05/22 05:56 AM
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Hi all, my wife spied a 2104 Ram 1500 crew cab 4x4 with 5.7L and 8HP70 transmission for sale near us and asked me to look at it. It was ordered with a lot of options (limited slip, 32 gallon fuel tank, tow package, etc).The ODO reads a little over 99K miles. TBH, I think it looks pretty good, and for the price it's newer, has fewer miles than any other Ram pick-up for sale within 50 miles of where we live.We did a test drive and it seemed fine. He's had the exhaust manifolds done twice, most recently about 8 months ago, and supposedly he's done oil and filter changes himself, using synthetic oil. He's also added airbags at the rear, Rancho adjustable shocks, but still has the OEM shocks that he had taken off when he bought the truck when it had around 1k miles. So what things might need maintenance/servicing considering the age and mileage?
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Re: Services a 99k 2014 Ram 1500 crew cab might need?
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06/05/22 11:32 AM
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Didn;t those year Rams have issues with front suspension parts wearing out? Or am I recalling a different year Ram? If it is I haven`t had any issues with mine as of yet.
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Re: Services a 99k 2014 Ram 1500 crew cab might need?
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06/06/22 09:38 AM
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Back in 2017 I bought a 2013 1500 Longhorn with almost 100k miles on it, dealer had already done brakes, spark plugs and one side exhaust studs. Part of the deal was them to do oil change before I picked it up. Once home, I had diff, xfer case and trans fluids changed. Was great truck. I wasn't happy with how "hot" it would run (told it was normal . . . ), but never any issues. Think with any used vehicle, set aside $1k for the first year of ownership - never know what can pop up on you . . . sounds like you found nice rig. Good luck Cheers M
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Re: Services a 99k 2014 Ram 1500 crew cab might need?
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06/06/22 11:02 AM
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Like the others, when I buy a used vehicle I drive it home and it goes straight into the shop. I go over everything, belts, hoses, brakes, suspension, exhaust, fuel system, fluids, filters, tires etc. I call it a getting acquainted period to prevent getting stuck on the side of the road
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Re: Services a 99k 2014 Ram 1500 crew cab might need?
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06/06/22 08:46 PM
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Like the others, when I buy a used vehicle I drive it home and it goes straight into the shop. I go over everything, belts, hoses, brakes, suspension, exhaust, fuel system, fluids, filters, tires etc. I call it a getting acquainted period to prevent getting stuck on the side of the road I thank you all, I was thinking the same thing. The owner just let me know he paid for tags and will get smog done asap. Hopefully we'll get approved for a small loan to add to the cash wife has accumulated.
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Re: Services a 99k 2014 Ram 1500 crew cab might need?
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06/10/22 08:59 PM
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It's ours! My wife and I got to sign docs, truck is registered, smogged and cracked windshield replaced. I took a picture of the now former owner at the open passenger door talking to my wife and son. I got to driver back home and drop off Anthony at his home while my wife and son got to deliver eggs and chicken to friend. Time to look into maintenance and then hit the road Sunday to SoCal.
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