Looking to buy. Off-road package or not

XCELLR8 · Jul 20, 2016

I'm looking to buy a 2nd gen truck 4x4. I like the off-road package looks, what are the pros and cons? Should I stay away from these trucks and look at regular model ones? Opinions welcome.

BBartow · Jul 20, 2016

XCELLR8 said:
I'm looking to buy a 2nd gen truck 4x4. I like the off-road package looks, what are the pros and cons? Should I stay away from these trucks and look at regular model ones? Opinions welcome.

Pros:
4.10s and LSD
HD Tow Package is standard, includes trans cooler
1.5" Lift
17X8 Aluminum wheels & 275/70R17 GSA's
Additional Skid Plates
Trussing on front Dana 44 axle
Larger diameter nitrogen shocks
Badge on tailgate
Tow hooks

Cons:
Hard to find
Cost more $

usaf2006 · Jul 20, 2016

Also... if you wanted to lift them, aren't most lifts not compatible with the off road packages? Or do you just remove the factory lift, then install the aftermarket one.

Another pro, the off road rims sell pretty easy if you want to upgrade to new rims

Stegs · Jul 20, 2016

Buy it!!

2nd gen off road are some bad ass trucks

4.10 with limited slip diff is very nice

If im not mistaken, all off road models were 360s...which is nice

Buy it, then ill buy your factory off road 17" wheels from you!! :happy107:

dodge dude94 · Jul 20, 2016

OREs could come with either V8.

You can use normal lifts on them you just don't get as much lift

BBartow · Jul 20, 2016

Yep both V8s. Auto or manual. Either cab, but always short bed.

XCELLR8 · Jul 21, 2016

Thanks for the input. Looks like I'll be looking hard for the ORE truck, but will not pass up a clean regular Ram.

NightMares · Jul 22, 2016

dodge dude94 said:
OREs could come with either V8.

You can use normal lifts on them you just don't get as much lift

This is correct. The trucks come factory 2" higher than non ORE's, so a 5" lift will net them 3" of lift. Some companies advertise for this, like BDS. Other companies do not, so you just have to take into account that you will not gain the advertised lift height.

ORE's hold their value better than standard Ram's do, so don't be afraid to pay more for one, especially if it's a sport model.

bassslayer25 · Jul 22, 2016

Just to give you an idea of the cost. For me at least.

2001 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab 4x4 **ONE OWNER, LOW MILES**

XCELLR8 · Jul 23, 2016

bassslayer25 said:
Just to give you an idea of the cost. For me at least.

2001 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab 4x4 **ONE OWNER, LOW MILES**

That is a nice truck, but it is over priced in my book. Thanks for the link.

Max78 · Jul 23, 2016

Thats a clean truck but a but over priced. Not only are you paying 9k, but you have taxes and the fees they charge on top.

I know its a whole different side of the country but here in AZ I almost bought an 01 dodge very similarly equiped for $4000. It only had 92k miles and was in great condition.

jsmith · Jul 23, 2016

XCELLR8 said:
That is a nice truck, but it is over priced in my book. Thanks for the link.

Yep, it's clean but 9k is crazy.

Gr8bawana · Jul 24, 2016

Way too much for a truck that's 15 years old.

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