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Hippy43

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2014 3500
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Howdy fellow ram owners!
I've been gone for a few years as I decided to sell my '14 3500 duelly as my intended need just didn't happen and using as a daily driver was eating me alive. LOL
Well, as of January 25th 2022 I called it quits and retired after over 20 years of service as a contractor tier III IT SA for Uncle Sam. Just got tired of being treated like a dog.
Anyway one of my retirement presents to myself is my new to me 2001 RAM 1500 5.9 4x4 quad cab rolling on 35x10.50s. Just one of those "too good to pass up deals" and the PO was very straight up with me and had every receipt to back up his claims for work done to it
So far I've had to correct the vacuum lines for the front add system and replace the rear u-joint.
65k on the clock (NEW engine with zeroed ecm) not quite 2 years ago.
137(?)k on the body.
Got receipts for the motor, new tranny, complete rebuild of the transfer case, front end and both shafts.
Don't think I did bad for $4200.
Anyway, I'm back and will probably have lots of questions.
Tires and rims were put on it new just before I bought it.
 

turkeybird56

Military Vet 1976-1996 Retired US Army
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2019 Bighorn, 4 X 4, 3.21 rear, Bright Flame Red Pearl Coat, Mopar tonneau cover,Westin Bed rug
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Hemi 5.7
:welcome: back.
 

gofishn

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2022 Ram 1500 5th Gen, Big Horn, 4X4, Crew Cab, 6'4" Box
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hemi 5.7L, 345 cu in
Welcome back.
Enjoy your Retirement.

Have never heard anyone say they wished they;d worked, longer, once they retired.
 

RamDiver

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welcome.gif back and Happy Retirement!

Isn't it wonderful to get that stuff off your back and finally own your own time?
You may get paid in the daytime but I know I was owned 724 while I worked.
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Hippy43

Hippy43

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Exactly but being a systems administrator and network tech we were pretty much 24/7 call.
Granted there were others above me who were first in line for those but still.
LOL
Kind of funny, I'm actually physically working harder in retirement than I did for the job. LOL
Kids, grandkids, taking care of critters and keeping the Mrs happy is a full time job of a different kind

w/r
 

HEMIMANN

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Minneapolis, MN
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2017 2500 Laramie Crew Cab
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6.4L HEMI
Congratulations on retiring! Took me a while to get used to winding down, but the lowered stress level is worth it.

Hopefully you'll feel the same!
 
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Hippy43

Hippy43

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Guess I should have posted a picture.
It's big and ugly but for what I do with him, it's perfect.

My grandkids call him The Big Boy.
LOL
 

turkeybird56

Military Vet 1976-1996 Retired US Army
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Hemi 5.7
Exactly but being a systems administrator and network tech we were pretty much 24/7 call.
Granted there were others above me who were first in line for those but still.
LOL
Kind of funny, I'm actually physically working harder in retirement than I did for the job. LOL
Kids, grandkids, taking care of critters and keeping the Mrs happy is a full time job of a different kind

w/r
The "HONEY DO" list is a mighty Thang, LOL.
 
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Hippy43

Hippy43

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Yes it is plus the fact that we moved our RV out to our kids property, lot's of acreage, and there's lots to do here.
Also working with my brother on mechanic and mower repair.
It's never ending.
LOL
 
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