makrop
Junior Member
Hey guys, first post here. I just bought my first truck in general earlier this week. I'm excited to not have to rely on friends/family any more for "truck stuff". This will not be my primary vehicle so won't be getting a ton of miles. Its a 1996 1500 with the 5.2 SLT Lariat with 183k on clock. Sorry if that description order makes no sense. Like I said, new to RAM game (and trucks in general) I just know it has those packages. Mechanically it seems to be in great shape. I do know it needs a valve cover gasket and a front-passenger side shock, and lots of love cosmetically, but wondering if there are any maintenance items you all would tackle after those? I'm planning on doing an oil change and at least looking at the spark plugs since that's where the oil is dripping down into it seems.
Cosmetically, I'm planning on re-doing the headliner at a minimum. It also seems to be missing the fog lights, and the tailgate handle is either broken, or the PO slapped a generic one on. Right now you have to lift the handle while reaching in the hole and squeeze together the levers to release.
I've already downloaded the service manual I found on here, and looking forward to learning a lot more. I'm excited to have a car to be able to work on again. I've driven nothing but under-warranty, newer coupes in the past 8 years or so.
Thanks!
Cosmetically, I'm planning on re-doing the headliner at a minimum. It also seems to be missing the fog lights, and the tailgate handle is either broken, or the PO slapped a generic one on. Right now you have to lift the handle while reaching in the hole and squeeze together the levers to release.
I've already downloaded the service manual I found on here, and looking forward to learning a lot more. I'm excited to have a car to be able to work on again. I've driven nothing but under-warranty, newer coupes in the past 8 years or so.
Thanks!