Moving up?

[Kbinde]

Considering a 2013 Ram 1500 Express to replace my '06 that I recently sold due to Med/Phy issues lingering from a left hip replacement.
The '06 was standard shift (6 spd), and my shifting leg has lost some mobility over the years..
'13 is Hemi w/6 spd automatic, two owner w/130k miles, and hopefully will check all the boxes for a short-bed, regular cab for this 78 yo.
Most ratings and reviews are encouraging so far, any pitfalls I should look for?
Thanks for any comment..

 

[Burla]

Do you know the gears? Probably 3.55 or 3.92, extra points for 3.92. On a short list for the best truck ever made, especially if you like the RFE. Pay for a mechanic to look it over.

 

[Kbinde]

Thanks Burla.. I'll check out the ratio this week, the 6 spd manual was the only one I've dealt with, but looking forward to the change if I decide on the purchase. Do you see any problems if I put 17" wheels on it, currently has 20"s and IMO they really don't present well in overall looks of the truck.. again just a personal thing I guess.

 

[Burla]

I went from 20's to 17's too, 17 is as low as you can go without mod. no problem

Huge difference same size tire as stock, no speedometer work needed. Those are rebel knock offs...

 

[Burla]

17's with 1/2 decent at's and cheap rims look ten times better the OEM imo... now Same size tire OEM width/height, only difference is sidewall.




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[Adamcr68]

17's with 1/2 decent at's and cheap rims look ten times better the OEM imo... now Same size tire OEM width/height, only difference is sidewall.

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Couldn’t agree more!