New Member, New Owner, Old Truck

[Brando_SLT]

... And I use the term "old" loosely. Last week I acquired a 2005 1500 SLT Quad Cab with 5.7L Hemi. I have been looking for a truck for a while, this one popped up as a killer deal, and so far I'm happy with it. However, it did have the fuel pump die on me Sunday. So now it's getting a new pump and return line. The DAPO zip-tied the return line onto the tank instead of using the compression fittings.

With a hair under 200k miles on the odometer, I have a few items on the repair list over the next few months:

• Replace front & rear wheel bearings, with Abs sensors
• Replace steering rack & tie rod ends (mine leaks)
• Upper and lower control arm ball joints
• New polyurethane bushings all around
• New front grille
• Fix bumps and dings all around, prep for paint and rubberized bed coating.

That's just to start! I'm told these hemi engines go for 350k+ miles before needing any serious work. We'll see if the transmission lasts that long though. Finally, here's a pic:

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[mboymopar]

Great looking 05

 

[hotrod45]

Welcome! Sounds like you are in for a lot of fun.

 

[MADDOG]

Welcome to RamForum.

 

[SYKRAMMAN]

To the forum, nice find.