Hello, my name is Jon. I've been reading and researching on this forum for quite some time now. Figured I would sign up and introduce myself. I live in Chesapeake VA, and I own a lawn service company, hence the user name
I drove an 03 Hemi Ram Thunder Road for a couple of years, and always loved the SRT trucks. I added Nightrunner wheels to mine back in 06. Sold this truck in summer 2009
I ended up selling it so I could purchase my house. After settling in, I was on the search for another truck. I almost bought an 06 srt10 QC I saw for cheap, but it sold before I could even look at it. Ended up looking around for awhile, and found a good deal on a 07 Dodge Ram Electric Blue Hemi Sport
Its been a good truck. I've thought about doing a drop, SRT10 wheels, SRT10 hood, SRT10 bumper etc...then I thought about all the things I wanted to do and figured it would make more sense to just buy an srt10 and sell mine. Plus it would better suit my driving style :burnout:
So anyways...I really want an 06 QC, preferably black or mineral grey, with a sunroof, and low miles, and no wrecks/paint work, and under $25k. I've seen a couple that met the criteria, I just wasn't ready to pounce at the time. I think there will be some deals when gas hits $4 per gallon
I don't plan to do any major mods, maybe full exhaust, intake and a tune, and lower it. I have read some threads on here concerning transmission issues with the automatics. How many people are having issues with near stock trucks? I know from experience on other forums, you hear more about problems than you do about the ones that work properly....but I really don't want to buy a low mileage truck and have to build the trans just to have a reliable truck.
Also, I really want to lower it. I think the extreme rake looks kinda goofy. I would probably be happy with just having the rear level with the front, but a full drop looks sick IMO. I rarely need to tow with my personal truck, so no issues there. I read of people having vibration issues though when doing a full drop with the flip kit on the QC. Is this still a problem? I see the kit most people use is advertised as no warranty against vibration...makes me kind of hesitant. Any advice?
One last question...besides the normal things to look for when purchasing used, what are the key things too look for on these trucks? What things break or wear out early on these trucks? I've read about leaking oil lines and PS hoses...any other common failures? I really want to make sure I get the right truck, as I plan to keep it for a long time.
Sorry for the longwinded first post, haha. Thanks in advance for all your help, and I really can't wait to get one :rock:
Jon
I drove an 03 Hemi Ram Thunder Road for a couple of years, and always loved the SRT trucks. I added Nightrunner wheels to mine back in 06. Sold this truck in summer 2009
I ended up selling it so I could purchase my house. After settling in, I was on the search for another truck. I almost bought an 06 srt10 QC I saw for cheap, but it sold before I could even look at it. Ended up looking around for awhile, and found a good deal on a 07 Dodge Ram Electric Blue Hemi Sport
Its been a good truck. I've thought about doing a drop, SRT10 wheels, SRT10 hood, SRT10 bumper etc...then I thought about all the things I wanted to do and figured it would make more sense to just buy an srt10 and sell mine. Plus it would better suit my driving style :burnout:
So anyways...I really want an 06 QC, preferably black or mineral grey, with a sunroof, and low miles, and no wrecks/paint work, and under $25k. I've seen a couple that met the criteria, I just wasn't ready to pounce at the time. I think there will be some deals when gas hits $4 per gallon
I don't plan to do any major mods, maybe full exhaust, intake and a tune, and lower it. I have read some threads on here concerning transmission issues with the automatics. How many people are having issues with near stock trucks? I know from experience on other forums, you hear more about problems than you do about the ones that work properly....but I really don't want to buy a low mileage truck and have to build the trans just to have a reliable truck.
Also, I really want to lower it. I think the extreme rake looks kinda goofy. I would probably be happy with just having the rear level with the front, but a full drop looks sick IMO. I rarely need to tow with my personal truck, so no issues there. I read of people having vibration issues though when doing a full drop with the flip kit on the QC. Is this still a problem? I see the kit most people use is advertised as no warranty against vibration...makes me kind of hesitant. Any advice?
One last question...besides the normal things to look for when purchasing used, what are the key things too look for on these trucks? What things break or wear out early on these trucks? I've read about leaking oil lines and PS hoses...any other common failures? I really want to make sure I get the right truck, as I plan to keep it for a long time.
Sorry for the longwinded first post, haha. Thanks in advance for all your help, and I really can't wait to get one :rock:
Jon
