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Old 07-17-2006, 12:11 AM
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Thumbs up latest pics of the new tow truck

As some of you know, I sold the black 2004 Dodge dually two weeks ago and picked up a 4x4 Ram diesel. I was just tired of trying to find parking for that big truck, especially downtown in the parking garages, and tired of maintaining a black daily driver.

Here is the newest daily-driver I replaced it with. In the last two weeks I've added several appearance mods and a TST Powermax tuner.

2006 Dodge Ram 4x4
Cummins turbo diesel, auto tranny
Color "Inferno Red" over khaki (dark tan) interior

I've added since buying it:

TST Powermax CR tuner (+120 rwhp, 200 ft-lbs)
Green brand panel filter (stock box)
20x9.5 KMC "Backseat" wheels
33" Nitto Terra-Grappler tires
color-matched fender flares
bully foot steps
MBRP 5" exhaust tip, MBRP straight-thru muffler, 4" exhaust system
custom wire mesh grille
chrome door molding (originally black)
chrome door handles (originally black)
tinted windows
removed "Lone Star Edition" emblems on doors
removed "Heavy Duty" emblem on tailgate







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Old 07-17-2006, 12:15 AM
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Very clean truck. Its nothing too flashy, but it sets it apart from all the other cummings running around.
Old 07-17-2006, 12:18 AM
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Looks really good Tony!


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not a big fan of the color, but i must admit it does look clean
Old 07-17-2006, 12:25 AM
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Nice Ride! I like those Dodge Trucks.
Old 07-17-2006, 12:44 AM
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nice ride.. big truck= gas
Old 07-17-2006, 01:17 AM
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truck looks damn good T
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man you rich! lol cool truck
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Old 07-17-2006, 04:56 AM
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Very nice T...me like!!
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Originally Posted by camarodave98
nice ride.. big truck= gas
no kiddin'! wait until oil gets to $100 a barrel in a couple of weeks, then he'll be wishing he had a 4 banger that get 30-40 MPG!!!!
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It's a diesel, it gets 19 mpg right now and its not even broken-in yet. I only drive 30 miles a day for work, not too far.
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Truck looks badass. I like the plates.
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^^^werd plates look cool, nice truck overall
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Nice plates, lol.
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I had the plates on the dually too, just kept them for this truck.

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I like the look... except for the chrome door handles and tailgate handle. I think they'd look better if they were Inferno Red.
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Originally Posted by hawgs
I like the look... except for the chrome door handles and tailgate handle. I think they'd look better if they were Inferno Red.
I definitely agree, but the black ones looked like crap. Might have some painted later on.

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are those chrome covers you put on the handles? If so how do you like em? Do they hold up well?
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They are stainless steel covers, chrome plated. They seem to fit okay, simple to install. There are some cheaper plastic covers, but those tend to fade/crack. I got these off ebay.



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