Just gave up an arm and two legs...

An ordered a 2006 Ram. waytogo

 

Sweet! Congrats, now the wait begins... A truck and trailer in the same week even! waytogo

 

Awesome man! Congrats. How soon will it be in? What did you order?

 

Ordered a 1/2 ton Hemi, should tow great through the Mountains. rotfl




Just kidding, got a 3500 quad cab.

 

What trans?

 

Because the best towing config is a long bed dually with manual trans... and I ordered a short bed single wheel for around town as it will be my DD as well, I just went ahead and went all the way and got the 48RE. :doah:
After I take delivery I will start a trans pool and everyone can guess how long it will last, maybe I can award a prize to the person who guesses the closest. waytogo

 

imp: imp: imp:

The trans will be fine till you start the bombing.................with you, about a month! waytogo

 

waytogo congrads Steve. So what all did you order on it?

 

Almost everything. :doah:

 

Congrats ! waytogo
Tom

 

Cool, that will be sweet towing the UAV to BB05' waytogo

Congrats on your new purchase!

I wanted the one ton becuase I like the look of the lights on top of the cab, the wife did not so here I am with the wimpy 3/4 ton

 

Cutting it close to get it in time for BB but hope it comes in before. By the way, clearance lights on a 3500 are optional for 06, my wife and I both like them so we got them. waytogo

 

Just as long as they're not fugly looking like the late model GM ones with the big center light. opcorn: :stir: rotfl

 

Nope, the big fugly lights are on the front. rotfl

 

Aww, you can't deprive the UAV 2 years in a row :stir:

 

Nope, it will be there either way! waytogo

 

I like the clearance lights too. I would like to get the smoked ones and put them on my truck, then eveyone would think I have a 1 ton, especially with fold out towing mirrors. imp:

So the truck is completely loaded? Info PLEASE!!!!!! What all did you get? How'd that floor shifter work out? Did you go with the Sport? Leather? What color of both in/exterior?

INFO!!!!!

 

Went with the Sport, which comes with elec t-case shifter (for 06) which I wasn't happy with but haven't found anyone that has ever had problems with one, I could have got the manual t-case shift but not in the Sport, I dislike chrome more than the elec shift so that won out.
It will be black with dark grey cloth inter, after I take delivery it will get all black Katzkin leather, more info --> http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120763&highli

For 06 the Sport is a package by itself.

Specs
Things like tilt/power windows/AC etc. are standard

2006 3500 Quad Cab Short Bed SLT
-Sport package (2UL)
--17x8.0 Alum Chrome Clad Wheels
--Body Color side Molding
--Body Color Front Fascia
--Body Color Grille
--Body Color W/Sep Pads Rear Bumper
--Elec shift-on-the-fly T-case
--Fog Lamps
--Folding Flat Load Floor Storage
--Instr. Panel Satin Silver Bezel
--Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
--Low Back Bucket Seats
--Power 6-Way Driver Seat
--Rear 60/40 Split Folding Seat
--Sport Badge
5.9 HO Cummins
48RE
Black Clear Coat
Monotone Paint
-Protection Group
--Tow Hooks
--Transfer Case Skid Plate Shield
Power Sunroof
LT265/70R17E OWL On/Off Rd Tires
Engine Block Heater
Clearance Lamps
Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle
6CD/Full Map GPS Display Nav Radio
4.10 Axle Ratio
-Trailer Tow Group
--7 Pin Wiring Harness
--750 AMP Maintenance Free Battery
--Hitch; Class IV Receiver
Sirius Satellite Radio
Security Alarm
-Premium Equipment Group
--Ash Tray Light
--Front Dome W/On/Off Switch Lamp
--O/Head Console w/Trip Computer/UGDO
--Rear View Auto Dim Mirror
--Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls
--Sun Visors w/Illum Vanity Mirrors
--Underhood Lamp
Rear Power Sliding Window
Power Trailer Tow Mirrors, Fold-Away

 

Everything looks great except for the 4.10 gears. Are you sure you want 4.10's? THat is generally a big no no unless you plan on going with bigger tires or pull lots of weight 24/7. Mileage will suffer and so will power with the lower gears. I'd get on the phone and get the 3.73 option chosen instead if you can.