Questions on 96' 5.9l

Brewer711 · 08-03-2008, 11:00 PM

Hey guys, i'm new here, and I am in the proccess of getting a 1996 5.9l cummins 2500. The truck is in really good cond., few rust spots here and there...but all in all good truck. The guy I am looking at buying it from says it has had no problems, its been stock its whole life, the only thing added was a stack. My question is, what do you think its worth? Its got 239,000 miles; how much longer should it go? I know the 5.9 can go over that easily...
Also, is there anything with this year I should be worried about? Lift pumps? etc. etc.
Thanks!

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Soon to get...2008 2500 Cummins 6.7l Quadcab, shortbed, Bright Silver....STOCK

Mods I want to do:
- Edge Attitude w/ Monitor, 5" dual rears or 5" stacks with aussie tips?$:

shelbuilt · 08-03-2008, 11:21 PM

brakes lol they suck if it has a vacumm leak it all depend where your at in arizona ext or single cab two wheel like that will go from 4 to 8 4x4 5 to 10 in idaho those prices go to 7 to 12 and 8 to 16 dodges have little resale in az in idaho they love these trucks cold weather engines rock solid 4x4

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thba2006 · 08-04-2008, 02:18 PM

Yeah, I'll attest 2nd gen brakes are horrid. Haha My lift pumps causes a ticking noise, but everthing I was told, it's common and not to worry bout it. All in all their good trucks, and you really shouldn't have much to worry bout, maybe injectors might need changed.

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97' 2500 Cum D, 5 spd. manual 4X4, straight piped , MIA silencer ring, my fuel plate magically moved all the way forward, and the star screw spun it's self 10 clicks, Glow Shift Boost, Pyro, and FP Gauges and added tow mirrors.

***mattpopp*** · 08-06-2008, 01:36 PM

I bought my 96 ext cab auto 4x4 larime 2500 134k miles on it for $8250 out the door. it was in pretty good shape, no mods, still had the stock exhaust on it. this was about four months ago in Houston.

The front end was wore, Replaced all of the Tie Rods with MOOG and the ball joints where in good shape. Put a new A/C compressor on it. That was the only concerns with it.

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96' 2500 4wd, 47RE, Ext Cab,5" TBE,AFE Drop in, 134k ANTI-

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for the last 50 years... and they are still poor.

***4ropr*** · 08-06-2008, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mattpopp

I bought my 96 ext cab auto 4x4 larime 2500 134k miles on it for $8250 out the door. it was in pretty good shape, no mods, still had the stock exhaust on it. this was about four months ago in Houston.

Up here in Illinois that same truck would cost you 11,000 if not more... you got a good steal...

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Brewer711 · 08-13-2008, 01:59 PM

I'm in IL, and the truck is 96' 5.9 w/ 239,000 miles. Has a plow, toolbox, back-rack, new tires, new brakes, etc. Is 4,500 a good price? seems to it to me, but I'm just not sure with 239,000 how the drivetrain will hold; tierods, balljoints, cvs, etc. etc. etc.

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Soon to get...2008 2500 Cummins 6.7l Quadcab, shortbed, Bright Silver....STOCK

Mods I want to do:
- Edge Attitude w/ Monitor, 5" dual rears or 5" stacks with aussie tips?$:

rol'n_coal 12v · 08-13-2008, 11:15 PM

ball joints brakes and track bar is what i had to replace on mine along with a head gasket i paid 5000 in idaho for a single cab 4x4 with 200000 on it 4500 sounds like a good deal 2 or 4wd

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'96 p-pumped 24v,too much done...engine build underway

02 psd stock 400.5hp 798tq

jcarl735 · 08-14-2008, 05:44 PM

steering is always loose. brakes arent the greatest hahahaha and the wheel bearings arent the strongest and kinda suck to replace as well as ball joints.

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pikeman16 · 08-14-2008, 06:12 PM

who on earth are you guys buying trucks from that they are so expensive? dealerships? i've seen a few 96 auto 3500's with under 100K miles in perfect running condition for 7 to9 grand for sale in ohio where i'm at.

5.9 guy · 08-14-2008, 06:44 PM

I'm from michigan but a buddie of mine form michigan drove out to pennsylvania and picked up a 96 ctd 4x4 200000 for 6000 perfect condition.

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02 2500 extended cab edge comp/drag box, K&N intake, 4 in MBRP exhaust, built trans, billet converter,HTS valvebody, autometer guages (trans temp, boost, egt, fuel press) bd frame mount lift pump, silencer ring moved out , lock-up switch

Brewer711 · 08-15-2008, 11:23 AM

rol'n_coal 12v ball joints brakes and track bar is what i had to replace on mine along with a head gasket i paid 5000 in idaho for a single cab 4x4 with 200000 on it 4500 sounds like a good deal 2 or 4wd

-- It's 4wd.

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Soon to get...2008 2500 Cummins 6.7l Quadcab, shortbed, Bright Silver....STOCK

Mods I want to do:
- Edge Attitude w/ Monitor, 5" dual rears or 5" stacks with aussie tips?$:

08-03-2008, 11:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Brewer711 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 14 Brewer711's Truck Pics	Questions on 96' 5.9l Hey guys, i'm new here, and I am in the proccess of getting a 1996 5.9l cummins 2500. The truck is in really good cond., few rust spots here and there...but all in all good truck. The guy I am looking at buying it from says it has had no problems, its been stock its whole life, the only thing added was a stack. My question is, what do you think its worth? Its got 239,000 miles; how much longer should it go? I know the 5.9 can go over that easily... Also, is there anything with this year I should be worried about? Lift pumps? etc. etc. Thanks! __________________ Soon to get...2008 2500 Cummins 6.7l Quadcab, shortbed, Bright Silver....STOCK Mods I want to do: - Edge Attitude w/ Monitor, 5" dual rears or 5" stacks with aussie tips?$:

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08-03-2008, 11:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
shelbuilt Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: arizona Posts: 121 shelbuilt's Truck Pics	brakes lol they suck if it has a vacumm leak it all depend where your at in arizona ext or single cab two wheel like that will go from 4 to 8 4x4 5 to 10 in idaho those prices go to 7 to 12 and 8 to 16 dodges have little resale in az in idaho they love these trucks cold weather engines rock solid 4x4 __________________ 93 dodge 97 motor ht3e mystery injectors???? nv5600 dana 80 dually rear end built ceramic clutch: is trashed again!?!?

08-04-2008, 02:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
thba2006 Cummins Fan Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Straughn Indiana Posts: 48 thba2006's Truck Pics	Yeah, I'll attest 2nd gen brakes are horrid. Haha My lift pumps causes a ticking noise, but everthing I was told, it's common and not to worry bout it. All in all their good trucks, and you really shouldn't have much to worry bout, maybe injectors might need changed. __________________ 97' 2500 Cum D, 5 spd. manual 4X4, straight piped , MIA silencer ring, my fuel plate magically moved all the way forward, and the star screw spun it's self 10 clicks, Glow Shift Boost, Pyro, and FP Gauges and added tow mirrors.

08-06-2008, 01:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
*mattpopp* UR FRIENDSHIP DUES R LATE Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cypress Texas Posts: 2,130 mattpopp's Truck Pics	I bought my 96 ext cab auto 4x4 larime 2500 134k miles on it for $8250 out the door. it was in pretty good shape, no mods, still had the stock exhaust on it. this was about four months ago in Houston. The front end was wore, Replaced all of the Tie Rods with MOOG and the ball joints where in good shape. Put a new A/C compressor on it. That was the only concerns with it. __________________ 07.5 6.7l 2500 MegaCab 6sp Auto, 4x4 Inferno Red, Tough Country front Replacement, Browns Rear Replacement, NFab crappie 6 steps, Painted Pocket Flares, 20x10 4.56 backspacing Black Rockstars, 35" Toyo A/T's, 6" Superlift, Air Bags, 96' 2500 4wd, 47RE, Ext Cab,5" TBE,AFE Drop in, 134k ANTI- Poor People have been voting for Democrats for the last 50 years... and they are still poor.

08-13-2008, 01:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Brewer711 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 14 Brewer711's Truck Pics	I'm in IL, and the truck is 96' 5.9 w/ 239,000 miles. Has a plow, toolbox, back-rack, new tires, new brakes, etc. Is 4,500 a good price? seems to it to me, but I'm just not sure with 239,000 how the drivetrain will hold; tierods, balljoints, cvs, etc. etc. etc. __________________ Soon to get...2008 2500 Cummins 6.7l Quadcab, shortbed, Bright Silver....STOCK Mods I want to do: - Edge Attitude w/ Monitor, 5" dual rears or 5" stacks with aussie tips?$:

08-13-2008, 11:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
rol'n_coal 12v Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: ut Posts: 115 rol'n_coal 12v's Truck Pics	ball joints brakes and track bar is what i had to replace on mine along with a head gasket i paid 5000 in idaho for a single cab 4x4 with 200000 on it 4500 sounds like a good deal 2 or 4wd __________________ '96 p-pumped 24v,too much done...engine build underway 02 psd stock 400.5hp 798tq

08-14-2008, 05:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
jcarl735 Cummins Nut Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Glenmoore, PA Posts: 352 jcarl735's Truck Pics	steering is always loose. brakes arent the greatest hahahaha and the wheel bearings arent the strongest and kinda suck to replace as well as ball joints. __________________ 3.55s, 305/70/16s, MBRP 4''Turbo Back, #100 Full Forward, AFE ProDry Stage 1, DDP3s, Boost Elbow, AFC !MIA Silencer Ring !MIA, 55 PSI, DiPricol Boost/Pyro/Trans, KDP Tabbed, Built 47re, Farmboys Full Cut DVs, 3k GSK, ATS Quikspool

08-14-2008, 06:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
pikeman16 Cummins Nut Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 307 pikeman16's Truck Pics	who on earth are you guys buying trucks from that they are so expensive? dealerships? i've seen a few 96 auto 3500's with under 100K miles in perfect running condition for 7 to9 grand for sale in ohio where i'm at.

08-14-2008, 06:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
5.9 guy Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Era MI Posts: 212 5.9 guy's Truck Pics	I'm from michigan but a buddie of mine form michigan drove out to pennsylvania and picked up a 96 ctd 4x4 200000 for 6000 perfect condition. __________________ 02 2500 extended cab edge comp/drag box, K&N intake, 4 in MBRP exhaust, built trans, billet converter,HTS valvebody, autometer guages (trans temp, boost, egt, fuel press) bd frame mount lift pump, silencer ring moved out , lock-up switch

08-15-2008, 11:23 AM	#11 (permalink)
Brewer711 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 14 Brewer711's Truck Pics	rol'n_coal 12v ball joints brakes and track bar is what i had to replace on mine along with a head gasket i paid 5000 in idaho for a single cab 4x4 with 200000 on it 4500 sounds like a good deal 2 or 4wd -- It's 4wd. __________________ Soon to get...2008 2500 Cummins 6.7l Quadcab, shortbed, Bright Silver....STOCK Mods I want to do: - Edge Attitude w/ Monitor, 5" dual rears or 5" stacks with aussie tips?$: