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Bomb Proof
Gib, 08/05/2009
1993 Dodge RAM 250 LE 2dr Extended Cab LB (5.9L 6cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I love this truck. It's a beast to drive with a 5-speed stick, but I won't own an automatic anymore. The Cummins 5.9 is an awesome engine that just goes and goes and goes. Although this '93 has a lot less horsepower than the newer ones, it's got lots of torque and gets good mileage. I have a 2000 pound camper on the truck all the time and regularly get 17+ mpg, but have gotten as low as 13.5 driving switchbacks. It starts every time, gives me zero trouble, has enough power to get me and my camper up the hills with ease, has a good stereo system (stock), great a/c, and has been 100% reliable for the two years I've owned it. It's got 145k miles and I expect it to go many, many more.
Couldn't ask for more
Manhood Vehicle, 08/29/2006
1993 Dodge RAM 250 LE 2dr Extended Cab LB (5.9L 6cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Got it used as a cheap temporary hauler in the cheap section of the paper. Let's face it, it has zero sex appeal. I knew Cummins meant something, but boy did I hit the jackpot. Hauls effortlessly. What a pleasure. When I'm not hauling I take the family on the road where it gets 21mpg. It is a ridiculously good truck. I know somewhere there is someone kicking themselves for having sold it. When I get the new car smell urge I try to remember that. This is the best vehicle I've ever owned.. As long as I don't become a vain little pansy, this will be my ride.
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peterbuilt, 11/09/2004
1993 Dodge RAM 250 LE 2dr Extended Cab LB (5.9L 6cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We bought this truck new off the lot and haven't had a problem yet. With 418,000 plus miles, it has not failed pulling more than our other trucks. With a sold frame and rear end, this is a heavy duty truck.
Should a kept it
Hixter, 04/20/2008
1993 Dodge RAM 250 LE 2dr Extended Cab LB (5.9L 6cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My 93 was bought used from a friend. Couldn't keep it stock though... Low miles (35,000) when I bought it.. 6 inches of lift 37's on weld typhoons. Turbo swap, injector pump modified, 60 horse injectors, 4 inch exhaust, intake and intercooler swap. 350 hp. And 800 ft. Lbs of tq. 4.56 gears. Bought a new truck in 03. New one is nice but I miss the old one. Leaf spring front ends go so much better in the deep snow. 1 hand on the wheel anytime. The new truck is a handful in the same conditions. And eats up the tires too. It has more power than the old one and thats about it. I drove that 12 valve to 158,000 miles no problems ever. Even being modified.
kkmarkel
markel, 03/12/2003
1993 Dodge RAM 250 LE 2dr Extended Cab LB (5.9L 6cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Has been good. No problems other than weather related to paint on top of hood after 6 years in San Francisco Bay area. Cover of cab stroage box should be stiffer so can sit on or use to crawl over.
Last of the old body trucks
Jason, 09/23/2023
1993 Dodge RAM 250 LE 2dr Extended Cab LB (5.9L 6cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This thing is a beast. 200,000 miles and the Cummins still starts instantly, not a bit of trouble. Transmissioin shifts imperceptably smooth. Power windows and locks still work, A/C still works, cruise control still works, power mirrors... everything on it still works 30 years on. Chrysler was not known for quality in these days, but I have had zero issues with this truck. Take care of your vehicle, and it'll take care of you. It won't get you anywhere fast, but it'll get you there reliably. 18-21 MPG average. Finding parts can be tricky, all the quality replacements have been discontinued for 20 years, and no junkyards still have any left. FB marketplace, forums, and ebay are the only choice for OEM stuff. Only complaint I have is the ride. It rides terribly over rough roads. I have a cupholder console on the bench seat, and if I didn't get a travel mug with a lid, my tea would end up all over the place. Put a 4" straight pipe on it, and you will not regret it. Sounds wicked. They don't make em like this any more, and you will likely never see another one on the road. Old body Fords and Chevys are everywhere, but you simply never see an old Dodge. There are plenty of performance parts to be had for these trucks. You can easily double the power for very little cash, if you do the work yourself, which is mostly simple bolt-ons. These trucks are very easy and fun to work on, and respond well to mods because they are so vastly de-tuned from the factory. You can literally double the power for less than $4,000. The transmissions are the weak link. If you start making too much more than stock, plan on a few grand for a transmission upgrade. Or just stick in a 6spd manual from a newer truck. Upgraded automatics are available, but mainly for 4x4 models. There are not as many options for the 2wd. If you plan to lift the truck, do yourself a favor and get a 4x4 model. There is only 1 lift kit option out there for the 2wd, and it involves coil spring spacers, coil springs, and an aftermarket control arm. You get a claimed 3" of lift and can run a 33" tire. However, the front suspensions on the 2wd trucks is not very robust, especially with a 1,100 pound Cummins sitting on top of it. Plus, coil spring spacers aren't a good idea. Just save yourself the headaches and get a 4x4. I have Moog 7226S heavy duty coil springs on mine (2wd), and it brought the font end up a good inch and a half. Not quite level, but a huge improvement over the sagging old stock springs. They fit without any modifications.
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