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Awesome Truck
cd, 02/07/2010
2009 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 Laramie 4dr Quad Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I pinch myself every time I drive this truck. The short bed handles great, the interior is luxury for me, the four wheel drive is great, exhaust brake is great, visibility wonderful, and build quality seems to be top notch for an American vehicle. I have driven the Tundra and this trick kicks but. The 6.7 litter dodge with the 6 speed is out of this world. The mirrors are also brilliant. The Dodge is better than Chevy and Ford (neither one utilizes the solid four piece frame channels).
2009 Ram 2500 Hemi LWB Quad 4x4
Louis Thompson, 12/15/2008
2009 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab LB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I bought an 09 Ram 2500 LWB Quad 4x4 with the Hemi engine and 5 speed auto. I ordered the truck locally and got a great price. The truck came as a bighorn and well equipped. Check out the snow chief package which runs around $500 with lots of goodies. The ride is great for a 3/4 ton 4x4 and acceleration is more like a sports car than a big pickup. The truck has more power than most will need and has no problem with 6000 to 7000# trailers. The truck has 3.73 limited slip and pulls well off road. I get about 17 mpg hwy unloaded at 65 cruise, and about 14- 15 average city/hwy. This is while taking it easy. Hard driving really cuts MPG. Towing on hwy with 6000# at 60 mph gave 13 mpg.
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New '09 2500 4X4 SLT 6.7 L Diesel
Vic, 11/27/2009
2009 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I traded a 2006 2WD 2500 5.9L diesel which was a great truck, for a new clearance 2009 2500 6.7L diesel 4X4. The difference is like going from a prop airplane to a new jet. I was concerned about the emissions problems (clogged DPFs, turbos, etc.), but I bought an August 2009 build (the last run for the 2009s), so it has the latest computer firmware, DPF & turbo. It does have the tag hanging from the dash with basic instructions on how to drive the 6.7L diesel so that you hopefully avoid throwing codes and too many regens. My normal errands run is 60 miles round trip inlcuding a 30-45 minute interstate/freeway run, so the emissions system should function OK. I'm also going to tow a TT.
Save Time and Money
Georgia Polecat, 02/24/2010
2009 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Folks, I'm hear to save you some time and money. I have owned them all. GMC,Ford,Chevrolet all with diseal engines. You should alredy know that a gas motor can't compare to a diseal, even the Hemi. I finally bought a Dodge. It is the best truck I have ever owned. It rides great,looks great,tows like a dream. I get 23 mpg just driveing around. I get 18 mpg towing a 10,000 lb trailer going 70 mph with the air on. This is completely stock. You don't need to anything to it. I wish someone would have told me this as it would have saved me allot of money and headaches. I had to learn the hard way. Do your self a favor and buy a Dodge with the Cummins and the EVIC system. You will be glad you did.
2009 Diesel Dodge 2500
Dave Paschal, 01/20/2018
updated 01/31/2022
2009 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 ST 4dr Quad Cab 4WD LB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased this pickup as a used pickup because it was an 09 sold to me in 10. It only had 26 miles on it, so it was new, but the warrantee had started, so they had to sell it as used. When I started to write this review, there was no diesel choice in the list. It is a 2009, 2500, 4 door long bed diesel, with manual 6 speed transmission. I now have approx. 55,000 miles on it. It is not my daily driver, but is used to haul gravel, building supplies, 2 AVTs via a slide in rack, and various camp trailers. I have had no issues with the truck, other than the few recalls. I had to replace the batteries after 4 years. I change and sample my own engine oil. I have never received a bad oil sample report. I change my fuel filter every other oil change. I let the truck tell me when to change the oil. Normally about 7500 miles. I always use full synthetic oil and a quality filter. When I carry 2 full size Polaris ATVs and pull the camp trailer, the rear springs needed a little help, so I added an air compressor and 2 rear air bags. With that set up, it works great. This engine puts out 350 horses. This is quite adequate for all of my travels. My engine is box stock, and I do not plan on upgrading the chip. If a programer is added, I think that you will have problems with the clutch. That is the weakest link. The 4 wheel drive works well. The Michelin tires that it came with were awful in the snow. If it were not for the 4 wheel drive, I could not get out of my driveway. I have replaced those tires, and the snow does not bother it too much now. When I go to my Polaris dealer, that is about 40 miles away, I get 25 MPG. That is going no faster than 55. If you go 80, it gets about 15 to 17. My frame is robust. I do not think that you could overload it. Other things would fail before the frame. With 2 quads loaded up, and pulling the camp trailer, (25'Lance) it gets about 11-12 MPG. This truck starts up easily at -20 Degrees. It never heats up. Even pulling hills loaded, it will run a little hotter than normal, but never in the danger zone. I simply love this truck. Update: January 2019, Last year I got my first bad oil sample. Diesel in the oil. This truck now has 63,000 miles. One of the main causes of bad oil samples is the EGR valve putting soot in the intake. I did an EGR delete. At the same time I gave it a mild tune. The fuel milage went up 3 to 5 mpg. the bad news, I had to replace the clutch. Even if I did not do the delete, I would have had to replace the clutch, and most importantly the 2 piece FLYWHEEL. This IS A POOR way to build a flywheel. It has springs in it much like a friction disc in a clutch plate. I have NEVER abused this truck, and the springs in this 2 piece original flywheel were broken. I would have only been a matter of time. So I installed a South Bend clutch/flywheel system in the truck. I replaced the DPF with a straight pipe with a muffler. The original pipe was extremely rusted out, as in almost ready to fall off! The only other thing that these new computer controlled engines need is a better fuel filter set-up. I installed a FASS fuel filter set-up. This will eliminate air in the fuel going to the injectors. A set of injectors will set you back $4,000. That makes the $1,200 for my FASS system a bargain. This will not void your warrantee, and is a worthwhile investment. I still love this truck. It now has more horsepower than before, and it gets better MPG than before. I recently went on a 2,400 mile trip, and I checked the milage when I got home, I got 21.5 average going anywhere from 55 mph, to 90 mph, most was 80 mph. Not bad for a 7,000 pound 4 wheel drive truck. I have had no issues with anything else on this truck
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2009 Ram 2500 HEMI stinks
Ed, 01/19/2010
2009 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 Laramie 4dr Quad Cab LB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
11 of 22 people found this review helpful
I traded for this thinking it would be better/less expensive on gas than my Cummins. I get religiously 14.3mpg on the highway, and towing on relatively level, some rolling hills, 6500# - 8.7mpg. I am putting 89oct in it and that costs what I paid for diesel. Oh it's loaded with electric stuff, but this truck is too heavy for an over hyped dead HEMI. It needs the 6 speed tranny and Dodge just shouldn't have trash like this out. Now I'm STUCK with this dog, and I can't say enough bad about it. If you want to haul, ANYTHING, get a diesel and forget this hemi junk. I HATE IT, and I can't scream it enough. The Sirius radio won't even show the title playing - like my $25 Sirius addon radio!HATEIT
The greatest dodge diesel ever built
bill winters, 03/18/2010
2009 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
i had a 05 dodge 2500 quad hemi i absolutely loved,but i was pushing 70,000 miles and decided to spend some of the kids inheritance so bought a 09 dodge 2500 slt quad diesel 6 speed auto.this truck just blew my mind.so much power its scary,it has all the upgrades stereo, Sirius, blue tooth phone, power rear window and it gets great mileage. Only got 1500 miles on it and I get 14.5 mpg pulling a 6000 trailer and empty 25 mpg. I did put on a k&n filter. The only problem is at 1500 rpm, if I let up on the gas then apply it there's a vibration between the engine and transmission. The dealer assures me it'll go away but I'm going to pressure the dealer on this.
Exceeded my expectations
Cab, 01/26/2010
2009 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 ST 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Picked this up with less than 100 miles on it and have put 1,500 on it so far. Fuel economy for highway driving averaged 24.7 mpg for the first 1,400. I have no complaints and it exceeds my expectations in every category. I enjoy the jake brake and like the way it works.
Dodge is still in the game
RamThis, 10/01/2009
2009 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD LB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
bought the truck to tow a 2009 Puma 40" trailer, i got the diesel but it wouldnt let me select it on here. the 6.7L has so much power its amazing BUT 2 days after i got the truck i put a k&n filter in it and gained about 2- 3mpg on the highway and about 2 in town ive been running about 22.6mpg on the highway and 18.9 city. the one downside to teh truck is the ride (from the rear end) and i know i should of expected it buying a 3/4ton truck BUT it seems to be a little over harsh to me...
6.7 diesel 2500 q-cab 4x4 2009
bill, 10/14/2009
2009 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 ST 4dr Quad Cab 4WD LB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this is my first new dodge,only have 1700mi.on it now.its a basic st model,no pwr locks & windows.has cruise & air 6spd auto.it has lotsa power,engine jake brake is nice,very quiet for a diesel.the stock stereo is thest stock one ive had.if a person wants a truck to pull heavy loads this is one to seriously consider w/engine brake and tow/haul mode which you can manually up and down shift is sweet.i get 15-16mpg around town and 18-19 hiway.same as my 06 f-150 i traded in.the doors dont seem to have as much meat on them as my ford did,but so far im very happy.
2009, 2500 diesel, Quad Cab, short bed,
slamphere, 11/27/2009
2009 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased this vehicle to tow with when I retire. We have only had it for a couple of months, however I have put 5000 miles on it already. I was apprehensive with regard to the new emission system and fuel economy but it got 19 right out of the gate and I hope it gets better with time and the cold air intake that is on order. The truck is a joy to drive and it tows very well.
Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 5.7
Fbj, 01/21/2017
2009 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 ST 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Best tuck that I've own for the low cost. Have owned better but paid twice as much
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