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Diesel92 02-11-2018 03:14 PM

Advice on buying a 2010 to 2012
 
I'm looking at buying a 2010 to 2012 crew cab long bed with a g56. I was just looking for some opinions on these trucks. And what to look for as in truck specific like problems they are know for and so on. Thanks in advance.

smokin1997 02-12-2018 01:37 AM

I have a '12 with the g56 with 120k on it now. Bought it a year ago with 100k. It's deleted and tuned is all. The stock clutch wouldn't take even the extra power of the tune. I went to the south bend dual disk 3250. 3250gk is the part number. I run 7 full quarts of Schaffers 50w trans oil in it. I had the nasty growl and rattle till I just changed the fluid and put that in.

xDiesel03 02-12-2018 07:19 AM

They introduced traction and stability control in 2012 and it gets annoying. If I don't turn off the system the vehicle completely loses power in the event of wheel slip. This happened once when I was pulling out on a wet road with oncoming traffic.

bigstacks95 02-12-2018 11:56 AM

IMO, I'd get a 13+ so you can get the Uconnect screen. I didn't realize how much I can't live without that until I had it.

Signature600 02-12-2018 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bigstacks95 (Post 2655982)
IMO, I'd get a 13+ so you can get the Uconnect screen. I didn't realize how much I can't live without that until I had it.

My 10 had a Uconnect screen unless they changed the functionality in 2013-up...

Chris

CorneliusRox 02-12-2018 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Signature600 (Post 2655983)
My 10 had a Uconnect screen unless they changed the functionality in 2013-up...

Chris

In 2013 they revamped it, and the interior. It's nicer, but you pay for it. I like it, but they didn't offer Android Auto or Apply Carplay until 2018 trucks... Kinda behind the ball.
The big upgrades in 2013 were the interior, front end redesign (better for daily/high mileage stuff, worse for full on performance), and the addition of DEF (which gave much better throttle response on a stock truck).

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Originally Posted by bigstacks95 (Post 2655982)
IMO, I'd get a 13+ so you can get the Uconnect screen. I didn't realize how much I can't live without that until I had it.

I liked it until I got my wife a Ford with Sync 3. It's a lot nicer. You should look into upgrading to an Android Auto capable one! Or this guy looks bad ass!
https://phoenixandroidradios.com/pro...-ram-2013-2018
https://www.ceoutlook.com/wp-content...nksWell-GM.jpg

bigstacks95 02-12-2018 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by CorneliusRox (Post 2655994)
In 2013 they revamped it, and the interior. It's nicer, but you pay for it. I like it, but they didn't offer Android Auto or Apply Carplay until 2018 trucks... Kinda behind the ball.
The big upgrades in 2013 were the interior, front end redesign (better for daily/high mileage stuff, worse for full on performance), and the addition of DEF (which gave much better throttle response on a stock truck).



I liked it until I got my wife a Ford with Sync 3. It's a lot nicer. You should look into upgrading to an Android Auto capable one! Or this guy looks bad ass!

That's really neat. I might have to check that out. I've been happy with mine in my 13 so far, I just wish they had voice-texting available without paying for the subscription. Also every once in a while especially when its super cold, it tweeks out on me and takes a minute to load radio presets, bluetooth, etc. It'll boot, just load everything slow. I guess that can be expected when a computer has been sitting outside and its below zero. Otherwise its pretty awesome. All the 2012-down trucks I've been in don't even compare to the 13+ in my opinion.

mfsuper90 02-12-2018 07:10 PM

My 14 tradesman has the 3.0 radio and that’s plenty for me. Only thing I’d change is Bluetooth and steering wheel audio controls would be nice. But I’m not on the road enough to worry about it

ramthiscummins 02-13-2018 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by mfsuper90 (Post 2656044)
My 14 tradesman has the 3.0 radio and that’s plenty for me. Only thing I’d change is Bluetooth and steering wheel audio controls would be nice. But I’m not on the road enough to worry about it

Do the 13+ not have steering wheel audio controls? Or is it just a case of it isn't in your truck?

sootie 02-13-2018 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ramthiscummins (Post 2656114)
Do the 13+ not have steering wheel audio controls? Or is it just a case of it isn't in your truck?

A lot of people overlook the buttons on the back of the steering wheel....

CorneliusRox 02-13-2018 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ramthiscummins (Post 2656114)
Do the 13+ not have steering wheel audio controls? Or is it just a case of it isn't in your truck?

I don't believe the 2010-12 ever got nice controls in the wheels. Just the up down, left right ones. Kinda disappointing. I wonder if anyone makes an upgrade kit. I'd definitely pay for that.

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Originally Posted by sootie (Post 2656116)
A lot of people overlook the buttons on the back of the steering wheel....

There were two models for audio (that I know of). w/ Alpine (had the rear buttons), w/o Alpine (didn't). So that depends on the truck. Most SLT's and above I've seen have the buttons on the back.

thinair 02-13-2018 11:50 AM

My 2012 laramie has the nice steering wheel controls, just like the 13+. It has Uconnect and almost as nice of interior components as my buddies dads 13.

red dodge2 03-14-2018 11:08 AM

Ive been looking at a 2010 with 120,000 miles, automatic, all stock. Anything i should watch out for with that kinda miles? Are would i be more wise to find a 13+? Ive read where the trans cooling system is better?

CorneliusRox 03-14-2018 12:37 PM

I'd take it for a test drive, get it into 6th gear locked, and do a pull. See if the RPMs rise and blow through the clutches. If so, you're trans is about done.

Check there's no visible head gasket leak (leaking around head on outside, or coolant/oil mixing on inside).

Also check cold start. If the injectors are in good shape, it should cold start at around 0F with no grid heater and almost no hesitation. Mine does (and it always surprises me how effortlessly it does).


Other than that, they're a pretty good truck. I'd recommend head studs, a fuel system that filters better than stock, and an engine/trans tune/deletes.

oilburner97 03-14-2018 08:53 PM

Your'e buying it for the motor. The rest of the truck is mediocre at best.

CorneliusRox 03-15-2018 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by oilburner97 (Post 2660343)
Your'e buying it for the motor. The rest of the truck is mediocre at best.

160k on mine and I'm impressed. It's quieter than my wife's brand new Ford Titanium at highways speeds, the audio is surprisingly good, and the steering is surprisingly tight. I wish the springs were softer, it had air bags, and beefier sway bars, but... That can all happen over time.

What do you hate about the 4th gens?

bigstacks95 03-15-2018 08:16 AM

Anyone who bashes the newer Rams or says they are cheesy trucks, clearly never has to work on them, verses working on the Fords or GM's

red dodge2 03-15-2018 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by CorneliusRox (Post 2660384)
160k on mine and I'm impressed. It's quieter than my wife's brand new Ford Titanium at highways speeds, the audio is surprisingly good, and the steering is surprisingly tight. I wish the springs were softer, it had air bags, and beefier sway bars, but... That can all happen over time.

What do you hate about the 4th gens?

Yours a 2010? Had any problems with transmission or engine problems?

CorneliusRox 03-15-2018 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by blackmega3500 (Post 2660387)
Well..... how bout those 5th gens....

2019 Ram 1500s look awfully Chevy like, and likely the HD series will soon follow, just hopefully without the sharknosr/ overbite front hood/ grill.

We're talking about 2010-2010 specifically, but I agree with you. Usually the HD stuff trails a year behind for body updates.
My favorite body style is the 2nd gen sport, followed by the 4th gen HD. I don't really care for anything else. (Although I do have a soft spot for std cab, flat bed 1st gens)

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Originally Posted by red dodge2 (Post 2660395)
Yours a 2010? Had any problems with transmission or engine problems?

No sir! I've got an AFE deep trans pan, PDD Power Torque fluid, and an H&S with a mild tune with overdrive (w/ intake/exhaust/deletes). It's a great daily driver/tow truck/family hauler and gets 20mpg pretty reliably with my commute to work and back.

I really don't think the 68rfe is as scary as everyone makes it out to be. Keep big torque out of 5th and 6th gear (worst part), and keep the fluid clean. Most issues surround the solenoid pack which is easy to swap, costs $250, and you normally get codes/sporadic behavior before it dies. On top of that, I still haven't had to replace mine.
I also just drive it, and don't abuse it. I'm sure it wouldn't like being treated like my 12V.


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