This is Eric’s 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT that he bought locally from Larry Vickers Dodge which is now Royston Dodge. Eric bought this truck mostly for play and show, but he does enjoy using it for some occasional racing and towing.

“The truck has mostly been a daily driver. I do use it for some occasional towing, but nothing serious. I have always wanted a dually truck and it had to have a Cummins under the hood. I was lucky enough to find the exact truck I wanted without having to special order it. The truck started as a project the day I bought it. With a vision in my head, I went with it. It was a vision that I have had ever since I was a kid. I have always loved big rigs and dually trucks, so this is what I ended up with. Now it’s finished! Well, at least I think it is. So, now it’s really more of a weekend warrior for me. Just something to play with and enjoy while being different from everyone else.”

Eric is proud to say that he has done every modification on this truck except the Rhino Liner. This Includes…

Performance Mods:

• Quadzilla Xzillaraider II Race Module
• CFM+ intake
• AEM Workhorse HD Cold Air Intake
• Banks Monster Dual Exhaust with an MBRP Test Pipe

Exterior Accessories:

• Rhino truck bed lining
• RDX full billet grille
• RDX billet bumper insert
• Kodiak Sidewinder Power Retractable Steps
• ReadyLift 2″ leveling kit
• 22.5″ Classic Alcoa wheels
• 255/70 Sumitomo ST 727 tires

On the interior he added Isspro gauges mounted in a 3 gauge dash pod. (Boost, Pyrometer, Fuel Pressure).

Other Customizations include Debadged, Safelite rear sliding window, Sylvania Silverstar high performance headlight and driving light bulbs, Kilby’s condenser guard, Dual Rectangular Semi Truck Air Horns with an onboard air supply, Tinted windows.

This 2006 Dodge Cummins took 1st place in the 2000 & newer truck class at the 20th Annual “Fun In The Sun” All Mopar Show at Chilhowee Park Knoxville, TN.

With just a few passes the best time in the 1/8th mile is 10.17 seconds with his 6sp manual transmission. 0-60 time is 2.35 seconds. Eric says he is done unless he see’s something that he just has to have.

Well folks, we have our first Dodge on the “Truck of the Day”! Congrats, Joe Hicks! Today’s Dodge is a 2002 2500 SLT Laramie RAM. Joe purchased his 2002 Dodge in Spokane, Washington. “It died while on a test drive…. the injector pump failed! After it was towed back to the dealer and $1300 repair later I bought it. It’s got the 5.9 Cummins, auto, 4×4, leather and every other option I can think of. This truck has along with it a Dana 70 out back with the Dana 60 up front with limited slip 3.55 gears.”

Under the hood as he said we have a 5.9L Cummins Turbo Diesel, fueled by an Edge Juice with the Attitude Monitor. Other performance modifications include a FASS 150 series fuel pump system and a MBRP 4″ Stainless exhaust. Before the FASS System was installed, the fuel pressure was 6psi at cruising speeds and “0″ when given any kind of throttle. SCARY! After Joe installed the FASS 150 Pump with the help of his dad, he now gets a consistant 15 to 18psi all the time.

On the outside there are stainless steel running boards, a Delta Pro Tool Box and Turbo Liner to protect the bed. This truck used to have a “patched in” pair of 5″ stacks coming out of the bed behind the cab. Joe says, “…they went bye bye.”

To the interior Joe added a Garmin GPS system (for which his wife is extremely thankful). As you can see, this is a well put together truck. Great color, great accessory combination and totally ready to work and play all while getting 18-21+MPG!

Thanks Joe for sharing your truck with us! If anyone would like to see their truck on Truck Profile’s “Truck of the Day”, please click the button below and fill out the form with as much information as possible.