re: Do Dodge Rams have the same kind of longevity as Chevys/Fords?

I've got a 2005 Dodge 3500 with a 5.9 and 6 speed rowing stick in the floor with a Southbend clutch in it.

She's about to roll over to 470,000 miles and pretty much keeps a load behind her and always has from day one.

As someone said before, at least with the older dodges, it IS a dodge interior...

There's a reason why the majority of hotshot guys drive manual dodges and, especially, are always looking for a serviceable 5.9 with a manual trans, but even then I notice they still gravitate towards Dodge/Cummins when buying new trucks.

I've owned multiple toyotas (still have a taco) and I like them too, but when it comes time for heavy lifting I'm a 5.9 man.