StinkyHotChocolate
Member
Hey guys,
Long time lurker finally bit the bullet and made a screenname because I recently purchased a 2013 RAM 1500 Laramie 4x4. I'll post pictures tomorrow...I can't stop going out to the carport to look at it.
I have a few quick questions about maintenance. The truck has 102k on it and really looks to be in great condition. It has the 5.7/8 speed and is leveled on 35" Nitto Trail Grapplers. It also has the Mopar CAI and exhaust.
I purchased the truck as a 3rd (well really 4th...we have an off-road oriented 1995 YJ that doesn't get driven much) vehicle to tow a 20 foot travel trailer (3500 lbs) and take on trips with the wife, dog, and cat. I plan on removing the leveling kit, replacing the airdam on the front bumper, going back to stock sized tires, and replacing the chewed up front fender liners...aka bringing it back to mostly stock for MPGs and towing performance.
Maintenance wise, I am planning on doing the following (and staggering them because of $):
1. F/R Diff Fluid
2. Transmission & Transfer case fluid
3. Coolant drain and fill
4. Brake job F/R (rattley front brakes anyways)
5. Edited to say spark plugs w/ the mopar 100k mile iridium plug
Are there any other areas you guys know of that are problem-prone and require a closer-than-normal look? Or preventative maintenance I've missed?
I love the forum and look forward to being a frequent contributor...not just a question asker!
Thanks a ton!
Final edit to say I am not a good photographer!
Long time lurker finally bit the bullet and made a screenname because I recently purchased a 2013 RAM 1500 Laramie 4x4. I'll post pictures tomorrow...I can't stop going out to the carport to look at it.
I have a few quick questions about maintenance. The truck has 102k on it and really looks to be in great condition. It has the 5.7/8 speed and is leveled on 35" Nitto Trail Grapplers. It also has the Mopar CAI and exhaust.
I purchased the truck as a 3rd (well really 4th...we have an off-road oriented 1995 YJ that doesn't get driven much) vehicle to tow a 20 foot travel trailer (3500 lbs) and take on trips with the wife, dog, and cat. I plan on removing the leveling kit, replacing the airdam on the front bumper, going back to stock sized tires, and replacing the chewed up front fender liners...aka bringing it back to mostly stock for MPGs and towing performance.
Maintenance wise, I am planning on doing the following (and staggering them because of $):
1. F/R Diff Fluid
2. Transmission & Transfer case fluid
3. Coolant drain and fill
4. Brake job F/R (rattley front brakes anyways)
5. Edited to say spark plugs w/ the mopar 100k mile iridium plug
Are there any other areas you guys know of that are problem-prone and require a closer-than-normal look? Or preventative maintenance I've missed?
I love the forum and look forward to being a frequent contributor...not just a question asker!
Thanks a ton!
Final edit to say I am not a good photographer!
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