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    Rear Suspension Clunk

    Just put new rear shocks on my 2003 1500 4X2 and still getting a clunking noise in the rear on road imperfections. The leaf springs appear ok including the bushings. Exhaust supports good, no apparent source. My question is, are there some sort of bushings between the main leaf members and the...
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    Wheel / Tire Size

    I did some more searching and found a link on General Discussion/Garage to get the build sheet on the truck. It did come with 20" wheels and tires. Thanks
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    Wheel / Tire Size

    I have a 2003 Ram 1500 quad cab, 5.7L Hemi. My question is, the sticker on the door lists 17" tire specs., the wheels and tires on the truck are 20", how do I know which is right? The speedometer would be off if the truck came with 17's and now has 20's, right? Thanks
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    What did you do to your Gen3 today?

    Installed new rear shocks Monroe 58640, the old shocks had about 4-6" of dead space when compressed. The clunk in the rear is much better, it's still a truck and the coil overs add a little stiffer ride. Found a used A.R.E. bed cover, good shape, $120.00, 4 blocks from home, silver that is...
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    Spark Plug Change

    It does look tight around the brake booster. My socket w/rubber insert holds the plugs well once they're loose. When I do it I'll have all my extensions and swivels at the ready. On the spark plug wells in the past, I use a short piece of hose to get the plugs started back in. Thanks for the...
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    Spark Plug Change

    Thanks, I had read to only use the copper plugs and that's what I got. Appreciate the input, once the weather breaks, it will get done.
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    Spark Plug Change

    My "new" used 2003 1500, 5.7 Hemi, has been in my possession for only 2 weeks now. With it came a fairly good maintenance record. Ol' Blue runs great, idles smooth, no smoke. I couldn't see any tune-up, (spark plugs), since around 90K miles. I went ahead and got the new (16) spark plugs, but...
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    Mileage on your 3rd Gen.?

    144,210 miles, 5.7 crew cab, runs great! K&N air intake system, Kenwood sound system amazing for a 2003.
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    2003 Ram 1500 Headlight Issue

    I did get the kit and probably won't install it. From what I've read they're not legal if the vehicle didn't come with them from the factory. I'll probably keep the 35 watt low beam xenon/high beam halogen for now. The truck just passed inspection here in WV. If the problem resurfaces, I'll...
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    2003 Ram 1500 Headlight Issue

    It finally warmed up enough to work outside. Traced down the headlight wires and found my truck has Xenon 35 Watt HID lights. Checked all the connections and found corrosion. Went to work cleaning and putting dielectric grease on them. One was so bad on the left ignitor had to take the connector...
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    2003 Ram 1500 Headlight Issue

    Thanks, I'll give it a try. Makes sense it's a connection issue.
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    2003 Ram 1500 Headlight Issue

    I have an issue with the left headlight low beam. When the headlight switch is turned on my left low beam doesn't come on. If I switch the high beams on and off, the left low beam comes on. Looking at the wiring diagram, it refers to a front control module. Where is that fcm located? Since it...
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