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    how do i tell my truck i changed tire size?

    thanks.
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    how do i tell my truck i changed tire size?

    what is alpha? i know obd is on board diagnostics.
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    how do i tell my truck i changed tire size?

    websites say tranny and abs as well as speedo affected. i want to find the guy who said technology is going to make our lives easier and kill him.
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    how do i tell my truck i changed tire size?

    2017 express. came with 17's, have 20's to put on. do i need to tell the truck? how?
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    Classic Chrome Appearance Package

    When did the chrome appearance package change to include body color front bumper upper fascia? My 2017 Tradesman has the chrome appearance package and my upper front fascia is flat black textured. It looks like newer ones have a body color front upper fascia, which I would have preferred. The...
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    What is our factory shocks design?

    Mopar factory shocks parts #'s on my 2017: 52855791AD rear, 68170199AC front. Are these twin- or monotube? Anyone ever use Monroe Reflex? What is the Reflex design? Anyone ever use KYB Gas-A-Just?
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    Panhard/Track Bar Torque Specs

    The 1500 has a smaller/lighter duty bar than the 2500/3500 series. While previously reported in this forum that the 2500/3500 uses M16 bolts torqued to 200lb/ft, THE 1500 SERIES USES M14 BOLTS TORQUED TO 114LB/FT. Over tightening an M14 bolt to 200lb/ft risks breaking it off. May also bind...
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    Gary, thank you! That is an experienced and thorough answer. It's not just a pair of shackles on these trucks. I may end up just leaving it stock but I have learned a lot on this forum in any case. This is my first Ram. Dig that hemi and 8 speed auto! Ok, now about that Vararam...
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    I always do. spent all my time on research. finally looked at MY truck and it doesn't even HAVE a sway bar...
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    how do you get the top shock bolts out?

    one last thing: shocks are installed at factory BEOFRE THE BED IS PUT ON. well, ya-yuh! we'll all just remove our beds first and shock swap will be a cinch!
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    So much info in this forum! Great stuff! I am new and don't want to repeat everything said before but I found this picture of the 4th gen rear suspension that includes a critique from an engineer. Shows and explains a lot to newbies. Like me. I particularly noted the display of the rear...
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    how do you get the top shock bolts out?

    yeah, I was attempting levity. haven't figured out how to access the smiley face above.
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    how do you get the top shock bolts out?

    smart! now paint it flat black so it doesn't show.
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    how do you get the top shock bolts out?

    thanks. watched 2 videos today on it. a crowfoot, stubby, or crescent with the handle cut down are my options. looks easier if I remove inner fender well first on tank side.
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    how do you get the top shock bolts out?

    ground force springs are shorter than stock so they send shorter shocks with them. heard getting top rear shock bolts out and back in is not fun. any advice?
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