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    Steel Bolts in Aluminum Head?

    Thanks, Dilligaf. I agree. Time to throw a pity party. :-/
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    Steel Bolts in Aluminum Head?

    Has anyone encountered factory installed steel bolts for exhaust manifold going into a factory aluminum head? Dropped truck off at repair shop to replace driver side exhaust gasket and they tell my two of the bolts are steel going into aluminum and are having problems extracting them. Does the...
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    Time to replace factory shocks, dispute about Bilstein's

    I hope this reply helps in some way. I had 6112s (full assembly) and 5100s installed on my 2018 RAM 1500 5.7L Crew Cab Laramie with 6ft bed. Ordered from Shock Surplus. My RAM is standard height. My understanding is 6112s and 5100 are adjustable for lifted trucks. Shock Surplus will adjust the...
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    Best oil and oil filter for a 5.7 Hemi?

    I would think running anything other than 5-20 would void any applicable warranty. RAM recommends 5-20 for my truck here in Michigan. I tried 5-30 and it ticked like crazy. I immediately went back to 5-20 and all is good.
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    How do I know if my new HD coil springs are seated correctly?

    Thanks for the replies. My take away is that the MaxxCargo HD springs are slightly shorter and I might be better off with a different make of spring. Seems **** poor that Dayton (makers of MaxxCargo) wouldn't have same length as original springs. Their marketing implies same fit for my truck.
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    How do I know if my new HD coil springs are seated correctly?

    All, I have a 2018 RAM 1500 4x4 Crew Cab 5.7L. I had a mechanic install some CargoMaxx HD coils in the back. He used a lift to hoist the truck up. He showed me that when he installed the springs that they were not seated well; there was some play (up and down) with the spring and indicated...
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