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What are these for?
Funny, took a look at the strip on this interior lighting (footwell) and seemed a lot of work. I put nice blue footwell lights into my 2nd gen 2001 Ram with a couple of $12.00 light bars from Autozone (aluminum bars with leds about 6" long) screwed under the dash base with the existing screws...- Mercruth
- Post #15
- Forum: 4th Gen DIY
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Yellow LED Fog Lights?
Bottom line, yellow works great in fog, doesn't reflect back to you. Been true since I started driving in 1977. Note, I've used bright 4ways in thick fog and seen better than headlights. Good upgrade for fog or Heavy snowfall. Otherwise, don't know why anyone would use yellow over white in...- Mercruth
- Post #51
- Forum: General Discussions
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Theft is on the rise
I don't have remote unlock, so, I don't worry about that. Kill switch best. Sears used to sell a security battery that was the best idea I ever heard of for anti-theft. Once armed you could not jump or start vehicle w/o disarming battery. Unfortunately they got too cute and added a auto shut...- Mercruth
- Post #29
- Forum: General Discussions
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Running board question
Did my steps in the pinch, 2 holes, but did not like the screw into the back plate approach of the mount so did blind nuts and a load spread bar to the back to prevent denting into the back plate. Probably over engineered it but, spreading the load of the steps over the whole area vs in to... -
2003 Dodge Ram 2500 5.7 — ETC failure is going to get me killed.
My thoughts too, throttle position sensor being ***** would check all your boxes.- Mercruth
- Post #3
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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HELP! 4wd Conumdrum
Well, just went through a big thing somewhat like this and if the 2015 4wd system is still the same generally as the 2001, ie uses vacuum system to switch the lock on the axle slide on and off for 4wd? I had a vacuum leak on my system (caused by an inattentive repair job) which caused a lot of...- Mercruth
- Post #10
- Forum: General Discussions
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I am new here
Welcome to the site. Not as many old 94-2001 Rams on here, a lot of newer 3-5th gens. Nice to see an older 2 gen like mine.- Mercruth
- Post #13
- Forum: Introduction
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4WD bad at turning
I have a 2001, just redid the entire front end (CV's, Brakes, Upper and Lower BJ's and new steering out of 2009/10 conversion to get rid of the Y rack slop) and yes, it will bind up in 4 on dry or high grip situations. Before I replaced the joints on the axles they used to bind even worse and...- Mercruth
- Post #28
- Forum: General Discussion
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Steering issues
I would like to get others opinion on changing the ratio on my 2001 Ram 2500 4x4 Steering. Presently it is 4 turns left to right. I have a little slop in the center position when driving and have replaced the ENTIRE front end sans the steering box. Ball joints, 2009/2010 tie rod conversion...- Mercruth
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- Forum: General Discussion
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2900km in and starting to hate my Rebel
Sorry to hear about your truck problems but it's one of the reasons I don't buy a new one. I can spend a shit load of money on my 2001, I like the style anyway, and still not approach the 50,000 + new trucks cost. Too much shit on a thing you bounce and jounce about bound to screw up the fancy...- Mercruth
- Post #3
- Forum: General Discussions
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Am I done building my truck now?
Well, ya'll got this right. I don't make my truck up cause it will be worth more. Chances are no one will be thinking of the look I do and probably will change it if they own the truck. Doesn't make it any less special, or admired but it is YOUR TRUCK. I have done hot rods all my life but...- Mercruth
- Post #21
- Forum: General Discussions
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How to spin new engine to build oil pressure before start
Well, since they effectively eliminated the distributer, you can't do old school which was to put a long slotted rod down to the oil pump and use a drill to pump up and circulate the oil around the engine. good slathering of Lithium grease on moving parts before assembly will ease in the...- Mercruth
- Post #29
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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keep getting Pulled over
There are apps that will use GPS to track your speed. Take a run with those open and check your speed against your spedo....thats what I would do.- Mercruth
- Post #81
- Forum: General Discussions
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1999 Dodge ram front end kit instation help
Yeah, I don't envy you. Doing my whole front end later this year. But I'm gonna upgrade the tie rod set up to the 09-10 setup and get rid of that shitty Y tie rod setup. Then Ball joints, upper and lower, wheel bearings and CV joints. Also front drive shaft. I expect a lot of cussing if the...- Mercruth
- Post #5
- Forum: 2nd Gen DIY
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Debadge?
I disagree on both de badging and dealer stickers. I used to do hot rods but have moved to classic (not too old just what I prefer) 2 gen Ram truck. Always liked the elegant lines while still looking tough. But my point is for those of us who don’t buy brand new, I’ve always wondered about the...
