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  1. JohnRBurke2

    What kind of whacky AC/Heat issue is this?

    Hi have a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 sport. I have dealt with this for the last year or so but want to fix it now. ISSUES: 1) My AC does not work. The fan blows strong but only heat, even when AC is selected. 2) My heat does not turn off. It is always on and blows harder when I accelerate...
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    Lifting my truck (BDS 5" long arm) share some advice please

    Quick update. After all of the conversations and advice, I am going to be doing the following: LIFT: 3" body lift 2" leveling kit 2-1/2" add-a-leaf on the rear 3" bumper bracket (to raise the bumper w/ the body) ENGINE: Intake manifold Cold air intake New heads New cam New headers EXHAUST...
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    Lifting my truck (BDS 5" long arm) share some advice please

    Thanks guys. I will ponder this for a day or so and get a solid plan together and let you know what it is. Then I will start sharing pictures as progress is made. Sent from my SM-P900 using Tapatalk
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    Lifting my truck (BDS 5" long arm) share some advice please

    are these prices for the parts or approx price to have a shop install them? I do not imagine I will be doing much of the work myself. My mechanical experience ranges from a major tune-up and replacing a wiper motor :) I imagine those ideas will make the truck perform better? Sent from my...
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    Lifting my truck (BDS 5" long arm) share some advice please

    Merc, I have about $4000 that I want to spend comfortably. I can extrend that some if I need to. What do you have in mind? Sent from my SM-P900 using Tapatalk
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    Cleaning up surface rust

    sounds like I will stick with a body shop on this one. Sent from my SM-P900 using Tapatalk
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    Lifting my truck (BDS 5" long arm) share some advice please

    thanks gentleman. As a final confirmation, I can buy the 6/3 kit here (http://doetsch-shocks.com/16.asp), replace my tires, and change the rear gear ratio to match the new tire size and I am good to go? You guys are great, cant wait to share before/after with you. Sent from my SM-P900 using...
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    Lifting my truck (BDS 5" long arm) share some advice please

    Please also help me understand what "6/3" and "5/2" etc. means. I assume 6" lift, 5" lift, but what about the second number? thanks. Sent from my SM-P900 using Tapatalk
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    Lifting my truck (BDS 5" long arm) share some advice please

    Hey, thanks pepper. The 6/3 lift kit (kit#62059) seems like what I am looking for in terms of height. My truck is all stock at the moment, will I need to purchase anything else besides this kit? (NOTE: I plan to replace the tires along with getting the lift) I appreciate your time. Sent from...
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    Cleaning up surface rust

    I am sure that your story of why you know that is the same reason I am asking if I should just consider a body shop :) Sent from my SM-P900 using Tapatalk
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    Cleaning up surface rust

    Sounds easy enough. Can I mess it up pretty badly? What is an average cost for a body shop to do this? Is it worth it to go that route?
  12. JohnRBurke2

    Lifting my truck (BDS 5" long arm) share some advice please

    thank you. I am looking to lift it 4"-5". I am not certain of my current tire size but plan to replace them along with getting the lift. Do you have a recommendation? I am looking at the rough country website now. What should I consider in getting the lift kit and new tires? I appreciate your...
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    Lifting my truck (BDS 5" long arm) share some advice please

    I dont want to question your knowledge because it is obviouls beyond mine but the BDS website does not state if it is 2WD or 4x4 specific. Are you certain of this? I would hate to buy it and it not be compatible.
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    Cleaning up surface rust

    Hi all, I am looking for a good way to clean up surface rust from the body of my truck. There is very little (almost ignorable) rust at the moment but I imagine it will continue to grow so I would like to prevent or slow it down if possible. Thanks.
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    Lifting my truck (BDS 5" long arm) share some advice please

    Guess that is the best tip I could have received at this point :) Is there a similar kit for 2WD? This is the kit I was looking at, it doesnt specify 4x4 or 2WD, please confirm: http://bds-suspension.com/product?ma=2&mo=16&ty=13&yr=2000-2001
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    Lifting my truck (BDS 5" long arm) share some advice please

    Hi all. I am lifting my 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 2WD. (current picture below) ] After a little reading on these forums, I am buying the BDS 5" Long Arm lift kit. My local mechanic says he can take care of lifting it for me, no problem. I still want to check with the pros here on the forums...
  17. JohnRBurke2

    Roaring/humming sound from underneath truck when lifting off of gas pedal

    I had a shop look at it and said that it is from the rear end and they wanted to take it apart to see exactly what needed fixed. I found a 1998 ram 1500 in my area for cheap. Will the rear end from that fit on my 2001? If so, I will probably just do that.
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    Will a rear end from a 1998 Ram 1500 fit a 2001 Ram 1500?

    I have a 2001 ram 1500 2WD and the rear end is going. I found a 1998 in my area for cheap and would like to know if the rear end would fit my 2001. Any advice? Thanks in advance.
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    Roaring/humming sound from underneath truck when lifting off of gas pedal

    Hi all. Please shed some light on this situation of you can. I have a 2001 Ram 1500 2WD. Recently it has started making a roaring/humming sound when I let off of the gas pedal or when I am coasting/de-accelerating. The sound is almost similar to the sound that aggressive tires make...
  20. JohnRBurke2

    AC does not blow from dash vents

    It changes to/from the defrost vent and the floor vents. It does not switch to the dash vents.
  21. JohnRBurke2

    Vacuum Leak Help Needed (hissing)

    I fixed the vacuum leak. It was the small hose the connects to the IAC and the air cleaner mounting gasket was missing between the air cleaner and the throttle body. I appreciate the responses.
  22. JohnRBurke2

    Vacuum Leak Help Needed (hissing)

    Thanks! I will check it out today. Any advise on where to find this (I am sure I can youtube or Google it but maybe you can tell me before hand)
  23. JohnRBurke2

    Vacuum Leak Help Needed (hissing)

    2001 Dodge Ram 1500 5.2L V8 Vacuum Leak (I assume) I am not an expert but I am hearing a hissing sound come and go when I start my truck from under my hood. When the hissing starts, the truck sputters slightly and the rpm's drop slightly when the hissing stops, the rpm's increase a...
  24. JohnRBurke2

    AC does not blow from dash vents

    I was told that I need to replace the blend door motor on the passenger side, underneth the glove compartment to fix this. Any thoughts and advice on where t get a new blend door mktor?
  25. JohnRBurke2

    New 2nd gen Ram owner from AB Canada

    Welcome. I just bought my 2nd gen from windsor canada.

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