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  1. demort71

    Rust...

    You evidently live in the Midwest or a humid climate. This area is rusting from the inside out. It wasn't rock chips that did this unfortunately or you could fix it like you envisioned. This wheel lip is where 2 panels join up and are spot welded together. One side of the metal lip of the wheel...
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    2019 RAM 1500: more scoop...

    Personally I like the styling of the Maxwell truck pictured at left! Nothing wrong with it. They need to go back to their roots and Maxwell is Chrysler's roots. LOL I like the styling of the '02-'05 Rams the best. Hands down this was the best looking generation of Dodge/Ram trucks in this...
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    Rocker tap due to oil filter?

    I have had 3 vehicles trucks/car with the 5.7L Hemi, made between 04-08. I always used K&N oil filters and run synthetic oil. I never had tappet noise issues with them. You could try K&N filters too. I recommend spending a few extra bucks on the oil filter. Look at what you spend on synthetic...
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    What Miles for New Brakes?

    How many miles you get out of your brakes depends on many factors, like how much city and highway driving you do, which kind of determines how often you apply your brakes. If you tow a lot, etc. could affect wear too. I have a 04 Ram 1500 short bed 5.7L 4WD with trailer tow package. I am the...
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    Brand new 2018 Ram 2500 with rust?

    Lmao. First what happens to iron when it isn't painted or protected in some way when exposed to air and moisture? It rusts. No mystery there. So if it really bothers you, you can paint it. It's not a show truck, but you could paint it. I recently bought a 04 Rumble Bee that is 14 years old. I...
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    Trucks getting old !!

    If you are just using it as a daily driver, then not much maintenance other than air/oil filter and engine oil changes. I have a 04 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee with 99K miles on it and it still drives and runs great. Doubt if the trans fluid was ever changed. I just bought it 3 months ago. The 5.7L Hemi...
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    How do I wake dodge/ram up to fix it?

    Try a different dealership. Sounds like something that can be traced, but not by the mechanics at the selling dealership. Some mechanics only have so much to work with (mentally) or they just lack experience chasing down certain issues. A lot of dealership mechanics are only good at recalls that...
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    I Run 87 Octane but is this true!?

    Lots of good info being shared on here, but I will put in my two cents worth. I have owned only three of the older 5.7L Hemi motors made between 04-08 2 Rams and a Charger. All of them called for 89 octane. I did on occasion run 87 octane and they seemed to run fine. However, I seldom ran more...
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    Traded '14 5.7 on '17 EcoDiesel

    Hope you like the new diesel truck. Each model has its advantages and disadvantages, so shouldn't be a huge surprise there. Tires suck? Nothing new for OEM tires. However, you can replace OEM tires with ones you think are going to be great and they suck worse. That's why I read the reviews in...
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    Weld Metal Repair

    I have a 04 Rumble Bee short bed I bought last fall. It's a pretty decent truck overall, but it's rusting over the rear wheel openings, which is typical for a Midwest Ram of this vintage. I repaired a 06 Dakota a couple of years ago in the same area. I bought a pair of rust repair panels for the...
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    GumOut Full System Cleaner + Fuel Cleaner

    Any product that can be bought at your local auto parts store or auto department can be bought online via eBay or Amazon. Often you can get free shipping. So if you can't find a product that you want locally, buy it online. Don't limit yourself to a few retailers is my advice. Buy the Amsoil or...
  12. demort71

    Detailing Truck With Christmas Money; Need Advice

    Good luck buffing it out. IF you have zero experience buffing vehicles, you could screw up your paint job and burn through the paint, especially on corners. I would pay someone to do it unless you are experienced with this aspect of auto detailing. It's a lot of work to do it right. I detailed...
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    My new 2017 Sublime 1500 Sport

    Nice collection of modern/old Mopar muscle. I'm the same way, though my current collection is now downgraded in value after I sold one of my old Mopars in October. I sold my 71 Challenger R/T sunroof car to one of the biggest Mopar collectors in the hobby in October. He has a museum and this...
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    Talk me out of a trade

    Here's an idea...go ahead and trade it off and take on more debt. After you piss off the wife, maybe she will decide to trade you in! Then you can sell the new truck because you can't really afford it after the divorce. Then you can go out and buy someone else's used and abused truck and be...
  15. demort71

    Calling all custom Express'! Let's see em'...

    Some great pictures of Express mods! Hope more people post their customized Express models on here. Thanks for sharing!
  16. demort71

    Need your opinions

    Your truck is new? You are going to get hosed on trading your 2500. It depreciated the second you left the dealer, so that comes off the top. What customer will walk into the dealership and say, "Give me the used truck instead of the brand new truck with zero miles and a full warranty!"? The...
  17. demort71

    3.55 to 3.92 gearing

    The 3.92 ratio would be easy to find in a salvage yard (and cheap), since that is the stock gear that comes with the trailer towing package. The higher ratio would cause the engine to run at a slightly higher rpm, but you have an O/D transmission which is going to negate the wear. My two modern...
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    Help dealer wants to replace my motor !

    Replace the original motor. Mechanic is right IMO about damage from metal circulating in the oil and wiping out bearings and parts. (I assembled diesel engines for Caterpillar on their engine assembly lines years ago. I partially built 225 engines a shift. My job was crankshaft and crank bearing...
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    Cold air intake for 5.7 Hemi pulling a horse trailer

    LOL A Cummins diesel and a 3/4 ton model to pull 5000lbs.? You have to be kidding or a former Ford or Chevy truck owner to suggest that to this guy. That's overkill in my book and a waste of money. I had a 05 Hemi Quad Cab 1500 and pulled a 24 foot enclosed car trailer and 4500 lb. 71...
  20. demort71

    Rusted Rear Fender.

    He is referring to the rust issue that Rams have in geographical areas that have climates with higher humidity like the Midwest, East Coast. This issue may have been resolved on the latest Rams. The worst problem area was above the wheel openings on the bed. The rest of the truck seem to have...
  21. demort71

    1979 Dodge Lil Red Express

    Better mileage Even though this post is a few years old, I am going to reply to it, as I know other people will have the same question as the original poster did. You could change the rear end gears, but if you go less than the stock 3:55 gears, you will lose the limited slip. I don't...
  22. demort71

    87 w150- Mr. Yuck

    Leaning tower of power huh? They are hard to kill for sure and not too many left out there. Do you do body and paint and weld work? Hope so because you want to get that roof fixed and resealed soon, especially if you live in a humid part of the county. I am working on a 78 Lil Red. The body and...
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    Tailgate assist, if you use 2, your tailgate will come out! help!

    Tailgate assists? Wow am I ever behind the times! It's been awhile since I scoped out a new Ram. The last new Ram that I bought was a red '05 QC SLT that I traded in 2010 on a Charger R/T. After selling my Citroen Yella 71 Challenger R/T sunroof car a couple of weeks ago, I soon stumbled on my...

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