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  1. duckman631

    My baby is going in for elective surgery

    2016 5.7 4x4. 110,000 mi. So it’s that time where she needs an overhaul. Im nervous. Trying a mechanic I have never used but was recommended. This is the first major work since I bought it so never had a need to have a steady mechanic. I’ve already purchased all of the below and just paying...
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    2016 Strut assembly

    I have a 2016 1500 4x4 5.7 all stock. Just over 110k mileage. I was looking at replacing struts in front and the rear shocks. initially I was looking at the bilsten 1500 for front and level out the front. I bought the truck used With about 50k mi on it. As I was researching struts, I see what...
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    Hub assembly rear

    So I want to replace the front hub assembly’s which I assume is a wheel bearing with the studs. (Correct me if I’m wrong). At the same time I want to do the rears. I don’t believe the rear is the same type of assembly. At least I can’t find. Can someone tell me what I should be looking for to...
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    Aftermarket tire psi

    The tire pressure rating listed on the doorframe says tires should be 39 max psi. If you get aftermarket tires like falken wildpeaks and the psi for the tire is listed at max 50, do you air them up to the max or stick with max 39 per the trucks specs. Thanks!
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    Strut and end link package

    Looking to do some updating on front end. I was poking around looking at end links and came across this. Anyone have any thoughts. replacing these also looks like something I might be able to do myself. Aside from thoughts on quality, does the price seem good? I think with my current oem...
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    Acceptable Rim sizes

    bought my first truck back in 1987 and the stock rim size was 15 inches. I had the equivalent of 31.5x10.5 tires on them. truck rode great, lots of off roading and I loved the look of the smaller rim with huge sidewalls and the look it gave the truck. Fast forward to my 2016 and I have stock...
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    Locking gas cap

    I have a 2016 1500 and with the rising price of gas and the possibility of theft, I am considering getting a locking gas cap. I am in no way a fan of these but in today’s times I think it might be prudent even if the chance of theft is small. With that said, any recommendations for a locking...
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    Dead pedal

    2016 1500. Anyone solve the no dead pedal issue with a way to install one that looks good but requires minimal cutting? I miss not having a dead pedal. I need something to press onto so I can lift my a$$ up to fart.
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    Dirty exhaust tips

    2016 1500 hemi. 95,000 mi. Around 85000 mi I removed and hand cleaned the throttle body to almost brand new. At the same time, I installed the catch can. I read somewhere on here that the catch can should eliminate the black buildup on the inside bottom of the exhaust tips. I cleaned the tips...
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    Fold down rear seat mod question.

    2016 1500 CC. So I did the rear fold down seat mod. (I have the fold flat floor already). So I got the 7 washers for each bolt and after I stacked and wrapped them, they came in about 3/4 inch. I took out the bolts for the 60% side and put the washers under each and tightened them all down...
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    Throttle body cleaning and catch can

    2016 5.7. 88,000 mi. Received a billet catch can for Christmas. Between this and that and the weather, I finally got a free day with relatively decent temps and no rain. Wanted to do the throttle body cleaning before installing the catch can. I watched a you tube vid and I must say, taking off...
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    Delmonico paint code

    I have a 2016 1500 in Delmonico red. Paint code is prv. It is also the code for dark garnet red, velvet red and passion red, Octane Red, Delmonico Red, Passion Red, Red Pearl, and Snazzberry depending on the vehicle. I picked up a can and it is clearly darker that the delmonico. the Older...
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    Harness under both sides back seats in floor. What is it?

    2016 1500 crew cab Saw this harness on both sides under seats in back coming out from the floor. What is it for? Thanks!
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    Footwell lights

    2016 1500 crew. I bought led replacement bulbs for the interior. The footwell light on the drivers side with the white dome seems to be just a mounted socket. Seems flimsy compared to it being embedded into dash on passenger side. I can spin the little white dome cap and don’t want to just...
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    Check those cooper tires and other tires if they are on the list

    Recall alert https://www.yahoo.com/news/tires-among-440-000-across-211013456.html
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    Engine hours help

    Trying to find info on this whole engine hours and idle hours thing. Not sure what it means. If it’s good or bad etc. I bought this truck used at 51,000 miles. Currently have 80000 on it. Is this good or bad and as far as idle, aside from the usual waiting for the woman to come out of a store...
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    2016 1500 crew Lasfit interior led help

    I want to get all lasfit interior led bulbs for my 2016. Footwell, map light and rear dome. I see people on here mention 194 and I think 578 was the other size for a 2015? When I look in the actual ram manual, the map and dome light numbers are way different. So once again I turn to the...
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    Falken Wildpeak Sale

    Just came across this flash deal. Awesome price. Just bought a set of 4 a couple months ago and even though I got a good deal it was no where near this price. 275/60/20 $165 https://tools.woot.com/offers/falken-wildpeak-a-t3w-all-terrain-radial-tire?ref=w_gw_zl_nd_32
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    Feeling slight clunk in steering wheel when turning right

    2016 1500 hemi 4x4. I’ve noticed on occasion when pulling in or out of driveway (Right turn), sometimes making a right turn like from a stop or turning onto a street, I can hear/feel a slight clunk. Not always so not something I can take to dealer and they can replicate. (One of those things...
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    Oil change

    Just wondering since we have 2014 and 2106 hemis. Both have been using conventional oil. Is it ok to get an oil change that uses a synthetic blend? I noticed now the dealers by me only offer synthetic blend or full synthetic oil changes and I usually go to an express oil change place that uses...
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    Max care warranty

    Just curious on how to really find out issues. For example, I took my truck to the dealer for tires and alignment. 75,000 mi on it. Hemi 5.7 4x4 etc.. I have max care warranty. I asked them to do inspection of front end components and overall check it all out. They tell me all is well. Now...
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    Alignment pros speak up please

    Went to my local Dodge Ram Jeep dealer today to have them mount and balance my replacement 275/60/20 falken wildpeak at3 on stock 20 inch rims and had alignment done. Truck is 2016 1500 big horn crew short bed 4x4 with hemi. 75,700 miles on the truck. Below is the before and after Alignment...
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    Bilstein newbie.

    2016 1500 big horn crew. 5.7. I’m going to need front shocks soon. I was thinking of doing the bilstein thing for a little leveled lift in the front. I’ve been looking online and stupid question. I’ve seen some Kits that had the shocks, some springs and 2 discs that say it’s all for the front...
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    Tire prices!

    A few months ago I started looking at getting a new set of falken wildpeak at3 tires and was just milking a few more miles out of my current set that’s getting pretty warn out. Walmart has the cheapest prices and free delivery so that is my go to for shopping for tires. I check the usual as...
  25. duckman631

    7 blade and 4 pin connector or harness issue. Please help!

    Hope someone can help me with a quick fix or point me in a few directions. First off, I’m mechanically inclined. (I’m inclined to go to the mechanic when something needs fixing) but seriously folks, I wanted to hook up the curt inline t harness so I can run my lighted hitch cover off extra 4...
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