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  1. FlatbedHemi

    Check Engine Light

    Finally got around to replacing the flex hose with some stainless tubing. As much as I hate to jinx myself for posting this, but its been over 2 weeks without a CEL. Fingers crossed that its fixed.
  2. FlatbedHemi

    Leaky brakes, or bad axle seal?

    Is this a bad axle seal or a leaky brake caliper. Im thinking axle seal, but wanted to get a second opinion.
  3. FlatbedHemi

    6.4 Hemi Overheated

    Finally got around to this, and using the Alpha OBD program I was able to diagnose my fan was in fact bad. Since I had already ordered the mechanical fan clutch before I realized there was an electric fan, I opted to go ahead and replace it too rather than return it. Everything was incredibly...
  4. FlatbedHemi

    6.4 Hemi Overheated

    This may be a stupid question, but does the 6.4 have an electric fan under the machanical fan shroud? It doesnt make much sense to me that it would, but I was watching a couple of videos on changing the fan clutch (to make sure there werent any hidden boogers to work around I wasnt aware of) and...
  5. FlatbedHemi

    6.4 Hemi Overheated

    Was sitting in the trailer line waiting to unload at our local fair and I noticed the A/C wasn't cooling as well as it should. I figured it was because we were idling in a parking lot in 96 degree heat, so I turned on the recirculate and kept doing what I was doing. A few minutes later it...
  6. FlatbedHemi

    A/C not as cool at idle

    Anyone else’s truck blow cool, but not cold when idling? Mine is nice and cold when driving, but it seems to struggle at idle. Just wondering if it’s normal or if there’s a problem starting to form. Honestly I cant remember if it did this last year or not, but this 107 degree heat got me sweating.
  7. FlatbedHemi

    Who all uses their trucks like a truck!? Let’s see pics!

    I use mine more like a farm implement. Just a sample of what she does, and what she hauls around. The bed also has a hydraulic hay spear setup built into it, so she's hauled quite a bit of round hay too.
  8. FlatbedHemi

    Fuel Mileage

    My 2015 has 4.88 gears, 35" tires, and has a total weight in excess of 10K lbs, and she got like 6-9 mpg with my 1 mile commute over the last 3 years. Recently moved and have a 25 mile commute, and Im back to getting 13 or so. Just got back from a 525 mile road trip and I was impressed that with...
  9. FlatbedHemi

    2015 Ram 1500 No Start

    Mine did that tonight. Found a YouTube video of a guy that took the switch module apart and cleaned it, but it was late, hot, and I didn’t want to disassemble my dash, so in a fit of frustration, I shot some compressed air into the key switch hole, and it fired right up.
  10. FlatbedHemi

    66RFE Lifespan

    A tick over 126k.
  11. FlatbedHemi

    66RFE Lifespan

    Just finished changing the fluid and replacing the thermostat with the bypass. Took a little longer than I expected, but I was working a lot slower than the guys on YouTube, trying to not make a huge mess. Overall I was pretty surprised at the condition of the fluid. It was still bright red and...
  12. FlatbedHemi

    Check Engine Light

    Had a shop do the smoke test and they noticed a very faint whiff of smoke from the charcoal cannister. They replaced the canister, but the light keeps coming back. I the problem started after putting the new bed on and relocating the filler, but I really dont know how long after. Starting to...
  13. FlatbedHemi

    Check Engine Light

    Yes, once. Replaced the pump near the charcoal canister, and the valve on the engine. Bought another set to see if that helps. Not sure why they would fail twice, but Im tired of looking at that stupid light.
  14. FlatbedHemi

    Check Engine Light

    I keep getting a CEL and a “very small leak” evap code (I don’t remember the exact number code). I have replaced everything that is normally the culprit of this code, and even had the thing smoke tested, but cant keep the code from going away. I had a thought recently and wanted to bounce it...
  15. FlatbedHemi

    66RFE Lifespan

    Did you have a local shop do your rebuild or buy one online?
  16. FlatbedHemi

    66RFE Lifespan

    Since starting all of this I have been paying more attention to the “gauge” readout on my cluster display. I usually just leave it on the fuel mileage screen, but have kept it on the screen with the 3 temp readings and the oil pressure. I guess so far Im lucky that my thermo Is still working...
  17. FlatbedHemi

    66RFE Lifespan

    So what ended up being the cause of the clunk? Mine does that going in and out of park.
  18. FlatbedHemi

    66RFE Lifespan

    Well, I ordered the filters, the bypass, and the metal thread replacement. I also ordered a new pan with a drain plug, but just sprung for the Dorman steel replacement. Its not any larger, but it was only $26. I didnt spring for the expensive deep pan mainly because changing the fluid on a high...
  19. FlatbedHemi

    66RFE Lifespan

    I’ll be quite honest. I am not up to date on this forum as I used to be on the Chevrolet forums. I really have no idea what bypass you are referring to.
  20. FlatbedHemi

    66RFE Lifespan

    My wife’s uncle just bouth a 3rg gen cummins and not a month later the transmission pooped out on him. Truck had around 150k. They took it to a reputable repair shop and they said nothing good about that trans. They also said “They ALL”, meaning any Dodge transmission, go out around 150-180k...
  21. FlatbedHemi

    Alternator Upgrade on 6.4 Hemi

    Would this be an option to keep my truck out of Battery Saver Mode? I run a hay spear on my truck bed, and when lifting a bale of hay it will send it into BSM almost every time. Sometimes it even turns off my accessories like the radio or air conditioner. Just curious if this will help keep me...
  22. FlatbedHemi

    tie rod ends?

    Well, they arent just floppong freely. It does take a little grip to make the tie rod rotate, but its not much because it moves enough to make a clunk when going over uneven terrain. I was just stumped how it can have so much play rotationally, and not have any side to side slack. Im still...
  23. FlatbedHemi

    tie rod ends?

    Have tried RA, will look at All Mopar. Thanks.
  24. FlatbedHemi

    tie rod ends?

    Recently I replaced the front shocks on my 2015 2500 4wd, and I immediately noticed a clunking sound in the front end that wasnt there before. I thought I had left a shock loose, but that wasnt the case. I crawled underneath and began shaking things down, and so far have found that my steering...
  25. FlatbedHemi

    Cargomaxx HD on 2500

    Been working my truck pretty hard, and a lot more often over the last couple of years. Put the new bed on it and added bags to help reduce sag when towing or hauling, but it just didn’t seem stout enough, especially lately having to haul hay this fall. My father-in-law keeps saying I just need...

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