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I agree with there not being that much of electrical problems. Haven’t come across anything like that in my 03. And a definite second on checking the manifold bolts for leaking. You should be able to hear a decent tick if one of them are broken.
As far as towing/hauling the hemi does everything you would expect a 1500 to handle. I’ve hauled stuff riding on the bumpstops and the engine did fine. I don’t recommend it but I overloaded it kinda accidentally. Hauled a yard of dirt (~2000lbs), another time 1500lbs of scrap wire in the bed. 3.92’s definitely help but my overall mileage sucks. Only 10-12 mpg on average
I agree with there not being that much of electrical problems. Haven’t come across anything like that in my 03. And a definite second on checking the manifold bolts for leaking. You should be able to hear a decent tick if one of them are broken.
As far as towing/hauling the hemi does everything you would expect a 1500 to handle. I’ve hauled stuff riding on the bumpstops and the engine did fine. I don’t recommend it but I overloaded it kinda accidentally. Hauled a yard of dirt (~2000lbs), another time 1500lbs of scrap wire in the bed. 3.92’s definitely help but my overall mileage sucks. Only 10-12 mpg on average