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    1999 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel with HD suspension

    I have a 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel with HD suspension (8,800 lb rating) and am looking at upgrading from the Y steering to the T steering system. I have seen a few you tubes on 2000 & 2001 Rams doing this, but wondering if there is ANY difference from the 1999 and the 2000 and 2001 in regards...
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    Power steering went out on 2nd gen 2500

    I have a 99 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummings and had a very small leak so pulled some power steering fluid out of it and put in a half a bottle of Lucas stop leak for power steering last night. I went to start the truck this morning and I have NO power steering and no BRAKE assist.... I sucked out about...
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    Blend door actuator

    I have the same issue going on with mine. Have you been able to solve your issue? I did buy the heater treater part, BUT the issue is that the motor to the blend door is not moving, when it is pulled into the wiring plug. The blend door will easily spin side to when the motor is off it by hand...
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    Main Vacuum Line from Engine Compartment to HVAC Control Switch

    Did this fix your issue? I am having pretty much the same problem.
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    LED Lights

    Has anyone had any feedback with these lights on Amazon? 9004/HB1 LED Headlight Bulbs leppein S Series Dual Hi/Lo Beam 24xCREE Chips 6500K Cool White 6000LM
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    Info on installing a brush guard

    I have a heavy duty brush guard that I want to install on my 99 Ram 2500. looks like I need to remove the bumper bolts as part of the two brackets attach to where the bumper bolts go. I am certain that as rusted as my bolts are they will break when I try and remove them. Does anyone know the...
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    Common socket sizes needed

    Folks, what are you finding to be the common socket sizes needed to work on the 2500 Gen 2 Ram's? Mostly looking for the larger most common sizes, for wheel bearings, suspension work.
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    Rocker panel covers

    I am looking for plastic Rocker panel covers for a 99 Ram 2500 quad cab. Was watching youtube and they were installing OAM plastic covers that went on super easy with adhesive and some pop rivets. Checking on OAM they don't make them for the 2nd Gen Rams. Does anyone know of another source /...
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    Suggestions on a muffler and resonator

    Just bought a 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9 and it has straight pipe all the way back. In checking with the state it appears I need both a muffler and resonator? I checked with local car parts shop and they want $190 for a Walker soundmaster muffler and $98 for a Walker resonator. Can anyone make any...
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    Thanks for the great welcomes! Much appreciated
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    How to improve fuel economy on Cummins 24 valve

    You might try a Edge Tuner, as it has 5 settings and the first two may give a better ratio and get some more MPG. My truck I just bought came with an edge tuner and I have it level 1, and gonna see how it goes MPG wise.
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    Leaking rear differential on 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 with DANA 70

    99 Dodge RAM 2500 Diesel 4X4 164K Automatic transmission Having a leak after doing a rear differential Gasket job on vehicle that I just bought. Vehicle is a 99 Dodge RAM 2500 Diesel 4X4. The only gasket I could find after checking with 5 auto parts stores was a cork gasket. Not my favorite at...
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    Greetings all. I have a 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins. Looking forward to networking with the forum members.
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