Recent content by Dean J Gardner
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35's or 37's
I like the 37's but I don't DD it. I do wish I had more gear than the stock 3.92 but they work, especiallywith the 8spd. I manage to get out in the woods every once in a while and the truck does well, (definitelybigger than a Jeep). I did upgrade to a set of Hawk pads front and rear and that...- Dean J Gardner
- Post #18
- Forum: Exterior
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17" Wheels on a Rough Country 6" lift
BDS 6/3 lift with 17's. These are Hutchinson wheels with 37/12.5-17 MT/R. Clearance is good and plenty of sidewall.- Dean J Gardner
- Post #17
- Forum: Lifted
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If I had no bad luck...
I had the outboard boot get torn when my upper ball joint broke. I went ahead and ordered the mopar replacement boot and swapped it out myself. It was an easy swap and the new boot comes with new grease and the clamps. A $50 fix instead of the $200-250 new cv axle. Mine had about 40k miles...- Dean J Gardner
- Post #12
- Forum: Lifted
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BW 44-44 Lockup Switch
These switches work great. I have had mine installed for a couple of years now. I use it in the woods when climbing rock ledges and in mud to keep the front end working. Never had a problem with it.- Dean J Gardner
- Post #6
- Forum: For Sale
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35's or 37's
6/3 BDS kit,w/ Fox coilovers, I started with a 295/65/20 on stock wheels. Now 37/12.5 on 17" Hutchinson wheels. I love the 37's, great ride. I have some extra weight on the front and back. I have 3.92's, truck still drives well with the 8spd. I would love to have some 5.13's. Last pick...- Dean J Gardner
- Post #16
- Forum: Exterior
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Another victim of BDS control arm ball joint failure
Guess what just happened to me? BDS uca's strike again.- Dean J Gardner
- Post #56
- Forum: Lifted
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Daily driver??
6" BDS Daily driver (mostly) been on several 1500 mile round trips to Florida. It's a 2017 lifted @20k, now at 50k. Fun to drive, I love watch my 7 year old climb in and jump out.- Dean J Gardner
- Post #16
- Forum: Lifted
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Stock wheel but bigger tires
Factory 20's w/ 295/65/20 STT Pro's. I just picked up a set of Hutchinson 17's with 37's but I haven't put them on yet.- Dean J Gardner
- Post #24
- Forum: Exterior
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Is anybody cutting these mounts after an aftermarket bumper install?
My bumper actually mounts to those in addition to the upper mounts.- Dean J Gardner
- Post #39
- Forum: Exterior
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Cow Catcher, steel bumpers
I've had this one for a few years, nice and heavy made by Hammerhead. They make them in a few different configurations for the 2500/3500.- Dean J Gardner
- Post #40
- Forum: Dodge Ram Power Wagon
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for anyone who has installed cabin air filter...
Did you go with the 3" or 5" rear setup?- Dean J Gardner
- Post #31
- Forum: Interior
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Problems after lift
I don't think everyone bought there truck with the thought that it was exactly what they wanted. I have basically the same truck with the same lift and yes it rode well stock but it was not ultimately what I wanted. If you are content with the factory configuration that is great but don't put...- Dean J Gardner
- Post #50
- Forum: Lifted
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Problems after lift
I have the same spacer and they haven't been a problem for me. I also have the BDS 6/3 lift (self install). I went with the Fox coilovers though. I too have some weird noises but I'm pretty sure it's from odd tread wear. I don't get the Cooper STT's rotated as much as I should. Lift and...- Dean J Gardner
- Post #39
- Forum: Lifted
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Debating - Granite crystal chrome or night edition black on black...HELP!
Crystal Granite it's a little dirty. The chrome is slowly disappearing, I don't mind a little bit, so I probably won't mess with the door handles but next is the grill and wheels.- Dean J Gardner
- Post #34
- Forum: General Discussions
