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    2019 2500, where to put a 3rd party fuse box?

    I did a ton of research on it. Supposedly, from what I found, 2019 was an oddball year. You had to have a specific BCM to take the programming to enable the switch panel. Then of course, the panel itself is like 400 bucks.....so, I dont really care that much. It would be nice to have it ready to...
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    2019 2500, where to put a 3rd party fuse box?

    Apparently, on my 2019 unit, it requires a specific BCM and special flash on the ECM, neither of which I have. Then of course the 350 dollar switch panel for the console. 89 bucks was a better choice. Ford really has them beat on this.
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    2019 2500, where to put a 3rd party fuse box?

    That's perfect, easy and elegant. What did you end up doing with the control panel on the interior?
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    2019 2500, where to put a 3rd party fuse box?

    Hi all, I had purchased this for a motorcycle, but I think it would fare better being used on the truck. It's a surprisingly decently built unit and so I'd like it to run my add on electronics and such. Dash cam, lights, 12V outlets, and so on. Here's the link...
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    Anyone else get real nervous after their first oil change at their own hands?

    For me it was LOCATING the filter. Lol. Years driving and servicing my suburban, I expected it to be on the back..hadn't expected it on the front.
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    Halogens? Why?

    I feel like the simple answer is: they can charge hundreds more for LED "upgrades"...so why wouldnt they?
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    Engine Coolant

    If you have several vehicles and you keep them up to spec, then I highly recommend the airlift 550000. I use it on everything to flush and reinstall coolant. Takes a vacuum on the system and sucks it out of a bucket instead of pouring it in with air bubbles. Made changing the coolant on my...
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    Anyone else get real nervous after their first oil change at their own hands?

    Been doing my own oil changes for.... Going on 12 or 13 years now. Last week I did the first one myself on my 2019 2500. I swear every odd feeling or bump I keep second guessing myself that I did something wrong and I'm going to toast the motor. Maybe I drained the wrong stuff. Maybe I over...
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    DRL modes?

    Yeha I started getting into it with google.....wonder if Jscan can do it...
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    DRL modes?

    Hi All, I was wondering if the DRL system had different "modes".... my DRLs seems like the headlights are always on, PLUS the halo ring along the exterior of the lens. Other RAM2500s that I've seen out there with the new body style only have the halos on for DRL. Is this something that can be...
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    Safety Chains Work

    Reminds me of my first camper purchase. I went from Indy to eastern Kentucky to buy a 23' toy hauler. I asked the guy, "is this a 2 in ball? he goes, oh yeah. Ok, so I took his word at face value, and I didnt know any better. I had my 2" ball on my hitch and away I went. Except. It was a 2 5/16...
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    What's with the lack of power in this thing?

    It's a 2019 2500, with what I believe is the 'new' body style. I've got a center console. I have a laptop mount and a DC power adapter for my laptop and literally nowhere to plug it in. I've got a small aux powerbox (similar to others that are posted here) that I'll have installed soon, and two...
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    What's with the lack of power in this thing?

    I've been doing some digging and found I can't easily/cheaply buy the RAM aux switch panel, and then on top of that, there are like NO power connections inside the cab. What is up with that?! One low mounted 120V, and one high mounted 12V and thats it?! At least the F250s have twin cigar plugs...
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    Starting w/ Block heater Plugged in?

    I ran a block heater on my former 2002 ford explorer with the little 4.0 V6 :D Had a few buddies that were like....why the hell are you doing that?! I said......WHY THE HELL NOT!??! hah It was like a 30 dollar part, popped in a freeze plug and then I set it up on a timer, and it was indeed in...
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    Any of you all run 'snake oil' oil additives?

    When I bought my 2007 Suburban 2500, I feel like it had been neglected for a good long time prior. It had some wicked lifter tick, and through the use of various products (some right after the other), I feel like I mitigated lifter issues, and brought the motor back to a 'better' place. When I...
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