Recent content by John Lardino

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    Drivetrain 'Shudder' when backing up and turning. Rear Suspension, Differential, Transmission or what ?

    Greeting, all. 2019 1500 - I have been the only owner and have no mods. I have noticed this same phenomenon with my truck (43K miles) for a while and finally decided to search our forum about it. I get this same shudder at low speeds while putting in steering input and to me, it feels as if...
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    The *clunk* is gone!

    Nice job!
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    Negotiating and buying via email

    What I found to work for me was to use the Ram website to search for vehicles within whatever distance with whatever specs. I live 60 NW of Chicago and I had a very specific combination of items I wanted on my '19 Big Horn. I literally had to search in 150 mile increments from Chicago to...
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    regretting not getting a 5.7l Hemi 4x4

    Man, I was in the EXACT situation. My awesome, great, spectacular wife let me have a re-do and now all is well!
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    Backing up and brake is applied for no reason.

    Had this happen to me ONCE about an hour after taking delivery of my '19. Went to back into a parking space with one of those parking blocks. Immediately made my wife figure out how to turn that **** OFF. It has NEVER happened again, so OFF is OFF. My friend who is a MOPAR service instructor...
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    Selling vehicles under invoice. How??

    Thanks, UK. Were there any rebates included that helped get you to that price?
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    Selling vehicles under invoice. How??

    This is a great thread and I wish I were more buyer-savvy... Not sure what tomorrow's incentive programs will be in the Chicagoland area, but looking at a '19 BH to replace my '17 BH. MSRP is $56140, dealership in Eastern Michigan area quotes their first offer at $52700, (not including...
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    Tailgate stolen...any suggestions for a third party lock?

    Hose clamp (and if you are not in the practice of removing it, thread lock!)
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