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    New grill 1 vs 2

    The color matched grill looks like a woman's truck. The black looks macho. Oh sh*t, you already painted it.
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    Long crank times after setting all night.

    If you really suspect the grid heater they are a relatively cheap and easy fix. I'd go with that and also get or borrow a pressure gauge and test the fuel pressure at the rear of the filter. My old girl has over 250K on it and really doesn't like anything below 40°F either. Good luck
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    Best Ram to tow with year model and why

    Do you have a year range in mind? I love my 2005 3500 dually w/Cummins and feel confident towing anything with it. Only recall has been the air bags that I'm aware of.
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    03 dodge ram 3500 issue

    Just doing a quick Google search, it appears that you've got some wiring/fuses/sensors issues. It's recommended that you start by checking all fuses and relays, especially relating to the fan. The ECM (engine control module) is getting mixed signals on temperature related items. I hate...
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    Alloy or Steel Wheels for Workhorse?

    I would go for it. There's a reason big rigs have all but gone to alloy. Those will look good on your truck.
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    Fuel Rail Pressure sensor

    A guy on Utube did just that, but my memory isn't the best anymore but I think it screwed up the idle causing it to surge and die. You might want to do a quick search on utube. There are a lot of good postings involving our Cummins.
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    Rearview Mirror

    There are a million different mfg's out there with every option imaginable. Some, like the Wolfbox offer GPS, voice controls, touch screen and the list goes on. I went with Xgody because I got one of their GPS units about 5 years ago and it's still working great. Plus they offered a 10" that is...
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    Rearview Mirror

    I upgraded mine with a camera system. I love it. I wired it to work with the truck's ignition and tucked all the wires up and out of sight. Mounted the BU camera in the rear window so I can see the hitch in the bed. Much better than just a regular old mirror. HTH
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    2004 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7 keeps breaking front drive shaft

    I have only broken 2 front driveshafts in my entire life. One when I was attempting to pull a huge log up the side of a mountain in reverse. The front tires had all the traction and the rear literally lifted up until the front driveline snapped. The only other time was when my brother borrowed...
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    Why are my mirros backwards

    Mine is OEM and works just like that.
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    At a loss.......literally

    There's a valve that resembles a Schrader tire valve on the back of the fuel filter housing. With the right fitting it takes less than 5 minutes to check your lift pump pressure. Dodge says you should have 5 PSI minimum. After market liftpumps are usually pushing 15-20 PSI. If it's low, your...
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    Upgrading 2500 5.9l rear axle to dually?

    And air bags. I'm sure there's a lot more to it than just wheels. IE-brakes, etc. I'm just guessing from looking under a couple of 450's. They're an entirely different animal from the 1 ton (3500). Throwing on some dualies and fenders would be a whole lot easier if your just looking to stabilize...
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    3rd gen 2500 suspension ride quality questions

    You'd love my 1 ton (tank). :doh2:
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    Looking for some recommendations for front end parts for my 03 3500.

    Welcome to the forums. I can't help you on the parts question, but I can tell you that the fuel savings going to unlocking front hubs isn't worth the cost of converting them. Good luck with your project.
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    At a loss.......literally

    My first thought was turbo because of the altitude, but if there is no black coal pouring out the pipe, then it's definitely not getting enough fuel. I would assume that you have a problem with power at all altitudes if it's not the turbo. Sorry I can't just tell you what it is. Good luck
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