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  1. mlappin

    Frame surface rust or rot

    When shopping for my current truck I looked at a few that came from Quebec, spent one winter there when new and were junk. Same year as the ‘16 I bought but were rust buckets already. To even use the factory reciever would take a sledge hammer to drive the hitch in. Anything under the hood that...
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    I need a new battery....

    So it came up with the epl;oyee at our auto parts store that GM had a recall that was basically nothing more than bring the vehicle in, disconnect the battery terminals and wiggle the battery blanket/wrap off and throw it away then reconnect the battery. Theory was that yes it did protect the...
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    I need a new battery....

    Just had to deal with this today. Went to my ortho guy this morning, wife had to stay in the truck. I had 25cc of fluid removed from my knee and replaced it with some cortisone. Got done and came out and starter wouldn’t even click, gauges would drop to zero and a few other things. Got a jump...
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    Exhaust modify for 2019 Ram 1500

    Like my Carven Progressive, but I have the 5.7 and dual exhaust.
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    Another question about grill shutters

    Okay, so I’m guessing then if it doesn’t work the toggle could be removed and it would work as before with no codes since I didn’t cut the ‘signal’ wire? I’ll have to double check, but I’m sure Sean said he disabled the check engine light for the shutters in the tune.
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    Radiator Fan

    Somebody could have swapped out the OEM fan clutch for an aftermarket. I have both a new OEM fan clutch and a Hayden. Hayden is very loud, but also cools much better when towing, OEM is very much quieter but also doesn’t start to engage when towing until it’s much warmer than I’m comfortable...
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    Another question about grill shutters

    Sean said the tune is already set up to ignore any trouble codes from the shutters so shouldn’t get a check engine light if unplugged. I’ve heard horror stories in the past on farm equipment that if the harness gets damaged you have to buy new as repairing them screws the communications up...
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    Another question about grill shutters

    I’m wondering though if the toggle would keep it from working at all though when it’s on? Numerous pieces of equipment we have is all canbus and they have a quick disconnect something like a trailer plug.
  9. mlappin

    Another question about grill shutters

    So ponied up for the diablo tuner and the Hemifever tune/transmission tune, huge difference on the transmission. Question is this, I’m getting the V6 fan next and deleting the engine fan, if in soldered in a high grade electronic/computer toggle switch into the grill control harness would that...
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    Tuner to control active shutters.

    I’d have to trace the harness, can they be unplugged without popping the grill out? Sooner or later I can see breaking the grill tabs or something stupid. I still might get the tuner just to turn Eco off, I know better than even trying to explain to the wife about using the steering wheel...
  11. mlappin

    Squealing from serp belt area

    And don’t buy the cheapest of either out there. My father in law had a Plymouth Acclaim that would throw the belt anytime turning a certain direction and hit a puddle of water. I’ve drove the 2 hour drive to their place more than once to put that damn belt on in all sorts of inclement weather...
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    Tuner to control active shutters.

    Replaced the thermostat with a 192, the 203 is just nuts. Also replaced fan clutch as it was freewheeling even at 210. Can still see when the active shutters open and close by watching temps, would prefer to leave em in as we actually have winter here and sometimes its nothing but short drives...
  13. mlappin

    Mopar running board Rivnut material question

    I was on Mopar accessories last night and they absolutely do not list that brace separately. I can’t seem to find it now, may just have to make em.
  14. mlappin

    Exhaust Manifolds | Warped

    Has anyone tried aftermarket cast manifolds? Different application but we bought a IH straight truck from a guy, he was sick of it, already bought three exhaust manifolds from IH in 5 years and both were busted again. Also hard starting, etc etc. Ripped the rev limiter off the firewall...
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    Mopar running board Rivnut material question

    Not to derail the thread, my bighorn came with the running boards and it only has the brace that goes from the mounting bracket to the fender flange on the front drivers side, I’d prefer one on each end of the running board at least. Does Mopar have a separate part number for that brace?
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    Exhaust Manifolds | Warped

    Something I do to remove bolts broken off flush, instead of welding a nut to them, first weld a flat washer a size smaller than the bolt. A 5/16” bolt would use a 1/4” washer. Vision is much better welding the washer first, then once its welded on, weld a nut to the washer.
  17. mlappin

    Upgrading tail lights on 2016 Ram Bighorn

    Picked up up a nice 2016 Ram Bighorn to replace the 99 Cummins that was rear ended. Already have the Opt7 rear light bar coming. Question is this, has anybody ever tested the various aftermarket brands to see which is the actual brightest? Like actually using a Lux meter? Spyder seems popular...
  18. mlappin

    Extended Warranty thru dealer or not?

    It appears from googling the recall number under certain rare conditions the cruise control may not back off or even continue to accelerate is what it amounts to. Not an actual transmission issue, strictly firmware.
  19. mlappin

    Extended Warranty thru dealer or not?

    So…looking at several Big Horns, according to CarFax or Autocheck a few never had the drivetrain module reprogrammed, would this cause additional wear or damage to the transmission?
  20. mlappin

    Extended Warranty thru dealer or not?

    I found a line in the FAQ sections in MaxCare that specifically mentioned “you’re CarMax bought car” so I’m guessing MaxCare is strictly a service that Carmax offers for cars they sell. I called about a different Ram, Same year, slightly more miles but never been in Canada or very far north...
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    Extended Warranty thru dealer or not?

    Do you have to purchase your vehicle thru Car Max to qualify for it or can you add it at any dealer? From weeks of lurking the web vehicles listed on CarMax seem to run high compared to AutoTrader.
  22. mlappin

    Extended Warranty thru dealer or not?

    Wish I’d listened when grandfather always said “you’re gonna pay for that later” when I’d jump off equipment etc. Years of racing dirt bikes probably did the knees absolutely zero favors.
  23. mlappin

    Extended Warranty thru dealer or not?

    On my Cummins I have a aluminum toolbox and a 250’ roll of underground hung over the sides a bit and over the tailgate, thinking of building a rack that drops into the stake pockets so its a little more secure. Have never lost a roll or had one shift, but it takes a step ladder to get in and out...
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    Extended Warranty thru dealer or not?

    Sorry the last got so long. Ive been driving stuff till it dies while keeping the wife in something reliable. Farming sucks and has for the last 5-6 years or better. However the boiler business is doing well enough it can pay for a better truck and I’ll keep the cummins for cutting firewood or...
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    Extended Warranty thru dealer or not?

    Well…I’m fifty and farmed for most of those years, when I say I’m tired of fixing stuff that would be the understatement of the century. Both knees are shot to the point my ortho guy said no more repairs as replacements are needed, the right shoulder will also need replaced someday and the lower...

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