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Annoying left front suspension (?) squeak
2018 RAM 1500 Crew Cab Big Horn 5.7 w/56K on it Just noticing annoying faint squeak from left front suspension. What should I be looking for/listening to/etc.? Will be towing a 2500 lb travel trailer in a few weeks, trying to avoid any surprises on the trip. TIA- BlueGuyRedState
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Engine noisy in ECO?
2018 RAM 1500 5.7 Crew Cab w/approx. 60K miles. Lately I seem to have noticed more engine/mechanical noise when the ECO light is on. Any suspects? Truck is maintained by dealer under Mopar extended warranty. We live in rural southern Colorado (elevation 6,000 but frequently up higher) and...- BlueGuyRedState
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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New rotors & pads at 60K?
Just shy of 60K on 2018 RAM 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab. Dealer wants to replace pads and rotors front and rear. We have the dealer do all our service work b/c we bought the Mopar Certified Maximum Care warranty. Two questions: 1) is replacing pads and rotors at 60K typical? We've put 30K on this...- BlueGuyRedState
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How to clean backup camera?
Our 2018 Big Horn RAM 1500's backup camera has a small dirt speck INSIDE the clear lens cover. The 70 mph winds we encountered camping in southern New Mexico this week doubtless put it there... now what? Can that clear lens cover be popped off, cleaned then popped back on? Retired computer...- BlueGuyRedState
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- Forum: Exterior
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Running board traction tape mod?
Pretty happy with running boards we had installed not long after buying our 2018 RAM 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab (APS Truck Armor Side Steps), but... snowier and colder winter in our slice of SOCO (southern Colorado) this year has meant snow and ice buildup on the step surface. Does anyone in snow...- BlueGuyRedState
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Low cost tires
Have these same tires in stock 20" size. Bought them on the recommendation of RAM dealership mechanic who runs them on his 20 year old beater Chevy pickup. Live in rural SE Colorado in an old mining town turning art colony; many streets are old brick, steep and rough, plus lots of great gravel...- BlueGuyRedState
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- Forum: Exterior
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Wiper blade refills?
Will try the rubbing alcohol trick before ordering replacement OEM blades (my default for years). Winterizing travel trailer and entertaining Aunt Katharine and her dog Mr. Clark this weekend (she's a gas; 87 years old, still works 2-3 days a week at an Ace Hardware in Denver metro, makes a...- BlueGuyRedState
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- Forum: Exterior
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Wiper blade refills?
Time to replace the wiper blades on our 2018 RAM 1500. Dealer does not sell or stock the wiper blade refills - had the same problem with our 2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid, only replacement blade assembly available. Did I miss a memo? For decades I've always replaced the wiper blades with OEM...- BlueGuyRedState
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Third OEM battery in less than 24 months
Final update: dealer replaced alternator AND battery due to "p2504 present". Something something "found charging voltage and actual voltage to be greater than .2v." No other components replaced. May explain why trailer battery died prematurely last year, perhaps trailer brake controller on...- BlueGuyRedState
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- Forum: General Discussions
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Your ACTUAL gas Mileage with a 5.7 Hemi
Best MPG from our 2018 RAM 1500 Crew Cab Big Horn AWD w/5.7 was highway driving from WA to UT (mostly scenic two lane 65-70 mph) first week of June this year. Observed 23.4 on Costco gas (85 to 87 octane). Just my wife and I and our luggage. About 9 month old OEM size Ironman All Country AT...- BlueGuyRedState
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2015 1500 hemi finally needing tires....what are your suggestions & providers?
Paid less than $800 for four of these mounted and balanced: https://www.ironmantires.com/tire-details/Ironman/All-Country-AT OEM size for our 2018 RAM 1500 Crew Cab AWD Big Horn. Quiet on the Interstate, good on gravel and dirt and in light snow (southern CO mountain town). Put about 6K on...- BlueGuyRedState
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Third OEM battery in less than 24 months
Dealer replacing alternator under Mopar Certified Maximum Care warranty; will prolly have to pay some $$ for replacement OEM battery (prorated 24 month warranty with 12 to 18 months gone by). Any suggestions for code readers? Retired Macintosh computer repair tech - got the Certified Preowned...- BlueGuyRedState
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Third OEM battery in less than 24 months
Quick update: dealer replacing battery (pro-rated I think, will know Friday) AND replacing the alternator as many of you suggested i.e. non-battery electric/electronic gremlin. Glad we got Mopar 8/100 Certified Maximum Care! Will report back how much Maximum Care saved us this time - last...- BlueGuyRedState
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Third OEM battery in less than 24 months
Bought our 2018 RAM 1500 Crew Cab AWD Big Horn as a Certified Preowned in August 2020 from Baxter in Omaha NE (bigtime dealer). OEM battery replaced under remaining 36 mo. warranty by small town RAM dealer. Fast forward to 2021 and retirement in southern Colorado, several trips from Nebraska...- BlueGuyRedState
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End of an era
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a40908805/2023-dodge-hornet-suv-revealed/- BlueGuyRedState
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This MPG is why I bought the 3.21
Welp. We towed my eldest daughter's U Haul from Lincoln NE to Tacoma WA first week of June (WY/MT/ID/WA) with usual 10-12 mpg from our 2018 Big Horn Crew Cab 5.7/3.21/48K aka Clifford The Big Red Truck. HOWEVER cruising home (WA/OR/ID/UT/CO) and studiously avoiding Interstates when possible...- BlueGuyRedState
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Cheap exterior cleaners?
Looking for cheap (i.e. in stock at local WalMart and/or AutoZone rural Colorado) car wash stuff. Need bug & tar remover, decent but cheap car wash, maybe even a wash wand gizmo (water powered). Planning on the two bucket method but like many, old and cheap. Just washed off 4,000 of bug guts...- BlueGuyRedState
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Bugout & Ready for War Trucks
Wondering what scenarios our war gaming military peeps are running right now. An EMP seems plausible but if Putin lights one of those off - either in Europe or over North America - would we (US/NATO) go full nuclear in response? Chilling any way you dice it. Much more worried here and now...- BlueGuyRedState
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Air Compressor recommendation
Bought this little Bauer unit from Harbor Freight for our 2018 RAM 1500 and T@B trailer. They give you a deal if you buy a battery and charger along with. Harbor Freight guy told me to spring for the largest battery; lasts longer when airing up four big tires. The charger plugs into the 110v...- BlueGuyRedState
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- Forum: Towing & Hauling
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Locking gas caps in stock?
Need a locking gas cap for our 2018 RAM 1500 5.7. American Trucks out of stock as of this AM (3/14). So old this is my third or fourth time to need a locking gas cap. One advantage of the EVs! Thx- BlueGuyRedState
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- Forum: Exterior
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Tire question
Happy with these, came out to little more than half the cost of the big name brands. Stock 20" wheels on 2018 RAM 1500 Crew Cab Bighorn, retired so low miles. Quiet when on I-95, including towing a small travel trailer. Good in snow and local fire roads too. No big MPG hit either...- BlueGuyRedState
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Needing new tires
Local RAM dealer mechanic recommended this brand and model for general on and off road use here in southern Colorado mountain towns. They do well on I-25 driving up to Denver metro as well. No detectable loss in MPG either. Best part? About half the price of the big names...- BlueGuyRedState
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- Forum: Exterior
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Swap OEM 20s for 17s?
Dumb question: would swapping the OEM 20s for 17s on our 2018 RAM 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab give us more "cush" when it comes to suspension? Some background: we're 60 somethings retired to a sweet little mining town in southern Colorado. We love it... but the streets don't love us. Old, steep...- BlueGuyRedState
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best LEDS for Halogen Quad Headlamps?
Hi all - looking for LED recommendations to replace OEM bulbs in my 2018 RAM 1500's 'Halogen Quad Headlamps'. Couple years into retirement and with Daylight Savings Time gone, it gets dark early and my night vision went well before most of my hair. We retired to a lovely little old mining town...- BlueGuyRedState
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