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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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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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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
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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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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- Forum: Detailing
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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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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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2018 RAM 1500 shock replacement mileage?
40K the next big mileage turnover. When will we need to replace the OEM shocks? And with what? We tow a small (15"/2000 lbs) travel trailer once a quarter. (BTW Ironman ATM tires rock.)- BlueGuyRedState
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Travel trailer drained RAM battery??
Left our 2017 T@B 320 trailer plugged into 7 pin trailer socket on 2018 RAM 1500 overnight while charging the TRAILER battery from 110v connection. Went to move truck and trailer this AM... battery stone cold dead. Trying to jump it from Camry hybrid, still seems quite dead as in NO dome...- BlueGuyRedState
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- Forum: Towing & Hauling
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Catalytic converter protection?
This picture popped up in my Facebook feed. Anybody got a source for a commercial version? Or do I lean on my farmer friends' welding skills to whip one of these up?- BlueGuyRedState
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Need trailer hitch for factory RAM Class IV hitch
Absolute noob to towing terminology, but need the tow bar and ball to fit our 2018 RAM 1500 Class IV factory hitch. May have found the travel trailer we've been looking for - unexpectedly (of course) - and may need to drive a couple of states away to pick it up. Have the factory trailer brake...- BlueGuyRedState
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Winter questions for noob owner
Hey all. About five inches of fresh snow today in rural NE Nebraska. Have to make the three hour drive (one way) to Omaha for wife's medical checkup - five years cancer free, yay! - and highways likely to be pretty clear by then. BUT we are still green about our new(er) 2018 RAM 1500 Crew Cab...- BlueGuyRedState
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2018 RAM 1500 CPO w/27K won't turn over
Certified Preowned 2018 RAM 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab 4x4 w/27K won't turn over, dash lights etc. all come on though. "Service Brake System" and "Service Trailer Brake System" errors flashed on dash - has OEM trailer brake, never connected yet. Towed to the shop Friday, waiting for call. 3/36...- BlueGuyRedState
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Running board mounting questions 2018 RAM 1500
Kinda stumped here. Just bought a Certified Preowned 2018 RAM 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab, bone stock except for Truxedo tonneau and a fresh dealer Line-X in the bed. Need running boards for the Mrs. and me - spry enough 60 somethings, but hoisting ourselves in via the grab handles will get old...- BlueGuyRedState
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Anyone running full synthetics?
Just bought CPO 2018 Big Horn Crew Cab 4x4 w/5.7 Hemi and 8 spd with 27K. Taking it to our local dealer (we live in rural Nebraska, local place too small to offer CPO but happy to service it, bought it in Omaha) for an oil change and general inspection. Trust but verify and all that. Last 4x4...- BlueGuyRedState
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Noob interior & cleaning questions
Big day yesterday. Some weeks of Internet searching located a Certified Preowned 2018 RAM 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab w/5.7 engine, 5'7" bed and the coveted Trailer Brake Controller; the heated seats and steering wheel a plus for 60 somethings like my wife and I. The Case IH Red a nice tribute to my...- BlueGuyRedState
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- Forum: Interior
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Tow Vehicle: V6 vs. V8?
Hi all: Looking at 2016-18 Certified Preowned Crew Cab RAM 1500s for use as a tow vehicle for a small (15' 2100 lbs dry) travel trailer. Just retired, wife works a 3/4 time position so short 2-3 day camping trips planned. Live in rural Nebraska so a 4x4 pickup a good second vehicle too...- BlueGuyRedState
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