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  1. Overlander

    2021 Dead battery

    I have a 2021 2500 and the battery failed just before 3 years with similar gremlins. The OE batts aren't very good. When they get weak you'll see the CANBUS drop and all kinds of random wonkiness can be created. Replacing OE with a $180 battery after 3 year is a great starting point and even...
  2. Overlander

    AGM VS OEM VS LEAD CELL

    In every charger that is out there you have to set whether it is Lead Acid, AGM, or Lithium. What makes you think that the Ram can detect this on it's own? Is there some data that Ram publishes to show this? The only thing the charging system can see is voltage. It bases it's output on the...
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    AGM VS OEM VS LEAD CELL

    Click on the links and see for yourself. I know the industry has sold AGM for a long time based upon this perception. I've gone through a lot of them believing this incorrectly. In my example (27F Interstate vs 27F Optima), the Interstate has more for half the price. Link: To be fair, I...
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    AGM VS OEM VS LEAD CELL

    Reserve capacity is amp hours until hitting 10.5V. In my example, the Interstate has 165 and the Optima 140. So for twice the price, you've got 15% lower capacity. But in the real world much less because you'll never fully charge the Optima AGM.
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    AGM VS OEM VS LEAD CELL

    This is the heart of every modification; I'm going to spend money on upgrades to make it better. Sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn't. Imagine spending just $180 on an Interstate 27F. That battery is lead acid and has a reserve capacity of 165 minutes (25 amp load until 10.5V). Compare...
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    Thinking of making the switch to 2500 6.4

    If you scroll down to the bottom of that link you'll see the ORS (without it stating that it's the ORS) and the 6,500 lbs requirement. ODOT only cares about it's administrative rules, which are enforceable to motor carriers, but are not actual laws in the state of Oregon. So they put up these...
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    Thinking of making the switch to 2500 6.4

    If you look at ORS 815.145, both the 2500 and 3500 are required to use chains as their empty weight is over 6,500 lbs. This is what you will be cited for. The ODOT signage and website is based upon an administrative rule 734-017-0015. This applies to commercial operators. What's even more...
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    AGM VS OEM VS LEAD CELL

    I've ran a lot of AGM batteries over the years, mostly as 'house' batteries for overland setups back before Lithium became economical and mainstream. In my experience there's no advantage in AGM for a starting battery. Lead acid does a great job of delivering high current quickly and is the...
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    Power wagon

    For those concerned about PW cargo and towing capacity, it’s still a 2500. There are so many people who go with another trim and then lift it and think it’s different. The aftermarket lifts have the same affect on vehicle performance, or perhaps worsen them because they’re not fully tested...
  10. Overlander

    Public Service Announcement: Replace Thy Battery if Trans Codes Appear

    Gotcha, lol.
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    Public Service Announcement: Replace Thy Battery if Trans Codes Appear

    What was the cause / repair?
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    Public Service Announcement: Replace Thy Battery if Trans Codes Appear

    Condition: 2021 2500 6.4 Power Wagon. Cold morning (22F) start last week was fine. Vehicle warmed in driveway for 10 minutes before driving. Within 100 yards service transmission message and MIL on the dash. Truck would not shift out of first. Pulled into the first side street, shut off...
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    Front or Rear

    I live where there are white roads Nov - Apr and I cross the Cascade summits 50+ times per year in every weather condition. Your best friend is a 3PMS AT tire and and air compressor. I've yet to need tire chains, though I do carry a set of square links just in case the pass goes to chains...
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    Dealer states 2019 Dodge Laramie needs differential cleaned at 26K miles.

    I do a drain/refill at 1,000 miles (to remove manufacturing fines) and then every 30k (or after every trip with a water crossing where water is over the axle - Power Wagon). Similar, 5k on the OCI regardless of oil life indicator. There would be a lot few maintenance issues and complaints if...
  15. Overlander

    Hemi tick lawsuit

    There is precedence for this... Though it looks like you would only benefit if the trans failed within the window. Outside of that you get $25. https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/closed-settlements/honda-5-speed-automatic-transmission-class-action-settlement/
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    Does A New 6.4 Have Special break in Oil?

    FWIW, I did my first oil change at 1,000 miles. My reasoning was to remove any 'fines' from the manufacturing process. True, this should be captured by the filter and the magnet. I just felt better about getting the original fluid replaced early. As far as break-in, you also want to run her...
  17. Overlander

    fuel additives and octane ?

    The issue is the energy density of ethanol. Ethanol has 67% of the energy by volume than gasoline. So for each gallon consumed you're seeing a loss of 33% of the 10% that is ethanol. Now that doesn't calc out to 2-3 mpg (more like 0.5 mpg). But this is no different than buying new tires; the...
  18. Overlander

    Any opinions on brake rotors appeciated

    In my experience, 'upgrading' with the same size rotor as stock will have zero impact other than on your wallet and visual style. Slotted, drilled, etc. If you want a solid increase in braking performance try running Hawk LTS pads. I run them now on all my trucks. Figure about a 20% increase...
  19. Overlander

    Max cargo weight

    Has anyone ever heard of this actually happening? That's the most often cited reason for overweight concern, but I've yet to read a single case where it was applied to a non-commercial operator. It would be very difficult to prove that an overweight condition was the direct cause of an...
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    It will void your warranty if your dealer installs a Mopar limited slip

    I think it's unfair to cast warranties (be they factory or extended) into only a good / bad category. While something like a Carli lift may void certain parts of the warranty, I'm completely comfortable with replacing those on my own anyway. My prime warranty concern isn't with the suspension...
  21. Overlander

    35’s Vs 37’s

    FWIW, tread type is much more important to MPG than is size. Often times people 'upgrade' to Mud Terrains at the same time as increasing in size and attribute the MPG hit to the size while it's primarily due to the inefficient tread blocks. Unless you truly need a Mud Terrain for mud, you're...
  22. Overlander

    Need better Locking Hitch Pin

    By far the best locking hitch pin I've ever found. Just make sure to lube lock cylinder with something like Triflow monthly if you live in inclement weather areas in the winter. Bulletproof Hitch Pin
  23. Overlander

    Oil Change frequency

    'A quart of high quality oil and a main bearing cost about the same. One is just easier to change than the other.' Don't over complicate things. Do it on the 5's, every 5k. If you live in a socialist country you may need to do maths to covert. ;-)
  24. Overlander

    Enough is enough!

    Quality lights (i.e. Baja, Rigid, etc.) have much better focal quality resulting in light staying where it's aimed. Compared to Harbor Freight that look pretty but don't have the same optics. So yes, it's very relevant.
  25. Overlander

    Enough is enough!

    It takes zero effort to not stare at the oncoming headlights. It's easy to become distracted by the approaching lights, but that's because you've chosen to focus on them. Just keep your focal point in your lane and it's not a big deal. Everything doesn't need to be a petition or rant...

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