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  1. Daniel Ortiz

    I need a part expert's help - Lower Control Arm Bushings

    Thanks Benny, I sent you a PM with my VIN.
  2. Daniel Ortiz

    I need a part expert's help - Lower Control Arm Bushings

    Hi Benny, The two parts you linked to at www.allmoparparts.com have the following prices and part numbers: Right Lower Control Arm: $461.38 (Part No. 4877158AH) Left Lower Control Arm: $461.38 (Part No. 4877159AH) However, looking at store.mopar.com, I find the following prices and part...
  3. Daniel Ortiz

    Coolant flush question

    @ATXram1500 , you won't know how much water is still in your system, at least not precisely. You might take an educated guess and then add a little extra antifreeze above the standard 50/50 mix to compensate, but it will still just be an educated guess. If I were in your position, I'd purchase...
  4. Daniel Ortiz

    2012 Express - Adding Transmission Temp Gauge?

    @TwitchySumo , I've got a 2017 Express with the non-fancy display, and mine still shows the transmission temperature. Does yours not have this little (but useful!) screen? I didn't know there was a third, even more basic gauge cluster.
  5. Daniel Ortiz

    8hp70 heater bypass

    @hawsk99gt , bon voyage! Let us know how you like the Silverado after you put some miles on her. And don't feel too bad, you were the only case I heard of that still had the overheating problems even after the bypass, so there was some real hocus pocus going on with yours. I hope the new...
  6. Daniel Ortiz

    Anyone regret going from bench to buckets with the fixed center console?

    @Ramtastico I saw you've made your choice, but thought your original question was a good one. I've got a 2017 Quad Cab with the bench seat in front, and I have spent more hours than I would like sleeping across that front bench, which would be impossible in the truck without it (I have two kid...
  7. Daniel Ortiz

    Is your coolant resevoir empty?

    @Gero, as the second owner of my 2017 5.7 L, before I knew much about what I was doing maintenance wise, I noticed that the overflow bottle cap was loose. I closed it, but the next day I was taking another look and noticed it open again. I closed it again, but after another drive it came open...
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    Transmission Temps 2014 Ram 1500

    @preston Kerry , to answer your question, it seems like the 5.7 L Hemi guys with the 8-speed ZF 8HP70 transmission see "normal" temperatures from 175-195 F at steady-state when driving unloaded. Mine used to be rock-steady at 185 F, until the heat exchanger thermostat decided it had shy bladder...
  9. Daniel Ortiz

    Which tires?

    @ryanpaulaf1, you only need 'E' rated ties if your required tire pressure (per door frame placard, or other loading charts associated with your vehicle) call for tire pressures greater than 50 psi (max pressure for 'C' tires). If so, as @thkbaron said, you need a 'D' (65 psi max) or 'E' tire...
  10. Daniel Ortiz

    Compass going in circles

    Better start asking people what year it is and who you are.
  11. Daniel Ortiz

    Looking for a lighter tire

    I think what they're saying is, in the context of towing, a few pounds of tire savings will not be worth the cost of new tires, assuming your current ones are still good. There are other things you can do to save much more money while towing than switching to slightly lighter tires. However, if...
  12. Daniel Ortiz

    Weird ‘GASP’ when shifting out of 1st

    Mine has been doing this a little after I first changed the transmission fluid at 50,000 miles. Its not the same as the delayed 1-2 shift when its cold. It's more of an audible thing you can hear but not feel. Also, mine does it 1-2, and then really noticeably again from 2-3. It only does it...
  13. Daniel Ortiz

    Assistance with tire pressure

    @My2ndgen678 , I ran your numbers in the calculator I mentioned and it came up with 39 psi all four corners for your LT265/75R16 tires, based on maintaining the same load-carrying capacity as your OEM LT245/75R16 E-rated tires set to 45 psi. So, you could go even lower if you're totally...
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    Assistance with tire pressure

    @My2ndgen678, I have no experience with heavy-duty trucks, but it seems your truck is set up to utilize every bit of load-carrying capacity of those rear OEM LT245/75R16 tires called for on the placard (E-rated tires carry a maximum pressure of 80 psi). At bare minimum, I would think if you are...
  15. Daniel Ortiz

    Looking for a lighter tire

    @Dubj09 , like @crazykid1994 , I found Toyo tires to be lighter when compared to other brands of tires of similar type and size. In particular, I'm planning to purchase a set of 35x11.5x17 Toyo Open Country AT3s next. Also note that, because they are an inch narrower than the customary 12.5"...
  16. Daniel Ortiz

    Assistance with tire pressure

    @My2ndgen678 , can you take a picture of the tire pressure placard and post it here? I'd be curious to see what it says.
  17. Daniel Ortiz

    Engine hours... what i didnt know...

    The drive hours reset, apparently randomly. See here. I wouldn't be surprised if the idle hours reset as well. Who the heck knows. But the grans of salt... have plenty of them!
  18. Daniel Ortiz

    Bilsteins? Replacing old Bils with new Bils?

    @Rado, my experience has been very similar to what @crazykid1994 said, they are stiffer, and you could say they feel more "sporty" than the OEM shocks. However, I never experienced them with the OEM wheels/tires. Right before I had 5100s installed (front & rear) I reduced my wheel size to...
  19. Daniel Ortiz

    8hp70 heater bypass

    @hawsk99gt if I were you I'd keep pressing that service dealer to talk to her transmission friend (or really any transmission expert that is knowledgeable on Ram's ZF 8HP70 setup). If possible, ask if she wouldn't mind if you could contact them directly (of vice versa). I think at your level...
  20. Daniel Ortiz

    Blistein 5100 with 275/65/20

    @Goldencracker, when parked on (more or less) level ground, measure from bottom of your tire where it touches the ground to the top of the wheel well, front and back. The difference in those measurements is how much extra rake, or extra lift, your rear end has over your front. From there all...
  21. Daniel Ortiz

    Knob dial vs shift on console

    You and me both dude. I came from a 2006 Dodge Dakota with the 6-speed. That was an awesome little truck to drive and I loved it.
  22. Daniel Ortiz

    My first Ram

    @Gator Whiskers , GREAT name by the way. Welcome to the forum! There are SOO many questions and concerns answered here if you have the patience and time to search for them, and if something simply isn't lining up to you, so many people will address your questions and reply with their own first...
  23. Daniel Ortiz

    Fluids need help

    Yee haw! This stuff is expensive!
  24. Daniel Ortiz

    Tires for '16 Rebel

    @miketx , @crash68 , I'm assuming @Mark Williton was referring to the "sidewall" of the vehicle, in other words, the placard in the door frame. He probably could have worded that better though.
  25. Daniel Ortiz

    Tires for '16 Rebel

    This is my next set of tires, the Open Country AT3s. Mainly because I'm going up to 35", and this model is among the few that has 35" and 11.5" width, which I want to maintain for clearance purposes, and to keep them lighter as well. In fact, when I compared several tires, I found Toyos in...

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