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    All engine warning lights come on dash, truck only limited on speed

    follow up , Amp Research wanted to ague with me that their Plug in to the OBd2 port wouldn't cause these issues. Wrong ! I had the steps disconnected 3 weeks with no issues Received the new plug in for the AMP research steps couldn't get the steps working , spent a hour on the phone with the...
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    All engine warning lights come on dash, truck only limited on speed

    I agree, I bought the pass through extension as they advised me to get it up higher under the dash and secure it up there out of harms way
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    All engine warning lights come on dash, truck only limited on speed

    The AMP steps come with a OBD2 plug that has 2 purple wires coming out of it. That connector that AMP Research gives you with the kit that plugs into the vehicles OBD2 has a chip on it They replaced that plug under warranty They said if someone accidentally bumps into that plug it breaks the...
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    All engine warning lights come on dash, truck only limited on speed

    trouble shot the steps with Amp today on the phone using a volt meter and found out the chip in the OPD2 connector under the dash is bad is what they expected. They said if anyone hits it it breaks the chip inside. I was advised to move the OBD2 using a AMP-76405-01A - Amp Plug and Play Pass...
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    All engine warning lights come on dash, truck only limited on speed

    LOL ! I think the heels would be the cheapest option :) I contacted Amp, the steps have been disconnected now a week and no issues or warning lights. I did have the battery Load tested to see if it was the battery and it passed. There's definitely a short in one of the motors or the...
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    All engine warning lights come on dash, truck only limited on speed

    I've been driving the truck now 5 days with a couple of few hour round trip in between each day with the steps disconnected it's definitely the steps I've had no air lights or codes since disconnecting the steps
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    All engine warning lights come on dash, truck only limited on speed

    Thank you I actually just got back from the dealership an hour ago and that is exactly what they told me I brought the truck in and asked them to hardwire it and tell him the problem They said exactly what you just said and when it loses communication the computer it's because the battery is...
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    All engine warning lights come on dash, truck only limited on speed

    Ok so by bypassing the OBD port and hardwire them that shouldn't cause a issue with the computer down the road right if the steps malfunction again? I'm calling Amp Research today also :)
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    All engine warning lights come on dash, truck only limited on speed

    Yeh the NEG wire for the steps started smoking when I went to put it on the NEG terminal. If I hardwire them vs going through the OB2 port do I run the risk of frying the computer? What steps does the Larmine trim level OEM come on the truck? Is it just this particular brand have these issues...
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    All engine warning lights come on dash, truck only limited on speed

    Thank you all for your help I will bring it over to have the battery load tested currently I've been driving it the last 2 days with the steps disconnected and I've had no symptoms Can I ask what are my options so I don't fry the computer I have a 4 inch lift the reason why I went with these...
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    All engine warning lights come on dash, truck only limited on speed

    Thanks for the reply Battery is new only a few months old Yes they are tapped into the OB2 port below the dash
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    All engine warning lights come on dash, truck only limited on speed

    Hello I lost power steering twice in last week, shut the truck on and off and it works again. Now I'm getting all kinds of engine lights, every light on the dash comes on while driving , then I get all kinds messages on the dash says transmission will not shift gears, do not shut truck off till...
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    V6 with 35" tires ?e

    Here's some pics
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    V6 with 35" tires ?e

    I took the coil overs out and went with 4" Spindle lift Went with 35x12.5 didn't like the gas mileage buy rode great. Also didn't like the look to much tire 35x12.5 on a 20" rim Sold the 35's and bought new rims and tires again Went with Fuel Blitz -18 on 33x12.5 R22 , man the look is awesome...
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    6 cyl Etorque cant tow with 35's

    What's better for gas mileage also? Re gear or 33's?
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    6 cyl Etorque cant tow with 35's

    Would I be safe running 33's ? What does a regear cost and will it solve it completely?
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    6 cyl Etorque cant tow with 35's

    Haha ! You had me pomansram!
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    Leveling Advice - COMPLETELY LOST!!

    5100's stiffened the ride to.much for my liking I went with Fox 2.0 leveling struts and loved them Got them from Nick@exhaust
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    6 cyl Etorque cant tow with 35's

    So I'm at 4" lift, 2WD , 6 cyl with 35x12.5R20's Love the look, the ride, except RPMs and gas mileage suck now with the 35's When I'm not towing I'm mostly in 7th gear around 2200rpm around town. It never drops into 8th gear on the transmission The minute I goto tow even a light load like...
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    6cyl enough power for lift or 35" tires? Or go Leveled with 33" tires?

    Thanks for the update , here's my last thread here with 35's : Thread '4" Maxtrac Spindle Lift pictures' https://www.ramforum.com/threads/4-maxtrac-spindle-lift-pictures.182890/ I have to re gear as with the 35's I don't get into 8th Gear on the highway I used to run at 1600 ram at 75mph on...
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    Best riding small lift or level

    Thanks see my latest post here , decided on a 4" lift now running 35's : Thread '4" Maxtrac Spindle Lift pictures' https://www.ramforum.com/threads/4-maxtrac-spindle-lift-pictures.182890/
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    Struts with a 4 inch lift

    Fox 2.5 all the way, Nick can set you up for these
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    Zone and BDS 6'' lift front strut or coilover options

    Nick is definitely an asset to have on here as a sponsor Not only great service, but super fast shipping and best prices hands down Your in Good hands , good luck show us pics when done !
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    Wheels Spacers

    I spoke with Motorsportech Yesterday and they said because my rims are dual drilled, they I would have to take off the starter part of each stud which is about 1/16th off each stud, so that the wheel sits flush on the hub He said to grind all of them, install the wheel and torque to 145-155lbs...
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    Wheels Spacers

    But it looks good !

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