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  1. StuartBlack

    2006 5.7 hemi starting/stalling issues

    Was driving great a couple of weeks ago, then it got a check engine light for a misfire P0305, so it had a misfire in cylinder 5, replaced the spark plugs, fired right up, was better on gas than before Went to start it the next day and it moved but didn’t like any kind of throttle, if it went...
  2. StuartBlack

    Suspension shakes

    I was driving a few days ago down my driveway and I noticed my drivers rear wheel moved side to side quite a bit Drove it back and parked it Figured it was a wheel bearing and went to talk to garages and they agreed, got a rear axle bearing for the corporate 9.25 rear end (it’s the 2005 1500...
  3. StuartBlack

    Has anyone found a good way to paint the chrome door handles?

    Either by using spray pain Or using decals Or some sort of plastic cover? I hate chrome and my 06 sport has chrome door handles and I just hate it with a passion
  4. StuartBlack

    Is there a aftermarket gauge for gas levels

    Replaced my fuel pump in my 2006 Ram 1500 5.7 with the 26 gallon tank Truck finally turns on (after a month of it being immobile) but the gas tank gauge isn’t working correctly. It’s either showing empty 99% of the time or it will show a level for maybe a minute Just so I don’t have to redo...
  5. StuartBlack

    Gas gauge not working after putting in new fuel pump

    Worked fine before, truck turns on now after putting in new pump but the gas gauge is showing empty and I know there’s about 1/3 of a tank in there. Anything I’m potentially missing?
  6. StuartBlack

    Does anyone know where to find what parts from one vehicle will work from others, frankenstyle

    I have a 2006 quad cab 1500 5.7 hemi I need the master switch on the drivers door, mine dies sometimes and it’s getting annoying, I’ve taken it apart, cleaned it with dielectric grease and it starts working again for a month or so then starts crapping out. Can I only get the same switch system...
  7. StuartBlack

    Trying to change fuel pump and can’t remove metal locking plate and fuel line

    I don’t think mine was ever changed in it’s life, it’s at 305,000km Fuel pump went out on me at the start of the month and it’s finally getting nice weather so I’m trying to change it I got the box removed as I couldn’t drop the tank on my driveway I got the harness off fine but the fuel line...
  8. StuartBlack

    Are there any key fob tricks

    I know if some tricks others have that you can put the windows down remotely Did the third gen Ram have anything like that?
  9. StuartBlack

    Does anyone know of a “dodge Ram Wave”

    I’m been putting up my index and pinky so it’s the “horns” So far no one has reciprocated I’ve only had my truck for a few months so not sure if there is one or if I’m just plain weird
  10. StuartBlack

    Where does the sport trim go?

    If there is a base trim which is maybe the ST Then the SLT then they have the Laramie and the srt10 Where does the sport trim go in this? Is it more of a base or is it better or worse than the Laramie? I found that it’s only available with the 5.7 hemi Which to me makes me thinks it’s better...
  11. StuartBlack

    Truck broke down now will not start

    A couple of days ago I stopped to put gas in my 2006 1500 5.7L hemi Went to go start it and it didn’t It cranked but wouldn’t turn over It was -29c with the wind chill so I figured that was the issue Had to leave it overnight and try and figure out the issue Tried to boost it the next day, on...
  12. StuartBlack

    Put gas in and then truck wouldn’t start

    2006 1500 5.7L hemi At a loss right now! I was driving to an appointment over 2 hours away today, truck was driving great, no issues. About 8 minute drive away from my appointment I decided to put gas in the truck Went to go start it and it wouldn’t turn over Sounds like it wants to but just...
  13. StuartBlack

    Anyone with 4x4 1500 do you put weight in the back during winter?

    If you do how much? If not, why not? Where I am in Canada the storms can get awful, it seems better with weight even though I have a 4x4
  14. StuartBlack

    Weird stock radio problem

    I have one of those Bluetooth radio things that plug into the cigarette lighter in my 06 1500, the last couple of days it will switch radio stations. For example; It’s in 103.3, always has been But then it will switch to 103.1 by itself then back again to 103.3 then back and forth. Got so...
  15. StuartBlack

    Can you do a bolt pattern conversion?

    Seems like the right rims are hard to find (I do have a set of 17”s and 20”s one for winter and one for summer, the 17”s are just steelies. I was looking for brakes online and most of the full on ceramic sets are for 8 bolt. I know bolt pattern conversions are a thing, just not sure for our...
  16. StuartBlack

    Where do people get their rims?

    Called a few local dodge dealers and they don’t make the 5x139.7/5x5.5 Had to get them used, they seemed in great condition though and a steal at $125 for all 4 That was for the 17” I’m running in winter The truck came with 20” dodge rims when I bought it with 3 season tires on it For next...
  17. StuartBlack

    Bought my first Ram a couple of months ago and I love it

    This is my first full size vehicle, I gave my car to my wife as it’s still useful. I bought a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 sport 4x4 It has over 300,000km on it now (I bought it November 30th) We are a family of 5 so have 6 seats made more sense as we have much more room, I have my brother over often...
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