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  1. lighthawk

    AMP power boards stopped working

    I'll have to pay attention. They definitely stay on for a bit after closing the door. There's so many lights that are on with a door open, or even after it closes. Not exactly stealth camping style.
  2. lighthawk

    AMP power boards stopped working

    Follow up six months later: I was swapping out OEM halogen headlamps and disconnected the negative battery post. AMP steps stopped working again. I was testing each new LED bulb and reconnecting the battery, and the steps began working again. They are finicky.
  3. lighthawk

    How can I tell if I have projector headlights!

    Anyone go with Diode Dynamics? https://www.diodedynamics.com/low-beam-led-headlight-bulbs-for-2019-2023-ram-1500-2500-3500-non-projector-pair.html
  4. lighthawk

    AMP power boards stopped working

    Thanks oe542bob Did AMP warrantee the controller? "The 30A bladed fuse looked okay, but when I replaced it the steps worked again." After giving it some thought, I don't think the fuse was bad. I think it was the pulling of the fuse that allowed the controller to reset itself. I did use...
  5. lighthawk

    AMP power boards stopped working

    Thanks, mtnrider. I had checked the factory fuse box, but after research I learned AMP also has an inline fuse on the harness, just below where it connects to the positive terminal array on the battery. The 30A bladed fuse looked okay, but when I replaced it the steps worked again. Problem...
  6. lighthawk

    AMP power boards stopped working

    I've been disconnecting my battery to trace a parasitic loss. I think it was because I left AUX switch #1 on, which is always hot. While figuring this out, and disconnecting my negative battery terminal multiple times, the AMP steps stopped working. They don't budge when any door is opened...
  7. lighthawk

    People running larger tires, do you have a larger spare tire?

    I installed the ARB twin compressor and a 2 gal air tank under my hood. Power comes from the RAM auxiliary switch bank. There's a second on/off ARB switch under the hood. I routed the air line to the underside of the truck bed where I mounted an air chuck. With the 20'? ARB hose and gauge...
  8. lighthawk

    People running larger tires, do you have a larger spare tire?

    I replaced all five 33" factory highway tires with 35" 285/75r18 Wildpeaks on the stock 18" rims. With a bit of airing down, and tweaking the sheet metal heat shield I was able to just fit the spare under the bed. I carry a camper, so there's no room in the bed for the spare. We travel to...
  9. lighthawk

    replacing cv axle

    Check out https://drivelinesplusinc.com/2019-2023-ram-2500-3500-front-driveshafts/ I just installed their replacement front driveshaft with a double cardone instead of the factory CV joint.
  10. lighthawk

    2021 3500 Front driveshaft CV failure

    It looks like the shaft can come very close to hitting the edge of the CV body. Mine failed twice resulting in a slit to the rubber boot, hence spilling all the grease. Keep an eye on it.
  11. lighthawk

    2021 3500 Front driveshaft CV failure

    I have had the front driveshaft replaced by the dealer twice in 7500 miles on our 2021 3500 hemi. Apparently the fifth gen RAM trucks have a CV joint on the transmission side. After a camping trip to Nevada I discovered my brand new truck had puked grease from the transmission end of the front...
  12. lighthawk

    Front driveshaft question

    I went through two of those CV joints, exactly where you circled the problem. I just replaced it with https://drivelinesplusinc.com/2019-2023-ram-2500-3500-front-driveshafts/ with Spicer u joints. So far, so good.
  13. lighthawk

    Running boards for 4" lifted truck

    Another vote for AMP power boards. We love them on our 2021 3500 with 2.5" King / Carli lift.
  14. lighthawk

    Dead mouse

    I found rodent footprints all over my engine compartment after camping in a meadow located in a remote part of Nevada. I shudder to think what would have happened if they had chewed our wires. It was near where the Stolpa's nearly died one winter, if you remember the story. A buddy worked...
  15. lighthawk

    Onboard air compressor and storage tank

    I recently installed the CKMTA12 in my 2021 6.4 Tradesman. Wiring went pretty smooth, but I didn't understand which set of connectors I should use for compressor only, no locker option. And don't forget to ground the tiny black wire! The switch needs its own power, oddly. ARB loom is good...
  16. lighthawk

    Whats Wrong With / Missing From This Build Spec

    3500 has leaf springs. I could be wrong but I think the 2500 has coils.
  17. lighthawk

    Whats Wrong With / Missing From This Build Spec

    I followed a similar path, after owning a diesel 4wd Sprinter for five years, thinking I would build it into a camper. I mostly used it for my construction business. After doing some rough trails in Death Valley we decided to go back to the truck camper system. I ordered a 3500 6.4 crew cab...
  18. lighthawk

    SAE or metric?

    If you travel backcountry roads where there isn't cell service, you need to be self sufficient, IMO. We travel with a Four Wheel Camper and visit remote areas in our adventures. On my previous truck I've had airbag failures, multiple tire changes, and even a broken steering knuckle (long...
  19. lighthawk

    power running boards

    2021 3500 crew cab with 2" leveling kit, and FWC camper full time. We waited six months to get the AMP power boards from our dealer. I put in some Bully steps ($60 Amazon deal) as a temporary solution, especially for my wife. As stated above the power boards come down about half the step in...
  20. lighthawk

    Removing tow hooks 2021 2500

    One side is tack welded.
  21. lighthawk

    new member

    Pics or it didn't happen :D
  22. lighthawk

    Constant Power for USB 2020 Ram 1500

    My 2021 has hot usb's. I've charged up camera batteries in the camper while using our camper.
  23. lighthawk

    Rams In The Wild (Post your Ram working!)

    Death Valley trip in December. It blew so hard that night we were afraid our ski boots were going to blow away.
  24. lighthawk

    Side step recommendations for a '21 2500 Laramie?

    Amp power steps here. They fold up, so ground clearance isn't compromised, which is important to us offroad folks. I briefly installed Bullysteps to get us through our two week trip to Death Valley, and they worked great for $60, but only give one foothold up front. We've taught our cattle...
  25. lighthawk

    Started 3 new forums..

    Something changed, and now the top bar layout is fine.

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