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    [SOLVED] Help with air conditioning problem

    So my AC has been having intermittent problems. Fan/blower turns on at times on demand, other times it won’t. AC and side view mirror defroster lights come on without fail. Pulled the AC controller, from inside the cab, off to check power to the connectors. Had power to all but the black/green...
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    Quad cab rear door unlocking noise

    So my driver side rear door started making a very “strained” noise whenever the locks are unlocked - whether via the remote or exiting the vehicle. I’ve pulled the panel off but the noise is internal and I cannot visibility see any deficiencies. Anyone have this problem? I’ve attached a link...
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    Opinions on Bilstein shocks for 2WD

    I have a 2004 Ram 2500 quad cab (Hemi) and have gone through a few sets of shocks and am thinking on upgrading to Bilsteins. I’m currently running Gabriel MaxControl shocks from Autozone with a lifetime warranty, which has been nice because I’ve gone through at least 3 sets in the rear and one...
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    Swapping 2012 seats into 2004 Ram

    Hey folks - came across these seats on Craigslist. They seem a bit expensive ($1500) but they got me curious. 2007 Dodge Ram SRT seats https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/pts/d/2007-dodge-ram-srt-seats/6425481158.html My 2004 doesn’t currently have power or heated seats. Will these seats drop...
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    Bedliner from late model Ram in 3rd Gen

    Hey folks - I've got a jacked up sprayed in liner on my 2004 Ram 2500 quad cab. I'm looking to drop a liner in there to covers up the problems. Found this on OfferUp and was wondering if there are bed differences that would prevent it from going into my truck...
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    Can you over fill differential?

    So I've got a 2004 Ram 2500 with the 14 bolt 10.5" differential. Manual says capacity is around 2.65 quarts so I bought 3 quarts to change out the fluid. Removed cover and gasket - everything looked good. Put new gasket on and reinstalled the cover. Put the first 2 quarts in no problem. Put...
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    Differential lubricant recommendations

    Looking to change the lubricant in my differential this weekend. 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 2WD. So according to my Haynes manual, it says to use Mopar Synthetic gear lubricant SAE 75W-90. Can I use any gear lubricant so long as it's 75W-90 weight? Based on my year, I don't need to add limited slip...
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    Help with inner tie rod removal

    So I bought an entire front end replacement kit from Detroit Axle. Kit includes UCA and LCA, inner tie rods and ends and stabilizer bars. All parts are for my 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 2wd. So I'm sizing up the tools needed to do the inner tie rod removal and neither Autozone nor Advance Auto has...
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    Shock length

    Ok so I've been running Gabriel Max Control shocks from Autozone on my 2004 Ram 2500. Per the AutoZone app, the shocks I'm using work but my ride has been terribly rough since I've owned it. Note: gonna swap out UCA, LCA, tie rods and ends since those are all pretty shot. I'm just...
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    Leveling my 3rd gen question

    So I started a thread: Lift coils - Hemi vs Diesel question https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?share_fid=17770&share_tid=99431&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eramforum%2Ecom%2Fshowthread%2Ephp%3Ft%3D99431&share_type=t In that thread a forum member suggested the following 2.5" coils: I want to simply...
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    Lift coils - Hemi vs Diesel question

    So I found these coils on eBay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/192046675283 MaxTrac 3" Front Lift Coils Springs For 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 Diesel 2WD Contacted the seller and asked if they're work on my 2004 Ram 2500 2WD Hemi and they replied "no, these are for a diesel". I'm confused - is...
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    Will this 2016 liner fit my 2004 bed?

    Found this on Craigslist: Factory bed liner 2016 Ram 2500 $100 Factory bed liner 2016 Ram 2500 I have a standard bed. Sent from San Antonio, Texas
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    Need advice: front end suspension help

    Hi folks - I'm thinking on attacking my front end. I have an 04 Ram 2500 2WD and the ride has been jarring, to say the least, for the entire time I've owned it (just over 5 years now). Work I've done in the past: Upper Control Arms Sway bar links Shocks Truck has over 178K miles...
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    Alternator over charging

    Hi - my battery gauge is showing the alternator over charging a bit. There is no fluctuation while driving, accelerating or deceleration - the gauge needle goes past the midpoint upon start up. What's the best way to throttle back the the charge so it hits where it's supposed to on the gauge...
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    Proper order for replacing front end parts

    Looking to replace the lower control arms, sway bars and tie rods. If doing all of this the same weekend, what order should I replace the parts or does it matter? Will get the alignment check afterwards as well. Thanks. Sent from San Antonio, Texas
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    Thoughts on this 2006 Ram

    Found this on Craigslist. 2006 *Dodge* *Ram* *1500* *Mega* Cab SLT 5.7L Hemi "Magnum" V8 4X4 $26994 2006 *Dodge* *Ram* *1500* *Mega* Cab SLT 5.7L Hemi "Magnum" V8 4X4 Thoughts on a 10 year old, lifted, gas powered Hemi with 90k miles for $27k? Sent from San Antonio, Texas
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    Peel and stick door handle covers

    Hey folks - has anyone used any of the peel and stick door handle covers they're selling on the Internet? I found these but wonder if it's even worth the money and bother or if it would just look too cheap. Thoughts? https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/141742091326 Sent from San Antonio, Texas
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    Tailgate light bar reverse wire

    Hey folks, thinking on getting one of these light bars for my truck. It calls for connecting/splicing into the reverse or back up wire. Where is that located under the rear of the truck? Sent from San Antonio, Texas
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    Chasing ABS codes (constant ABS & Brake light)

    2004 Dodge Ram 2500 2WD So I've had consistent issues with my ABS system. Most recently I had codes that reflected a bad rear speed sensor and bad right front speed sensor. I replaced both and the rear speed sensor error cleared but the front right error remained. I tried clearing the front...
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    Bilstein vs Gabriel shocks

    My 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 beats me to death when daily driving without a load. I replaced the original shocks with Gabriels from AutoZone. Truck ran super stiff before and after replacing all 4 shocks with the Gabriel Max Control shocks. Are Bilstein shocks that much better? Will it smooth out...
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    Will these 20" rims fit my 2500?

    Will these 20" rims fit my 2500? Found these on Craigslist. Will they fit under my truck if I leveled the front? How's the price look? I'm getting my truck painted and going for the blacked out look. Sent from San Antonio, Texas
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    Finally getting my truck painted (a horror story)

    I had terrible paint failure on my roof and lots of other bad spots on the entire body. No major body damage so I shopped around for a reputable shop that offered a warranty at a reasonable price. $2200, 4 coats of PPG black with 4 coats of clear and bed liner. 5 year warranty on paint. Going...
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    Do all generations have the same sun visors?

    So my passenger sun visor is not flipping up fully. Second time this happened. First time I found an exact year/make/model match at a salvage yard. My question is, what generations have the same visors I have so I can expand my salvage yard search? 2004 Dodge Ram Sent from San Antonio, Texas
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    What is this?

    Took my truck in to get the airbag recall performed. When I got it back this piece in the pics was hanging out beneath the dash. When I asked the dealership what this was and why was it now dangling and they didn't have an answer. They said they didn't mess with this part while doing the recall...
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    Windshield washer issues

    So I get home from vacation and my windshield washer isn't working. Fluid level is full and the wipers work, intermittent and hi/lo. I don't hear anything that sounds like a washer motor when I hit the washer option on the turn signal but the wipers go off as expected. Fluid jets heads...

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