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    2012 slt bumpers?

    Looking at a 2012 3500 cummins cc 4x4. According to the badges on the truck, it's an SLT trim. I was always under the impression that SLT came with chrome bumpers. This one has the black plastic. Am I wrong on this assumption? Did the "base" SLT trim come with plastic bumpers?
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    Traction bars

    My truck: 07 qc hemi 2wd, 4 inch cst spindle lift in front 1 inch blocks in the rear. Looking at pro comp traction bars 72500B. Description says they are for 4x4. Is there any real difference in the 4x4 trucks and 4x2 rear suspension? Anyone know if they will work on 2wd?
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    Axle wrap

    I have a 4inch CST spindle lift and 1 inch blocks in the rear to level it out. It has developed the axle wrap click on acceleration and deceleration.i have read that traction bars solve this. Anyone have experience with this and traction bars. Also looking for brand recommendations. Truck is an...
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    2012/13 2500

    Looking towing charts and noticed a significant difference in towing capacity between 2012 and 2013. Specifically looking at crew cab long bed 4x2 with 3.42 gears. Anyone know what changes were made to justify such a difference? 2012: 9,950 2013: 17,750
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    Transfer case?

    Looking at 2012 and up 2500 Cummins 4x4. Some have a dial to turn to switch from 2x4- 4x4. Others have a shifter on the the floor. Any pros or cons between them? Is there a difference?
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    2012 or newer

    Looking at 2012 or newer Cummins. I notice some have the electronic switch for 4x4 and some have the lever on the floor. Pros and cons for both? Are they actually differences in the transmissions?
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    Auto or manu

    Specifically looking at the Cummins. Anyone here regret getting the automatic vs the manual? Or wish you had the auto vs the manual?
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    3rd-4th gen qc

    Looking at going from a 07 1500 qc to a 4th gen 2500 qc Cummins. Wondering about cab space. Currently have 2 little ones in car seat and it's a bit cramped in the back seat causing me to move the driver seat forward. Anyone have experience with children seats in the 4th gen qc. I stand 6 foot...
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    Built trans?

    Well the trans in my 07 qc hemi 2wd seems to be shifting a bit hard these days. Just trying to front load some research and see where people are getting their trans built at or where you all are buying built ones from. More interested in one built for towing if it matters. As usual any and all...
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    Sub 12

    General question, take a 3 gen hemi 4x4 regular cab. Cheapest rought to solid sub 12 1/4 mile? Thoughts?
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    To Cummins or not to cummins

    Looking for some thoughts. I have an 07 qc ram hemi 2wd. Has all the usual bolt on plus a 4.56 lsd. 4 insh lift with 35's. Family just got a 6100lbs travel trailer last summer. Dodge specs say 8600 max towing. Currently reside in IL/WI so a couple hills here and there but defiantly not...
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    Lower ball joints

    Planning on doing ball joints next weekend and trying to figure out if I need to remove the lower control arm to swap the ball joint. I know the upper needs to be completely replaced, and and joints. But is the lower the same? I thought you can do just the ball joint with out needing to take the...
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    Tires for towing?

    So I am just checking to make sure my tires are good. Currently running toyo open country at2. The size reads as follows P265/70r17. Side wall it's "standard load" stamped on it. Sidewalk also indicates max load of 2535lbs. I have a 6200lbs 2axle trailer. My question is, are these tires safe to...
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    Heads

    Came across a set of heads on CL for 250 bucks. Considering getting these and having a shop port and polish them. This a good idea? What should I look for in the heads to make sure they are ok before I buy them.
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    Engine load?

    So I just got the 4.56 installed and love it. Currently running 32 inch tall tires. Resulting in an engine rpm around 2400 at 70 mph. I knew this would happen, now I'm looking at tires. I am looking at a 34 inch tire. This will bring the rpm to about 2100 at 70mph. My question is though, the...
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    TC stall?

    So I just got the 4.56 installed today on my 07 qc 2wd. Next on the chopping block in the trans. So when the time comes, what stall should I be looking at. Mostly a daily driver and I have a 6000 lbs trailer I pull in the summers. Not looking for some neck snapping response to be added to the...
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    4.56 today

    Getting a LSD and 4.56 installed today. Not going to lie, giddy like a school girl.....
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    CL find

    Found a set of brembo calipers off a 2007 srt8 jeep. Will these fit my ram with 17 inch wheels?
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    What to expect

    Ok just curious what I should expect from my truck 07 qc hemi 2wd: Arlington tubes Fast man bored throttle body Hemi fever 93 octane tune Vararam intake 4.56 Detroit trutrak lsd 0-60...? 1/8mile...? Estimates?
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    Rear end

    Going from a 3.92 open to 4.56 lsd (2wd 2007 qc hemi). How many hours of labor should the mechanic charge for this?
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    Factory rear end?

    So my truck came equipped with an open dif. If j were to find a factory rear end that was a anti spin rear end, is that the same as a limited slip...?
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    Transmission

    I know an upgraded valve body helps with better shifting, does it help anything in regards to towing?
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    Trams filter

    Getting a low pressure code p0868. Time to chandler the fluid and filter I'm thinking. Anything else that should be done while in there? Also read something about a one way valve in the torque converter and there could be an issue with that. Anyone have knowledge or experience with this?
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    3rd gen vararam

    Ordered and received my vararam intake for my 07 hemi fast and easy as usual. Already installed and noticed a difference. Can't wait for my tank to run through the 89 octane, fill up with 93 and get a custom tune done. This intake along with the Arh long tubes I got from you made a world of...
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    Transmission cooler

    Just purchased a new a travel trailer and wondering if there is a larger transmission cooler available for our trucks. Mine is a 07 hemi 2wd qc with NO towing package. Anyone have suggestions for this or how to keep the transmission cooler in general?
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