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  1. BossHogg

    5th wheel max weight for 2024 2500 diesel longhorn

    Look on the driver's door jam for the placard that has the tire pressure specifications. On that same placard will be the maximum payload for this vehicle. Every vehicle's payload will vary based on the truck's trim package and options. A simple rule of thumb is to take the maximum weight of a...
  2. BossHogg

    Cummins Killer Bolt.

    I've wondered that myself. Does RAM's powertrain warranty cover the repair? Even if it does and the failure occurs within the warranty period, RAM doesn't share warranty repair data. I don't think anyone knows. I've been "jiggling" my grid heater connection and so far, it remains secure.
  3. BossHogg

    Cummins Killer Bolt.

    Good question. The "killer" bolt gets a lot more credit than what it is due but if it happens it is a big cost item. Here is a YT video explaining the grid heater bolt issue and how to do a quick test to see if you are in danger. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hi2rkVto57Y
  4. BossHogg

    alignment after V06 recall

    I tried that recently and RamCares had a specialist contact me. The specialist denied the "non-welded" drag link repair stating I have the approved welded repair. I have visited the top three tire chain stores in my area, and none of them will touch the front end because of the welded "repair"...
  5. BossHogg

    Ram Connect rant

    I agree. My wife just bought herself a new Bronco and Ford's FordPass is also free forever.
  6. BossHogg

    Why should I stay with RAM?

    Do you mean your RAM experience has been bad? The 68RFE transmission is just fine when used as advertised. I know I have one that has been pulling 16K worth of RV all around our great country without issues, in fact, the entire truck has been without issues excluding the few recalls. I'm not...
  7. BossHogg

    Why should I stay with RAM?

    I couldn't believe that until I researched it. Apparently, RAM HDs HEMI trucks only made up 5% of their sales. The rumor is the Hurricane will replace the HEMI but why they don't show the Hurricane as an option is a mystery. From what I could find, this started with the 2023 model year.
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    Why should I stay with RAM?

    I'm also a GM retiree and over the years, I watched as the GMS (employee price) dwindled, the last GM I bought was a 2005 Pontiac GTO, I think the GMS price gave me an earth-shattering $600 off MSRP. If I had to buy a new truck today, I think I would go with GM, I've had all the grief with Ford...
  9. BossHogg

    Service ETC, Braking System, & multiple codes

    Typically, when you experience a flood of sensor issues, it is caused by a module or modules that are not getting good power. It seems that 9.6 volts is the threshold of how low the system voltage can go before the modules start setting DTCs. You stated you replaced the battery, how long ago...
  10. BossHogg

    What is this under my power side mirror arm?

    I park my truck so that the morning sun doesn't hit the driver's side outside mirror in the colder times of the year so heated seats and steering wheel turn on with remote start. In the summer, I park so the mirror housing gets the sun and the auto-vented seats turn on with a remote start. Not...
  11. BossHogg

    Rad Ram led Strip Lights

    I kind of figured it was a generational thing but my wife and I are empty nesters so we don't have a goto in the house anymore. I did ask one of my kids who is in his mid-30s, he wasn't sure what RAD was either. OP Don't mistake my comment as anything other than wanting to know what RAD is.
  12. BossHogg

    Rad Ram led Strip Lights

    What does "totally RAD" mean? I did look it up but I'm doubtful your usage has any of these intentions. RAD may refer to reactive attachment disorder, a rare but serious condition that affects children who don't form healthy emotional bonds with their caregivers. RAD can develop if a child's...
  13. BossHogg

    power deployable running boards slow or close

    I found the easiest way to get the side boards to deploy is to crack one of the doors open. Do the washing and then simply open the door all the way and close the door. No getting in the vehicle and messing with the control screen.
  14. BossHogg

    2017

    The axel ratio comes into play in stop-and-go traffic and is more pronounced as the towing weight increases. Once moving, the transmission ratios can address the torque going to the drive line regardless of the axle ratios. With my ED and 3:21 axle ratio with 7,200 pounds of tow weight, I have...
  15. BossHogg

    What grease/lube for power running boards?

    The owner's manual does not mention any type of maintenance on the power running boards unless I'm missing it. I've not heard anyone posting about using any lubricant on the friction points. Mine have made it through two winters without any issues. I don't think there is a need to lubricate...
  16. BossHogg

    2024 Laramie has red turn signals

    Sorry if you thought I was challenging you, I wasn't. I was affirming the LEDs are the ones with amber turn signal lamps. I should have worded it differently. I was focused on wild one' early observation.
  17. BossHogg

    2024 Laramie has red turn signals

    I don't think it is this easy, to classify rear turn signal color by model year. Yesterday, while out and about, I saw GEN 5 RAMs with different-looking rear taillamp assemblies. Curious, when I got home I went to cars.com and started looking at pictures of 2019 RAMs 1500s (first year of GEN...
  18. BossHogg

    2024 Laramie has red turn signals

    My 2015 RAM has red rear turn signals but my 2022 (pictured) has amber rear turn signals. Older vehicles going back to 2003 had ambers (2003 Yukon XL) but a Buick I had was all red. Seems they go back and forth with the rear turn signal color.
  19. BossHogg

    $149.00 Head Unit on Amazon

    It is surprising to me that a new poster with two posts, posts this info on a head unit with no supporting information.
  20. BossHogg

    What part/accessory are you looking for that a company has not made?

    I would love to see a simple-to-install gadget that would collect the video from all vehicle cameras and record the camera data, along with GPS info of location, time, and speed, onto an SD-CARD much like current dashcams do. I'm surprised this hasn't been done leading me to think it isn't...
  21. BossHogg

    DEF additive

    I think there is a facet of people that are addicted to the word "additive". They, for whatever reason, just seem to need to use it. I'm not saying additives are bad but not always needed either. DEF is a very specific formula of deionized water and 32.5% Urea. Adding an additive would change...
  22. BossHogg

    How's this for CRAZY....

    Safelite replaced the windshield on my wife's Equinox. They were easy to work with, met us at the gym, and replaced the windshield during our gym session. They even provided a certificate of calibration for all of the window-mounted electrons showing a 100% recalibration. No complaints at all.
  23. BossHogg

    service electronic throttle control 6.7 cummins

    Sometimes, when unrelated sensors are reporting strange or implausible results, they may share a common grounding point, that ground should be checked if you can locate it. One way to discover if the issue is grounding is to measure the ground wire of each suspect sensor to ground. The meter...
  24. BossHogg

    Need suggestions for voltage tester/meter

    Fluke meters are likely the best but for a reason. They are no more accurate than most meters on the market. Flukes are the standard in the industry because they can be certified as accurate. Every two years, my Fluke meters (at work) had to be recertified to meet our ISO compliance. That is...
  25. BossHogg

    Slowest-selling vehicle in America is the Dodge Ram 2500 truck

    Vehicle insurance is a funny thing, out of our fleet, 2015 3500, 2022 1500, and a 2013 Equinox, the Equinox was always the most expensive vehicle to insure and the 3500 was always the least expensive to insure. Now that the 2013 Equniox was recently replaced by a 2024 Bronce, my 2022 1500 has...

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