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5th Gen 1500 Transmission swap in a 4th Gen 1500
After water got into the transmission, I've been living with the shudder for a while now and it doesn't seem to be getting worse, but its not getting better either. The truck has currently done over 300,000kms. The mechanic suggests a rebuild for 2200USD. At a scrap yard, I saw a rolled over...- knightjp
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Protecting Rubber Windshield trim
My 2014 Truck came with a rubberized plastic trim at the bottom of the windshield. For the heat over here it breaks and come apart. I just got a replacement from a salvage yard is rather good condition, but I’m worried about it have the same fate as my old one. Our temperatures exceed 45.C... -
Power steps or Rock Sliders
I don't plan on doing any serious rock crawling like you see on 4WD 24-7 videos, but I would like to know that my sides are protected. I've been thinking about putting in some rock sliders - especially the ones from WhiteKnuckle that mount to the frame. However my truck is also a daily and on... -
I'm not happy with Method Rims
I know that Method rims are popular and have a certain reputation when it comes to off road rims. However I'm not happy with the set that I've got. I got them from a retail store here in U.A.E. and to be honest, I wasn't really convinced on the style, but salesman convinced me. Based on the... -
Grille Guard vs Push Bar
Over here in Dubai, we don't have issues with wildlife or animals although I did have a narrow escape with a small antelope long ago. I don't like look of most of these Off road bumpers with the hoops and front protection and since I drive in the city most of the time. Thinking about it, I would... -
Replacing / Upgrading the alternator
I get a weird battery symbol on my dash every morning at the first start. There does not seem to be any hesitation to start, but it is not as quick. Then for the rest of the day, the vehicle starts up normal and the battery symbol is no long there. This is fairly recent. My recently changed the...- knightjp
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Tesla Radio PX6 and Air Conditioning
While driving the other day, the AC compressor suddenly got jammed. Had to get it replaced. After replacing the part, my mechanic said that the reason for the failure was that compressor and the fan motor were getting overworked by the head unit. He said that once the truck cabin cools down, it...- knightjp
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- Forum: Audio & Electronics
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Missing Lift Kit Parts - 4" Lift Kit.
So.. as I said in another post, I did a thing. I bought a "used" lift kit. It's all in good order. Basically, the seller bought a truck and parted it out. He took off the lift it and kept it all aside and he said the only thing that he doesn't have are the shocks. It was going for a really... -
Adding Fog Lights to a truck without factory ones (Chrome bumper)
I saw a really nice set of fog lights online that I would like to get for my truck. However, I have the chrome bumper and don't have the factory fog lights. What would I need to add the holes and the wiring to put fog lights on my truck?.. -
Installing CarPlay in 2014 1500
I'm thinking of which route I want to take in terms of upgrading my Ram's infotainment. I want something that I could easily use Apple CarPlay with. The biggest issue is where I live. I have to order everything online and hope I get the right thing. | Probably the best, would be to do the swap...- knightjp
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- Forum: Audio & Electronics
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Beast from Team Knight Rider
OK.. I will agree with everyone that the show really did not live up to the expectations or the legacy of the original series, however I found the vehicles pretty cool. Searching for info online, there does not seem to be enough information on them in terms of what mods, etc., were done. So...- knightjp
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Keep the Chrome or complete Blackout
Whenever someone get a black vehicle or a dark grey, there is a tendency to completely black out the Chrome. I admit that do like that look. It give it a more tough vibe. You even see it in movies. I did the black out with my previous dark grey truck and the comments were mixed. Now that I have... -
Repair or Total Loss?
I had an accident with my vehicle. The incident was completely my fault. I was trying to navigate somewhere and took my eyes off the road and onto Google maps for a second or two and I "rammed" into a car that was stationary in traffic. Fortunately no one was hurt and I don't have to contend...- knightjp
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- Forum: General Discussions
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Fuel Octane
I have just been reading about how you can increase or decrease the life of an engine just by using the wrong octane fuel. The thing is that here in Dubai, we have four grades. Super - 98 Octane Special - 95 Octane E-Plus - 91 Octane Diesel I'm not sure as to what standards the octane levels...- knightjp
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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6 lug pattern on a 4th Gen Ram
I was browsing through the American Trucks website and came across this. Clearly that is a 6 lug pattern on what should be a 5 lug axle.. Does not look like he has done much mods to the truck. So how? -
Next Mods for the Truck
Firstly my thanks to @ram1500rsm & @Quick_Shifter for their advice in the area of the lift. At the moment, my truck currently handles the Dubai dunes quite well, but needs a good off road bumper for a better approach angle and lift. First lets talk about the lift. Initially, I was sure that... -
Best Lift for a 4th Gen Ram 1500
For me, I always believed that the best lift for my truck was the DualSport from AEV. It seems one that is well engineered. https://www.aev-conversions.com/product/ram-1500-4-dualsport-suspension-sc/ However I would like to run my stock 17" rims and get just get a taller tyre underneath it... -
Locking Diffs vs Torsen
Every one knows that if you are going off roading, having locking diffs is a good option. I guess that is why they are a standard fit on the Power Wagons. I was thinking about fitting lockers to my Ram, but this came across this video talking about differentials.. The military Humvees use...- knightjp
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First Mods
For the first set of mods in 5 years of ownership, I decided to de-chrome the bumpers and black out the wheels on the 2014 Ram SLT.- knightjp
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Satin Black...? Yay or Nay?
I guess we all know how mean and badass a truck looks when its completely blacked out. I just saw this truck. I have seen black trucks in movies and stuff, but nothing compared to actually seeing one in the flesh. Alright, I know its a Ford, but you can't deny it looks awesome. I looked... -
Ticking in the engine...
This sound just suddenly started happening today. Does anyone know what this is? I mean this just started and I do my maintenance on time and stuff. Mechanically there should not be any issue since it been maintained and it has only just over 136,000 kms on the clock. And Yes, I do know my...- knightjp
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Windshield Trim
I guess after 5 years of being outside in over 50.C weather, the Rubber trims are showing their age. Most importantly, the I seem to have lost a rubber part on one side of my truck (near the wipers) and the other ones seem to crumble to the slightest touch. Ouch Ram.. Ouch. I notice my... -
Suspension Kits For Rebel Off-road ride height
I currently have a 2014 Ram 1500 SLT. I want to give it a suspension that is about as equal in height to a 2017 Ram Rebel on its off-road setting. From this video, it looks like the 2017 Rebel in off road mode is about 3" lift over stock. I don't want to use spacers or anything like that... -
Portal Axles vs standard lift
It seems that all the best 4x4s have portal axles for the best clearances - Hummer H1, Unimog, etc.. I saw a video on the Hummer H1 and the portal axles look like the business. However I would like to know if anyone has experience with them on a 4th Gen Ram. I'm not an expert, so this thread... -
Clearview Style Mirrors for Ram
Watching one of my fav Youtube shows, they were talking about these Clearview Mirrors. I like their look and design. https://clearviewmirrorsusa.com Its an Australian made mirror so they mostly cater to Japanese vehicles, Land Rovers and Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks. I find myself...
