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  1. Yeret

    Torque converter locking/unlocking?

    Kind of an odd one that started happening a few weeks ago. At first, I thought it was just me, but it's definitely not. Keeping it simple, when I leave from work and hit the highway, everything's fine, but shortly after the transmission shifts into overdrive, it does what feels like the torque...
  2. Yeret

    Issue with volume knob

    Okay, first of all, the radio in my truck is kind of a piece of crap. Actually, it's more like . The display illuminates about 1 in 10 times, it spits out any CD I put into it unless I give it a firm tap after inserting it, and then there's the eponymous issue, which is honestly the biggest PITA...
  3. Yeret

    High-mount brake light question

    So, this weekend, I took off the "high-mount" lens from the back of the cab to replace the mini bulbs inside. Admittedly, I was kinda surprised to see that there were four in there. The outer bulbs seemed to be intact, one of the inner bulbs behind the red lens was literally exploded, the other...
  4. Yeret

    Keeping steering stabilizer with Redhead steering gear?

    Hey, all, I'm going to be replacing my leaky 'n loose factory steering gear with a Redhead unit. Something I almost forgot regarding the deal is that I have one of those steering stabilizers, which really helped tighten up the steering. My question is should I bother putting this back on in...
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    Single or dual exhaust?

    Howdy, all. Just as the title says! I'm going to completely redo the exhaust in my truck. I'm pretty set on keeping to a single pipe and splitting from the muffler into two for the "cool" factor. But...maybe? To avoid going into a wall-o-text, personal theory of why I THINK a single exhaust...
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    Headlight recommendations

    Well, it's about that time for new lights. Passenger-side light done gone kapoot sometime between yesterday and today. The lights in question are Wagner Ultrabrite and ever since installing them several years ago, I have been satisfied with their performance. I'm thinking of just sticking with...
  7. Yeret

    Hypothetical - 426 stroker w/kegger

    Been another long time since I've posted here. I really should check in more often! Anyway, I've got a hypothetical scenario that I could do with some insight before the day comes when I actually have the funds to even consider this. Here's what I'm thinking: A Hughes Engines "360 to 426"...
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    Utawesome Performance

    Anyone had any dealings with these folk? http://utawesomeperformance.com/index.html They offer some pretty nifty stuff for our Magnum engines. Tunes, camshafts, kegger mods. Their "Lil' Kegger Express" build is of particular interest to me...
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    Tire suggestions

    Hey, all. Looking to buy a new set of tires later this summer. Current size is 265/75/16, I'm looking to swap on my 17" rims and go with 285/70/17. Right now, I'm spinning Goodyear Duratracs and have been quite happy with their overall performance. All are still in good condition, and used...
  10. Yeret

    Cheap vs Expensive wheel spacers

    I've been looking at wheel spacers with intent to add a bit of "stance" to my truck (no, not that ridiculous over-cambered "stance" that ricers like to use, LOL). I'm thinking 2" is a good number, enough to noticeably push the wheels out, but not so much that it's going to thrash the hub...
  11. Yeret

    Tranny going, going...:(

    Welp, after a decade of more-or-less trouble-free service, ole Spyro's finally giving me something to sweat over. Okay, so I was making a few 60-mile round trips earlier today for hay. We're talking driving in, loading up with 800-lbs of hay, heading back home, unloading, rinse, repeat. Made...
  12. Yeret

    315 75 16

    Gonna cut to the chase here. My rims are American Racing Nitros with the following dimensions... Size: 16 x 8" Offset: 0mm Backspace: 4.5" Question? Any issues with wanting to run the eponymous tire size? Rubbing while turning would be my biggest concern and I would prefer to avoid running...
  13. Yeret

    P0300 & P0308

    Ah, yes, the dreaded P0300, the one code that I would have died happy to never see again in my truck. It also brought a close friend, P0308. Brief background. Last summer, I noticed that every once in a while when the engine was under load in third gear, mainly while going up a hill, the "Check...
  14. Yeret

    Occasional "blinking" CEL under load

    Hey, all, feels like it's been forever since I last posted here. Just got tied up with a lot of stuff, which ultimately culminated in me quitting my job (12-hour work days get VERY tiring after a few years). Blah, blah, blah. Anyway, I've got this nagging little issue that started popping up...
  15. Yeret

    Ball joint in pitman arm???

    Hey, all. Got a week's vacation coming up and I've got three vehicles to sort out during this time. Boy, I sure hope the weather's nice... Anyway, the Ram needs some steering work and I'm thinking that I'm going to have to replace the gearbox sooner rather than later. I was underneath the truck...
  16. Yeret

    Al-Ko shocks?

    https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=8418600&cc=1354148&jsn=588 Anyone know anything about these shocks? Not much around for reviews but the few that I've found seem to be favorable. The specs look good, although the specs on pretty much all of the higher-end stuff looks good, LOL...
  17. Yeret

    Windshield wipers have no intermittent function

    This is a problem that started a couple months ago and now that it's finally getting warm again, it's time to fix it. Basically, my windshield wipers will only work if I set the switch to low or high speed. The wipers do not work at all in intermittent mode. From what I've read, the problem...
  18. Yeret

    Looking to get "serious" with performance

    Howdy all, especially those who may remember me, considering it's been a while since I've even poked around here. It's been a pretty busy year of doing...well, pretty much nothing, LOL. This "nothing" has however resulted in me squirreling away a bit of the green stuff (no, not the "get high"...
  19. Yeret

    Bumping when returning steering wheel to center

    Okay, this is something that started occurring a few weeks ago. My truck steers fine but when you return the steering wheel back to center, there is this noticeable "bumping" that occurs. It only happens when returning the wheel to center but not when you're turning it into a corner. The feeling...
  20. Yeret

    Tool for bleeding ABS module

    Finally drug the ole Mountaineer out of the mud last weekend and discovered that the brake lines as a whole are totally shot. I was already planning on a four-corner brake job as the calipers/rotors/pads are pretty much done but it looks like I'm going to be doing the lines as well. My problem...
  21. Yeret

    Big tires = engine damage?

    Hey folks, seems it's been a damned queen's age since I last posted here. Not a whole lot has really happened in regards to the ole Ram, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, LOL. Anywho, while poking around Hughes Engines to do some research on Victor cylinder heads (for an entirely different...
  22. Yeret

    Metal on tranny dipstick

    Okay, so I had my transmission flushed and filled several months ago. Had somewhere around 30,000 miles on the old stuff and it still looked pretty good but figured it would be good to start a flushing routine since the tranny was rebuilt and this was the original fluid. Anyway, went to a...
  23. Yeret

    How to "force" junk transmission

    So, I found a '97 4x4 Ram for $400. Has some work on the engine but the tranny is toast. If I bought this, it would be strictly for parts, particularly the sweet bed box in the bed as well as a few interior and exterior parts. I'm pretty sure I could get $400 worth of stuff out of it but paying...
  24. Yeret

    De-scenting a vehicle

    Hey, all. I've got an old Mountaineer, total beater, that I really should turn into cash. Big problem is, literally, it stinks. Sat for quite a while and mice did a number on the interior. I spent an entire day cleaning out the interior and literally made it look several years newer. Problem is...
  25. Yeret

    Clunking when turning left

    Well, another odd one. Bluntly put, when I turn my truck to the left, there is some kind of clunking noise coming from the passenger side. It seems to only happen if there is some kind of bump or elevation change in the road while turning. So, if I'm in a parking lot, I can turn hard left and...

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