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  1. blrmkrl83

    Tire pressure and ride

    I've started looking at new trucks and have driven an F250 and a RAM 2500.I've always read that the Ford rides the roughest of the 3 brands, but the one I drove was definitely smoother than the RAM. I would say it was comparable to my 1500(200,00 miles and original shocks). Both trucks tires...
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    Manifold bolt cost

    I've had a leak on the right manifold for a while now. The left one just started leaking today. I was curious what everyone has had to pay to get their trucks fixed.
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    4 Cylinder RAM?

    I ran across this article today. They say it's a 4 cylinder, but I can't really tell. It's supposed to make around 300 hp, but I hate the idea of a 4 banger in a fullsize truck. I'm sure some people will think it's great and with the increasing mpg standards it will probably be necessary. I just...
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    Come on RAM

    So Ford revealed the 2018 F150 today. It gets a new grille, headlights, and bumper. This after being all new in 2015. What does RAM get? A teaser a while ago that barely shows anything. RAM is a great truck, but it is in it's 9th model year and the 5th since the new front. I still haven't seen...
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    Back from the body shop

    I finally got my truck back yesterday. I did a few improvements to it while it was there. I got fog lights, HIDs, and adapters from JJ at Retro Shop. The TYC headlights came from rockauto.com. The grille I got was from e-autogrilles on Ebay. I also had him replace the black vinyl piece on the...
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    Headlight tab

    Does anybody know what this tab is for on the headlight?
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    Bucked up truck

    I guess deer season started a little early for me. I'm actually not upset about it. The bumper was full of rock chips. I can also shop for some new headlights too. I wish I could afford some decked out Retro Shop lights. I'll have to see what the estimate is. The body shop guy is great about...
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    Current RAM through 2019

    Looks like they're going to overlap current and next gen trucks for a couple years, mainly for fleet sales. Ram 1500 redesign expected for 2018, but current truck will continue until 2019 Was texting my wife while I was typing this. Didn't realize I submitted it once already. Sorry for the...
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    Night Edition

    2017 Ram 1500 Night First Drive: Night Hauler - Motor Trend It looks like it will be a "black out package" on the sport. I take it as it might be available with all the sport colors. That would be awesome. I still can't afford a new one at the moment so that sucks also. I WANT IT. I think...
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    1500 Mega Cab Spy Photos

    Came across this article. Maybe testing some things for the redesigned model. Maybe they're going to add a 1500 Mega Cab for the last year of this generation. Ram 1500 mule caught sporting Mega Cab configuration - Autoblog
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    Billet Technologies

    Just read this article. Feds Shut Down Websites For Allegedly Selling Trademark-Infringing Car Parts* Is that the same Billet Technology that makes the catch cans that a lot of guys on here use. I got mine from Moe's so I'm not sure if that's their website or not. It looks like they didn't have...
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    100 mpg

    I was driving to work Friday night and decided to see how high the mpg could get. I was on the interstate and no other cars were behind me so I threw it in neutral at the top of a good hill that is a about a mile long and reset my mpg average. I was surprised it went that high. Too bad it maxes...
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    New Airbag Recall

    Here's another airbag recall that just came out. http://media.fcanorthamerica.com/newsrelease.do;jsessionid=3645F8F0B9497EAFB315F78ED5C4DDE6?&id=16985&mid= It's the 2012-2014 Rams with EVIC
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    Warranty With Mods

    I saw this article today. I thought it did a nice job of explaining what the manufacturer does and doesn't have to cover for the warranty. Will Modifications Void Your New Car Warranty?
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    2017 Facelift

    I saw this article today. It looks like 2017 will be the next redo on the Ram. Just in time for me to trade mine in:happy107: Exclusive: Chrysler's Ram pickup may stick with steel through 2020 - sources | Reuters
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    Is this bad?

    I emptied my catch can today and this is what was in it after about 2,000 miles. The last time I emptied it was with about 5,000 miles and it was the same thing, but completely full. I didn't take a pic then and kind of forgot about it. I put the can on this summer and emptied it a few times...
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    Painted Engine Cover

    I finally got around to painting my engine cover. I've seen a lot of nice ones on here and have wanted to do mine since I bought my truck. I never could decide on a color though. After I got the red pinstripe on my truck I decided that is how I would do the engine cover. It didn't turn out...
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    Catch can and plugs

    I know better than to post without pictures and I've been to busy to get the pics taken and loaded on the computer. Finally did that today. I got a catch can and spark plug from Moe's a few weeks ago. I got the catch can on two weeks ago and did the plugs last weekend. I've put just over 1000...
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    Finally fixed

    I finally got my Ram fixed last week after almost 2 months. I gotta give a shout out to Mick at Elk Horn Auto Body in Elk Horn, IA. I happened to catch him on a Saturday to get my estimate. He then met me at his shop on a Sunday afternoon to drop my truck off before I went out of town for the...
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    Single to dual exhaust

    Well it's a new day and a new attitude. I'm pretty sure that my rear bumper will need to be replaced. I have the single exhaust so this would be the perfect opportunity to upgrade to the factory dual exhaust bumper. My question is if I can just order an aftermarket cat back dual exhaust that...
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    My Poor Baby

    Well it finally happened. I always park clear out in the parking lots. If there is a car within 2 spots I don't even park there. I guess I shouldn't say always though. I decided to get Jimmy John's tonight and their parking lot was small. I had to park next to one of their drivers. They're fast...
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    20mpg

    Well after 13 months and 27,000 miles I finally broke the 20 mpg mark. I filled up tonight before heading to where I'm working. With gas at $3.97 I figured I'd slow it down a bit and see what happened. I had 7 miles of hilly highway, about 45 miles of hilly interstate, and then 55 miles of flat...
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    Debadged(Kind of)

    I started debadging my Ram, but now I'm not sure if I want to go all the way or not. I started with the tailgate and it looks so much better. I moved to the passenger door next. I took of the RAM first and started thinking that it looked nice with just the 1500 on the door. Now I'm not sure what...
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    1 Year Anniversary

    One year ago today I made the leap from a life of GM to a new 2011 Ram 1500 Outdoorsman. It has been the best year of my life. I've been racking up the miles. It had 26 on the odometer when I bought it and it's now just over 25,000. I have enjoyed every second of driving. I don't even get road...
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    Air filter

    So I know nobody likes Fram oil filters but what does everyone think about their air filters. I checked mine today and at 14,000 miles it is nasty looking. Are Wix better, maybe NAPA? Any other brands? I'm not looking to get something like a K&N, just a regular ol' filter.

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