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    Prepay for backorders parts?!?!?!

    So, my son, who drives one of my Ram trucks in college had to get some PM services done and two basic repairs done. PMs went fine. Then the guy asked if he wanted him to order the right side mirror adjustment mechanism that makes the mirror adjust up/down/in/out as well as order the passenger...
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    Integrated Brake Controller Settings Help

    Need some suggestions from those that know more than I. I ahve experience towing heavy load around town nut most has been with work truck and surge brakes. The family is moving from Socal to Tulsa OK area. We are moving ourselves do to cost and convience, believe it or not. My truck is a...
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    6.4 Rear Main Seal Question

    All Got a question. Have a 2015 2500 with a 6.4. Has approx 63K miles on it. No issues really but on the last dealer oil change the service writer at the dealer said that the tech mentioned there is a small leak forming at the rear main seal. I'm not too worried as I Have the lifetime...
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    New Wheels and Tires on 2017 Ram 1500 4x4

    Wanted to post up on the new wheels and tires i just had put on my son's 2017 Ram 1500. He needed new rubber in a bad way and since he's a real good kid and his grades are awesome I decided to upgrade his wheels too. THese are Cooper ST Maxx in 295/70/17 on Method MR304 Double Standard wheels...
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    Ram 1500 4x4 Tire Fitment Confirmation

    All - My son needs new tires on his '17 Ram 1500 4x4. He currently has crappy Goodyear Wrangler SR-A in 275 60 20 which measure out at 32.99" diameter; prior owner. WIth all the expenses we have in the next 18 months we will be keeping the same crappy plastic Laramie wheels. I'd like a bit...
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    5x139???

    Is it me or is it very difficult to find this lug pattern on any wheel website any more. Seems every site has gone to marketing the 6 lug Ram 1500 wheel options? Would be nice to see what is available anymore with this lug pattern for my 2017 1500.
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    5x139???

    Is it me or is it very difficult to find this lug pattern on any wheel website any more. Seems every site has gone to marketing the 6 lug Ram 1500 wheel options? Would be nice to see what is available anymore with this lug pattern for my 2017 1500.
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    ICON kit or Bilstein 5100 setup?

    All Need some advice here. Have a 2017 1500 Laramie 4x4 and looking to get it leveled. Don't want the spacers and I know many really like their Bilstein 5100 set up with them set at 2.1 for the level. Truck is my son's and will be going off to college in about 18 months. Most likely at one...
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    Dealer work done now bad Parking Brake issue

    So, maybe some of you can chime in with some thoughts. I took my 2015 Mega Cab in because of two moderate leaks coming from the rear hub/axle seal areas on each side. Already had one axle seal replaced about 10K miles ago. Turns out, from this work order that they replaced each of the rear...
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    Extended Warranty - Please Opine

    So, I have two Ram trucks. One is my 2015 2500 Megacab I bought new and purchased the Maxcare Lifetime warranty with it from a dealer I did not purchase the truck from and paid approx. $2450 or so. Totally happy with it so far. Now I bought my son a 2017 1500 Laramie that he will be driving...
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    Seafoam and my Hemi?

    So, FYI, At Pep Boys Automotive today and noticed Seafoam is on sale at $6.98/16oz bottle. Normally almost $12. Just wanted to let you know. https://www.pepboys.com/sea-foam-16-oz-motor-treatment-for-gas-and-diesel-engines/product/9410855?quantity=1 Question: Normally have the dealer do...
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    Second Ram

    So, I added to my fleet of Rams and just purchased a used 1500. The funny thing is that it looks like the baby brother to my current 2015 2500 Mega Cab. It is pretty much identical except for the size. I feel like I got a pretty good deal and real happy with the purchase. 2017 Ram 1500...
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    Truck & Tires Update/Review

    So, I'm not normally a "review writer" but was so pleasantly surprised with how my truck and tires performed I thought I post up. My truck is a 2015 Laramie Megacab 4x4 with 6.4 Hemi and the tires are 295/70-18 Cooper ST Maxx. I live in Socal so we don't get a bunch of inclimate weather other...
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    Opinions on Milage for Second 2500 Purchase

    So, I decided I need to buy a second Ram 2500 but in the CC variety. Goal is to find a nice 2014-16 2500 CC 4x4 6.4 Big Horn with as low miles as possible. Budget is as low as possible but somewhere south of $34K if possible. My question to you is, if I want this truck to be reliable for the...
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    Axle Seal or Caliper Piston Seal??

    Where do you think this oil/fluid is coming from on right rear wheel? Axle seal or Caliper Piston seal? Truck is at the dealer getting this fixed under my MaxCare warranty. First Extended warranty coverage repair. Also they will give the third attempt at fixing the start/stop button, get a...
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    Console Vault

    So, with a son playing high school football and me being heavily involved with the football program I found myself having to leave my pistol in my locked truck too often while at meetings and football games. I can be somewhat stubborn so my wife finally said I really need to have a better plan...
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    Front Bilstein Shocks ??

    So looking to replace my factory shocks on my 2015 2500 MC. I see on the Bilstein site they show the rear factory replacement for the 5100 series but show nothing for the factor replacement for the front axle. What gives or am I totally missing something right in front of me? Any one have a...
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    Spare Tire Fitment

    I am going to get my tires rotated next weekend. When I bought my Cooper ST Maxx 295s I only og tfour of them. I have three long road trips coming up between now and Christmas and think it may be a good idea to get a proper spare or at least the same spare as what Im running now on my other...
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    Largest Dealers - West of Mississippi

    So, I am starting my shopping and forming lists for the eventual purchase of a truck for my son. He is currently 14 and we will be getting him a quality used truck. We want this truck to last him through college until he has his career going and then he can buy his own first new vehicle at...
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    3/4 Ton 4x4 Trans Case Floor Shifter?

    So, I'm casually looking for a good used truck for my son when he turns 16. It will be about 12-14 months before we make a purchase but a question came up today that I have about a truck while doing a search. It is a 2014 2500 with 6.4 but it has the transfer case floor stick shift. Can...
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    Leer 700 Tonneau Cover - Granite Crystal Metallic

    I have a very good condition Leer 700 Tonneau Cover in Granite Crystal Metallic. Coming off my 2015 Ram 2500 Mega Cab. It has no scratches and works and looks excellent. We will be looking for a 5th wheel this spring and can't use this type of cover so it has to go. Setup with interior...
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    Snow Chains - Check.....!!!

    Because I tend to overdue a lot of things I do I decided to purchase a set of heavy duty chains for my 2500 Mega Cab. Won't have a huge need for them but when the need arises they will be good to have. We drive to Oklahoma every Winter as well as will be spending Christmas 2018 in Big Sky...
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    Truck not turning off

    So, the only real issue i have with my 2015 2500 Mega Cab is that it occasionally will not turn off with the push button start. Around town it happens occasionally and has for a bout a year but have not worried to much about it. While on my 3500 mile round trip vacation to Montana this last...
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    New Meats on my Mega Cab

    Finally got new ST Maxx tires on my 2015 MC. 295 70-18 on factory Laramie wheels. Still have lots of room up front on stock suspension. I really like the look and so far they handle well. Enjoy.
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    Tire warranty........would you?

    So, I'm waiting for America's Tire to get in the Cooper ST Max tires in 295 70-18 i put down the deposit on. They should be in tomorrow and hopefully installed Saturday. Question: would you purchase the tire "warranty" for $38 per tire? Hate to spend the extra coin as i don't recall...

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