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  1. novelmike

    Max Care Warranty Issue

    I am not sure what’s going on with the Max Care Warranty people, but I’ve been having nothing but problems. This all started from me trying to update my address on the website, and then over the phone because the website said it could not be be found. I’ve been trying for almost 8 months for...
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    What’s the difference in seats?

    Is the only difference between a 2012 and a 2013 the airbags in the front seats? If my 2012 has the airbags then would the 2013+ seat cover fit? I see a lot of Katzkin seat covers on EBay for 2013+. But I see very little for 2009-2012. My driver side seat is starting starting to show some...
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    My Carven is too loud.

    After a few years, I’m ready to toss my Carven muffler. It’s simply too loud for me. I’ve already put dynamat in the cab to help with the sound, and it did, but not enough. I think I ready to buy a stock replacement muffler. BUT....does anyone have any recommendations for something that sounds a...
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    Rattle noise resolved

    After years of having a annoying rattle somewhere on my 2012 Ram 1500 4x4, I am happy to say I finally figured out where it was coming from. The right rear upper shock! The bolt for the upper shock mount, was just a tad loose. It made the shock body move back and forth causing the “rattle” over...
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    Tire recommendations

    Anyone have any tire recommendations for my toy hauler/travel trailer? My size is 225/75r15 not looking to go to a larger rim. I’m leaning toward the Maxxis m8008 or the Goodyear endurance. The tires my trailer came with have a crack right under the tread going to the sidewall. More than...
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    Can we all agree on this??

    Measuring our lifts has many variables going from the ground to the fender. The biggest one being tire size. But there’s also tire wear, air pressure, etc.... can we all agree to start doing our measurements from center of hub to top of fender? I feel that will eliminate A LOT of variables...
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    Took a long time,but finally installed.

    Before. Side by side comparison of the 2.0 and 2.5 Installed with new JBA upper control arms. Control arms were powder coated black to match.
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    Different sub for stealthbox

    Has anyone out a different sub in their stealthbox or has heard/know of anyone doing so? My amp is a JL XD600/1v2 that puts out 400 watts RMS @ 4ohms and 600 watts RMS @2ohns. My price range is up to $350 I apparently blew my JL sub out so I am looking for one that can handle my amp that...
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    Rancho Quicklift

    I have some Rancho QuickLift shocks for sale that I had on my 2012 Ram 1500 4x4. I had them on for about a year or so. I absolutely loved the way these rode! The adjustment on these is drastic from the “1” setting to the “9” setting. These have no leaks and are in good condition. The only...
  10. novelmike

    Icon coil springs Ram 1500

    Get rid of those coil spacers and do it right by installing these! Brand new, never installed Icon coil springs for Ram 1500. I’d like to get $200 and buyer pays shipping. I’m located in Central California so shipping might be pricey if you’re on the East Coast.
  11. novelmike

    New upper control arms

    https://jbaoffroad.com/jba-a-arms/ram-1500-uca/jba-upper-control-arms-for-ram-1500.html Has anyone tried JBA’s control arms? I’ve been on the fence about what kind to buy. I’ve been leaning towards the ProComp ones with the uniball. The use a FK 1.25 stainless steel uniball and includes a...
  12. novelmike

    Anyone from Central Cali that wants to trade...

    Is there anyone from central California that wants to trade mufflers? I currently have the “quieter” Carven Progressive muffler. Let me know what you’ve got!
  13. novelmike

    Ordered JL Stealthbox

    I just ordered the single sub stealthbox for my 2012 ram quad cab with the Alpine. What amp should I get? I looked in the manual for the stealthbox and they recommended the JL Audio 250/1 amp. That seems on the low end on power. Should I go bigger and get the JL XD 6001v2? I like how the XD...
  14. novelmike

    Dynamat outside of the cab?

    Can Dynamat be placed on the outside of the cab? More specifically, on the heat shield that goes in between the muffler and cab? The metal shield is very thin. Would Dynamat be able to withstand the heat? Thanks, I'll take your answer off the air :)
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    Trailer brakes not working too good

    I have the factory installed brake controller in my 2012 Ram 1500. My trailer is a 2017 forest river 6700lbs dry weight toyhauler. The brakes do not seem to be working as well as they used to. I've only towed the trailer about 12 times. Yesterday when I pulled it out from storage I turned my...
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    Sound deadening my 1500

    So I purchased some of the Noico 80mil a couple days ago. I've been wanted to install some sound deadening in my Ram 1500 for years. I like a quiet cab. I often will drive with the radio off and windows up. My plan was to put some on all 4 doors of my quad cab and hopefully kill some of the...
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    What's the best way to pull Hills?

    I've got a 2012 Ram 1500 4x4 with the 5.7 and the 6speed trans. I'm curious as to what's everyone's opinions (or better yet, facts) are on the best way to pull hills. Long steady grades, towing 7,000+lbs. Is it best to be able to hold my MPH and have the RPM's around 2500 RPMs or have the RPMs...
  18. novelmike

    Anyone lease a 2500 or 3500?

    i am considering leasing a 2500 or sew 3500. Anyone lease one? I've looked online and cannot find any lease offers. I'm guessing they're less common than 1500 leases. I haven't talked to a dealer about it yet. I try and avoid talking to them unless it's time to sign!
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    Transmission pan gasket and gouged surface.

    i just got the new Mag trans pan. I read somewhere that someone recommended NOT using the gasket that came with it. What did most people on here use? The gasket that came with it or Mopar RTV? Or??? I should also mention that I left a small gouge in the transmission pan mounting surface. Oops...
  20. novelmike

    Need help choosing transmission pan

    So....rather than pay someone to change my trans fluid, I'd rather do it myself and put some of the money that would be going to the mechanic into buying a new transmission pan. Specifically, a larger capacity aluminum one that will help keep the trans temp a little cooler. But which one do I...
  21. novelmike

    Finally did some towing!

    Finally took my new trailer out! Its a 2017 Sandstorm 211SLC toyhauler. The overall length is about 28'. The dry weight, no liquids, just propane is about 6700lbs. The dry hitch weight is about 960lbs. My Ram is a 1500 4x4 with the hemi, 3.92 gears, 285/75/17 E rated tires, Firestone...
  22. novelmike

    why shouldn't I?

    I recently bought a 7,000+ pound trailer and I'd like to run a little cooler oil and coolant while pulling hills. I can find/see no problems going with a 190 or a 195 (oem on the tradesman?) Is that small of change even worth doing? I figure running 10-15 degrees at cruising, I'll be lee likely...
  23. novelmike

    Rancho Quicklift Shocks

    Rancho quicklift shocks for sale. Used for less than a year. No leaks, no issues. Reason for selling, I didn't get as much lift out of these as I wanted. I only got about 1.5" of lift. I've always said great things about these shocks. Prefer to sell local or you pay for shipping. $100
  24. novelmike

    Blue Ox WDH?

    So I bought a trailer, and now need a weight distributing hitch. My dry weight is 6600lbs and my hitch weight on the trailer is around 950lbs. So I'll be need a 1000/10,000 hitch rating. The Blue Ox weight distributing hitch came recommend to me by a friend who has the 1200/12,000lbs model...
  25. novelmike

    free level w/ air shocks?

    I cannot find it anywhere, (went through 20 pages) but I remember reading on here about a guy that switched something on his air ride shocks and got some lift out of it. I think he switched the sensors from the rear to the front? Can anyone confirm this?

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