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Head Gasket Replacement questions
Been a while since I've been on here but have done some research on this process. I got home yesterday and saw a darker brown fluid dripping from underneath. Crawled under and I could see it bubbling and dripping from the passenger side head gasket, towards the rear lower corner. There was no...- Spud2388
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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How long to Bilsteins last?
I'm at 106k on my 2017 and have the same 5100s on them since 1000 miles, all street/highway miles. I don't really notice anything odd with them, but the butt gets used to things over time so I'm not sure if its time to replace. How long do these typically last? Is there better out now? I saw... -
Should I Upgrade?
Hey guys/gals. Hopefully this hasn't been beat to death but was looking for a little info if possible. I currently own a 2017 Ram Sport with the 5.7 and I love it, minus the loud *** hemi. I've already had to deal with the broken exhaust manifold bolts and replaced them (3k outside of...- Spud2388
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- Forum: General Discussions
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Rear view mirror with screen for front cam?
So, I am trying to come up with a way to add a front camera to my 17 sport but have the screen hidden. I know there are options like the lockpic and whatnot, but I was hoping to have a standalone screen somewhere where I could press a momentary button to turn on the screen and show the front... -
Pulse Width Modulation questions
I would like to start by saying I am no expert and looking for help from the ones that are. I am trying to get some info on PWM and the Ram wiring configuration in general. I'm retrofitting new headlights with some Diode Dynamics switchback led boards and am having issues with them flickering...- Spud2388
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- Forum: Audio & Electronics
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Paint lower bumper valence?
Just wondering if anyone has painted their lower bumper valence to match the body color? I'm going to be grabbing a new grill off ebay and was thinking about having both painted at the same time. I think it would make the front bumper look a little lower. It has always looked a little odd to... -
Sport Quad (4) Projector Retrofit
Hey guys, just wanted to post some pics of my quad projector retrofit I'm working on. I'm using Yike PJX 3" bi-led projectors that I bought straight from Chinatown for $140 shipped a set. These are THE SAME projectors as the Profile 2.0 on theretrofitsource that are going for $280 a set (make... -
2017 Sport Audio Build
So I have been posting picture in the "What did you do..." thread but wanted to get everything compiled into one place. I am no expert by ANY means but have done complete audio overhauls in all the vehicles i have owned. So here goes... Starting out with a '17 Ram Sport with the Alpine...- Spud2388
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- Forum: Audio & Electronics
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Getting Rodney of Bilsteins
So I’ve had Bilsteins all round for the last 13000 miles and am not 100% sold on them. I do have the front set at 2.8”, but I do notice a big difference from stock in the roughness of them. Best analogy I have read is comparing them to riding over a nickel. They are good riding up over the edge... -
OEM LED headlight opinions?
I own a 4th gen and am looking at doing a headlight retrofit. Haven’t found much info on the oem led headlights. What’s yalls opinions on them when it comes to output and everything? They are going pretty cheap on eBay and am considering playing around with them if they are worth a darn. -
Amp rack?
just wondering if anyone has done an amp rack in a ram? I have three amps I’m trying to fit and was looking for some ideas. My biggest dilemma is the space behind the rear seats (crew cab). How did y’all mount it? Mount the amps?- Spud2388
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- Forum: Audio & Electronics
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AmpPro the only way?
Just wondering if there is another way to add a couple aftermarket amps to a 2017 Sport with the 8.4 and Alpine system other than the AmpPro CH41? I have a LC2 from my old 2014 with base system but I know the 8.4 sends different signals out compared to the standard system.- Spud2388
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- Forum: Audio & Electronics
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Seat bolt size
Trying to find out what the thread size is for the rear seats on a 17 1500. I had to add some spacers for my sub box and want to get new ones that are 1" longer if possible. Anybody know? Lowes had nothing that matched so my next stop is the local Fastenal store. -
Big 3 Engine Ground?
Im doing the big 3 on my hemi and was wondering if there is a preferred spot (bolt) that people use on the engine block to chassis wire? My old i6 4.0 had a ground strap that was easy to see and get to, but I don’t see anything on this that is obvious.- Spud2388
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- Forum: Audio & Electronics
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Really confused. 2017 HID harness?
So I am not new to hid retrofits, wiring, etc. but am confused on what is needed on a 2017 Sport with projector housings. My 14 only required a relay harness with capacitors from TRS. Now it seems they have added 2 resistors to each side on the 15+ models. I have also seen some harness without... -
MVH-2300NEX and EVERYTHING for 4th Gen Ram
Item(s) for Sale: Pioneer MVH-2300NEX with Maestro RR for 4th gen Ram, antenna adapter, Sirius XM tuner, factory XM antenna adapter, center console USB chip replacement, dash kit, and microphone for HU. Everything you need for 4th Gen Ram install! Item(s) Description/Condition: These... -
Small base LED for high beam?
so just picked up a 17 Sport with the projector housings. I wanted to put in some 9005 leds in the high beams but the way the housing is shaped, there is not a lot of room for a bulb with a large base like you see on most of the bulbs out there. Has anyone found a bulb that will fit in there and... -
Remove aftermarket parts or no?
So I'm looking at picking up a new 2017 1500 Sport which is pretty much loaded except 3.92 gears (what I wanted to buy initially but couldn't financially at the time) while dealerships are trying to unload for the 2019 models. I'm planning on trading my 2014 Express but am wondering if I should...- Spud2388
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- Forum: General Discussions
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Just a thought that I don’t know will work
So after messing around with my Pioneer double din install and hooking up an aftermarket backup camera, I got to thinking. So I know with the factory units you have to get the sales code added for the backup camera to work. Correct me if I’m wrong, but it is a non-radio update correct? Like...- Spud2388
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- Forum: Audio & Electronics
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Added my own DIY Raptor style leds
So I have seen a few grills with the Raptor style leds on eBay but did not like the overall look of them. So I made my own. It was pretty simple and might not be for everybody, but I like it and makes my Ram a little different. Essentially, I had bought ten amber leds off Amazon a while back... -
Overhead console
Couple questions. Looking to add the overhead console to my 14 express. I would love to grab one with the homelink buttons and get rid on my garage fob. Is anything extra required other than throwing it it and getting the proper wiring up there? Will the homelink work once installed? Any flash... -
Interchangeable rear view?
Just wondering if y’all know what other cars use the same rear view as the 4th gen rams? I know my old grand Cherokee used the same as dakotas, Durangos, etc. After looking on eBay, those from chargers are way cheaper and if the mounts are the same, should work correct? Just looking for the... -
Add volume buttons via kit or used steering wheel?
Just wondering if I can snag a used steering wheel with the radio buttons off eBay and use it for parts to add the buttons to my 14 Express. The kits are about $175 for the buttons, wiring harness, and trim piece whereas I can grab a whole steering wheel for $100- $120. I don't have the voice...- Spud2388
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- Forum: Audio & Electronics
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What activates backup camera?
So I'm between buying and aftermarket double din or putting in an 8.4 unit in my 2014 express. I like the responsiveness of the 8.4 vs the aftermarket as anything under $700 seems to have it quirks and lags. I have already installed an aftermarket backup and front cameras in anticipation of...- Spud2388
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Adding heater pads to cloth seats?
I'm thinking about adding some 12v heater pads to my factory cloth Express seats. The kit comes with two 19x11 pads that can be trimmed if needed and a hi/low switch for each seat (set of 2). My question is how hard is it to take off the cloth covers? I assume remove the seats, take the...
