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  1. gtex1970

    anybody running a 295-50r20 tire ?

    Considering a 295-50r20 as replacement for my stock 275-55r20 tires. Normally on a 4x4 truck I wouldn't consider a lower profile tire. But, I don't really want to go any taller, so to maintain the final gear ratio. most of my off-road adventures are at the beach. So, wider probably buys me more...
  2. gtex1970

    Big Battery bank in bed instead of portable generator. EcoDiesel questions

    2022 1500 EcoDiesel , I pull a small camper occasionally. I'm considering putting a big battery bank in the bed to substitute as a generator for the camper. my stat sheet says I have a 250amp alternator. is that real? I know these new trucks have a lot of electronics, but that sounds huge to...
  3. gtex1970

    2022 1500 limited slip rear making noise

    I feel and hear a subtle noise that might be the rear end on my 2022 1500 with about 20,000 miles. It has a limited slip differential and I usually hear/feel it when I first take off in the morning. Maybe the fluid is a little thick. anybody else hear/feel this?
  4. gtex1970

    Mileage- Small Camper and Eco Diesel

    I'm really enjoying my 2022 1500 eco Diesel, especially the mileage. taking it easy on the highways of Texas, I easily see 30mpg. I'm looking at aa small Camper: 3000lbs, under 10feet tall, 20 feet long. I have 3.21 gears and 4wd. Do you think I can still get 15, possibly even 20mpg with...
  5. gtex1970

    Alpine system- quick cheap upgrade

    I ordered some Kicker 3.5" 2 way speakers for the dash. I just wanted a little more crisp sound. For $40 from Crutchfield, free shipping and free connector adapters. I went from treble at the max setting to the middle setting. I think this is adequate for me now. Cheap and easy! Install took...
  6. gtex1970

    Bed Width on 1500. tool box didn't fit

    I went to Tractor Supply the other day, grabbed a low-profile box for a full-size truck. Got it out to the truck and it didn't fit between the bed walls. I always thought full size trucks were basically the same side-side. I do have the plastic bed-caps on the truck, but I wouldn't think that...
  7. gtex1970

    Alfa OBD and Brake Controller

    I ordered an OEM style brake controller from eBay. I got it installed. I paid $49 for an Alfa OBD APP for my android phone. I already had a bluetooth adapter (BAFX, a decent unit me thinks). In the APP I can see and connect to the brake controller. But, I'm not seeing about "turning it on" or...
  8. gtex1970

    new truck, 28 MPG :-)

    Still under 1000 miles since I picked up the new 2022 1500 4x4 Eco Diesel with 3.21 gears. I'm happy to report I'm getting 28mpg at this point. I'm driving like an Old Man, which seems to come naturally :-) I also have that Snapshot Driving App running on my phone to get an insurance...
  9. gtex1970

    I'm back in a Ram - 2022 1500 EcoDiesel

    Howdy All, I'm glad to be back in a Ram Truck again. I previously had a 2015 1500 EcoDiesel, and I loved it. But I bought a camper that was right at the weight limit. The 1500 had the power, but it got scary in the wind. SO, I upgraded to a 2500 Cummins Megacab (loved that truck as well). Then I...
  10. gtex1970

    brakes squealing at 18k miles?

    is this typical for a 2017ish ram 2500? At first, i thought they were just a bit rusty for sitting a couple days. but, it's still there! i have hauled a 8000lb RV for about 2000 of those miles. Still, seems like really fast wear if that's what it is.
  11. gtex1970

    anti-sway friction bars, not my thing

    if i'm strictly high speed interstate driving, i might install the anti-sway friction bar on my Reese load leveling hitch. but, most of the time i don't like the way it feels when pulling my RV. i've tried several levels of friction. but it usually just feels like it's "catching" then...
  12. gtex1970

    Rough Country 2.5" leveling kit and 295/65R20 Nitto Ridge Grapplers

    got the leveling kit done and upgraded the stock tires to some 295-65r20 Nitto Ridge Grapplers. the difference may look subtle to some, but I'm happy with the results. before: 20180204_104244[1] by gtex1970 posted Feb 12, 2018 at 4:16 PM after : 20180212_152852[1] by gtex1970 posted Feb 12...
  13. gtex1970

    leveling kit install- Epic Fail

    i must be losing my touch. nothing went easy in my attempt to install the rough country kit and I had to punt. boogered up the sway bar link trying to remove it and couldn't get the axle to drop far enough to removed the coil, much less re-install the coil with the new spacer. now I probably...
  14. gtex1970

    17 " wheels

    anybody running 17" wheels on their 2500 4x4? i like the old school look with a little more meat and a little less wheel. leveling kit goes on this weekend. i'm considering a 35x12.5r17 as a possibility. will the 17s clear the brakes (pretty sure, but better off asking) ? anybody know...
  15. gtex1970

    2017 2500 leveling kit

    which Bilsteins are recommended for the 2017 Ram 2500 to level the front end? once level, what are the limits for height/width on tires using stock 20" wheels? and what offset works well for aftermarket wheels? I see a lot of information out there for the 1500s but not as much for the 2500s...
  16. gtex1970

    heated seats, always warmer?

    one option on my truck I didn't really need was the heated seats. but the rest of the truck had most of what i wanted, where i wanted. So, it's mine and the banks now. the seat seems warmer to me most of the time, even if the seat heater is off. and, yes, i can tell when they are on for...
  17. gtex1970

    Bumper Recommendations

    looking for front and rear aftermarket bumper. needs to incorporate as much of the factory lighting as possible as well as parking sensors. front bumper needs to accommodate a winch. front hitch receiver a bonus. if it's not too much to ask, they should be affordable and good looking...
  18. gtex1970

    big trailer towing stability

    i've got a Jayco 294 model travel trailer. It pushes the GVWR weight limit on my 2015 Ram1500 crew cab 4x4 EcoDiesel. but the weight doesn't seem to be the biggest concern. acceleration is decent and braking seems adequate. but the big trailer is like hauling a sailboat with the sails up! when...
  19. gtex1970

    2015 EcoDiesel 4x4, Bilsteins and smaller wheels

    i'm considering going with the Bilsteins to level the truck. and also going to a smaller wheel. Probably a 17" wheel. My mission is to maintain ride quality and mileage but have a slightly more aggressive look to the tires and stance of the truck. I guess i'm old school and 20" wheels just...

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