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  1. muddy12

    was time for tires again.

    I decided to go with more of an all terrain tread this time around. I seem to be spending more time on the pavement these days, so I'm hoping these won't wear down quite as quickly as the MT's did. And of course, because I'm a cheap @$$, I dug out the tire irons, and changed them out myself...
  2. muddy12

    rear turn signal wiring question

    got one of those tail gate light bars for Christmas. It has sequential turn signals built into the bar, and requires a constant power for the turn signals to work. So, I need a way to provide two separate constant positive feeds to the light bar, that are energized when the normal turn signals...
  3. muddy12

    Any BMW people?

    I'm not a BMW person, or even a car person for that matter. Other than a Honda civic that my wife had when we first got married, I've only ever driven trucks and jeeps. Picked up a '96 740iL this weekend. I was looking for a cheap "beater" for my son to drive, and found this for FREE!! It...
  4. muddy12

    shorted, or broken circuit?

    In the process of tracking down a wheel speed sensor issue. I have it down to the wiring for the right rear sensor, and I'm 99% sure it's an issue with the wiring harness. Using JScan, I've been keeping an eye on the speed sensor outputs. they will all read the same MPH for a bit, then the...
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    Any way to get 4x4 to engage while ABS/ESC disables?????

    So, my abs and esc are disabled due to a bad wheel speed sensor on the rear axle. I’m still waiting for the new sensors to show up. With the abs and esc disabled, I’m not getting any lockup of the clutch in the 44-44 T-case, which means no power to the front wheels. We just got our first decent...
  6. muddy12

    no 4x4

    I've been having speed sensor issues for a while now, and by process of elimination, have narrowed it down to the rear axle(although still not sure which side). Everything will be fine for a day or two, then I'll get the ABS, ESC, and service 4x4 lights on the dash. If I'm driving at highway...
  7. muddy12

    Obdlink MX+ without Alfa software?

    Has anyone used the ondlink MX+ as a stand alone code reader? Specifically for ABS and airbag codes? It seems like the OBD link is the preferred reader to use with alpha OBD, for the rams. Problem is, not all of my vehicles are rams. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    plug and play options

    My factory radio decided to die on the way to work this morning. Truck is a 2012, with the basic AM/FM, CD, satellite, like this,(google pic, not mine) Is there anything available from the aftermarket that would be a plug and play direct replacement, that would retain the functionality of...
  9. muddy12

    possible wheel speed sensor issues...

    This week, the traction/stability control light, ABS light, and the "service 4wheel drive" message in the EVIC have all started coming on again. The truck is a 2012, 1500, 4x4. This issue first pooped up about 6 or so months ago, happened a few times, and then went away until now The issue...
  10. muddy12

    Moose antlers LOL

    Got a set of tow mirrors for Christmas, and got them installed this afternoon. I don’t tow all that often, but my 6’x 12’ trailer is so low to the ground that it practically disappears behind my truck with the non tow mirrors. Install was super easy, took longer to remove and install the door...
  11. muddy12

    wheel speed sensor issues?

    I think I am having an issue with one (or possibly multiple) speed sensor(s). I'm randomly getting ABS, Traction control (esc), and sometimes Service 4X4 lights. They will come on randomly, and go away as soon as I shut off and restart the truck. I've given the wheels the old "grab and shake"...
  12. muddy12

    New tires..............almost. Update, all done.

    3/4 of my new tires showed up today Kept the size the same (35x12.5r20), but went with an all terrain tread, rather than a mud terrain like last time. Tracking shows the 4th tire setting in a fed ex warehouse about 25 miles away, not sure why they only had 3 on the truck today. Sent...
  13. muddy12

    Mevotech UCA question

    Needed new upper arms, seemed like a lot of people were having good luck/saying good things about the mevotech arms. Anyway, I ordered a set of arms, and they showed up today, and I’m a little puzzled/concerned. Can anyone that is running mevotech arms, confirm that the ball joints are only...
  14. muddy12

    '12 6 speed auto, when is the torque converter suppopsed to lock?

    As you may or may not know, I've been dealing with tracking down a vibration on my 2012 1500 4x4. As a result, I've been paying much closer attention to how the truck feels when driving, and I've noticed something that seems strange to me. I am not able to detect when the torque converter...
  15. muddy12

    looking at 2500's, how many miles.......

    Looking at 2500's, how many miles before you started having issues? Yes, I realize this largely depends on how well the truck is maintained, and what it is used for, but I'm just looking for ball park numbers here, on high dollar repairs like wheel bearings, sudden trans failure, axle failure...
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    Front dif question, can anyone confirm?

    Have had an ongoing vibration in the front end of the 2012 1500 4x4 that I think I finally have narrowed down to the CV shafts. (see this thread for more info, https://www.ramforum.com/threads/front-end-vibrations.141227/ ) If I fix it, it looks like I will most likely need new intermediate...
  17. muddy12

    Front end vibrations....

    Didn’t want to hijack the other thread any farther. Truck info. 2012 1500 4x4 with 4” lift and 35x12.5’s, and around 85k miles. I have a vibration that comes and goes, and feels like it’s in the front end someplace. At times it feels like an oscillation in the steering wheel, other times the...
  18. muddy12

    steering rack to tie rod joint?

    Had the front of my truck (2012 1500 4x4) in the air last night doing a visual inspection and re-torque of the ball joints, tie rods, and upper control arm bolts. I noticed a slight bit of play in the passenger side tire, and the play seems to be coming from the joint between the steering rack...
  19. muddy12

    activegate or similar product (add-on ramboxes)

    Anyone remember the "activegate" that used to be available? My truck does not have ramboxes, and I'd like to have more storage/cargo options. something like the activegate system, that could be installed into a regular truck bed, would be ideal. Does anyone know if these are still available...
  20. muddy12

    Oil pressure sending unit question.

    Where in the system does the sending unit read the pressure? In other words, does the sending unit read the pressure before the filter, or after the filter? Wasn't able to get my normal brand of oil filter when I changed the oil yesterday, and now my pressure is running a couple PSI higher than...
  21. muddy12

    Clearance/cab lights yes or no?

    I got a set of cab lights for Christmas, but I’m having second thoughts about drilling my roof to install them. I’ve always liked the look of cab lights, and I think they will look good on my truck, I’m just not sure if it’s worth the hassle of pulling the headliner and drilling the roof...
  22. muddy12

    6 speed 6th gear shift point?

    Just wandering if this is common or normal. Truck is a 2012, crew cab 1500, 4x4. It is lifted with 35’s, and still has the factory gearing. The speedometer has not been calibrated for the 35’s, but is only off by around 5%. If I pull away from a stop, and accelerate to, and hold, 60mph, the...
  23. muddy12

    rotors rusting from inside out.

    It was time to change the brake pads, and I discovered something interesting. I bought the truck used, and this is the first time I've been into the brakes, so I'm assuming that I still have factory rotors with 80K miles. It appears that my rotors are deteriorating from the inside out. don't...
  24. muddy12

    Decided to debadge the doors

    I pulled my truck in the yard for a quick wash, and ended up debadging the doors. I started spraying off the truck with the hose, just to get the mud and leaves off. While spraying the passenger side door the “R” came off. The foam adhesive stayed on the door though. I pulled on a few more of...
  25. muddy12

    Too much catch can?

    Salvaged a dryer canister, and thought it might make a good oil catch can. I think it will work great, but compared to what everyone else is using, it just seems a little excessive. LOL It’s 2.5” diameter, and almost 12” overall length. On the plus side, it does have internal baffles...

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