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  1. GsRAM

    Gearing Change

    A 10k trailer is stated, we don't know if that is gvwr or loaded weight. A cat scale trip would appear to be in order to determine the actual,.loaded ready to travel weight. Regardless, if we use 10k as actual loaded weight and 15 percent for younger weight which detracts from available...
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    Non MDS Lifter options - Mother Mopar or Comp Cams?

    Great thoughts as usual Burla. I don't know for sure, but always was of the belief that mds was not active at idle and at idle all 8 are lit. When I slow down for a traffic light, just before I stop, if eco is active, the eco note goes out and stays out until I'm moving again, if i am in...
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    Synthetic Oil

    Mine has been in service now transmission pan gasket/factory transmission pan, going on 2 or 3 years, I'd have to check my maintenance log, but it's still totally dry and I never retorque the pan bolts. Once on the initial install to spec and done. Great product!
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    RP 10-48 Oil Filter

    Not sure if its the different xfer cases across models, however both 20.820 and 20.500(what im running now because the 820 was out of stock in April when i did the annual service) fit my 2017 2500 4x4 with no issues. The 820 is a little tight, but no where near an issue to R&I. Just my .02
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    66RFE Experience

    I believe your 18 has the 66rfe. HD trucks didnt get the 8 speed until the new body style came out in 19 I believe. Dont worry about it, properly maintain it with fluid changes every 30k and run it. Life is too short to worry about what its. Yours may never have an issue and if you do, deal...
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    Do you use anti seize or impact drill on your lug nuts

    I use a small amount of anti sieve on the lug studs and torque to spec with a torque wrench. I run them on just snug with an impact gun. Remove with an impact gun. Never had an issue with any coming loose.
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    Busted drag link

    Keyboard ninjas:thumbsdown:
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    Busted drag link

    Hi William Thanks, but I dont think that's the issue here. I believe the member had a steering issue and had the drag link replaced due to that. It wasn't one that was warranty replaced prior, I do not believe, but I could also be misunderstanding that members post
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    Busted drag link

    Short answer is if your drag link was just worn out and required replacemrnt due to wear and tear, that's not likely eligible for recall. But I could be wrong.
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    Buying From Hertz

    Unless your someone like me who prefers white for it's high visibility on the road, its ability to hide small dents and scratches and its longevity and resistance to paint fade due to its nature and how it reflects light and heat in the summer.....but hey, that's just me. Everyone is different...
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    What's the best replacement for the 66RFE

    Great to hear. How's it performing so far? Any initial thoughts? What was the total cost of the job?
  12. GsRAM

    Busted drag link

    I was one of the initial members that started this drag link crusade with FCA years ago and with much persistence and patience eventually got my drag link replaced by FCA. @RamCares helped me as did FCA customer service. It was a battle with multiple formal letters written and sent to FCA...
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    Transfer case failure

    I think from a mechanical standpoint, not using anything often is bad and can lead to premature issues. Dont use your ac regularly, seals can dry out and lead to early repairs. Let an engine sit too long and cylinders that have valves open (compressed springs) can lead to weaker springs...
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    Transfer case failure

    Correct. I have a Toyota rav4 as a daily driver. I bought my 2500 for pulling a travel trailer which I sold last year. Pre pandemic I still switched it up and drove the ram 2 days per week to work or so. My employers office shut down for 2 years during the pandemic so it was used even...
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    Transfer case failure

    The perfect storm of crap scenario then. Stinks man. Insurance will pay for that kind of direct an accidental damage though as you said, so that's good
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    Transfer case failure

    In that case you just got very unlucky then. That stinks. I'd think if it came out that fast it would have blown back on the undercarriage and would have dripped off some, but perhaps not. That's just bad luck and sometimes there's nothing that can be done to prevent it.
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    Transfer case failure

    Agreed. Good example of why we all need to pay attention to things like this. If you notice your truck is marking its territory so to speak everytime you stop somewhere, you probably need to crawl under it to see what's going on so you can catch things like this early. Or take it to your...
  18. GsRAM

    What's the best replacement for the 66RFE

    Ouch, $6500 for that one link just for the transmission. Wow. Hope you can find one that's reasonable and well built. I've heard good and bad about jasper, so I dont know how to feel about them at the moment. A shop I worked at years ago tried a jasper 4l80E in a GM product and it was...
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    Possible cam/lifter wiped

    Yes the 20-820 will fit on a 6.4 hemi, at least I had no issues with it on my 17. I'm running wix sp now, but am going back to the 20~820 in April when I complete the annual service. Going back with redline 5w30 again also. I'm happy with it over the course of this past year running it.
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    Possible cam/lifter wiped

    Thanks for confirming. Most of the lifter failures seen here are on the roller end, specifically the bearings for that roller.
  21. GsRAM

    Possible cam/lifter wiped

    what you state is 100% accurate, however the OP said his lifter stuck internally, the roller end was fine in this case. I think he just got unlucky, although on occasion I get lifter tap on a cold start after a short run just to move the truck in and out of my garage to get other items out...
  22. GsRAM

    Transfer case failure

    Gotcha. Yes the owners manual has much longer service intervals I believe than what I do, but I do all my own work, so it's cheap insurance for me as far as I'm concerned anyway, just the cost of all the fluids. Considering the component cost for those items I want to ensure I do everything...
  23. GsRAM

    Transfer case failure

    Hey, stuff happens, I was just wondering as that could have contributed to the T cases demise... or I could have just been some kind of internal defect or abuse by the prior owner. Sometimes it's hard to tell. I service the transmission (drop pan, change filters and refill, not a power...
  24. GsRAM

    Transfer case failure

    Sorry for your troubles. Question, did you ever service that transfer case or was that still the original factory fill?
  25. GsRAM

    Possible cam/lifter wiped

    Man, that is a terrible week. Hang in there brother! I'm looking forward to your update and hopefully just cam and lifters. Did you go with stock parts or the hellcat / mds delete stuff? Hellcst stuff would require a custom tune I believe, but i also believe or model year trucks (2017) was...

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