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  1. ronheater70

    Have they ran the 6.4 with the 8 spd up the Ike

    Just curious if TFL ever retested the RAM HD with th 6.4 and the new 8 speed after such a dismal performance with the 6 speed going into survival mode in the earlier tests. I have not been able to find it if they have.
  2. ronheater70

    2019 1500 8 speed Good Deal, but nervous

    Im looking for a 1/2 ton truck for a work vehicle. It has to be white 4x4, 4doors and we need vinyl seeats and rubber floor.. Seems the only thing I can find in that category is the Ram for 2019. I found one with 11 miles on it, but the dang dial shifter has me worried. We do landfill design and...
  3. ronheater70

    what rear end..

    So I hear dana 60,70 etc... whats the 2500 and 3500 have? my 2500 was a 2016 6.4, my 3500 is a 2018 6.7..And the anti spin diff doesn not use clutches correct, Its a torsen setup.. No clutches?
  4. ronheater70

    fastest 1/2 ton award 2018 goes to....

    Ecoboost f-150. I was suprised at how hard it pulled on the Hemi with the 3:92. But it bested the Gm with the 6.2, the Ram 1500 with the hemi, and the nissan Titan. Was interestign because they threw in the baby boost f 150 and also the Ram 1500 V6 for comparison purposes.. Forgot to add the link
  5. ronheater70

    That louvered hood

    The / My 2500 and my new 3500 both have that faux louvered hood..Dont know if the 1/2 tons have it or not Always kinda liked, sometimes thought of highlighting it or something. Anywho, I was watching season 5 of chips from 1980 last night (yes i still Love CHiPS!, Takes me back to my childhood...
  6. ronheater70

    So bought a new Diesel..

    Dont know what happened.. Went in for an oil change on my 2500 6.4 and came back the next day and picked up a 3500 with the 6 speed manual.. IM grinning!
  7. ronheater70

    Tell me about your 2015 and up 6.7 cummins

    Is there much truth to the issue of many short trips hurting regen and causing emissions issues? What would you consider a short trip? 10 Miles, 5 miles, etc.. Im not to worried about the ENGINE, just mostly the emissions stuff. Had my truck in for an oil change and they had a 2016 just like my...
  8. ronheater70

    Towing results --again 2500-6.4 3:73

    So I have been pretty pleased with the towing results and the 3:73 axle.. Towing my new 10k (ish) camper to the beach and the lake and local campgrounds I was very happy with mileage and performance. This weekend though I towed up 77 into wv and it was one hill after another. I hit second a...
  9. ronheater70

    The famous TT challenge questions

    I know they tested the Ram, ford and chevy, In 2014 or 2015 I think. (where the ram did horribly on the Ike) Have they tested similarily equipped trucks all at the same time since? Does anyone know the final standings, and what the issue for the ram doing so poorly on the Ike. I think it was...
  10. ronheater70

    Towing- results

    Well a few months agi I was considering skipping 4:10's and going right to 4:56 and getting rid of the 3:73's. This weekend I had my first real world test with the 3:73's with the new heavier camper I traded for this winter. SO I have an approx unloaded weight of about 8800 pounds based on dry...
  11. ronheater70

    2 dealerships failed to fix my rear diff under warranty so Im doing it myself.

    After about 6 trips in 10K miles to the dealership for noise in the rear differential and being told it's normal, I have decided to pay to have a shop fix it out of my own pocket . I have paid a shop last week to inspect the diff to at least make sure its safe and it's just noisy and they...
  12. ronheater70

    Better rear diff oil

    in the 2500, what is everyone running 90 or 140 weight (in the rear diff). I think factory fill is 90.. Im having my rear end looked at by a shop to check for my backlash and pinion, and was thinking of going up a tad in viscosity as I will be pulling a 10K rv all summer long, and maybe quiet it...
  13. ronheater70

    2016 6.4 2500 rear diff specs..Assistance Needed.

    Well I believe I have reached a dead end with dealer and my Rear end whine.. Can anyone tell me the recommended backlash for the 2500 diff? What about Pinion Nut Torque Specs? And what is the Manufacture of the rear diff? Mine is the 3:73 if that means anything.
  14. ronheater70

    gear noise vs tire noise

    I am REALLy starting to think the howling noise from my truck is tire noise. Ive not been one to ever really here tires howl at certain speed range, but theoretically it can happen I come to this pseudo conclusion based on a few things 1. the noise doesn't start right away, like I left the...
  15. ronheater70

    10K pounds with 6-4 hemi Part 2

    So I wanted to give a quick update because the other thread seemed to kinda get off track a bit.. I just got home with the new camper. it is 38'. Dry weight was 8550 LBS. They added the propane tanks full and a large battery so IM guessing somewhere in the neighborhood of another 100 pounds...
  16. ronheater70

    10K pounds with the 6.4 2500

    We are looking at a larger camper.. This turck pulls my current one great with the 3:73 and has gotten better as I have gotten more miles on it now. My camper is in the 6500 pound range I would "guess" based on the dry weight and what we carry. The one we are looking at is about 8700 dry so Im...
  17. ronheater70

    price of gear swap 2500 6.4

    Was curious of the price of a gear swap as I may upgrade to a larger camper and my current rear differential issue still remains.. I was quoted almost 5K from one dealer ( I just called to get a rough estimate) Parts are 1800 per axle, and about 1100 in labor.. This seem unbelievable and Im...
  18. ronheater70

    Possible the dealer flashed my truck-6.4

    SInce I got my truck back from the dealer for some driveline warranty issues, its running a bit different.. and I mean that in a good way. It seems throttle response is much more instantaneous than before, it seems to get into eco mode more frequently..Oh and somehow my tire pressure warning...
  19. ronheater70

    Redemption... Sorta..

    Well, I tok my 2500 into a second dealer today for the rear end noise and shudder at take off (sometimes) The first dealer said it was normal (for the whine) and could not duplicate fro the shudder. The second dealer sent me away with the Head service guy, and immediately he felt the shudder...
  20. ronheater70

    Bad Smell

    Noticed something a few days ago.. Smells like rotting meat or something inside the cab occasionally, really bad. I read about the rubber hoses reacting with the coolant, but that was in 14 and 15, figured that would be fixed by 16.. However I DO NOT smell it from the engine compartment, and I...
  21. ronheater70

    ram 2500/3500 recall

    "The company said on Tuesday that some Ram trucks may be fitted with a water-pump bearing that could overheat and possibly cause a fire in the engine compartment. The water-pump malfunction could set off a warning light, and worried consumers should let their dealers know if they notice the...
  22. ronheater70

    So I have found one of my problems, now how to approach dealer

    so two issues, if you recLL ON MY TRUCK.. ISSUE 1.. shudder at take off under moderate acceleration, especially noticeable with trailer behind it or on uphill starts where greater torque is needed. issue 2. rear end whine.. so I think I have definitely got issue 1 figured out. All along I...
  23. ronheater70

    another sad, but expected dealer story ram 2500 6.4

    Have had a whine in the rear end for almost 4K miles of the 6K on it. Dropped it off at dealer for diagnosis..it does it on both acceleration AND deceleration at 62-70 ish.. My thought a bearing. After 4 days at dealer, diagnosis.. Normal.. " Its a heavy duty thing" Good Grief.. Like I said...
  24. ronheater70

    one piece driveshaft anyone?

    Has anyone converted to a one piece driveshaft and been happy with it? IM not sure its even an option for me, I have the 2500 crew cab with an 8ft bed, but dang I hate that shudder at take off that I associate with the carrier bearing angle etc.. I'm dropping it off to have the rear end checked...
  25. ronheater70

    stained new cloth seats

    Daughter spilled koolaid in the grey cloth seats of our new ram 2500.. any idea how to get the stains out? No color is showing up, just looks wet (which its not)

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