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    '14 1500 4x4 Front Axle Nut size?

    Can anyone verify the size socket needed for the front axle nuts on a '14 1500 4x4? I've seen conflicting reports here and elsewhere of it being 35mm or 36mm. -K
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    TRQ Wheel Bearing Hub experience?

    Anyone (who doesn't work for them) have any experience, good or bad, with the TRQ brand wheel bearing hub assemblies that 1AAuto.com sells? -K
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    Oil filter re-locator that fits the 5.7 Hemi without modifying the factory nipple?

    Does anyone know of an oil filter re-locator that fits the 5.7 Hemi without modifying the factory nipple? I attempted to install the Trans-Dapt kit this weekend and discvered that the block side will not tighten down correctly as the factory nipple is too long. The instructions mention this...
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    Oil Filter Relocation - Hookup method question

    So, I'm planning on installing a remote oil filter adapter on my '14 with the 5.7 Hemi. I've already bought the Transdapt kit (long ago enough that it's not returnable), I'm just debating on how to do the hookup and looking for opinions on the subject. I see three possibilities: 1 - Buy some...
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    Tool to clean this area?

    Hey all, I'm looking for suggestions on a tool/method to clean the area by the hood hinges pictured below. Towels and similar don't get all the way into the space, at least not in my big hands, nor do they get into the small angles at the sides. I don't want to damage the paint with a stiff...
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    Parking brake shoe friction material thickness?

    Ok, not quite your usual parking brake question I think, but... Does anyone happen to know what the friction material thickness is on a new set of Mopar parking brake shoes is? Note: This is for part comparison purposes, so opinions on when to replace them, what brand to use, etc realllllllly...
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    Just the switch for the hood latch?

    Benny, Is it possible to get just the electrical switch off of the hood latch (68159725AB)? -K
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    RAM CAN-BUS Messages?

    Does anyone have a reference for the possible can-bus messages for the 4th Gen RAMs? (Not trouble codes, the actual can-bus messages) -K
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    Need picture of 2014 1500 CC/QC Shark Fin Antenna

    Hey all, Can someone with a 2014 1500 CC or QC with the Shark Fin antenna mounted at the rear of the roof take a picture of the antenna and post it here? Trying to determine the difference between two options Benny gave me. -K
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    Bet he wishes he had a truck with a bed... oh wait...

    Came out of the local TCS after picking up some chicken feed and found this parked next to me. I'll bet he wishes he had a bed to put that stuff in. -K
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    First year for emissions?

    Question for our resident historians, what was the first year they started putting all the emissions cr@p on the Dodge/RAM diesels? -K
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    Ever wonder what the inside of the 7" EVIC (cluster) looks like?

    I make no call on his repair techniques, but if you ever wondered what the inside of the 7" EVIC looks like, this video has a pretty good view of it: -K
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    OEM LED Taillight issue

    I'm pretty certain of my diagnosis that this taillight itself is has gone bad, but I figured I'd throw it up here and see if the hive mind agrees. Truck has OEM LED taillights from the factory. No mods have been made to them. Nothing additional is tapped into them. This started happening...
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    4th Gen OEM LED Taillight, Driver's side, black trim.

    Anyone got a 4th Gen OEM LED Taillight, Driver's side, black trim (68093081Ax) that they're willing to sell cheap? Needs to be in full working order. Mine's got 3 of the 12 or so turn signal LEDs out and keeps triggering the Turn Signal Out warning and causing the indicator and mirror signal...
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    RAM Key types

    I've seen a number of people unsure as to the different key types the 4th Gen RAMs can come with so I threw this together. -K
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    Ford style tow mirrors for RAM trucks (somebody gone and done it)

    While I've no interest in these myself, I don't recall seeing anyone mentioning them. An aftermarket company has come up with a Ford style tow mirror for the RAM. https://www.topgearautosport.com/185567/dodge-ram-2500-2010-2018-tow-mirrors-smoked-led-lights-power-heated -K
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    Plain Black Passive Entry handles

    Hi Benny, Are the passive entry exterior handles available in plain black (PX8)? If so, can I get the numbers for all 4 handles in plain black? 4th Gen, I guess we should specify that these days... Given the popularity of a certain mod that uses these, a chart of all the passive...
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    AlphaOBD ABS Bleed process screenshots?

    Does anyone happen to have a set of screenshots showing the complete AlphaOBD ABS Bleed process? -K
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    Robin Electronics Capacitive TOUCH Truck Bed Lighting Install

    Installed a set of Robin Electronics "Capacitive TOUCH Truck Bed Lighting". The wiring was a royal PITA as it had to be run across the truck and down both sides and my truck is Fluid Filmed (it's either that or replace it every 5-6 years when it rots out from the salt up here) so it was very...
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    Additional Harbor Freight Jack Stands added to recall

    Seems Harbor Freight has decided to officially add the replacement jack stands that most of us knew about to the recall. I received this email this morning: To the Harbor Freight Community: I'm writing to apologize. I often reach out to tell you about Harbor Freight's commitment to quality and...
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    "Mint" 2018 2500 front bumper on CL

    https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/pts/d/north-salem-2018-ram-2500-front-bumper/7135387689.html
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    DIY Locking floor bin latches

    It turns out that the latches on the floor bins on our trucks are just a marine/RV slam latch and you can get locking ones for around $12 each from Amazon, eBay, etc. (as opposed to the $100+ Mopar ones). Disclaimer: I did not come up with this idea myself. I saw it on a forum somewhere. I...
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    AEM Dryflow - Dry time after washing?

    I washed my AEM Dryflow air filter for the first time yesterday and 36 hours later it's still not dry, despite having been shaken, whacked, blown out with compressed air, sat in the sun, etc. Anyone else have one of these and wash it and if so, how long did it take to dry out? -K
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    Go back and torque bolts installed with blue loctite?

    I installed a full set of skid plates last weekend and could not find my torque wrench (bolts supposed to be 13 ft/lb) so I installed them with a normal ratchet using the "feels tight enough" and blue loctite. I've now located my torque wrench and I'm wondering if I should go back and torque...
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    Glove box lock question

    Has anyone bought one of these OEM glovebox locks? https://www.allmoparparts.com/sku/82211490.html The installation instructions have a line that says "The service desk will provide the correct tumblers and springs and a technician will install them into the cylinder. " and I'm curious if...
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