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    Swapping a 5.2 for a 5.9?

    Here what I have , 2 ram 1500 2wd sb. Both trucks are 1998 model years. One is a 5 speed tranny behind the 5.2. The other is a 5.9 behind an automatic tranny. I have read that I will need a new flywheel for the 5.9 in order to make it work with a 5 speed tranny. I,m assuming that all the engine...
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    Where to find paint code? 98 1500.

    All I want to do is get a premixed spray can to fix a dent on the cab corner,but I don't know where it is.Thanks
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    Interior lights not working?

    I have no lights inside 98 ram reg cab. I,m having trouble locating the fuse for this. Is the fuse in the fuse panel in the truck or under the hood, and whats it called? Thanks.
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    How too nremove the power mirror switch?

    Trying to remove the switch so I can put another door panel on. Thanks all.
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    2004 front bumper on a 96 1500

    I have seen a truck second gen driving around with the newer front bumper on it, I really like the look. What parts will I need from the pick and pull to get it together? Thanks.
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    Spark plugs?

    I have a 96 with the 5.9 magnum it uses champion rc12yc plugs. Just got a 98 with 5.9 magnum, it uses champion rc12lc4 plugs. The 98 plugs are a little longer around the electrode, meaning they protrude into the cylinder a bit more. I wonder if the 98 plugs can be used in the 96 or would there...
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    Alignment of front bumper?

    So I picked up a truck with a bent front bumper. I have straight bumper now, so can someone give me instruction on how to install it. I have all the bolts out and never seiezed. But there are a lot of adjustments to be made, and I really don,t know where to start. Thanks for any advice. Sorry...
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    Symtoms of a craked magnum head?

    So how would anyone tell if they have bad head? 360 magnum here thanks
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    Compresion test procedure?

    So I have all 8 plugs out and figure I will do a comp test, can it be done with all the plugs out? Thanks for all advice.
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    Any one deal with Pro Tuning Lab?

    Ive tried calling and get put on hold for 10 minutes and the I hang up, I,m in Canada and don,t like paying long distance charges for nothing. Just trying to get there stainless magnum headers. Thanks
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    Head bolts ?

    I picked up a set of rebuilt heads for my 96 5.9 magnum, can I use the old head bolts?Thanks
  12. J

    Rear diff gasket or not.?

    I,m just wondering if I should get a cover gasket for the rear 9 1/4 in my 1500 ram, or just use black rtv? Thanks all.
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    Removing 9 1/4 axels

    Need to know how to pull the axels,i,ve heard about C clips in there. So whays the process to get it apart? Thanks
  14. J

    Elininate the radiator trans cooler?

    I,m wondering if I can bypass the rad part of the cooler, the truck also has the aux trans cooler up front which is OEM. The reson I ask is because where the 2 lines join the rad I have a constant leak, and I canot get it to stop, plastic tanks. So if I bypass that, will it have any effect on...
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    Intake bolt lenght?

    Can anyone tell me the length and thread count for the intake manifold bolts. Thank.
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    Amazing this thing still runs.

    Bought this 98 5.9 gasser a month ago, changed the oil and filter then did a 500 mile road trip. Stopped for gas at 250 miles but it was so cold and windy I didn,t check the oil. Got to my destination and checked the oil the next day. Horror, no oil on the stick. No leaks under the truck either...
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    Changing heater core??

    So I picked up a 98 reg cab 2wd with a 5 speed, I don,t know if you need that info but I smell antifreeze inside when driving. I don,t see any leaks inside or outside but I,m thinking the core is going bad. Can anyone give some insight on whats involved with changing the core out. Or is there...
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    Changing engines.

    So I just got a short bed reg cab 2wd with a 5.2 and a 5 speed. Can I drop a 5.9 in her. Will there be any other mods. I know that I will need a 98 or 99 engine to keep the wireing harness, without having to modify it. Thanks for all advice.
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    Gauge cluster?

    I just picked up a 98 1500 2wd that is plain jane. Just wondering if I can use a gauge cluster that has the tackometer and volt meter out of the same year truck? Oh and its a 5 speed tranny also.
  20. J

    Differnce in front bumpers?

    I need a bumper for my 2wd 1500, I know where there is a good bumper but it,s on a 4x4 also 1500. Both trucks are 1998. Thanks.
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    Antenna??

    So mine got broken , the stud that the antenna screws onto is gone. So I,m wondering what holds the rest to the fender. Is ther something up in the wheel well holding it? Thanks.
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    1998 interior door panel?

    I picked up a 98 and the PO did not know how to remove them. Every mounting point is broken, it was only held on with the 3 screws. Is there a sorce for replacments? Thanks.
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    1996 trans relay?

    In the under hood fuse box there is a Trans Relay, what does it do do? Thanks.
  24. J

    2014 1500 rims?

    Found a nice set of 17" rims, will these work on my 98 1500. Thanks.
  25. J

    Changing broken door handle?

    Just picked up a 98 and the exterior door handle is broken so I can only open from the inside. I know to get the panels off but not much after those are off. Can anyone assite me on what to do next? Also on where to get one other than a wrecking yard. Thanks.

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