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  1. miketx

    Good dealer to buy from (anywhere in US)?

    I have some specific options I want in a used Ram 2500, but I'm having a hard time finding the right truck, in the right color, low miles, etc. And the search is exhausting me. Does anyone know a good dealer that will help in the search? Worsecase.....who would be a good dealer to talk to...
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    What does "Rebel Suspension" mean on a Rebel 2500?

    I can't figure it out.......and I've googled "Rebel Suspension" with no answers. Does it mean the Rebel 2500 has a Rebel "air suspension", or just offroad shocks/etc? I also know that the 2500 can have the rear leveling air suspension option also, so I'm trying to figure out what is going...
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    How much better is a 2500 for towing?

    My scenario: We currently have a '16 Rebel with 5.7 and 3.92 gears, and is fully loaded with ALL options that year. We just upgraded to a new camper, which is 5500 lbs dry....probably 6500+ loaded. But.....it's heavy on tongue weight (probably close to 900 lbs loaded). So I'm at the limit...
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    Need new tonneau cover which has bike rack options

    I currently have a Bakflip MX4 that got pounded by hail in May, along with the rest of my '16 Ram Rebel. Rebel is in the shop having the dents fixed, but I need a new cover (MX4 cover still works fine, but is beat to hell and looks bad). But...I want a cover that has a rack system for...
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    Seat covers for '16 Rebel

    Hi....I'm looking for seat covers for my '16 Rebel. The driver's side bottom seat is cracking on the vinyl side bolsters.....nothing I did, it's just vinyl failing, which is disappointing (and not covered by warranty). I know I can buy a new bottom OEM cover ($300+) but I'm not there yet...
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    Tires for '16 Rebel

    It's time for tires again. I run the stock size due to my Maxcare warranty. I got 50k miles out of the OEM Toyos, and about 50k out of my current Cooper AT3 XLT. (both sets could do another 10k miles, but I don't like to run tires at the wear bars). Both the Toyos and Coopers got hard at...
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    Seat vinyl cracking...warranty?

    Hi, I have a '16 Rebel, and the vinyl bottom sides of the driver's seat have cracks. It's not due to anything I wear or have done......the vinyl itself has cracked on it's own. It's not sliced or damaged.....just normal "age" type cracks. I have other vehicles and have never experienced...
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    2016 Rebel official Mopar seat fabric replacements?

    Anyone know if it is still possible to buy official original seat fabric/covers? My driver's side bottom cover has a few cracks in it......nothing I did, the vinyl just cracked. I know I can buy whole seats used, but most have similar problems.
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    Looking for new tires that ride nice

    The Rebel comes with E rated tires from the factory, but they are major overkill in my situation. I like E rated for towing and offroad, but that doesn't happen very often. Any suggestions for a better ride? I see only a few options at "D load", and a few at "C load", but C load would...
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    Anyone know what this cable is?

    I was helping a friend with a '17 Ram 1500 diagnose a problem and we found this cable tucked up in the dash. Nothing connected to it, but it has OBD connectors, and the small black wire goes to an inline fuse, which disappears up into the cluster area...not sure where it connects. Looking...
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    Maxcare warranty and dealer....problems

    Has anyone has problems with the dealer service and Maxcare lifetime warranty? I brought my '16 Rebel, with 83k miles on it, in for the air suspension service message. After doing the dealer did their multi-point inspection, they are saying I need to get a whole extra list of services done...
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    Reset EVIC service messages?

    Other than disconnecting the battery, is there a quick way to reset the EVIC service messages? I have a "service air suspension" message, but the air suspension is working fine. I think it was a temporary glitch or sensor. Maybe AlfaOBD? I've searched the forum and can't seem to find an...
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    Reset air suspension service message?

    I know I can disconnect the battery and reset it, but is it something I can do with AlfaOBD? Just curious....I've had the message for 6 months now, but the air suspension itself is performing flawlessly. I'm sure the message is just a random "hiccup".
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    Mopar transfer case fluid 68089195AA is RED

    I previously searched on what color the transfer case fluid is for my 44-45 TC in my Rebel. I saw various posts about a "blue" fluid from Borg Warner was used, so of course I was nervous about just using ATF 4+ (which the 44-45 can use), since ATF fluids are red, and I don't want warranty...
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    Dealer using 3rd party diff fluids?

    I just talked to my dealer's parts dept, since I was gathering prices for diff/TC fluid (do it myself..focused on Mopar fluids for warranty). The parts guy told me their dealership is using a "Mopar approved" 3rd party fluid for the front and rear diffs now, but is still using the special Mopar...
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    '16 Rebel, TC fluid (BW 44-45) ATF 4+?

    Two questions: 1) My Rebel has a BW 44-45 transfer case. As such, it can use ATF 4+ fluid, right? 2) Does it come filled from the factory with the same "wonder fluid" as the BW 44-44 (Ram 1500 TC fluid)? I understand that fluid is a weird dark blue. I don't want to run afoul of my...
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    Tires...E versus D versus C

    Hi folks... I have a '16 Rebel, and it's almost time to replace the OEM tires (at 50k miles....tread left, but hard as rocks). Any thoughts on E versus D versus C? I realize the big difference is off road endurance. I love E rated tires, but they are damn heavy, and that weight impacts mpg a...
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    Lifetime (or extended) warranty, and 4C radio upgrade?

    Has anyone with an extended or lifetime warranty upgraded their radio to the 2018 4C radio? I know "technically" that the newer radio won't be covered, but I'm curious if you have had any problems when going in for warranty service.....did the dealer complain at you about the radio? I know...
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    '16 Rebel seats...heater wire in the back/center bottom cushion?

    Anyone feel a wire in the center/back bottom seat cushion? I feel it on both the driver and passenger seats, but more pronounced on the drivers seat. Just drove ~1k miles last week, and felt like I had something lightly poking me in the butt the whole time. I'm pretty sure it's the seat...
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    2016 Rebel front license plate holder? Part number?

    My 2016 (used) doesn't have the factory license plate holder......just two upper bolts with broken plastic attached (yes, someone yanked it off....no idea why). Anyone know what the Mopar part number is, or a factory/OEM fitting holder that would work? According to my research, it seems the...
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