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  1. Jdoc

    '12 1500 Alpharex Headlights

    I've had the Alpharex Jet black Luxx led projectors on for almost a year now. The light output on them are nice & bright. However I have a msg on saying headlight out. But it's not out. That's no big deal to me. It's just a msg. As far as performance goes I'd say they are great. They have sharp...
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    Fog lamp LEDs

    I recently installed Alpharex luxx jet black projector led light assemblies. My fogs were still factory. I ordered a pair of led fog assemblies w/ clear lenst & black out housing. They are bright and are p Yes I just installed theses last week.
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    8Hp70 transmission additive

    Yes both times was with D6 ATF.
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    8Hp70 transmission additive

    I had just over 100,000 when I first changed. And have changed again since then. If recall I had this happened before as well but can't remember. Rt. Now I'm experiencing a longer shift at lower gears and slow speed shutter a couple time in past. That's why I wanting to use a cleaner than...
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    8Hp70 transmission additive

    No major issue to date. Just the typical manifold bolts on each side a time or two. Yes I did alot research and redline is top of line fluid. It clings to the surfaces alot better. At time of fluid was also $40 a qt . Ridiculous. I've also used Seafoam on several vehicles with good result...
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    8Hp70 transmission additive

    My 14 ram with 8hp70 tranny just turned 197,000. I've serviced the trans myself twice. Replacing the fluid & pan/ filter the 1st time , 2nd time just changed filter bc I purchased a pan with a changeable filter from first time. I used Redline Atf D6 fluid both times. And I'm certain this is the...
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    Engine surges

    It's an 8 speed...8Hp70 I have changed fluid but it's been at 116 thousand. Got 153 now.
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    Engine surges

    Yea I use seafoam on a regular basis. Time before last I used a high milage fuel sys. Cleaner. Plus the throttle body has been cleaned by dealer. I have had a few low speed shudders. Which sounds like something with torque converter. Not sure if tranny would cause the up/ dn revs I'm...
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    Engine surges

    Elevated 2013...I only see it move sometimes. But it's minimal like 1 or 2 hundred rpms. Is all. I hear mainly like just cruising at 55 or up but I do hear ot at lower speeds.
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    Engine surges

    I wondering if anyone has had an issue with engine surges or Rpm spikes? My 2014 1500 has been doing this for sometime now. I really dont see the rpms physically go up/ dn. But I can hear it. Truck has approx. 153,000. I have had the air induction cleaning less than yr. Ago. I dont have a chk...
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    De badge or not

    Debadge! It will look way better. Trust me.
  12. Jdoc

    Power Wagon 18’ or 19’!!??

    I have ram 1500 sport with 8 speed. I currently have 140,000 mi. No issues as to date and I pull heavy horse trailer approx. 8500#'s weekly. Sometimes twice. I have changed filter, pan, fluid & went back with Redline D6 Atf fluid. I have the usual hemi tick that has been fixed 3x now. 2 on...
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    My built n ordered Ram 1500 showed up with wrong rear end ratio

    You'd be better off with 3.92 for mileage and towing with 8 speed
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    Different gears

    What is the biggest gear set I can run for heavy towing on my 14 ram sport 1500 Hemi? I have the 3.92 rear end now. Would like to see what's available and what set up is needed.
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    Did I make the right colour choice?

    You made the right choice!
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    Who all uses their trucks like a truck!? Let’s see pics!

    25' 2 horse slant weekend pkg. Horse trailer. Hauling with my 14 Ram sport 1500 hemi.
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    Redline Trans & Diff Fluid?

    Ok. So I have used the redline in all my differentials, transfer case, and 8hp70 tranny. I have a 2014 ram sport 1500 5.7 hemi. I used an aftermarket pan/filter. Reason Being the filter can be replaced on this pan w/o changing the pan every time ( filter... ATP B-453 Automatic Transmi pan...
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    Should I stay away from Hemi because if breaking manifold bolts?

    I have 14 ram sport 1500. Thia has happened 3 times o. Hemi I bought max care when I bought new. Last time they pulled head and sent to machine shop to get bolt out. Here I am not even 2 months later with a slight startup tic now. Took back i and they didnt see any bolts broke by looking at...
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    Quieting Hemi Tick

    I haven't switched the engine oil over as of yet. Everything else is switched to redlion thus far. I currently use...Wix filter, 5w 20 valoline full synthetic. But I also use the BG products oil additive called MOA. Also before last oil change I used the BG....epr (engine performance restorer)...
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    Quieting Hemi Tick

    My 14 sport has that hot tick now. Never noticed it before. I did have a right rear manifold bolt break. Dealer fixed. It's back again on startup. Truck has 116000 mi. I've been running 5-20 full synthetic. I've recently switch all fluids over to redlion. All diffs, and now tranny to except for...
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    ZF8HP70 and Lifetime Maxcare

    Ok
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    ZF8HP70 and Lifetime Maxcare

    Wow.. damn lucky on that.
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    ZF8HP70 and Lifetime Maxcare

    So the normal color of the factory zf lifeguard fluid is a light green. Once I dropped the pan...after 116000mi. Amazingly the fluid didnt look as bad as one would think with that many miles. It was still green just darker, but not so dark u couldn't tell what it use to be. You could see...
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    ZF8HP70 and Lifetime Maxcare

    Oh ok. I was unaware thermal valve. Thanks!
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    ZF8HP70 and Lifetime Maxcare

    I know it already has one for tow/haul pkg.

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