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  1. Logan Klein

    Broke manifold bolts

    My truck is a 2004 4.7 liter quad cab 6.5' bed 2 wheel drive. It's got some broke manifold bolts on the driver side. I want this fixed cause I hate the ticking. How much would it cost at a shop? or how hard is it to do myself? I know how to do the "weld-a-nut" method, seen my friends in...
  2. Logan Klein

    A/C problem

    My A/C blows ice cold out the driver 2 vents but doesn't really blow cold out the passenger side vents. I'm pretty sure it's a blend door but how exactly do I go about replacing it? I heard the plenum is sealed closed, and I don't wanna have to go through the hassle of finding/buying a good...
  3. Logan Klein

    I'm looking at a 2002 Ram 1500 SLT, had a few questions.

    I'd say that's an alright price if the truck is in good physical condition. Fuel economy is horrendous, 18mpg is the highest you'll probably ever see. Reliability can be questionable at times and 3rd gens seem to rust pretty bad up there in NY. Broken manifold bolts are common but not too big a...
  4. Logan Klein

    Good tool boxes for Ram trucks?

    I'm acquiring a lot of tools as time passes, and I only have a open carport style garage, hence nowhere really to keep a metal rolling toolbox. What are some good brands of toolboxes that fit well in the beds of Ram and are high quality, with a key style lock and a seal to keep the elements out...
  5. Logan Klein

    New Headlight

    I hit a concrete post with the front passengers side of my truck, totally smashing that headlight and damaging the front bumper. Didn't have a lot of money at the time, I was still in high school working a minimum wage fast food job. Spent around $80 on some Amazon cheapies, and they've lasted...
  6. Logan Klein

    Just got a 2008 Ram 1500 SLT Hemi... Suggestions?

    Changing the stock foam and covers on your existing seats is the "cheaper" option. Still fairly costly though, expect to spend at least $500 for the upholstery/covers, and the underlying foam. Removing the old leather and foam pieces is pretty difficult and time consuming. The easier option is...
  7. Logan Klein

    Water under back seat?

    02-08 Ram is known for seals around the back window to go bad, not so much in solid rear window models but it can still happen. Sometimes though it's not even the back window, instead it's the seal in the 3rd brake light.
  8. Logan Klein

    05 5.7 hemi stalls and random misfire

    I'm not sure for your year, but I'm certain the Hemi has sixteen plugs and sixteen coils. A top bank of 4 and a bottom bank of 4 plugs on each cylinder head. If the truck is stalling/bogging only when coming to a stop this can be an indicator that the engine suddenly is unable to control the...
  9. Logan Klein

    What are 3rd Gens going for?

    It depends on the specifications of the truck, the condition of the truck, location, miles, etc. There's a lot of factors the value depends on. 2nd gen and 3rd gen Cummins trucks in good shape with less than 100k miles go for upwards of 25,000 dollars, while a gas 3rd gen with 100k miles with...
  10. Logan Klein

    Wheel bearing/hub assemblies are a pain to change

    Bearings went bad around 225k. Drove on them for a bit, but decided to try to replace them recently to reduce unnecessary wear on an almost brand new set of tires. I lifted the truck onto my jack, and attempted to remove the caliper bracket bolts. They were pretty stuck on there, but came off...
  11. Logan Klein

    Just got a 2002 1500 Ram. What maintenance items or other things should I be aware of?

    The 360 is a solid engine. Gaskets go here and there but the engine tend to hold up well over long periods of time and lots of miles. Vacuum leaks are common from intake gaskets/misc. hoses near the intake. Essential fluids should be checked/replaced if necessary like other posters said. The...
  12. Logan Klein

    Filled up with gas, only shows just over 3/4 tank

    Are you getting your fuel mileage calculations from the truck's onboard computer or your own calculations at the gas pump? The computer on your truck may be inaccurate because the truck was most likely used to having mudders on it when you bought it, so the computer assumes lower numbers. I...
  13. Logan Klein

    Over heating problem

    This sounds like a fan clutch that's failing to engage sometimes. It's an easy, cheap fix. You could also attempt to bleed the cooling system of air. Usually when replacing the fan clutch or any accessory drive components, I would replace the serp. belt and check all pullies for play, cracks, or...
  14. Logan Klein

    Filled up with gas, only shows just over 3/4 tank

    For the 1500, your tank is more than likely 26 gallons unless your truck features the extended bed. Then the capacity is 34 gallons. My truck is a 2004 4.7l and my tank is 26 gallons. I get decent fuel mileage because I run the factory tire size on the factory wheels. I spent a little extra too...
  15. Logan Klein

    35x12.5 tires

    3 inch lift or higher will fit 35 inch tires. you may have to trim away some of the plastic in the wheel wells to solve any rubbing in that area. You may also experience problems with the truck chewing up front end parts, but that's across the board when installing big tires.
  16. Logan Klein

    Filled up with gas, only shows just over 3/4 tank

    Agreed. The easiest way to change the fuel float is by removing the bed from the truck. Not easy, but a bad float wouldn't be enough to justify pulling the bed for me. Like above said, you can use your tripometer once you know your truck's mpg. My 4.7 gets about 16mpg in the city and 24mpg on...
  17. Logan Klein

    Thinking of buying a newer ram

    I've had few problems with my truck. Most everything I've replaced wasn't because it was bad, think of it as preventative maintenance. Where I live, I only break a coil on occasion. Not a big deal for me. I'm speaking for those who are located where the climate is harder on plastics/rubbers and...
  18. Logan Klein

    Mystery Truck

    To save you a fortune, do as many repairs as possible yourself. The 3rd gens are very easy to work on. Change simple things, such as thermostats, sensors, spark plugs, ignition coils, and watch closely for signs of seepage either from cooling system (usually water pump) or power steering. you...
  19. Logan Klein

    Thinking of buying a newer ram

    That's true, however I would love to have a Cummins truck because it eliminates most of the problems that come with the gas engines. Such as 4.7 sludge, 5.7 valvetrain ticks, the horrible ign. coils that rip off every time you go to replace the plugs, 4.7 head gasket problems, etc. Also the...
  20. Logan Klein

    Thinking of buying a newer ram

    06-08 I see no problem with, so long as they kept up the maintenance. They are known for transmission failures, especially in 5.7ltr HEMI models. '12 and up are plagued with the same transmission problems, and when the 8-speed was introduced the reputation only got worse. Electrical systems are...
  21. Logan Klein

    Tie rod ends - give me pointers

    Changing tie rod ends soon. While changing a hub bearing assembly, I noticed some tearing on the tie rod end boot on one side. I figure I'll go ahead and replace both sides, as the tie rods are originals with 200k+ miles on them. Pointers, tips, advice to make the job as easy as possible...
  22. Logan Klein

    Most comfortable riding shocks??

    I replaced the factory worn out shocks on my truck with the Monroe ones about 2 years ago now. I want to replace the Monroe's with something a little better. I was wondering people's experience on shocks, and which ones make for the best ride quality. I'm not interested in lifting my truck...
  23. Logan Klein

    Death Wobbles

    Death wobble can be caused by a few things. Most, but not all the time, wobble is caused by the track bar. The trackbar's purpose is to control the side-to-side movements of the front axle, to help keeping the truck going straight down the road and keep it stable. if this trackbar bends, it can...
  24. Logan Klein

    Lowest mile 3rd gens?

    This ^^^ You can always take it to the body shop and get it looking 100% again. I paid $3900 for my truck and it had almost 200k miles at the time. With that low miles, the Hemi engine and some body work the value could be as much as 10 or 11 grand. at least where i live.
  25. Logan Klein

    What did you do to your Gen3 today?

    Spotted a big ole coolant leak coming from the water pump

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