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  1. TomB 1269

    Best Tires for Western NY

    Albany NY area, and I run Cooper AT3 4S, make sure its the 4S as they are a true 4 season tire and are great in the snow compared to the wranglers. I did stay with factor size as that is the only one with a "P" rate and I did not want the stiff ride of an LT. I had the older version of the AT3...
  2. TomB 1269

    Floor jack punctured frame (weak spot?)

    To me it looks as if he is using a "trolley" jack and not a shop jack. What I see is 2 high pressure points from the jack vs the flat jack pad on a shop jack. Its alomost as if he used a jack designed to work on pinch weld lift points like on a small sedan and the "fingers" are punching in the...
  3. TomB 1269

    Best AT tires for everyday use and snow?

    I have said it many times here Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S....... there are a copule of AT3s from Cooper you want the 4S. It used to be the ATW+4. They are outstanding for general use lower temp rubber keeps them gripping in the cold and snow. Check out some of the videos on line.
  4. TomB 1269

    Help for Tow Dummy

    Here is the equation I use: Remaining payload divided by .115 or 11.5% So look at your trucks door sticker to find you payload limit, then subtract the weight of what will be in the truck when towing, i.e. you the wife the kids, dog, etc. Also subtract the weight of any add-ons to the truck...
  5. TomB 1269

    Anyone get a cracked frame on a 5th gen 1500 yet?

    Z- I had a 6x12 vnose and was under its gross weight with just "camping" equipment and generator in cabinets built in the nose. I dont remeber the exact weight but it was somethinglike 2200lbs, however my tongue weight was around 560lbs. I then loaded tool boxes and air compressor at and behind...
  6. TomB 1269

    Custom Dog Deck and Ramp for the Back Seat Area of Gen 4 Quad Cab

    Just as an FYI, my Bently was an 85lb Lab Pyree mix. Grizz was last in around 70+lbs.... he is now 9 months old and 86lbs. I have not had him in since the beginning of May and he has gotten longer and taller. I am not sure he can even turn around now in the truck which could pose a problem...
  7. TomB 1269

    All Weather Tire Question

    I swear by the Cooper Discover AT3 "4S" as it is a true 4 season tire and preforms great in the snow here Albany NY area.
  8. TomB 1269

    Custom Dog Deck and Ramp for the Back Seat Area of Gen 4 Quad Cab

    Lost my Bently in Jaunary of this year. But found a beautiful loving Pyree/golden/german mix to rescue his name is Grizz. He is 9 months old and 90 lbs. STands 26-27 inches tall at the shoulder and over 36 inches from front shoulder to hind quarters. FYI, on the deck. the measurements that...
  9. TomB 1269

    No solution?

    I built this a couple of years ago and still have it in use today. Its measurements are for my 2019 quad cab and me sitting in the seat. I am 5'11" and not a small guys so you may need to adjust some of the measurements where the front seats are concerned...
  10. TomB 1269

    What do you always have in your truck?

    Were to start...... Basics 1st Aid Rope Tow straps and etc. (i.e. tree saver, d-ring, RJT hook kit)..... I actual have the tree saver strap so I can slip it thru the rim on some of these cars to put them out of the snow as they have basicly no other way to get a hold of them to pull the out...
  11. TomB 1269

    MaxCare Lifetime Warranty Issues

    FYI, in most cases you will not be able to file in small claims court unless it is against your local dealer..... Court has to have Jurisdiction to preside over the trial. Small claims jursidiction is local to your city/town most liekly county. Unless the individual has residence or an office...
  12. TomB 1269

    MaxCare Lifetime Warranty Issues

    Hemi = Germany V6 = Liscensed by Chyrsler to build in the US Or at least that is my understanding. When I bout my truck I know it refernced parts from Germany amoung others. I want to say it was specific that transmission was build in Germany as well but I can't remember.
  13. TomB 1269

    For the towing newbies...

    Another trick for securing the rear of the car on a uhual is to run straps thru rim or to do a loop around the upper 1/3 of the tire with a froward pithc and pull the strap down over the rear similar fashion to the way the front works. I find trying to strap axle and other places not as easy as...
  14. TomB 1269

    Jack stands

    Just be careful of whatever you evetually get if using on pavement in warm weather as they can sink in to it, particularly if the driveway is fairly new. Some plywood under them is a goo idea. As for size, you will find that your truck will be at max high or above on most 3 tons. I have some 6...
  15. TomB 1269

    Do you use anti seize or impact drill on your lug nuts

    I'd never put anti sieze on lugs. Mounting surface between rim and rotor will get a very very lisght coat and I clean any that gets in the lug nut holes out before re-installing. I aslo used antiseize on the face between rotor and hub as well as I have started using it in the guide pin boots vs...
  16. TomB 1269

    Premature rotor problem

    At 65000 miles your most likely due for brakes to start and at that mileage I would start with new rotors, as others have said turning just decreases their heat dispation. Now if you want to try an clear the pusling run a breakpad breakin proceedure. I am partial to Power stops proceedure...
  17. TomB 1269

    Need a snow tire recommendation

    If you want an outstanding year round tire check out the Cooper Discover AT3 4S, it must have the 4S as that is the blended compound with more sipes verse regular AT3. It stays "soft" at colder temps then a standard all terain all season tire. With factory tire I used 4x4 in almost any snow, now...
  18. TomB 1269

    5 to 10 second exhaust tick....ONLY SOMETIMES?

    I have had the cold start lifter tick since about 3500 miles. I have found that it is a matter of oil temp at shut down. Oil temp under 115 and it will tend to tick. From research I have done the lifters are the last in line to get oil based on the oil flow so they will tend to be oil starved at...
  19. TomB 1269

    Manual transmission

    Th4e clutches would not be beefy enough for the weight and most do not know how to properly start a loaded truck rolling with a stick shift unless you are a professional CDL driver. I.e. slipping the clutch to much under a heavy load only burns it up. You got to get it to the right RPM and get...
  20. TomB 1269

    Strange Coolant Leak??

    If its a small leak you may extend the time in which you have to tear in and make repairs with this... Bars Stop Leak...
  21. TomB 1269

    Read my plugs for me please

    Based on this and the photo of the plugs it looks as if you are running a tad rich on bank 2, i.e. passanger side. Could be a week O2 sensor particularly if you are up over 100K on the odometer. It could also be a small leak in the intake for that bank. If its a leak the O2 stft should level...
  22. TomB 1269

    Wind buffeting ?

    rear slide and or sun roof open should resolve this issue.
  23. TomB 1269

    side steps/running boards. Probably a dead horse, but hey.

    IAS-223400 Ionic 3" Black Nerf Bars - $150...
  24. TomB 1269

    Winter/All-Terain Tire Recommendations?

    I have had Cooper Discover AT3 4S on my truck as well as a previous truck. I find them to provide great winter traction and all year round performance. The 4S model is a true 4 seaon tire vs the standard AT3. Make sure you get the 4S as it has more sipping and a colder temp rubber compound...
  25. TomB 1269

    Do 4th gen 1500 4x4s have "active LSD" - or not?

    A lot of people up their trucks in 4low when stuck in snow..."Better throttle and wheel speed control". However, it you read closely this also disengages just about everything including the BLDS........

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