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    Another one bites the dust

    First-person view of the demise of my '04.
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    Cheap winch bumper

    Been needing to replace the bumper on my '04 since I bought the truck. Finally found a way to go super cheap, but still sturdy. That's ~7' of 10" C-channel. Going to put some pie cuts in the flanges so I can bend it to approximate the curve of the front of the truck. Should have plenty of room...
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    '04 1500 tow hooks and brackets

    I need to replace the bumper brackets on my '04 1500 4x4. I want to add tow hooks while I'm at it. I'd also be willing to buy a decent chrome bumper as part of the deal, or separately. All the mounting brackets I find online say they are for W/O tow hooks, I don't know what the difference is.
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    Frontend rebuild cost

    My '04 squeaks and clunks like crazy on every tiny bump. I already know that basically everything is bad up front. Anyone have a ballpark idea what it costs to completely rebuild the front suspension on a 4x4? I don't have the time or tools to do it myself.
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    Busted leaf spring

    Got to tracking down a strange scraping sound on my '04 1500 this morning. Found out the middle leaf on the passenger side is busted and twisting out so that it rubs the inside of the wheel under some conditions. 1) I haven't found a source for new springs that inspires confidence. So I could...
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    All the little things

    I spent some time under the hood yesterday and found a slew of things needing fixed. Like most used vehicles, it's the little things that add up to a big mess. This ground wire is in serious need of some TLC. It comes off what I assume is the factory horn, but might be a PA speaker or add-on...
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    WTB: 3rd gen NV3500 shifter

    Just discovered the shifter in my '04 looks like this; The dealer can't get a new one. I've tried several aftermarket sources and they can't even tell an NV3500 from an NV4500. I really want the Core/Hurst short-throw shifter, but it's out of stock until whenever. I need something to get me...
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    Busted shifter? (NV3500)

    As if I didn't have enough excitement in my life already, got home from work and almost couldn't get into reverse to back into the driveway. I'd had some trouble on the way getting into second as well. It's like no matter how far I pull the stick I just can't get it to engage. I had another...
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    How do you remove a kill switch?

    My '04 came with a hidden anti-theft switch. It's not terribly inconvenient... but if I have to put the truck in the shop I have to tell them about it and that seems to defeat the purpose. Being a base model with no options (not even carpet) I don't think my Ram is a prime target for thieves...
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    Can someone explain the *CMs to me?

    There are too many computers in cars these days. Can someone explain the roles of the different black boxes to me? I understand that IPM is basically a fancy name for a fuse box. And the FCM seems to be responsible for the lights up front. Would my truck even have a BCM since it has no power...
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    Headlight, parking lights, brake lights issue

    I have no brake lights or parking lights, everything else is spiffy. Previous owner installed HID headlights, which I'm sure is wreaking havoc on the IPM and causing my lighting woes. I haven't had a chance to tear into it yet, but do y'all think cutting out the junk and getting the stock...
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    I am certifiably insane

    When I test drove my '04 a couple weeks ago I knew I was getting into a bit of a mess. Like any used car, it had its quirks. But I did tell the dealer I wasn't closing the deal until the check engine light was sorted. I had just thrown away $1,700 on my previous car (screw Honda) fixing an...
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    Transmission confusion

    According to the build sheet I got from this site my 2004 1500 came with an HD 5-speed manual, specifically the NV3500. But Wikipedia says the NV3500 was only in the 1500 up til 2001 and the Ram never got the HD version the Dakota got. I know those VIN decoders can be inaccurate and Wikipedia...
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    Manual shifter upgrade options

    First, I know it's a truck and won't shift with a flip of the wrist like my wife's Hyundai. But are there any aftermarket shifters or mods that would make my '04 1500 feel less like I'm rowing a boat with a pool noodle? I'm already thinking about getting a junkyard trans to rebuild and swap...
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    Jump seat delete

    My '04 is a bare-bones, no-frills base model ST. It's such a base truck that the jump seat doesn't have any storage compartments at all, it's literally just a seat that folds down into an armrest. I have to pull it out to get the passenger seat out so I can figure out why the recline mechanism...
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    Pass the koolaid, I think I'm a convert

    I've got to say, I'm surprised by how much I like my '04 1500. The last Ram I owned was a mid '70s short bed that I couldn't drive in the rain because the ignition would get waterlogged and cut out. I've owned a '69 318 Barracuda and a '70 383 'Cuda... I'm no stranger to Mopars. But after my...
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    Flares

    The tires on my '04 1500 stick out a couple of inches and I'd like to cover them. It looks like there are tons of flares available but I'd like to get some first-hand opinions on some of the options. I'd also prefer to stay away from the "bolt on" look that's so popular these days. I'm even...
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    '04 Quad Cab on 35s

    This is a photo from the dealer site. Those are 35x12.50R20s. The tires don't stick out as far as they look in the pic. But they do rub bad when making tighter turns. I need to decide if I want to go back to stock (or closer to stock) or keep the big tires and get cutout flares for...
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    '04 4.7 has no mojo

    Just picked up my "new" truck yesterday. It rode and handled much better than I expected (35x12.50r20 mud tires) but it had no power. I would expect the 4.7 to be weaker than the hemi, but this was silly. It literally drove like a loaded semi... I couldn't get above 70 on the flats and it would...
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    Greetings from Texas

    I'm going after work today to pick up my "new" '04 1500 Quad Cab 4x4. It's just my kind of truck; manual transmission, manual windows, manual locks. The only thing that would make it better is a carburetor. The last Dodge I owned was a '77. So I'm here to learn the quirks of the new models. It...

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