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    Cost to have the differential and transfer case oil changed.

    2003 Dodge Ram 3500 with 6 speed manual. Independent shop just did transmission, transfer case and differentials for $416.00 including all parts, labor and taxes.
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    Fuel Pump Issue?

    Thanks for the information. I'll check it out.
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    Fuel Pump Issue?

    2003 Dodge Ram 3500 long box diesel with 6 Speed NV5600 transmission, family owned truck since new. It has a 35 gallon fuel tank. Had the fuel lift pump conversion (68003870-AB) in November, 2014 at 163K miles. Had another fuel pump (Delphi EFG1080) installed in August, 2018 at 197K miles. (Dad...
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    Strange A/C problem

    Thanks everyone. Figured it out. A new double din head unit was installed in the winter. Apparently all that messing around in there knocked a wire loose on the AC controls (I'm assuming). I went into the dash and simply inspected, checked and tightened connections on the AC controls and put it...
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    Strange A/C problem

    2003 Ram 3500: Of course this happens the day before a trip. The A/C compressor comes on and the air gets cold if the switch is set to Defrost or Defrost/Feet. But if I turn it to Middle Vent or Middle Vent/Feet the A/C compressor goes off. The light says the A/C is still on. So, the compressor...
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    Removing hubs when the Power Steering method doesn't work

    Sorry about that. Let's try this: https://www.brakeandfrontend.com/lti-tools-offers-universal-wheel-bearing-hub-removal-tool/
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    Removing hubs when the Power Steering method doesn't work

    An Update: I stopped at the shop this morning that the truck was towed to earlier this week. I hadn't heard anything this week so I stopped. They hadn't had a chance to get to it till yesterday afternoon. The truck was in one of the bays in the back so it wasn't evident when I got there. The...
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    Removing hubs when the Power Steering method doesn't work

    I want to thank everyone here and other places for their input. Been kind of busy the last few days on a number of things. I wasn't ignoring you and I apologize for not responding sooner. The status of the truck is that I put everything back together without getting the driver side hub off...
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    Removing hubs when the Power Steering method doesn't work

    2003 Dodge Ram 3500 4X4 with 218K miles. Trying to replace front hubs. When trying to remove them, the power steering method didn't work. Tried using a chisel to break the seal between the hub and the mounting face. Bent the chisel. Other than a lot of banging, any other methods I should be...
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    Replacing hubs - did I find another problem?

    I appreciate everyone's input. I knew the hub was bad as I said in the original post. I just didn't know if the movement I was seeing in the other non-hub parts (see the video) was cause for concern. Seem the consensus (in the places I've checked) is that a hub replacement will address this...
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    Replacing hubs - did I find another problem?

    The 1 11/16" castle nut has been removed. But the hub/bearing is still attached. I was just getting ready to remove those 4 bolts to get it off when I noticed the play in these parts and wondered if I should be concerned.
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    Replacing hubs - did I find another problem?

    No play in the U-Joint itself that I can see. And yes, this is the 'short' side - it goes almost straight into the differential housing.
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    Replacing hubs - did I find another problem?

    2003 Dodge Ram 3500 4X4 diesel with 218K miles on it. Inherited it from my dad 18 months ago. Heard a road speed related hum/growl a little while back and started to diagnose. With the front end off the ground I could move the driver-side tire in and out when grasping at 12 and 6 but not when...
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    Shaking When Decelerating

    I'm dealing with the same issue on my '03 long bed with a two piece driveshaft. Started feeling a shudder during low speed braking. So I experimented a bit and tried coasting down to a stop. Got the same shudder as it decreased speed from 18 down to 15 without hitting the brakes. It is very...
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    Rearend collision Test - Ram 1 Mitsubishi 0

    Always carry Uninsured/Under-insured Driver Insurance. Doesn't cost much and is a life saver. I've had to use it a time or two.
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    Why use a dealership for anything other than warranty work?

    Point 1. If you just moved somewhere - like in my situation you haven't had time to develop that relationship. The first time you go there and they see you are new and didn't buy the truck there they blow up any chance of developing a relationship by quoting $7000?!? Point 2: I also don't have...
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    Why use a dealership for anything other than warranty work?

    I understand. Had a '95 Blazer and I had 02 sensors replaced at a dealership. I was on a contract in a strange city so I went to the dealership and paid full shop price. Three (3) days after the one year warranty, they went out again. I went back to the dealership and they told me I was out of...
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    Why use a dealership for anything other than warranty work?

    I'm afraid the following is going to come off more snarky or deriding than I intend so I apologize upfront. Just can't figure out how to say this more eloquently... "they are not what is considered a loyal customer" Meaning they haven't prepaid/overpaid enough on new cars and previous...
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    Why use a dealership for anything other than warranty work?

    I ended up buying new Bosch 50+ injectors, tubes and lines and had them installed for $3050 total. Now she starts when it's cold!
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    Mileage on your 3rd Gen.?

    206K on my 3500 5.9L diesel. More than half of that pulling a 33' fifth wheel RV.
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    Why use a dealership for anything other than warranty work?

    Well, I'll buy some new injectors and do the work. I know it's still not cheap but it's not $7K! Just had to laugh.
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    Why use a dealership for anything other than warranty work?

    Why does anyone use a dealer except if it is for warranty work? I have a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 diesel that is hard starting if it is not plugged in if it gets below 50 degrees. Batteries are fine and grid heaters are fine. With 205K miles on it, it probably has some pressure problems somewhere. I...

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