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    97 1500 options

    DodgeTx why do you recommend blocking off the trans cooler, because it’s not needed with the added trans cooler behind the AC condenser?
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    97 1500 options

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    Swap electric windows out for manual?

    Thanks! I’ll start looking
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    Swap electric windows out for manual?

    Is it possible to swap out electric windows for manual on a 97 2500? If so how hard is it? Thanks all
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    Bleeding ABS controller

    BTW, that pump, or valve, that only the rear line passes through, from the proportioning valve, is also called a hydraulic control unit (HCU) in my service manual. (Its not available anymore from the dealer but there are some new and used ones on Ebay) Its got the two solenoids in it which is...
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    Bleeding ABS controller

    Thanks, the brakes were working when I replaced all the cylinders and both calipers, so doubt there is a problem with the proportioning valve. And since my last post, I've been able to suction fluid through both the proportioning valve (which my service manual calls a "combination valve") and...
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    How to disconnect fuel lines at tank?

    97 diesel, can’t figure out how to disconnect the fuel lines at the fuel tank, one guy said to push two clips in at the line side and with other hand pull the line back but I don’t see the two tabs and can’t fit both hands in there. Any suggestion greatly appreciated. Is there a special tool for...
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    Bleeding ABS controller

    Thanks, the wires to rear end are long gone and that valve makes bleeding a pain. I’ll look for a proportioning valve
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    Bleeding ABS controller

    Forgot to say, I’m pulling the gas tank so I can replace the brake line from the rear end to the ABS valve. I don’t have any question, just posting all this in case anyone runs into bleeding problems with the valve. Mine only needed bleeding because I replaced the master cylinder, which put some...
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    Bleeding ABS controller

    Well I think the valve, which I was calling the controller might be OK, as I was able to suction fluid through it fine from the master cylinder and combiner by putting a pipe on the outlet of it. Then to test the line to the rears I put a schrader valve on one end of a clear hose and put the...
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    6 Speed Manual Transmission

    What is a T56? Is that an automatic?
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    Bleeding ABS controller

    I put a new master brake cylinder in my 97 diesel ram. The ABS controller isnt letting much fluid through, making bleeding hard so I took it out and will probably put a pipe in it’s place. So if anybody knows if any problem that might result from that I’d appreciate the advice. I got fluid to...
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    how to tell if hubs are stuck engaged 97 2500

    What happens when you drive a hundred miles on pavement in 4H ? I did it twice on this. I know it’s not good but just curious just how bad it is
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    how to tell if hubs are stuck engaged 97 2500

    Traveling Ram, I just adjusted the T case shifter and got an extra spot to shift into so jacked up the right wheel and darned if it didn’t free wheel. So you were right on, it wasn’t getting into 2 H. I put about 200 highway miles on it like that since I rebuilt the T case myself so I hope I...
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    how to tell if hubs are stuck engaged 97 2500

    Thanks, I’m agreeing it’s probably not the differential but it is stuck engaged, the axles not the T case which is in 2High and there’s no hopping going on, no binding. I just remembered I was thinking a while back I’d put in one of the kits to get rid of the vacuum actuator and replace it with...
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    vibration feels like hubs are stuck in

    On the highway my 97 4 WD 2500 feels like the hubs are stuck in, when in two high, so I jacked it up and found both wheels are not freewheeling. They aren't turning. So I'm pretty sure they are stuck in, but I've never had a "Center Axle Disconnect" front axle before so I'm not positive. From...
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    how to tell if hubs are stuck engaged 97 2500

    Thanks, yes the hubs don't lock. I'm still wondering how to tell if the hubs are in or out. Where did you see "Tires wheel, steering and suspention components"? I see under suspension only "raised or lowered" issues
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    how to tell if hubs are stuck engaged 97 2500

    Getting a lot of vibration on the highway like maybe the hubs are engaged. I jacked up both wheels (one at a time) and both felt tight, U joints looked good. But going down the highway in 2 wheel high it feels like my hubs are engaged. All the locking hubs I've ever had would leave the wheels...
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    Changing fuel sending unit after I run out of fuel

    Thanks, great idea, I’ve done that with electric pumps but this is a mechanical lift pump and I don’t think that would work. Since you mentioned bypassing the relay I’m assuming you’re thinking electric? I do have an old subaru gas electric pump that might suck it out. Thanks
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    Changing fuel sending unit after I run out of fuel

    Have a 97 Cummins, runs good, new fuel pump, dead fuel sender unit, and I want to empty the fuel tank the easy way, run out of fuel, so I can r and r the sending unit. but just wonder if it might cause problems. Been driving with a couple gallons of diesel in the box planning on cracking the...
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    47RH and NV4500 swap

    After I replaced my wrecked DLD transfer case with a DHD transfer case, I found that the driveshaft ( regular cab one-piece shaft) could barely fit in. It drives OK for now but there's no room for movement. So I want to shorten the shaft but I'm also thinking I might swap my 47RH auto tranny...
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    Trailer wiring - 12V line always hot?

    You can use the license plate lamp hot wire
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    Running wire from tow package dead

    Thanks guys, this is very useful. Was wondering what the black wire was for. don't have a trailer battery but It would be a hassle to T into it, and I might need a trailer battery for a winch or something some day. El Huapo, where did you get the new circuit breaker, just added one from the...
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    Running wire from tow package dead

    Thanks RVGuy, I was thinking about a new wire and you've got a great plan for it here. I can get the four wires to the new relay like you said, but instead of a new hot wire from the battery, I think I'd just T off the black (always hot) wire with a fuse for the normally off side of the...
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    Running wire from tow package dead

    My 1997 trailer package brown running wire going to the plug-in is out. It comes out of the factory harness, goes through the bumper. I know that the trailer wires are all independent from the truck tail lights. I'm getting the wiring diagram tomorrow but meanwhile was wondering if anybody...

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