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  1. jpilk99

    Speaker wiring in a '97 with Infinity setup

    I've been wanting to get better sound in my 1997 Ram 1500 but wasn't going to go nuts on a new head unit, amp(s), and speakers. I like the dash/look and kinda like that joystick of a fader/balance control. Then the 6x9 in my driver's door started to sound like paper mache. I thought I might do a...
  2. jpilk99

    Speakers in '97 1500 Extended cab with Infinity - what ohm?

    Thank you. I looked at that site first. Unless I'm missing something, it seems to show ...every possible speaker configuration for all (?) Gen 2 Rams? And not sure what the speakers currently in there have for ohms. I'll just get those door panels off and figure it out once and for all. May...
  3. jpilk99

    Speakers in '97 1500 Extended cab with Infinity - what ohm?

    My '97 has the stereo and speaker layout as referenced in my attached pics. Pretty sure there are 6x9s in the lower part of door and ...2" (?) tweeters up top, then 5.5" in the back? One of the lower speakers in the door is blown and need to replace. I can't easily get the door panel off the...
  4. jpilk99

    Turn signal issues on '97 1500

    Additional information I just learned: With lights (running or headlights) - the passenger side rear license plate light is out. It's not the bulb, it's the harness. Working back up through the harness to where the license plate wires meet the larger harness that has the brake & back up...
  5. jpilk99

    Turn signal issues on '97 1500

    Pls forgive my ignorance, but, ... how many are there and where? I’ve seen a bunch of ground straps under the engine and bed while doing all the brake lines, etc. you’re talking about those? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Turn signal issues on '97 1500

    I've read a number of posts on this, but, not sure why my issue is. For what it's worth, this truck is 'new' to me after having sat for 6 years. She's on the road now, running great, but, there is odd behavior going on with turn signal lights and it varies when the brakes or headlights/running...
  7. jpilk99

    What tools do I need

    I am just about finished bringing back a '97 1500 4x4 that sat for 6 years. In addition to what others say, I'd take a good look at the brake lines. I ended up replacing every inch of mine, including the lines to the 4x4 engager. I used the ni-copper spools!!! Much easier to bend. Let us...
  8. jpilk99

    AM only, no buttons work...

    Hi folks, After buying this '97 1500 a month or two ago, I really likes the OEM stereo with Infinity speakers. Simple little 5 band equalizer, joystick to move sound around, plenty of volume and "fullness of sound". Then about 3 weeks ago, the only thing the radio will do is turn on to AM...
  9. jpilk99

    need Service Manual for 2001

    There's a thread for this in the 2nd Generation DIY at the top level of this forum.
  10. jpilk99

    '97 4x4 rear drum removal

    Thanks Travelin. Yer gonna laugh hard on this one, but: When you say "pop the plastic cover off the oval hole" do you mean one of these bad boys in the picture?
  11. jpilk99

    '97 4x4 rear drum removal

    Thanks Joe. Forgive my stupidity, but, ...how do I get to the adjuster? I don't see how to access
  12. jpilk99

    '97 4x4 rear drum removal

    These babies are rusted on there pretty well. Have tapped, wrapped, in between lugs ...liberally. Sprayed PB Blaster at lugs. Wheels rotate so ...brakes aren't "locked on"? (if the pads were locked onto the wheel, she wouldn't spin, would she?). Stuck a metal pry bar in behind lip of drum...
  13. jpilk99

    Anyone replaced dashboard (not covered)?

    Wow! What a job this is. I got a very good condition dash from another '97 and thought I rear/watched video enough to climb in on the job today. What a brutal brutal job. I think I'm over the hump and close to button'ing it up, but, ...WOW. Could Dodge have made it any harder to replace...
  14. jpilk99

    Bleeding ABS/brakes DIY on 1997 1500 with 4x4

    At least I got that right
  15. jpilk99

    Bleeding ABS/brakes DIY on 1997 1500 with 4x4

    Don't know - can't find anything that tells me. Someone said, if the front had ABS, there'd be a wire going to the wheel assembly ...and there's no wire. They said if the rear had ABS, there'd be a sensor in the differential. I thought I saw a wiring harness going to the rear diff, but...
  16. jpilk99

    Bleeding ABS/brakes DIY on 1997 1500 with 4x4

    I put in all new brake lines and new front calipers. Filled master cylinder and started bleeding process the way I always did before (with helper in truck pressing pedal, open bleed screw, close bleed screw, release pedal. Repeat). Worked well on rears, not fronts. Reading about needing a...
  17. jpilk99

    Installing a new fuel pump 1997 1500

    I wonder which is easier, when it's all said & done (lifting bed up/off or dropping tank). I loosened the 2 nuts holding the straps and, with a jack under a piece of wooden shelving supporting the tank and undo'ing fill/breather hoses, slowly lowered to ground. My personal choice would be that...
  18. jpilk99

    Bleeding brakes on 1997 1500

    I continue to restore this ol' truck after sitting for 6 years. Today was all new nic-copper brake lines. Started bleeding the way I always used to (fill fluid reservoir, start with passenger rear, have someone press brake pedal, open bleed screw for air/fluid to come out, close screw, have...
  19. jpilk99

    What do SMART people do about their broken dashboards?

    Thanks all!!! Appreciate it.
  20. jpilk99

    What do SMART people do about their broken dashboards?

    My '97's dashboard was already cracked/broken about 6 or 7 places. I thought I'd try and remove it, glue/fiberglass it or something... But it is SOOO brittle, it seems foolish to muck with it at all. Covers seem to have ...less than stellar reviews. If I buy one from a donor truck, i risk...
  21. jpilk99

    Front driver's seat removal on '97 1500 extended cab

    No worries. Now I know I just can't take out driver's seat - taking the whole thing shouldn't be too difficult. Thank you
  22. jpilk99

    Front driver's seat removal on '97 1500 extended cab

    Thanks Sherman. You rock!
  23. jpilk99

    Front driver's seat removal on '97 1500 extended cab

    Hi all. Hoping to remove the upholstery on my driver's seat so I can repair it. Not looking too easy to remove while seat is in truck. Un-did the 4 nuts/bolts ...but finding that the center armrest/seat is "riveted" to the driver's sliding seat frame(??). Do I have to take out the WHOLE...
  24. jpilk99

    Front brake line bolting to caliper - aligning hole(s) in bolt & brake line connector?

    As I continue refreshing, updating, and getting my '97 back on the road for the first time in 6 years... I took much of the front axle apart: New rotors, pads, u-joints on 4x4, brake lines from master cyclinder but re-using the lines to the calipers. What's the proper procedure for...
  25. jpilk99

    1997 1500 front backing plate diagram

    Thanks again for helping. I feel good at this point to assemble as discussed.

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