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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...
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    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...
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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...
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    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...
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    '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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
  10. 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...
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    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...
  12. jpilk99

    1997 1500 front backing plate diagram

    I'm sure I'm just missing it ...but when I search for this, both in here and on web, I can't find anything specific. Mine - that I've taken off during u-joint replacement - are not that great. Just want to find replacements. Having very hard time. Would love just a diagram of my 97, but...
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    Front drivers' brake line

    I am not finding info on removing/replacing the ...heavy duty lookin', rubber sleeved, brake line on the front Driver's side of my 97 1500. Can someone help me with DIY instructions to take off that line? It's the one coming out the bottom of the T in the picture below. Thank you, Jay
  14. jpilk99

    AC low pressure port on 97 1500??

    Trying to recharge my AC. Everything seems to point to the only Port I can find is at the passenger front of the engine compartment by the headlight. But it’s on the smaller diameter of the two hoses. The larger metal hose has no port at all…at least that I can tell. Many videos shows that the...
  15. jpilk99

    Factory reset button? Can’t change to FM, turn up/down...

    I’ve had to disconnect my battery a few times on my “new” (to me) ‘97 1500. Before this, the radio (EQ, Infinity speakers etc) worked great. Now ...? Not so much. Can’t change off of AM, can’t change stations. EQ works, but not much else. is there a Reset button or something? Or is the unit...
  16. jpilk99

    What is this - (brake line lookin' vacuum lines?)

    I have a hose/wire flapping in the breeze by the transmission support bracket (see images) and wondering what it is; can't find in service manual. Seems to be a vacuum line for the 4 wheel drive? Weird that part of it is brake line lookin' metal tubing along frame and yet the ends are...
  17. jpilk99

    Bench testing fuel pump?

    I’m 99% sure my current fuel pump is dead. I’m going to drop the tank and remove it and wondering how I can bench test it. Or more specifically, I plan to go to the junkyard and pull one off another 2nd Gen and need to test it there in the yard. assuming if I ground it and then put 12V to the...
  18. jpilk99

    Bench testing fuel pump?

    I’m 99% sure my current fuel pump is dead. I’m going to drop the tank and remove it and wondering how I can bench test it. Or more specifically, I plan to go to the junkyard and pull one off another 2nd Gen and need to test it there in the yard. assuming if I ground it and then put 12V to the...
  19. jpilk99

    Dash compatibility?

    I have a 97 1500 with a cracked dash. Given how fun it appears to remove/swap, I want to 100% sure I know what will fit. What years will fit? Thank you. Jay
  20. jpilk99

    Dashboard removal

    Hi all, I searched for a DIY on dashboard removal but didn't find anything. Can someone share a link on how to do this? I did watch a guy's video --- seems like a tedious job --- but some parts were somewhat glossed over. Thanks for any help you can share, Jay
  21. jpilk99

    Nice big tires - on stock 16" wheels?

    Has anyone analyzed how 'big' one can go with tires (without lift kits, spaces, modification)? There are currently 245/65/16s on there's gobs or room for more rubber. I'm not sure about the translation from a "33 x 12.5 x 16" to a ..."285/65/16", but I am more familiar with this latter format...
  22. jpilk99

    Upgrading my 5.2 in a '97 1500

    Hi all, I'm back in RAM country after about 10 years. Owned a beautiful black '96 short bed for a few years, and it was great. I'm about to buy a really nice running '97 with only 60K miles, no rust, sweet interior though will need a paint job someday. My first order of business, after going...

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