2wd

  1. A

    Swapped a 1996 2wd 3500 to a 1999 4x4 3500 frame.

    Hey y’all, first time poster, but I’ve learned so much reading forums and wanted to share my experience with my latest project. For a little background, about 8 years ago I bought a 2wd 1996 Ram 3500 dually with a 12 valve Cummins, a 47re, and geared at 3.54, at about 180k miles. At 261k miles I...
  2. abbyhoney

    2014 ram 2wd

    i just bought this truck and i’m dying to get a new setup but struggling to find truck wheels without negative offset. i know that if i lift the truck i can put whatever on it, but i’m not lifting it due to me living down a dirt rd and risking stuff breaking. someone please point me in the right...
  3. J

    96 ram 1500 performance issues

    I have a 1996 ram 1500 v6 3.9 rear 2wd. I’m having a couple of issues. I had the transmission rebuilt about 3 years ago and it drives decent and shifts smoothly. However 3 things possibly wrong with my truck. I noticed that I can’t seem to go over 80mph not matter how much I floor the pedal. I’m...
  4. J

    1990 Dodge D250 Steering Column cover - removal

    When I pull the headlight switch, the running lights and brake lights come on but the headlights do not. When I pull the multifunction switch, the brights come on but it won't "click" and stay in place. I have to hold the multifunctional lever toward the steering wheel. I am guessing my dimmer...
  5. J

    Pulsing hum starts at 25 mph goes away in 4wd

    I have a 2014 ram 1500 express 4wd. It has the 5.7. I’ve noticed a hum that pulses coming from the front end. It starts about 25 mph and increases in frequency with speed. The sound goes away when four-wheel-drive is engaged. Anybody experienced this?
  6. W

    new here - 4.7 2008 2wd, general advice?

    Howdy all, had this 2008 4.7 from about 125k miles and approaching 180k miles now. Got it in 2014 Only have done routine maintenance besides a new A/C compressor at 175k. 4.7 still runs like a champ and that 08 slight rework seems to have given it some longevity and powah it does have a...
  7. Brevan

    new battery and still dies when i unhook charger/jumper box

    i put in a new battery today and the truck dies instantly when I take charger/jumper box off? any thoughts or suggestions? truck has ben sitting for like 4-5 months
  8. nld1299

    New Control Arms?

    So I just bought a 6.5” Maxtrac lift kit for my 2017 2WD Ram 1500. My mechanic who is installing my lift and has installed multiple lifts in his time as a mechanic says that I don’t need new control arms. My buddy who also has a Dodge Ram (4WD stock suspension) says that I will need new control...
  9. Siveace

    Lifting 98 Dodge Ram 1500 2wd

    I own a 98 dodge ram 1500 with a 5.9l magnum motor and want to lift it. I want to raise it high enough to comfortable equip 17" rims (currently has 16" rims) and 35" tires. The trouble I seem to be running into is that my trucks 2wd. This seems to really limit my quality options. What's yalls...
  10. Cameron Davies

    I don't know what to pay/charge for 03 1500 parts

    Can anyone give me an idea as to what to pay/charge for a very little rusted 2003 Dodge 1500 2wd with 216,000 km parts? I am asked most about - box - tailgate - mirrors - grill - hood - transmission - seats - fenders - whole truck - etc. I feel I may asking too much for the truck I...
  11. T

    98 1500 3.9L - 42RE or 46RE

    Howdy! My mother's 98, 1500, short-bed, 2wd has the four-speed auto. Is this the 42RE or 46RE? The internet seems vague on this. I know there's little important difference, but I'm just curious about the details. Or is there an important difference? Thanks!
  12. drod327

    Terra vs KO2s. Who's had them?

    Hey guys, trying to get info on these tires. I cant decide which ones to go with. I have a 2019 classic (basically a 2018), getting a level done on Saturday. Think I narrowed it down to Terra Grapplers or KO2's but I was hoping to get advice from guys that have had them. Id prefer a smother...
  13. D

    95 ram 318 rough

    1995 318 idles semi ok cold but spits an sputters when warm. Won't get past 15mph after a 2 min drive. New plugs, wires, map, tps, aits, crank position sensor, air filter, o2. No vacuum leaks that I know of. Any advice would help.
  14. Zachery Vrbas

    Which brand for front sway bar end links?

    Need help in finding front sway bar end links for my 2WD 2012 1500 that won't **** out in 4 months. Basically asking for a brand.
  15. C

    4th gen 2 wheel drive stock with negative offset wheels possible?

    I am seeing guys with 4 wheel drive 4th generations stock (no lift/spacers/levels) running 20x10 -24 offset 33x12.5 aggressive tread with no rubbing. I recall reading somewhere that this is a problem for 2 wheel drive truck though because of some obstruction 4wd do not have. Anybody know for...
  16. P

    Bilstein Shocks

    Does anybody know a Bilstein 5100 series shock that will fit a 2005 Ram 1500 2wd? I found many 4600 series shocks, but haven't found a 5100 series that fits mine.
  17. F

    Suspension between generations

    Out of curiosity, how much did the front suspension change on the 2wd, between the generations?
  18. Michael Ramos

    BIGGER LIFT

    I have my 2009 Ram 1500 2wd with a 7 inch max trac suspension lift. I want a bigger lift like 10 or 12 inches. Any suggestions?
  19. F

    2wd 2018 ram 4 inch rough country

    Okay, so I decided against the 6 inch rough country considering it's just a 4 inch lift with the 2 inch leveling springs, I already had 3 inch leveling spacers so I left them in and added the RC 4 inch, giving me, what I imagine being similar results to rough countrys 6 inch, plus 1 inch , I...
  20. A

    Towing Options for my RAM 1500 2WD

    Hey Gents, So I plan on moving back to New Jersey from California in Oct. I plan on driving a Penske truck since my truck isn't rated to tow a trailer big enough to carry all of my house goods. I was wondering what my options were as far as towing my truck behind the 21' Penske truck. This is...
  21. R

    Transfer Case Popping out of 2WD High into Neutral

    So my 03 3500 cummins 4x4 is popping out of 2WD high and goes into neutral. My question is can I add ATF+4 friction additive to make it not slip? I know I added some to a different truck and it stiffened it up a bit, but I'm wondering if that'll work.
  22. D

    2/4 Belltech kit 2wd

    Hey I've got a belltech lowering kit 2/4 drop I looked at all the paperwork and on some of the instructions are not very detailed well the rear flip kit seems straight foward tho. And before the install I want a few some advice or tips before I start. I Note: it's a coil spring kit. I had scored...
  23. Rooster1087

    4x4 trans

    I have a 1994 1500 318 4x4 the transmission is virtually shot when I got it, fluid was black not shifting well slipping like crazy bla bla bla. I need to know will a 2wd transmission of the same year fit my 4x4? I have a donor truck in the works but it's a 2wd.
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