3rd gen

  1. KadenJ

    1/2 ton to 1 ton rear end swap

    Hey, y'all! Super new here I literally only joined in the attempt to find someone that might know more than I do about this area of tech work. I'm looking for any knowledge you guys might have on my attempt to go from a 1/2-ton 4.7 rear end to a 1-ton rear end. I met a guy who had done this on...
  2. G

    High Volume oil pump - advisable?

    I've had my 2005 5.7 since new and am now putting in a 3rd engine. The first one went with no real explanation given by the shop as to why, the second engine was from a wrecker and I'm now replacing that with a rebuilt from Winnipeg Engines. After having read lots regarding oiling issues on...
  3. KYSock

    2004 4WD Not engaging but no service light

    Howdy, my 4wd went out last winter on my 2004 1500 auto and I'm finally getting around to fix it. Some things I've figured out in my self diagnosis. The 4WD light does come on when shifted into either 4WD-H or 4WD-L, moving the front drive shaft by hand does move the gears in the front...
  4. Aiden_400ex

    My batterys died but once i charged them as soon as i turn the key the alarm goes off?

    Hello everyone, my batterys died recently so I put them on the charger, after I charged them I put the key in the ignition and as soon as I turned the key to the run position the alarm started going off non stop. I took the key out and the alarm still was going off and got out of the truck and...
  5. 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...
  6. Ryan98

    Front 2WD Hub clearance for wheels

    I have tried to dig around for weeks now trying to find an exact answer, but I cannot find a definite answer. I have a 1998 Ram 1500 2WD and as many of you probably know on here, that the hub on these trucks stick out rather far, I am trying to find new wheels (currently running American Racing...
    • Ryan98
    • Thread
    • 2nd gen 2nd gen help 2nd gen wheels 2ndgen 3rd gen 3rd gen wheels wheel adapter wheel hubs wheels
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Exterior
  7. Emmanuel

    Coolant Overflowing

    So I know the answer to this might be "Headgasket" but I wanted to ask anyways. I have a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 with the 5.7 hemi. I was towing with it one day and it overheated badly. Let it cool and filled it back up and nursed it back home. Ever since I've been loosing coolant out the overflow...
  8. Brevan

    03 2500 single cab Rear manual slider window latch set

    I am having a helluva time trying to find a latch kit (both sides the latch and the keeper) online or locally (nor-cal) even the damn pick and pulls near me are stripped of them.. I found a keeper on mopar parts but they want almost $50 after shipping for a piece of plastic that's less than 2"...
    • Brevan
    • Thread
    • 2500 5.7 3rd gen long bed manual slider windows
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Interior
  9. D

    Cummins PSP into a 1500 hemi?

    So unfortunately my friends project pulling truck had a pine tree fall on it the long way. So i have permission to take whayever i can use. Now I doubt it will even though it appears similar... Will a 2006 5.9 cummims steering pump work on my 1500? Upon further examination, my 1500 body may go...
  10. TheRatedRTF

    2003 single cabBody parts for a 2002 4 door

    Hi i own a 2002 dodge ram 1500 4 door short bed,the truck runs good, but the body is pretty beat up specificly the front passenger door and the left side of the bed is pretty messed up too, ive come across a 2003 short bed single cab thats got a blown engine for 600 bucks but the body is in way...
  11. B

    2008 1500 Mega Cab pricing

    I am a single owner of a 08 1500 mega cab Laramie and I have not seen any listings for it anywhere and next year I have plans to sell it. Anyone have any ideas on what price these sit on? It also has about 99k miles, a level, new aftermarket wheels, and new 35inch tires. There is very little...
  12. winters174

    grinding noise from acceleration from dead stop

    I have a 2003 Ram 1500 with a 5.7L in it. I've recently noticed a grinding noise when accelerating from a dead stop. Can't tell exactly where it is coming from but I think it could be coming from the transfer case or the differential. If anyone has had this problem or knows anything it would be...
  13. K

    How much are used 3rd gen (03's) oem Quad cab 6'3" beds selling for?

    I have 2, both 03' Quad cab 6'3" oem dodge ram truck beds that I am getting ready to list on ebay & some other sites. What are they actually selling for? Both of mine are white, 1 is primered, complete w/bedliner, taillights, bed cleats, gas door/fill, liners w/ brackets w/ 12 cans of...
  14. I

    3.0 EcoDiesel Reviews Needed (Real World)

    Hi All, I've been poking around these forums a little, but the RAM forums are a bit foreign to me as I'm Jeep guy, (can we be FCA cousins?). I'm barging in today to ask for actual usage reviews on the new 3.0 ecodiesel they're putting in the new Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator. I ask here because...
  15. pavementprincess

    Single Din Bluetooth Radio compatible in 3rd Gen Interior

    My Center Bezel piece fell apart, and before I replace it, im going to maybe upgrade the radio. Any single dins with bluetooth/radio/cd/aux capability that would be compatible with an 02 1500?
  16. P

    Chasing down transmission faults... 2006 545RFE

    2006 5.7L Hemi with a 545RFE transmission. Had the truck since 2010, and have had the tranny rebuilt twice in the past ten years. Recently, I've been having issues with the TFPS throwing the truck into limp mode when I am accelerating up a hill. Seems to happen only at high speeds and when the...
    • peter2006_57
    • Thread
    • 2006 2006 ram 1500 3rd gen 545rfe limp limp mode transmission transmission issues transmission problems shifting
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: General Discussions
  17. Calixtinus

    3rd Gen 2500 5.7 Affordable Suspension Swap Suggestions

    Hi Guys, Does anybody have suggestions on suspension swaps just for reliability that's affordable? I know affordable is relative but I don't have much. Any suggestions would help. Thanks everybody
  18. Calixtinus

    Will a 2017 Spring/Suspension fit a 2003 2500?

    I'm new to a 3rd gen Dodge work truck and I got a deal with $20 Suspension set. Does anybody know if a suspension set from 2017 RAM 2500 will fit my 2003 RAM 2500? Thanks very much.
  19. H

    Lifting my 2007 Reg Cab

    I know I know, there are a bunch of 4 vs 6in threads on here already. But a lot of them are outdated, and the photos don't load anymore. So here we go. I have 2007 5.7 Hemi Reg Cab 4WD at stock height. I currently have 20in wheels and 31in tires, going to keep the rims and do 35s. This is my...
  20. pavementprincess

    Fixed ----> Now to what broken when I fixed it

    Hey all. Long story short, my center dashboard area (as seen in the photo below) has broken apart after a repair. The entire area that holds the radio/ac knobs, and the two ac vents (both left and right) in the center of the dash have broken apart. Where can i buy a replacement one, but...
    • pavementprincess
    • Thread
    • 3rd gen broken dash interior radio radio bezel replace stereo vents
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Interior
  21. pavementprincess

    Did I Simply Just Recieve a Faulty Set of Tires?

    I got new tires in March 2018. I went with the Nitto NT421Q's for my 02 Ram 1500 Reg Cab (Short Bed) 2WD on my 20 inch rims (275/55/20's). Well, here we are now and the tread is almost completely gone. Wearing is even among the tires (standard rotations every 6k miles), and I kept them filled at...
  22. J

    Late 3rd Gen and 4th Gen Front Struts

    When you look at pictures of an 06-08 1500 lower strut eyelet and look at an 09-11 1500 lower strut eyelet, they have a similar mount. This is a longshot, but has anyone compared them side by side or tried to interchange them? I'm having hell trying to find extended struts for my 6" lifted...
  23. W

    Thoughts of trading in my 4th gen ram 1500 for a 3rd gen cummins

    I've been in the truck world for a few years now and I have become very fond of diesels, their sounds, the performance, everything about them. The reason I am aiming for a 3rd gen is that I can afford a clean 3rd gen cummins whether it be the 5.9 or the few years of the 6.7 being in the 3rd...
  24. K

    Advice on fan clutch/waterpump

    Hopefully posting in the right sub thread. Ive got an 07 1500 5.7 4x4 Water pump seal is leaking good. So fixing to replace waterpump and fan clutch I'm going with the Gates 43501 waterpump. From yalls experience should I apply rtv along with the provided gasket or does the gasket hold up...
  25. D

    545 RFE TRANSMISSION 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 5.7 HEMI 4X4 Help needed

    Rebuilt trans with new clutches and seals. After install and fluid fill reverse and neutral work great but when put into drive the engine would die as if you turned the key to off position. Topped off the fluid and this solve the issue. Till the next day when it still shut off with fluid full...

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