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  1. R

    Headlight bulb change

    I am doing a bulb change I just ordered an led kit to change over. Is there any possible way to change the bulbs without pulling the headlights out. I live in Canada and it’s cold now I don’t want to park it in a shop for a few hours before I even start just so it’s work and I don’t break...
    • Ryley
    • Thread
    • diy headlights led bulbs lights
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Exterior
  2. Lava

    Axle Swap Or Axle Upgrades For Rock Crawling?

    I currently own a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 ST. This comes with a Dana 44 in the front and a Chrysler 9.25 in the rear. First off, this is my first ever vehicle I am still a teen and money gets really tight when it comes to modifying my truck. Now coming to my question, I have heard that the Chrysler...
  3. G

    Torque converter issues

    Hey what’s up folks, new to the forum and dodge. I bought a 06 5.9 a few months ago to haul my camper with. Recently it started to make a squealing noise when you’d let off the throttle, it would go away once you cracked the throttle, I had thought just quickly belt squeak or turbo whine of some...
  4. DizzyFranco

    What cause my ring gear wear to look this way?

    is there anything useful that can be learned from this wear pattern? if you are experienced with differentials, can you tell me what caused it? backlash too much or not enough? pinion depth? btw its a chrysler 9.25 axle side adjusters and i believe the pinion has crush sleeve. 96 5.9L v8 4x4
  5. N

    DIY running boards/hoop steps

    So, i shopped around and couldnt find what i wanted. Came to the conclusion of just building my own. I havent came across anything on this forum about doing so, to try and gather additional info or tips that would be helpful or things i should be aware of or missed. For mounting brackets i...
    • nathan_41
    • Thread
    • diy nerf bars running boards
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Exterior
  6. D

    Alarm Shock Sensor

    Hey Everyone! Are you aware that your factory ram alarm will only sound when the door is opened after it's been appropriately locked? You can literally smash out every window in it and the alarm will never sound unless the door is opened! The factory alarm on my 2018 is integrated with...
    • DJ Mark
    • Thread
    • alarm anti theft cheap diy easy horn inexpensive protect investment siriusxm guardian
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Audio & Electronics
  7. A

    2000 cummins transmission cooler lines

    My 2000 cummins is and auto transmission. It has been leaking a ton of trans fluid and I located where it is coming from. There are two metal lines that come from the radiator. One goes straight back and connects toward the rear of the transmission. The other turns and goes in front of the...
  8. Motor Head

    Reverse Light Bulb Upgrade to LED w/VID

    Slowly but surely, I am progressing to all LED lights in my 2018 2500! This video shows how to upgrade your reverse light bulbs with LEDs. The LEDs used are much brighter, thus more people WILL stop to allow you to backup (if you park front facing in). These lights are bright, and prove their...
    • Motor Head
    • Thread
    • brake light led bulb upgrade cargo lamp diy headlight led led bed lights led bulbs led glove box reverse lights
    • Replies: 37
    • Forum: 4th Gen DIY
  9. R

    Does this look correct?

    5.9 360 at TDC, is this the correct rotor position?
  10. Motor Head

    Rear Differential Fluid Change (AAM 11.5)

    For those who are looking to get their rear differential fluid changed out, here is my tutorial video I made of the process I used. Overall, very simple process, with minimal amount of tools. I threw in Mobil 1 75W-90 to suffice, until I can throw in some amsoil for the long haul. After draining...
    • Motor Head
    • Thread
    • aam amsoil change differential diy fluid front how to mobil 1 rear
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: 4th Gen DIY
  11. Motor Head

    Rear Shock Replacement How-To w/Video

    As we all know, driving unloaded can mean a bumpy ride especially if your like me and am annoyed if my TPMS is always telling me to fill the rear tires to 80 psi. Since that's so much of a pain I keep my rear's at 70psi, which still creates a harsh ride. I figured I would replace the rear shocks...
    • Motor Head
    • Thread
    • bumpy diy fox how to leveling kit overland rear shocks replace ride shock replacement
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: 4th Gen DIY
  12. Motor Head

    DIY Greasing Front Drive Shaft Fitting

    As the title states, I show you how I greased my front drive shaft fitting on my 2018 Ram 2500. The truck finally hit enough miles to require its first mandated service which included a tire rotation, topping of DEF, inspecting the suspension/front end, and lubricating the front drive shaft...
    • Motor Head
    • Thread
    • 7500 miles amsoil diy drive shaft fitting front grease maintenance mobil 1 service
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: 4th Gen DIY
  13. G

    Alternator Bearing Sizes?

    Hey all! My water pump went and took out the bearing on my alternator at the sasme time... So figured insted of just buying a new alternator I'd try replacing the bearings and maybe the brushes while im in there. Problem is I cant find an answer on what sizes to order. Lots of info for 3rd...
    • Gregnor
    • Thread
    • alternator bearings diy electrical issues help help with replace replacement
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: General Discussions
  14. JDA-PW2018

    DIY Hi-Lift & Recovery Board Bed Rail Mount for ~$26

    Decided to try to make my own rail mount for my Hi-Lift. Didn't want to pay $70-$130. Ended up better because I added my recovery board too. 2018 Ram Power Wagon with Ram Boxes. Here it is, with instructions and links to hardware below: All supplies are from Home Depot or Amazon | Recovery...
  15. Luis tucker

    Diy ram air box 4.7 v8

    Hello I'm doing an ram air system for my 4.7 3rd gen ram and just wanted to show you guys a bit of what's going on, so if anyone was interested in the same I can do a tut on how it was done .so here it is so far a an ram air shaker hood scoop system for the baby 8 . Made of the OEM plastic air...
  16. MikeTastic

    Homemade shift knob

    So I wanted to change the stock shifter because I didn’t like the looks or feel of it. I searched the forms and google for different options and couldn’t find anything reasonable or anything I liked really. I did find a set up that I did like, but no one made one for our trucks. So after some...
    • MikeTastic
    • Thread
    • diy doityourself homemade shift knob shifter
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Interior
  17. edgaram

    seized engine flywheel problem

    i have a 2006 ram laramie 5.7 hemi 4x4 i seized my engine and im going to rebuild the engine. something broke inside like a piston i know that because i found big broken metal pieces inside the oil pan. the engine is ready to be taken out ive disconnected everything im just missing the four...
  18. Boosted Motorsports

    How to Swap Grille Inserts

    Made a DIY video on how to swap out the grille inserts on a 4th gen. Takes a bit of patience but if you follow the tips in the video its actually pretty easy!
  19. Boosted Motorsports

    How to INSTALL LED Bed Rail Lighting on Your Truck

    In this video I review how to install LED bed lighting on your truck! This is a step by step do it yourself video for those that want to tackle it on their own and shows what is involved. With some patience and some simple planning you can wire and rig up your truck to have led lights in the...
  20. S

    Ram 3rd Gen 1500 5.0 Engine swap

    Hello dodge fam! This is my first post here and I'm brand new to the community. I have a 2002 3rd Gen Ram 1500 RWD with a 4.7l and an automatic transmission. But alas at 350000km The engine caved on me. Anyways I have a fuel injection 5.0 In a 1990 Mercury that I'm going to swap into the...
  21. G

    Program 2014 key fob?

    hello all, First post on the forum. Bought a 2014 sport about a month and a half a ago and it only came with one key fob. Looking on the interwebs looks like I can buy another one to serve as a backup for about $100. Do I have to go through the dealer to get it programmed to start the truck...
  22. Drunken Hamster

    4"+ rear drop question.

    I've already bought shackles for the rear of my truck, but might end up with a single cab soon [which is what I really want] and when I get THAT, I know I want it to be 3/5-6 to 4/6-7 dropped or so. I know a 2" shackle really gives more like 1.5" of drop, but I also know that drop springs give...
    • Drunken Hamster
    • Thread
    • diy drop leaf drop shackle drop spring handling lowered lowering rear drop spring ride quality suspension
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Lowered
  23. S

    hit a wild boar doing 60mph last night...

    yikes. I've lived in Hawaii my entire life, seen and hunted many a pig, but never experienced their complete disregard for pigdestrian/vehicle right of ways until this sob last night... I thought the bumper and passenger side sway bar mount were the only casualties, however, upon...
    • S Southerland
    • Thread
    • 2nd gen diy drivetrain issues help pig powertrain noise
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Exterior
  24. Drunken Hamster

    Looking to get a locking tailgate handle, what're some good options?

    Now that I'm done with my bedliner, have got my DeeZee assist in, and am about to do my tonneau within the next week, I would like to add a locking tailgate handle to finish it all off before I get a bed extender/divider. I'd preferably want one of the highest quality and durability, with the...
    • Drunken Hamster
    • Thread
    • anti theft diy handle locking locking handle locking tailgate locking tailgate handle security tailgate
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Exterior
  25. CabalSieben

    Uconnect 5.1 new issues

    Hey everyone, First I have to let you know that I have searched this forum, and several other forums for an answer to this, Google'd it and spoken to my useless RAM dealer's service dept. and so this is my last hope. I'm having an issue with the 5.1 that I can't seem to find a fix for and I...

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