2014 RAM 1500 Express Crew Cab

[ram1500rsm]

I can still mount it when needed. The combo is couple of lbs lighter, and when needed i also the 3rd breake setup plug and play

 

[ram1500rsm]

Ordered a pair of pod fog leds that are supposed to be DOT.
https://www.amazon.com/Swatow-Indus...Lights+DOT&qid=1564353841&s=automotive&sr=1-1

Also got this adapters as well as i want to run them out of the factory fog harness.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HE3PHKI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[ram1500rsm]

Today i ordered some maintenance items.
I had to check a video on how to change the spark plugs because apparently is a little complicated with the Hemi. Doesn't seem worst than changing the spark plugs in the Pentastar, haven't cursed that much changing damn spark plugs since my 99 Camaro, then my 13 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, so i guess i'll have to see how is it going to be with the Hemi

16 NGK 92145 Spark plugs from Rockauto
and some sort of special socket from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0014ZVSVK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[ram1500rsm]

Also i think i'll pay my local lube place to get the trans fluid changed. I can change all the fluids in my truck, but never done the trans before and that one seems quite a bit messy. I think with the 2 filters and the fluid i'm looking at $100 if i do it myself, or $200 if i let the dudes at my shop do it. Nothing to clean with the last so i i'll check it out tomorrow.

 

[hodge-xj]

6 or 8spd?

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[ram1500rsm]

6 or 8spd?

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6, I picked the filters from the dealer this afternoon for $74

 

[hodge-xj]

6, I picked the filters from the dealer this afternoon for $74

I need to do mine but it's the 8spd and word is it's a whole new animal to change fluids. Was hoping you'd guinea pig it for us [emoji41]

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[ram1500rsm]

I need to do mine but it's the 8spd and word is it's a whole new animal to change fluids. Was hoping you'd guinea pig it for us [emoji41]

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I keep telling myself I need to have that fluid replaced as it’s the only I haven’t done. Truck has 77k miles now.

 

[ram1500rsm]

Truck is in the lube shop getting the trans fluid replaced. $370 OTD more than what i was expecting to shell out but what that heck. I shouldn't have to touch it again for a long time knocking on wood.

 

[hodge-xj]

But you didn't even have to get dirty. I loathe doin tranny services. Never fails there's always enough fluid hiding somewhere you end up wearing it.

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[ram1500rsm]

With the tires at 30psi
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[hodge-xj]

That's not bad at all!

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[ram1500rsm]

I wasn't expecting 16 mpg on 37's , i'm still scratching my head on this one. Technically i have lowered the effective gearing to around 3.55's, but the tire is a lot bigger and heavier than stock. heck i'm about 1-1.5 mpg better than what i used to get with the Falken 315's in this same route. MPH measured and verified by GPS and verified with those mobile mph stations you see in certain spots around some cities.

 

[hodge-xj]

What's the weight difference tho. And rolling resistance. 2 factors that are hard to calculate effect of but I'm sure play a huge part.

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[4eyedconekiller]

I need to do mine but it's the 8spd and word is it's a whole new animal to change fluids. Was hoping you'd guinea pig it for us [emoji41]

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Hodge, if I lived closer, we could do an ATF Change Party!

Wait - I ain’t touching the new trans in mine - gonna let the dealer handle it for at least the next 100K lol

 

[ram1500rsm]

What's the weight difference tho. And rolling resistance. 2 factors that are hard to calculate effect of but I'm sure play a huge part.

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According to Falken Website the 315's were 72lbs, according to BFG website the KO2's are 69lbs.

 

[ram1500rsm]

New fog lights

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i'm still waiting for the H10 to DT harness before i get them installed, but ill go out right now to at least configure the fogs with Alphaobd to tell the BCM i have fog leds in place.

Enable Fog light leds
Select vehicle, body computer, 2013-2017 body computer
Then active diagnostics
select procedure Car configuarion change (should be all the way down to the list)
CBC Features-LED Front Fog Lamps present - Set to Yes, default should be no
Finish

And

Enable Fog light switch high beam
Select vehicle, body computer, 2013-2017 body computer
Then active diagnostics
select procedure Car configuarion change (should be all the way down to the list)
CBC Features-Front Fog Lamp Dropout Enable - Set to no so they fog lamps can be enabled with the hi beams - Default Yes
Finish

 

[4eyedconekiller]

I’m anxious to see how these pan out. Not sure how deep I’m gonna get with the stock fogs as they are so Deeply set into my bumper.

 

[ram1500rsm]

I’m anxious to see how these pan out. Not sure how deep I’m gonna get with the stock fogs as they are so Deeply set into my bumper.

Hoping they'll have a good cutout, the pics online look promising so will see.

 

[ram1500rsm]

Ok so i got the new H10 to DT harness, and i took my old Fog wiring harness from my factory bumper out so this should be a complete plug and play install now

The factory fog wiring harness should be Mopar 68197065AA, $32 from the dealer

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