Preventative Maintenance Questions

[rocket]

the 3 on top, or the large one on the bottom??

 

[rocket]

Think there is a center one for the shock too.......

 

[CuylerTech]

The one with the rubber bushing around it


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[rocket]

You may be needing them bilsteens quicker than you thought......If thats the case I would return the level, and invest in the 5100's.......You may be grinding the stem anyways.....and the bottom bolt is a pain too plus your gonna have too drop a lower arm too remove the damn things......then compress the spring too remove the shock, then even further to allow for the level..........I tried it my driveway......got to where you are , threw it back together; paid a shop and had it done........*** pride at that point, I get plenty of that when I wax it.

 

[rocket]

The one with the rubber bushing around it


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Yep Thats usual with a lot of them. I'm not bustin your chops......it's a royal pain in the ass......It aint as easy as people say either...

 

[CuylerTech]

I didn't try to install it... A shop did :|


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[CuylerTech]

Found out my exhaust is a flowy cat back but it wasn't the stainless one. Also whoever installed it installed it off center so the wonderful mounting brackets don't work.


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[rocket]

Found out my exhaust is a flowy cat back but it wasn't the stainless one. Also whoever installed it installed it off center so the wonderful mounting brackets don't work.


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huh. imagine that But how did it get off center??

 

[CuylerTech]

I dunno. One side lines up fine for bracket, other side is 2" too far over


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[rocket]

Sounds like the original owner hacked it to begin with....mine used the oem hangers, (for lack of a better term)

 

[CuylerTech]

Mine doesn't. Dropping the truck off at the shop while I'm in NC for Christmas. Gonna let them install a Super 10 instead of the 50 right now. Original owner didn't remove the stock exhaust when he installed the flow so I have 2 mufflers in line right now lmao.


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[rocket]

Mine doesn't. Dropping the truck off at the shop while I'm in NC for Christmas. Gonna let them install a Super 10 instead of the 50 right now. Original owner didn't remove the stock exhaust when he installed the flow so I have 2 mufflers in line right now lmao.


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actually the resonator and rear can were both resonators......the muffler sits in the middle of them right before the axle. But still good luck shopping.....I'm waiting for the bitter end,lol.

 

[CuylerTech]

Hmm weird.


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[Brakelate]

Whoa! What kind of miles do you guys have on your trucks? I didn't see it listed in the original post for the truck we are primarily discussing.

My '07 1500 Sport QC 4x4 with 5.7 and all that is approaching 98k miles and has been THE MOST reliable vehicle I have ever owned. And I have gone through A LOT.

We purchased it new back when they were offering the Lifetime Powertrain Warranty to move trucks during the big slow down, and as it was primarily my wife's daily driver, grocery getter, kiddie wagon, vacation tow the boat, light recreational off roader and all of that, I was on a hard line NOT to modify it in any way to maintain the warranty forever. I wanted Dodge to buy me a full powertrain in ten years Lol after letting her suck up all this fuel with stop and go short hop driving.

Turns out, I've only gone through two sets of tires, two sets of front brake pads, one rear set and a whole lot of fuel. Other than regular oil and filter changes, it hasn't needed anything else. The original serpentine belt even looks fresh and pliable. The original trans fluid is still clean and without unusual odor.

Of course, it turns out in the fine print, a dealership inspection is required every five years to maintain the Lifetime Powertrain Warranty. After Five years, I took mine in Six weeks late and Dodge flat voided my warranty. No if's, ands or Butts... BAM.

Still a great truck, but with the warranty out the window, I laugh that I held back for the first time in my life, not even adding a K&N filter.

Granted, it is a So Cal truck, from the high desert. So rust is a non-issue up to this point. But, what are you guys doing to feel they need all this work done?

 

[CuylerTech]

Whoa! What kind of miles do you guys have on your trucks? I didn't see it listed in the original post for the truck we are primarily discussing.

My '07 1500 Sport QC 4x4 with 5.7 and all that is approaching 98k miles and has been THE MOST reliable vehicle I have ever owned. And I have gone through A LOT.

We purchased it new back when they were offering the Lifetime Powertrain Warranty to move trucks during the big slow down, and as it was primarily my wife's daily driver, grocery getter, kiddie wagon, vacation tow the boat, light recreational off roader and all of that, I was on a hard line NOT to modify it in any way to maintain the warranty forever. I wanted Dodge to buy me a full powertrain in ten years Lol after letting her suck up all this fuel with stop and go short hop driving.

Turns out, I've only gone through two sets of tires, two sets of front brake pads, one rear set and a whole lot of fuel. Other than regular oil and filter changes, it hasn't needed anything else. The original serpentine belt even looks fresh and pliable. The original trans fluid is still clean and without unusual odor.

Of course, it turns out in the fine print, a dealership inspection is required every five years to maintain the Lifetime Powertrain Warranty. After Five years, I took mine in Six weeks late and Dodge flat voided my warranty. No if's, ands or Butts... BAM.

Still a great truck, but with the warranty out the window, I laugh that I held back for the first time in my life, not even adding a K&N filter.

Granted, it is a So Cal truck, from the high desert. So rust is a non-issue up to this point. But, what are you guys doing to feel they need all this work done?

Im a engineer... I like to tinker LMAO

 

[Brakelate]

Well, that may just be the best reason of all. 'Nuff said.

 

[FlaglerMegacab4x4]

carefull with that 10 bud I got dual 10's on a non-mds motor and it gets kind of poppy id go with a 40 or 44

 

[CuylerTech]

I got recommended by my specialist to install a 10 behind my muffler. I already have a stock muffler right after the engine and my flowy is right after the stock. I was gonna replace the flowy which is a 50 I think with the super 10. Might cut out the stock exhaust and throw in a true dual muffler setup(one for each pipe).


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[FlaglerMegacab4x4]

Mmm never heard of that type if set up lemme know how it goes

 

[CuylerTech]

Update: 275/65/20 Nitto Terra Set purchased lightly used for $400 xD