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I've not seen any pre-made kits to integrate radios into the stock console of a 5th Gen Ram. I have a '19 Laramie Longhorn, and I dislike the sliding tray as it takes up a large portion of usable space that could be utilized for locking storage, and radio gear. By removing the sliding tray...

I just installed a dual band radio in the console, I routed the antenna cable and 12v power through the pocket. To get a clear path to drill a hole through the top wall of the pocket you have to do the following: Remove the front dash trims at either side of the console, they pull off and are...

All of the OEM mirrors have plastic gears, for weight savings which easily break. Look up Gruvenparts, they make brass replacement gears for all of the OEM's including Ram. Look them up on YT, the gear installation is not for the faint of heart, the gearbox has to be cut in half and then glued...

It was sold locally some time ago.

Duracell Platinum AGM, G94, 800 CCA, 80ah @C/20. I think the issue was not resetting the IBS system when it was replaced, the vehicle overcharged the new battery.

This is good to know, I just had to replace a H7 AGM that was replaced using the keep alive booster pack. It failed in less than 2 years of service, and exhibited evidence of overcharging. Last week I installed a H8 battery with a keep alive pack and have been watching the voltmeter closely, it...

The battery booster needs to be configured to act as a surrogate battery, as the original is completely flat. My NOCO booster requires a sequence of button pressing to place it in battery mode in order to keep everything powered after starting.

4wd only when the controls engage the T/C clutch electrically when it determines that there's slippage..AND wheelspin at the rear axle which engages the T/C clutch mechanically. These two elements have to be in place for 4wd to be engaged. Some folks have removed the auto T/C and installed the...

In short there's no such thing as 4 lock, the electronic controls prevent it.

The Laramie trims and above, are equipped with automatic 4wd. There's a clutch inside the T/C which is switched in and out by the electronics, so there's no 4wd until the controls detect wheelspin. The 4th gen Rams had someone fabricate a bypass circuit to be able to energize the T/C clutch...

I use the Napa full synthetic with the Napa Platinum 47899 oil filter. (47899 is a 3rd gen hemi filter, larger OD, but it fits the 5th gen hemi Ram). Now that Napa has discontinued the Platinum line made by Wix.. I will be moving to Wix XP 57899. In my area, the smaller OD filter was not...

115k+, Replaced the battery Replaced the USB hub Repaired broken exhaust manifold studs to the drivers side. Just started leaking on the passenger side exhaust manifold, most likely more broken exhaust manifold studs. A reliable vehicle, no major issues it has never left me stranded.

Look up the powered running board parts on any online Mopar parts website. If memory serves the components for each side are the running board, the pivots, and the motor/gearbox assemblies.

There are spare parts including the motor/gearbox assembly for the powered running boards.

A few thoughts to consider when rebuilding a hemi from Cam and lifter damage.. Metal shavings can accumulate inside the intake which are hard to clean out, consider replacement of the intake as a precautionary measure. It would be prudent to remove and clean out the oil pan, and possibly replace...