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Using the Andersen WD Hitch with stability control. This is from the Airstream AirForum, posted in 2019.

Dealers have it because they can order. Usually, a PDF makes its way online. Is one available? I also could use Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, Grand Cherokee, and Grand Cherokee L order guides.

Question: Does the OBD II report the pressure in each of the air springs when that feature is ordered? If so, it should be able to calculate individual wheel loads. That is even more useful, because it would tell if you need to reposition the load to balance the truck front-to-back or...

I have an older digital from Currie that isn't available anymore TTBOMK. They are all pretty similar, I like a digital gauge. These are two: https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_MTTD0002 https://www.amazon.com/AZUNO-Digital-Deflator-Optimized-Accessories/dp/B08DXDCZ7X/

More importantly, the difference in engines isn't really meaningful. Especially when the truck is new. Ten years from now the non-turbo pushrod V8 should be much less expensive to maintain than the twin turbo DOHC 4-valve DI V6. The Hemi may get DI in 2021 or 2022. But with new Silverados and...

I was shocked it was so lame. A bunch of add on features, some only not the high-end models. While having a generator in the truck is nice, I doubt the price will also make it attractive. In 5 years, how easy will it be to replace it? But no air springs. No rear coil spring suspension (there...

Most calculations in engineering are approximations and in many cases limited by the techniques used in the manufacture or the resolution and accuracy of sensors and testing equipment. Medicine is worse; how often is the actual concentration of a pharmaceutical even measured? Many of the...

I think I would qualify as an actual engineer, degree, license, and all, but engineering isn't an exact science. There are tolerances and design criteria. There are also laws, regulations, and liability. In most cases, it doesn't take a finite element analysis to solve this problem. Many people...

There are three issues. Any of them are above payload on all but a stripped Ram 1500. The 1500 doesn't come with 5th wheel/gooseneck mounts. Installation is non-trivial. The 1500 only comes in a short bed, which may need an offset mount, slider, or rotating turret pinbox. Note that even in a...

The 4-link rear suspension air springs is head and shoulders above any of the competitors. Kelderman offers similar suspensions for 2500 and 3500 pickups. It can cost $10k or more for the complete front/rear setup. With the RAM 1500 it is standard in the Limited, and just $1500 on the other...

IMHO the chrome detracts from the appearance of the Limited vs. the Laramie. However, it is absolutely true that all those options on a Laramie have very little value on resale. On the LImited, because they are standard, not a problem. I would like a saddle interior color option on the Limited...

You can't get the headlights on the Laramie. IMHO, the Laramie mono-chrome is nicer than the Limited with the chrome. And I don't like the power step and don't want to carry its weight around when payload is so marginal.

Needless to say, the Ram 1500 won. They got the best mileage with the Ram, but it could have been the worst and the Ram would have still won. No matter what little feature is better somewhere else, the Ram with its coil-spring rear suspension or air suspension, luxury car interior, and many...

You can use bed liner spray. It seems popular with Toyotas, one guy even sprayed his whole truck. It is designed to survive scuffs, has a high traction surface, and is easily touched up. BTW, how did you mount the winch?

From the 2021 Tahoe/Suburban press release from today: It will be interesting to see if they are willing to say what was an 8300 lb trailer rating is really 5000 lb or less if payload limits are adhered to. Or will they change the 10% rule or adjust the GVWR closer to the sum of the front/rear...