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  1. geotex1

    Bed Step Install Doc and Pics

    Jon and Chris (Mopar America) have been in business since the early 1990s. The reason they can get what many dealers cannot is due to their volume of products sold. Like every single supply industry, the big volume buyers are Tier 1 and get the preferential service. It's that simple. As for...
  2. geotex1

    DIY Oil Change Shopping list for the 5.7

    Well, Amazon isn't the end all, be all... You can buy them online. Just search for something like "aviation oil filter drain tool." When I was young, Napa sold them in store. Still find them in plenty of boat shops too as they were intended to reduce the risk of fire from spillage in...
  3. geotex1

    DIY Oil Change Shopping list for the 5.7

    For those who want neat over speed, piercing filter drain valves have been around for decades....
  4. geotex1

    What did you do to your Ram today???

    Wrong thread! This belongs under "Cheating on your RAM today and admitting it." :p
  5. geotex1

    Time to see what works...

    The e2 was so named for 2-point sway control (2 points of friction). The Equal-i-zer offers 4-point. It also has spring bars with constant cross-section, which means greater stiffness. When properly set-up, the tow vehicle and trailer are practically unified. It is my favorite hitch of the...
  6. geotex1

    Time to see what works...

    Ok, Equal-i-zer and Fastway are two brands of Progress Manufacturing. Progress is a great company. There's distinct differences between the brands with Equal-i-zer the flagship. I had the same Equal-i-zer on 3 campers as they're bulletproof. You would be happier with the Equal-i-zer over the...
  7. geotex1

    Choosing Best Tonneau Cover

    Just read the entire thread or call Luke directly. Pricing way better than that!
  8. geotex1

    Bed Step Install Doc and Pics

    When you are installing, it's very obvious where to ziptie the harness to the upper harness.
  9. geotex1

    What did you do to your Ram today???

    These are totally error free. I've been running these bulbs for years in my campers, and they've been in my RAM cargo and CHMSL since new in November.
  10. geotex1

    What did you do to your Ram today???

    Jumping in, Xpel is arguably the best on the market. Installed by an authorized applicator and the warranty is top shelf. Depending what you are covering, you may or may not see it is installed. For instance, full bumper, headlights, mirror caps and you have to be nose to nose with it to...
  11. geotex1

    Key FOB protector leather case

    Many of us have bought these. Can get them at Amazon.
  12. geotex1

    Bed Step Install Doc and Pics

    You folks with conspiracy theories... This is STANDARD packaging in the automotive industry unless there's shiny in the box. Stop blaming Mopar America too for the way the supplier packages the part for normal consumption in a dealer service center. You are always free to file a claim for...
  13. geotex1

    Lomax 5.7 cover installation- what am I doing wrong ?

    :LOL: Aren't conversations with yourself the most informing?!? (y)
  14. geotex1

    Quick oil filter question, Changing my oil for the first time today..

    All the factory filters are on way too tight!!! You must use a tool of some sort. I have an assortment from way too many years of being a gearhead, and I found this style to be the easiest on the RAM used with a regular ratchet with extension: Definitely use a GALLON Ziploc. You will still...
  15. geotex1

    POSSIBLE EXHAUST LEAK???

    Not if you're placing the cut-out under the cab! Butt band clamps leak along the reaction block (i.e., where the bolt are). If you can work a configuration where you can lap the pipes to install the cut-out, you can use specific lap joint band clamps under the cab as these will not leak...
  16. geotex1

    POSSIBLE EXHAUST LEAK???

    This style of ball flanges do not use a gasket. The problem is, they are really a one and done style of joint. After an initial tightening mating the ends shapes them to one another. Try to unbolt and attach new, you're likely going to leak. Further, in stainless pipes, they don't seal well...
  17. geotex1

    Any paint correction or porter cable users ?

    Back in the day, I worked in a body shop and all I did was perfect paint! Today, I swear by a PC and a wide assortment of Lake Country pads unless serious correction is needed (polishing out a wet sand needs a rotary). Need the pads to be matched to the task and never cross-used! With regard...
  18. geotex1

    My Patriot Blue & Black/New Saddle Longhorn

    Great looking combination! Enjoy it.
  19. geotex1

    POSSIBLE EXHAUST LEAK???

    Normal. The exhaust is not connected with flat flanges. They are ball flanges.
  20. geotex1

    Bed Step Install Doc and Pics

    I can attest that Jon is good people and works as efficiently within the constraints he has from corporate. Took him a bit to get me some lost hardware after corporate runaround, but he did.
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