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  1. Kaderast

    Why aren't there a lot of canopies on trucks out there?

    I have always had toppers on my trucks and wouldn't have it any other way. Great for hauling family stuff, camping, and general every day use. Tons of space, easy to lock and secure. Yes, there are a few times a year when I wish I didn't have it so I could haul something big in the bed, but I...
  2. Kaderast

    General questions on RAM 1500 mods, options etc.

    Not sure on the first three questions. I did a 2" level with spacers on the front in about 2 hrs. Getting the stock strut out was a bit difficult, needed an extra hand, but otherwise it went smooth. 33" tires will fit. Only the etorque engines have the auto start/stop. There is a button to...
  3. Kaderast

    Impressed with mileage

    Wow!!! I lived in MT for a number of years and saw plenty of big bulls, but that one is up there! Did you get a measurement yet? Congrats, sounds like an awesome hunt. Glad you didn't get eaten by a grizz in The Bob.
  4. Kaderast

    seat covers that won't break the bank

    I put a set of cheap seat covers ($100 for front set, don't remember the brand) on my previous '14 Silverado right when I got it. Fit was garbage and they twisted around everywhere on the seat. Took them off after 3 months and got covercraft neoprene covers. 1000x better. Currently have the...
  5. Kaderast

    87 Octane

    Maybe I will try putting 91 octane gas in my 3.21 rear differential, and 75W-90 gear oil in my engine and see if that can squeak a few more mpgs out of my truck.
  6. Kaderast

    What avg MPG do you get?

    18.8 on my last 10 fill ups according to Fuelly. Think that's pretty good considering my 2014 Silverado with the 5.3L was usually in the 14-15 range.
  7. Kaderast

    87 Octane

    I run 85, seems fine, but I'm no enginerd.
  8. Kaderast

    Snow Tires or Offroad Tires

    While a good AT tire, especially the ones with the 3 peak snowflake symbol are ok in snow/ice, dedicated snow tires are much better. I maintain a fleet of Suburbans we use for shuttling guests in the CO high country, every October I swap Blizzaks onto them. The rubber compounds on dedicated...
  9. Kaderast

    How to unhitch with Air Suspension?

    I don't have air suspension, but sometimes I find on an incline or decline, even if the hitch is unlatched, it can still catch on the ball when jacking the trailer up, raising the back of the truck with it. Sometimes I have to get up on the bumper of the truck and jump on it to get the ball to...
  10. Kaderast

    2021 Ram 1500 Start/Stop Feature

    I definitely notice on a hot day if my AC is set at 67 for example, start/stop almost never works. However, if I bump my cabin temp up to 70-72 it works frequently. Think the truck has to think it can keep the cabin close to the set temp during its time with the engine off while the...
  11. Kaderast

    What did you do to your Ram today???

    Good time of year to enjoy the San Juans. Heading down there myself next week. It's nice to see a dirty truck out doing some real truck stuff! Seen too many other pics of polished trucks on 22s sitting in a driveway....
  12. Kaderast

    Multifunctional Tailgate

    Bummer. Sounds like I might be taking the Sawzall to mine and cutting my traditional tailgate in half then. Bolt on some side hinges and a slide latch from the hardware store, and surely no one will know the difference.
  13. Kaderast

    Multifunctional Tailgate

    After a few months with my truck, and reading some posts on here, I really wish I would have ordered mine with the MFT. Especially since I'm only 5'7" with a good pair of boots on, feel like I would be able to reach a lot more stuff in the bed with one. Has anyone added the MFT aftermarket, or...
  14. Kaderast

    Have you had a great dealer experience? If so, let's hear about it.

    Small town USA dealership for me, they're the only Ram dealer within 75 miles. My kids play with and go to school with the owners kids. Makes it easy to get treated right.
  15. Kaderast

    2019 1500 Limited 4x4 ball joint failure @ 52K???

    Seems maybe a bit early for ball joint failure, but if it was driven off road much before you purchased it, that will kill them faster. I replaced them at 90,000 miles on my 2014 Silverado last year, uppers were definitely pretty sloppy, probably should've been replaced at 80,000 miles. But...
  16. Kaderast

    OEM Rear Mud Flaps - WTF?

    I cut off the factory mud spats to make room for flares, then just did universal mud flaps. Just takes a little bit of trimming.
  17. Kaderast

    Check your rear diff fluid level

    Appreciate the heads up on this. Just checked mine today at 5,000 miles, sure enough it was about half an inch below the fill hole. Put just over a half quart in to top it off. A bit concerning something that takes as much abuse as a differential would come under filled from the factory...
  18. Kaderast

    E-Locker With 3.21 Gears

    I got E locker with the north edition package on my '21 Bighorn. Kept the 3.21 gears. Love the gearing so far with the stock tires, plenty of power and good fuel economy. Haven't had a chance to use the E locker yet, but sure I will this winter when I'm buried in snow up to the hood. Man I...
  19. Kaderast

    What did you do to your Ram today???

    Finally got my Leer topper and went camping. Having a covered bed for hauling gear and sleeping in is awesome.
  20. Kaderast

    Former F-150 owners: what do you miss?

    8 broken spark plugs?! I think I would have pushed the truck into a lake after 3 or 4.
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