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This was a gear ratio thread, so what's the question leading into? The 5.7 is already a bit more powerful than I needed, so I'll lean toward MPG, but I can see where some users may crave more power/torque. So I guess there's a market for both, but I don't have a feel for what the split might be.

What kind of dirt do you suppose they have on her?

Not sealed. Regulated. Allowed to push some out into the reservoir if design pressure is exceeded, then allowed to suck some back in if pressure is below atmospheric when it cools. A little will still evaporate from the reservoir over time. In most cases it's probably time to flush and...

In my experience, they tend to grow fast. O-ring squeezes out the oil film you lubed it with, then engine heat hardens and fuses it in place. Tighten with one hand, remkcedz with two hands (maybe) or wrench.

Juts a guess - driveshaft clunk? There are threads about that on the forum. Slip joint ever been greased?

Actually most of us don't have access to that, unless we are either paying for the subscription, or if working for a dealer, have a non-disclosure clause in effect. Maybe you could start a lawsuit under right-to-repair laws and challenge the way Stellantis has this set up. And if you're...

Welcome aboard, think you'll like the Hemi. We love pictures! (hint)

Sounds tricky at first, but I bet if you expose them to CNN and TikTok for a couple weeks, they'll be signing themselves up and demanding Medicare pay for the transition.

Lot of guesswork. I don't know what all is inside the shocks/struts, but the valving may change depending on height. If link length has been changed, ride stiffness may not match what is needed for the height, and if that's all that was changed, putting links back to OEM would restore the...

I think I'd follow up on that "suspicion" by measuring the links, and compare them with OEM. Or if you know someone who has a truck you consider to be "normal" and won't mind you crawling under to measure things.

I don't know about 3.55 specifically, but I'd expect the factory to set up hypoid gears for optimum mesh in the forward, thrust direction. They don't expect reverse to be used often or at speed, and may not even check the back sides of the teeth. The pinion is also thrusting against a pretty...

Somewhere driving a REAL truck that doesn't have phony sound effects.

Do they really pipe in fake engine sounds? Imagine the shame of being an engineer forced to implement that. Imagine the wanking of managers thinking it's a good idea. Pity the shareholders watching their value slip away.

Slightly different angle - the Class IV receiver is beefier than the Class III setup, so would be the better choice for any engine. Having said that, the 6 will not have the raw open-road power of a hemi, but if you are patient will still get you from point A to B. Are the transmission and...

I actually like the harmonica idea, laughed myself silly the first time I saw it. I must try it sometime. Can you recommend an inexpensive brand suited to road conditions? :ROFLMAO: But seriously, there are plenty of acoustic opportunities under and around the truck. Anything tubular with an...

I remember middle management. Where you get to fire people who do good work and bite your tongue when forced to incorporate bad designs in your own projects.