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  1. jkm312

    Pictures of mud guards/flaps on your 2020 Ram (Silver would be a bonus)

    I went the Gatorback route. I wouldn't hesitate to buy them again despite the expense. Redevil showed you what they look like on the truck. They are weighted on the bottom to stay put at highway speeds. They use existing mounts in the wheel wells with some side to side adjustability. If...
  2. jkm312

    substance on coolant Check Stick

    I went thru this earlier this summer. This is the way it was explained to me at the dealership. The 19 Hemi's and beyond use a 10yr/150,000 mile antifreeze. Mopar part # 68163849AB The previous years used a 5 yr/100,000 mile antifreeze Mopar part # 68051212AC The auto stores I visit knew...
  3. jkm312

    Idle Shake.?

    Has it just now started to behave like this? What kind of shape is your air breather in? Mine did same thing for a short while. I put in about half a tank of 93 octane gas and it cleared up shortly within that same tank. I've always ran 89 in it as per owner's manual. Since then I changed...
  4. jkm312

    Question for north east winter drivers

    IF you add weight in the bed, put it in front of the rear axel in the front of the bed. MOST of the added weight will end up on the back axel and not lighten up the front axel. Granted the engine mass is carried on the front axel, but you don't want to harm any of your steering ability.
  5. jkm312

    how bad does the 3.92 gearing affect MPG?

    Not mentioned yet is I have found less downshifting on the highway to maintain cruising speed with my 3.92. Along with that in town you will notice the MDO stays on a little more. Real world mileage is a tough one to anticipate. Some here get above 20 mpg highway with a 3.92. I never have...
  6. jkm312

    Dash is dead, truck won't start

    Check all the battery grounds under the hood, there are 5 of them. That is the simplest first step fix. Next is off to the dealer
  7. jkm312

    Should I get the Diesel out of my head?

    Not to highjack this discussion, but here is my question. For those of you, who park your diesel's in an attached garage to your houses, do you have any exhaust smell in the house? The DEF tanks have cleaned the exhaust up considerably. Is it enough to stay out of trouble in an attached garage?
  8. jkm312

    Agonizing decision, need help

    Alright, the hardest part is over. Just pile the stuff in the back UP a little higher. Enjoy the ride.
  9. jkm312

    Agonizing decision, need help

    How many miles do you pull your trailer in a year? The extra costs of maintaining the eco diesel will eat up any fuel savings. Add in another additional $1800 worth of payments per year. Do you park your ecodiesel in an attached garage to your house? Cold diesels are nasty smelly in the dead...
  10. jkm312

    Goodyear Wrangler A/T Adventure w/ Kevlar, reviews?

    Condor 757 To answer your question. I purchased a set (20") for my last truck, an 09 Silverado. I ran them for 30,000+ miles and didn't have any problems with them. At 30,000+ still going strong.I always got a flat or two each year from an alley I was stuck with. The kevlar stopped that...
  11. jkm312

    P rated vs LT rated.

    Depends on how far and how heavy you tow and the heavy haul loads take you. In hot summers the road bed will be hotter than the air temp. If you don't go very far then the lighter tires make sense in what you are trying to accomplish. I haven't seen many out and out blow outs, but I have seen...
  12. jkm312

    Rear Underseat Storage - Pics PLEASE!

    Your first post is impressive. Looking forward to your second post. Several of us have fabricated our own enclosure. I made mine out of some plywood drop, black spray paint and a couple of brackets. Does everything I wanted it to do. Plus it was fun messing around in the shop on something not...
  13. jkm312

    Front Plastic Trim Spot Issue

    That looks like the liquid wax that can be applied during the wash cycles. Do you get the “deluxe” wash when you go through. Meguiars makes a viynl trim cleaner that I use to clean up my trim when I got their tech 2 wax in it. I’ve always been impressed with their products.
  14. jkm312

    Ventilated seats shutting off

    Are the vents in the seat cushions clear, not full of dirt? If they are blocked maybe the blower motor in the seat hits the thermal overload. Does the passenger seat act like this? Just a couple of ideas to help you troubleshoot.
  15. jkm312

    Mud guards/ Mud flaps - Non molded options?

    You may want to take a look at a set of Gatorback mud flaps. Very similar design features. That's what I bought, and would do it all over again without hesitation.
  16. jkm312

    What do you think about the new F150?

    Nope, keeping the RAM. I looked at an F150 several times before I bought the RAM. Stacked a Lariat to the Laramie. 5.0 V8 to the 5.3 Hemi. I did not care for the 10 speed transmission, just too busy. Didn't care for the interior after being in a Limited. I really didn't care for the extra...
  17. jkm312

    Tailgate Down - extended time with weight load

    Once you get it strapped in and start back. After 30 miles or so, check your straps. They can loosen up sometimes because the cabinet might shift a little. The straps can stretch with the stopping and starting at the stop signs. IF you have to stop hard it will push against the front of the...
  18. jkm312

    2019 1500 laramie just died

    Sounds familiar. Previous truck did very similar things like you are describing. Went on like that for months and months plus many dealer visits and attempted repairs. New computer, alternator, battery. Some under warranty some not. Got to the point I didn't want to drive it very far...
  19. jkm312

    Is it Enough to Disable MDS via Gear Limiter?

    This is the second truck I've owned with MDS. The first being a 09 Silverado, 5.3 litre engine , the second my 19 Ram. In the GM I never knew when the MDS kicked in, never felt or heard a thing. I heard and felt several other issues with the GM, but never the MDS. With the RAM it takes...
  20. jkm312

    Cleaning vented seats

    You might give some thought to using a small finish nail, could hold up better than a toothpick and not break off. Blunt the sharp end. Once you do get it opened up, I've been using 303 3 in 1 Leather Care on my seats and I'm very satisfied with the product. Learned of the product here in the...
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