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    Catalytic Converter Stolen..Safe to Drive??

    So...if anyone is interested in a workaround to be able to use/have shop use a lift at the appropriate lifting points I'll post my "fix". I did not want to have to remove the plate again (nor take it off every time I needed a tire rotation) so I used a mini sawzall to cut the plate in the...
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    Water in battery box UNDER battery

    LOL...that comes with the territory here. Just like most Youtube help vids, there's always someone who has to argue or give "better" ways to do it. Mind if I ask what size bit???...1/4"?? And did you drill a hole in each pocket?
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    Water in battery box UNDER battery

    Hmmm....you just reminded me I went thru a full service wash the other day and the guy up front was using a power wand type sprayer as a "pre-wash" before the truck went into the automated one. And he did spray along the hood line, cowl, wheel wells, etc. so that's probably exactly where it came...
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    Water in battery box UNDER battery

    The only issue I have is it really shouldn't be there or why its there....I mean there's no water in any other areas that have depression/puddle spots....why there?? If it was just a few water drops or a tiny amount I wouldn't be concerned. But again, these (all compartments) were full right...
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    Water in battery box UNDER battery

    Thanks, I had read that thread while anticipating my battery replacement - but as you know the search thing here isn't real great in finding specific things but I'll hunt around for it re the actual water issue.
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    Water in battery box UNDER battery

    Wow...a little harsh but ok, thanks teacher. lol Anyway - I know my way around vehs. and have owned/worked on them for 40+ years. I NEVER said or implied anything should or would be waterproof in the engine compartment. I realize water can intrude or get under the hood due to its intensity...
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    Water in battery box UNDER battery

    So, I had to replace my 4.5+ year old original battery (2019 Ram Bighorn) which seemed to be on its last legs and didn't want to wait until one cold morning for a surprise . When I removed it, the battery tray/sectioned compartments under the battery were FILLED with water. The battery was fully...
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    Catalytic Converter Stolen..Safe to Drive??

    That's not going to happen - it's Costco/employees and they're not going to futz with the rules or "book" procedures to please me or anyone else. I get their point - the pads have to be put in the prescribed areas they trained their tire techs to do so - no deviance. If they moved them further...
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    Catalytic Converter Stolen..Safe to Drive??

    THANKS!! You saved me the trouble of the photo - here is one from that post: The photo makes it looks like less due to the angle but it pretty much covers that whole lift point if you look at it directly from underneath. So, about a 3" x 4" or 4" x 5" section just below the bottom edge of...
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    Catalytic Converter Stolen..Safe to Drive??

    So....I went to Costco today to get my free tire rotation/balance and an hour or so after I dropped off the truck I got a call from them saying they could not perform the rotation. Reason they gave was the Skeerdy Cat plate edges interfered with them properly placing the front hydraulic lift...
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    How Many Windshields Have You Gone Through?

    Unless the ANC somehow works in some way with an "acoustical glass" windshield - which I believe the OEM windshields are so made.
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    How Many Windshields Have You Gone Through?

    I saw you mentioned that above...but...on the newer style Rams the windshield seems to have even more of a slant/aerodynamic styling and better airflow. Are you saying that older Rams had better aerodynamics/airflow?? You'd think it would be the opposite, no? Anyway, new windshield went in...
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    How Many Windshields Have You Gone Through?

    UPDATE: So....just after me posting about my "last year" windshield replacement (post right above) guess what happened exactly 1 week later?? (must be something to this "jinx" thing). Yep....was driving on a highway, heard a slight ping off the windshield (didn't see anything) - next morning I...
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    Catalytic Converter Stolen..Safe to Drive??

    That could be a slight concern I guess on a smaller veh. with a confined undercarriage (or low ground clearance) but on our trucks there is PLENTY of room for airflow over & around the plate.
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    How Many Windshields Have You Gone Through?

    Had mine replaced last year by Safelite....lucky for me they used OEM/Mopar branded windshield - I saw the price on that was something like $850 (standard windshield...none of the HUD/special stuff). Had a $100 comp. deductible so that was all I paid (plus tipped the tech $20 BEFORE he did the...
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    Catalytic Converter Stolen..Safe to Drive??

    Just installed the Skeerdy Cat plate...it was an easy install. Did it by myself - just used a storage box under the truck to rest the plate on top of to line up & attach. This plate is a great option to make it more difficult/add time for thieves. I just wish it was a bit thicker....it's 14...
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    Air conditioning Hack

    If that is meant for my "went out" ...I turned it on one day and it was blowing totally warm air (this on a 90 degree day) and never got cooler in any way. The fan blew on all speeds/settings but it was like being in front of a hair dryer. It was a while back but they replaced the condenser...
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    Air conditioning Hack

    Welp, I had been doing the hack and my AC system went out - luckily it happened about 2 weeks before the factory warranty expired so it was fully repaired (of course I removed the clamp before bringing it in). They had to keep it over a week as there was a delay on getting parts. I haven't done...
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    Not impressed,pretty disappointed

    Were these "early" builds? Would be helpful if the guys having issues with their 2019 Rams posted their build dates. I had an issue with the AC on mine just before the 3 year warranty was up (no cold air - they replaced compressor & trans cooler under warranty at no charge) but that's...
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    Anyone have info on 2020 tailgate replacement?

    Oh, and I did it with the tailgate on the truck....tailgate down and sitting behind it on a stool craning my neck/fingers to get up into the tailgate opening & to the clips. (the middle 2 or 4 by handle mechanism/bracing are the worst due to working around all that). It can be done just don't...
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