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  1. tobyw

    My CB Install

    Our group makes use of good old fashioned CB's for communications, and I finally got around to installing one in the pickup since it sees regular towing duty as well as occasional trail use. I like to keep my stuff tidy and not visually obtrusive, so I spent some time investigating what the...
  2. tobyw

    Ram 1500 Snow Day - WA Edition

    Decided to take the truck this weekend instead of the Jeep, just to change it up a bit. Plus we had an extra minion with us this weekend and it was just easier to package with all of our snow gear and whatnot... We parked at our usual spot and aired the tires down. I went down to 15psi up...
  3. tobyw

    USB Charge Only Option?

    Is there a way to make the multitude of USB ports spread throughout the interior all just be for charging? Every time I've got the kids in the truck with me, they plug their phone(s) in to charge them up and the next thing I know my bluetooth music streaming is interrupted by a bunch of...
  4. tobyw

    Trailer Battery Charge Amperage?

    I looked at the Owner's Manual for the fuse that is typically associated with the trailer battery charge circuit, but I'm at a loss? The PDC under the hood doesn't have anything that appears to be for this circuit, but the PDC under the dash has an ambiguously titled F01 "Trailer Tow...
  5. tobyw

    Anyone Removed CD Player?

    Has anyone removed the factory CD player? I'd like to try and re-purpose that space but I don't want to unplug the CD player and then have the rest of my audio/NAV system freak out because a component is missing???
  6. tobyw

    BDS 4" Install Notes

    Just finished my install of the BDS 4" lift, p/n 1638H. Overall it was pretty much what I had expected, having installed several similar kits on various makes/models. There were, however, a couple of subtle nuances that I thought others might be interested in... First and foremost, I'm not...
  7. tobyw

    Does Anyone Use Conventional Oil?

    If I'm reading the Owner's Manual correctly, it just says regular old dinosaur SAE 5W-20 oil is what is recommended?? However, pretty much every oil choice and oil change thread I read on the forums is centered around XYZ brand synthetic... Does anybody run conventional motor oil?
  8. tobyw

    Cloth Seat Protection

    This is the first truck I've had since about 2004 that isn't leather... I did so because my kids are older now and I actually prefer the feel of a good cloth seat in pretty much all weather conditions. Anyhow, I'm now somewhat regretting my decision because I had all but forgotten how easily a...
  9. tobyw

    Cloth Seat Foam Squeak/Groaning Noise

    The driver seat base on my truck has developed a squeak/groan that seems to be within the foam of the seat itself? You can squeeze the hip bolster area and hear/feel the noise, almost like dragging your fingers over an inflated balloon. There have been no spills or anything, and I've vacuumed...
  10. tobyw

    BDS 4" Released

    Looking forward to seeing a few of these installed... BDS 4" press release
  11. tobyw

    Feedback Request On Airlift 1000HD

    I recently installed the Airlift 1000HD kit on my pickup, p/n 60828HD, which has a 2,100 pound rated capacity. I loaded up the trailer and then added 45psi to the bags (50psi max rating), and was shocked to see zero, and I mean zero, difference in ride height. The airbags did literally nothing...
  12. tobyw

    Remote Mount Oil Filter

    I'm not quite yet due for my first oil change, but I've been under the truck and read enough horror stories that I'm preparing my self with a Fumoto (or similar) drain valve, and I would like to investigate the potential use of an oil filter relocation system... Anyone used one on the 2019 5.7L...
  13. tobyw

    Factory 1" Lift - How?

    Sorry if this has been discussed, I tried a search but wasn't able to find the answer so please point me to the thread(s) if it's already been addressed? My question is, how is the factory 1" suspension lift achieved on the Off-Road Package and North Edition pickups? Are the struts different...
  14. tobyw

    Bushwacker OE Flare Picture Request

    Has anyone installed a set of the Bushwacker OE style flares? I've seen a lot of the pocket style and the AXT style, but neither of those are what I'm after...
  15. tobyw

    My Initial Towing Thoughts

    I have now towed both of my "regular loads" a couple of times, and just thought I'd share my overall impressions versus the same loads with the truck it replaced. First up is the Jeep: It's a 2018 JLU-R with a slight lift, 37" tires, rock sliders and a custom front bumper with a Warn...
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