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    Extended warranty

    Since factory warranty is 3/36 Don't You really get a 2 yr/64k warranty.... Mind sharing the cost?
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    eTorque Bearing Replacement, Fixed Grinding Noise

    I just read online where a late model ram owner with no mgu trouble yet, bought a new mgu for $900. He said he likes access to spare parts, especially ones that can ground your truck for 4 months. Plus you can always resell it later. Some on ebay asking $2000.
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    Koons Ram up to 9.5% under invoice!!

    Wouldn't buy from Koons if it was 50% off. They appear to play all kinds of games and might offer discounts you can never get. Then when it come to rebates they act brain dead. It was impossible for me to get any idea on rebates from them. In contrast, mark dodge calculated them perfectly...
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    E torque alternator.

    Anybody not wanting to wait 41 days or 3 months for an mgu replacement, if you have medium high mechanical skils, can perform the $25 bearing replacement. Alternatively any good mechanic can easily do it for you, if you know one. In that case, maybe the labor is $150, maybe more or maybe less.
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    Does anyone have the DL to the newer uconnect5 firmware u31.42 or u35.26 for the us yet?

    Mine is a 24, and I got the quirky error code 5 after a failed attempt of a Ram attempted auto update over the air. Programmer has to be dumb as a bag of hammers.
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    Does anyone have the DL to the newer uconnect5 firmware u31.42 or u35.26 for the us yet?

    Stupid uconnect 5. Attempted automatic update today, reported unsuccessful and error code 5
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    E torque alternator.

    If you can't buy an mgu, the price doesn't matter much, however two dozen mopar dealers are listing them for sale at just over $900 plus a core charge, though none are in stock. Don't know how they get $3900 but it really doesn't matter.
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    2025 RAM 1500 Steering

    Is it true that 5th gen Rams has electric steering that has no direct mechanical linkage between the steering wheel and say the tie rods?
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    In search of a etourque starter /alternator

    Little to no chance in the Us. All dealers backordered. Three months is typical. There is a post on this forum with the bearing part number and step by step replacement process. Probably should only be undertaken by a skilled mechanic. Going this route with the right skills, you could get...
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    Downside Of Buying From Distant Dealer

    The Ram warranty pays dealers the same for warranty work, no matter where you boight it. Ive gotten loaners 4 times from my local dealer even though I haven't bought there. Local dealer claimed he'd lose $3k if he matched the Mark price. While i never believed that, I bought from Mark...
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    New Factory Paint Defect

    Not flipped around. Factory clear coat is the gold standard. No body shop comes close in terms of durability. Many look nice day 1.
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    New Factory Paint Defect

    Touchups and blends can appear perfect initially. You can bank on the fact that the repainted area will age differently from factory paint. The greatest challenge is the clear coat, not the base, though the base will fade differently. No body shop that I've seen in 35 years has the process to...
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    Center Console Slider Swap (Rebel to Limited)

    Here's my solution, for just the cost of a small board. Call it $5.
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    Serpentine Belt Size

    Most parts stores are clueless on late model parts, esp belts. Yes it is 64"". You can use Gates k080640 or any belt that interchanges with that number. Best get a water pump belt while you are at it.
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    E torque alternator.

    Word is that Ram parts guys can code parts orders as "vehicle on the ground" etc or emergency order, and you will receive your part before all Ram dealers just ordering MGUs for stock. Ram Cares and your dealer should verify this.
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    New Factory Paint Defect

    Best leave it be, aftermarket touchups will never hold up as well as factory paint. Just seeing it online, it may be that only you will ever notice it. Focus on the 99% good, and forget the rest.
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    2019 brake fluid change 56k miles

    Ran my 2016 fluid 8 years and 150k miles. It looked as clear in 2024 as it did in 2016. Hydroscopic, but in a sealed system with no exposure to air, where would moisture come from?
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    12” screen

    My '24 radio is squirrelly and no apps used. I seriously doubt that auto start is a factor.
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    7 months into ownership of a brand new 2024 and...

    Had a 2016 and ran 150k miles. Except a warranty tranny, never a problem. Have a 2024 with 13k miles and not one problem except a uconnect radio that acts up ocassionally. I'd think the rear problem was a one off.
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    12” screen

    Besides seat heating and cooling coming on at times when they shouldn't, there is often an error message when changing from home to nav, or home to media etc, something like function not available. I know seat heat will turn on itself below 40 degrees, but mine will at 70 degrees. I know you...
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