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  1. RT70808

    A year and a couple months in my Limited review

    Well here is my unbiased review after 15 months or so of ownership. The good - Love the truck, pleasure to drive, like all the extras of the limited build The bad - Power Steering Issue - bad ground cable issue Uconnect still flaky - a few random reboots, possibly related the the ps ground...
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    $5 worth of preventative maintenance could save your life!

    Now that I have your attention, this is another post about the power steering failure. Short version, The evening I drove my truck home the power steering went off / on and I almost drove off of an interstate on-ramp. The next day the dealer diagnosed it as a problem in the power steer sensor...
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    Free cellular / internet radio on the 12” w/ Nav

    Ok, so I was sitting in the drive thru at Walgreens and the side of the building blocked the Sirius Sat signal, after going in / out for a bit an option popped up to play via the the internet. I do not have an active cellular data plan on the truck and it worked.
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    Lugnut size question

    Does anyone know the stock lugnut size and the size of the Mopar/Mcgard locking lugnut key off the top of their head? I just got one of these to keep in the truck with my other tools for the just in case tire change and need to buy the appropriate 1/2 sockets to go with it. I don’t like being...
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    The road so far 2,500 miles

    Truck details in my signature. So I’ve had my new Ram (1st truck) for a few months, it was the dealer show truck sitting under the covered walkway by the front door. It was there for at least a month, I had been eyeballing it and checking the dealer site while I waited to get my wrecked Grand...
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    You just thought your white walls were “White”

    I was disappointed with how the Falkens looked, even after a scrub brush and some dawn, so I found this online. https://www.tirepenz.com/pen-kit-titanium-white-with-reflect.html BEFORE: AFTER A WIRE BRUSH AND SOME RUBBING ALCOHOL TIRE HALF DONE / PAINTED FINAL PRODUCT, ABOUT 3 HOURS...
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    Truck keyed locks

    Saw one of these at the local Pep Boys while looking for a whitewall paint pen (which they did not have) Thinking of ordering the set, I emailed the manufacturer and while their site isn’t updated they work with the 19’s. You set the key to one inside your fob and they offer a loyalty program...
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    Leather Care

    Tried a new product the other day, it went on easy, leather drank it in, not oily of greasy and is supposed to provide UV protection. Interestingly I read somewhere “You can use a good leather product on plastic, but don’t ever use a plastic product on leather.” I used it all over took about 1/3...
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    UConnect 12” media abilities

    So I emailed Ram via the uConnect site asking about file types, number of songs, folders etc... I’m awaiting a final response but here’s what I got so far from them. I mainly asked because I have a 25,000+ Song music library on a portable SSD drive with a usb c cable. Blows away my iPod that I...
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    Wiring request for exterior lights

    I would like to add these, if someone can provided tail light wiring and power running board wiring that would be great.
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    FCA Wishlist

    If FCA is listening; 1. Cargo camera for the 2019 2. Integrated dash cam recording for uConnect - plug a usb stick in, turn on recording option in uConnect, done! Others?
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    What’s in your RamBox?

    Placeholder for the RamBox members!
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    Coupons and Savings

    Stumbled across this on the Mopar website, I’ll be using the 15% off coupon!
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    New ball mount and ball

    My el-cheapo Walmart painted black Reese ball mount and chrome plated ball are looking rough not to mention I had a hard time removing the lock when I traded in my WK2 so I’ve been eyeballing these, has anyone ever used them? Self locking ballmount: Stainless convert-a-ball:
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    DIY Oil Change Shopping list for the 5.7

    Oil: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MA4UAP5/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER Oil filter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002QH5VVI/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER Air filter...
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    FRONT AIR DEFLECTOR - CHROME Part no. 82215475 Self Install

    Installed it Friday after work, picked it up from the dealer where I purchased the vehicle. It took about an hour to install. I had to stop by pep boys and buy the plastic clip removal tool to remove 4 clips from the weather seal under the hood. I am not a fan of being able to see the screws...
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    First Wash and Wax

    Followed the chemical guys chart: After a rinse, foam bath, mitt wash with an extension pole and a blow dry from my Milwaukee Battery leaf blower; Step 1 - Meguiar’s clay kit (I was out of clay, used 1/2 bar, the entire Meguiar’s bottle of quick detailer, 1/2 bottle of Chemical Guys Clay...
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    New tire prep and care

    Just finished my initial wash > clay bar > polish > seal > wax. Have not gotten to the tires yet, the above was a 2 day, 10 hour process. Now my questions; The Falken Off Road Package tires - What does everyone use to remove the yellow and blue markings on them? The lettering looks to have a...
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