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  1. HandyCruiser

    Oval Pigtails for OEM Bed Lights?

    I am getting my son a Gator EFX hard tonneau cover for his Rebel for Christmas. His Rebel didn't come with the BUG so I plan to get him the OEM style bed lights and connect them using a modified plug and play Curt 56070 trailer connector. But I need the oval pigtails that plug into the...
  2. HandyCruiser

    Happy Halloween 2021!!!

    The curse has been set. 😲 Before midnight, everyone's RAM will be turned into a PT CRUISER!!! 😨😨😨 Woo Ha Ha Ha!!! Have a great one everybody!!! 😉👍
  3. HandyCruiser

    Rock Peck in the Pano Sunroof Glass - What Should I do?

    My sweetie came home from work yesterday evening and told me that while on the freeway, a rock flew up and hit the pano sunroof in her 2021 Laramie and left a crack. o_O On closer inspection this morning, it appears that the "crack" is actually a small rock peck in the glass with what appears...
  4. HandyCruiser

    It's Good To Remember that Big Brother RAM is Always Watching!

    Yep, I'm glad I get these monthly "Health Report" emails. That way I remember that RAM is always watching. :cautious: PS: It appears I CAN'T "view full info on my dashboard" because the app does not to work correctly. Looks like Stelantis stopped paying the contractor that manages this system.
  5. HandyCruiser

    The "Handy" 4.7L Valve Train Refresh - 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quadcab 2WD

    The 4.7L Magnum V8 in my 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Quadcab needs a valve train refresh. The thing has always ticked at idle since I bought it new in November 2002. But now it's gotten pretty loud. It has about 260,000 miles on it and the timing chain is just about done. But I figure I've got a...
  6. HandyCruiser

    Thoughts After First Road Trip - New 2021 Laramie 4WD

    This weekend, me and my sweetie went on our first proper road trip in our new 2021 Ram 1500 Laramie 4WD. Before this, our longest trip had been the drive back to Central Arkansas from near St. Louis where we bought the truck. This time we did the following: We started going southwest from...
  7. HandyCruiser

    The "Handy" Leveling Kit Install - 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quadcab 2WD

    I've been making some repairs and upgrades to my 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quadcab that I bought new from Fletcher Dodge in Little Rock in November 2002. Back in June of this year (2021), I hydroplaned during a heavy rainstorm and wrecked it on the left side. Even though I only carry liability...
  8. HandyCruiser

    What is this part called?

    In the photo below, I need to know what the bottom plastic part is called that is circled in red. These parts are different in the 5th Gen Rams that come with the rear under seat storage. So to use the OEM version, I need the right plastic pieces. They don't come with the OEM storage...
  9. HandyCruiser

    Cooper Discoverer A/T LT265/70R17 121S Tires - WHAT AM I MISSING?

    I need a new set of tires for my 2003 Dodge Ram Quadcab. I've been running BFGoodrich Rugged Trails for about 15 years. But now they are hard to find and cost a pretty penny. Today I found these Cooper tires on the Walmart website and they are DIRT CHEAP. I know Cooper is a discount brand...
  10. HandyCruiser

    The Handy Rapid Fan Clutch Change Out - 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4.7 V8

    No!!!!!!! I'm doing a suspension job on my Charger R/T Daytona, so I need my old 2003 Dodge Quadcab for my daily 110-mile commute to work. But by the time I got to work this morning. I noticed that my engine had started to vibrate. o_O Ever since I got the truck back from the paint and body...
  11. HandyCruiser

    OEM Chrome Side Moldings for 2021 Laramie

    Got the chrome installed at a local Ram dealership yesterday. I really think it completes the look of the truck. And these are the specific OEM chrome side moldings for our truck, but I've never seen another Laramie with it. The Mopar part number is 82215280. They are similar to the...
  12. HandyCruiser

    Hello from the Great Sovereign State of Arkansas!

    I guess I should introduce myself. I grew up working in a shop and worked in shops and parts stores during college. Now I tinker for fun. It should be noted that while I am an ASE Certified Master Automotive Tech and an excellent lover, I primarily work as a Process Safety Engineer at my full...
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