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  1. cw_mi

    It happened .....scratches in the paint.

    Picked up my truck in Feb. and since then it's been a constant battle to keep it clean. I've tried new techniques, and products and though I had it down pretty good. After washing it yesterday, the sun was hitting the hood just right and I saw the start of the dreaded swirl marks (actually...
  2. cw_mi

    6000 miles (just shy of) with around 2500 towing. Still love the truck , some issues might be developing.

    First off, still love my truck. The only things I would change doing it over again would be a different color, 22" wheels and limited slip instead of the elocker. Other than that , I wouldn't change a thing. So far, I really haven't gotten the mileage I see many here getting. My best has been...
  3. cw_mi

    Detailing , upkeep...tried a new product and was very pleased.

    I'm a freak about keeping my vehicles clean. Here in MI this year it has been tough, with rain every few days or more. I've gotten my washing process down to 2 hrs so it still is a pain in the ***. I was looking for something that can help in between full on hand washes. I found a product...
  4. cw_mi

    What model / trim did these wheels come on ?

    I don't remember seeing these when I ordered my Laramie. Had I , I would have went with them instead of the 20's I ended up with. https://audiocityusa.com/shop/images/D/22-Ram-1500-wheels-FR-76-Gloss-Black-OEM-Replica-rims-audiocityusa-0.jpg
  5. cw_mi

    Recommend best MP3 player for Uconnect

    Yes, I am still one of the few that has a dedicated MP3 player. Currently using an old Galaxy Player , it is fine except to manipulate through music I have to do it on the player and not on the Nav screen. UConnect doesn't recognize the player. I have to switch to media/then the button with the...
  6. cw_mi

    Found something interesting while towing this past week.

    I towed a 7x14 single axle (landscaping style) trailer this holiday week. It had a SxS and a sport quad on it I'm guessing a total weight of 3500 lbs or just shy of it. On the way up to our cabin I had it in Tow/Haul mode. My mileage up was 11.5 , running with the cruise set at 73mph On the...
  7. cw_mi

    FCA/Ram Chat

    Guys , I apologize but I can't find the link to the FCA chat thing. Can someone post it for me. A friend is having some issues with his 5th gen 2500 and the dealer isn't helping. Figured the chat would be a good option. Thanks
  8. cw_mi

    1500 to 2500 differences other than chassis and driveline.

    A buddy stopped by my house after picking up his new 2500 Limited. His is a crew cab , 8' box but the 2500 crew cab is definitely smaller than the 1500 crew cab. Few things I noticed. His trailer tow mirrors have power adjust for both, large mirror and the convex one. And they power swing...
  9. cw_mi

    High beam fog/driving lights off options

    Is there a way to keep the driving lights on when the high beams are on ? Having horrible night vision there is just never enough light when I'm traveling to our rural cabin, and I don't really want to add a light bar. On the old 3rd Gen Rams there was something called a Bright Box available...
  10. cw_mi

    Two months and two thousand miles, thoughts so far.

    First off, coming from an '05 Ram 2500 Cummins. Wife has a '17 Cadillac XT5 so I have some type of modern vehicle to compare things to. Overall, absolutely love this truck. I was on the fence both, buying a new one and switching from the 2500 diesel to the 1500 gasser. The ride is incredible...
  11. cw_mi

    Front suspension / axle

    So coming from two different second gens, and a third gen. They all seem to have the same issue, wearing out front suspension components rather quickly. Also, wearing out front axle u-joints. I wonder how these 5th gens are going to be ? Anyone have one with really high mileage ? How do things...
  12. cw_mi

    Modifying factory wheels

    My Laramie Sport with offroad package came with chrome 20" wheels. They have plastic inserts. I'm wondering if anyone has taken them out. Was thinking of powdercoating the wheel black and either leaving the inserts chrome or painting them body color. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
  13. cw_mi

    Paint protection

    What is everyone using ? I see ads on FB for one type of coating or another. Is there any new type of stand out product ? Or is just good old carnuba hand wax the way to go ? Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
  14. cw_mi

    Modifying factory wheels

    My Laramie Sport with offroad package came with chrome 20" wheels. They have plastic inserts. I'm wondering if anyone has taken them out. Was thinking of powdercoating the wheel black and either leaving the inserts chrome or painting them body color. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
  15. cw_mi

    Gun safe and console holster ?

    Are there any companies that make a small safe for the huge center console ? Also looking for a holster or something to mount on the console or dash. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
  16. cw_mi

    Opinions on drive thru car washes

    So i bought my truck at the worst possible time in Michigan. Salt spray, snow, ice...etc. It's killing me to see this truck getting dirty. I really can't hand wash it due the temps and i'm afraid to use the brush at the quarter car wash, so i end up just hosing it down. It's tough getting it...
  17. cw_mi

    For those of you that ordered your trucks, are you happy ?

    I ordered a Crew cab, 6'4" box , 4wd, Laramie Sport Offroad pkg, Level 2 8.4" screen , bed pkg and tow pkg. I've currently got around 150 miles on the truck and am totally happy with my choices. There are only two things that kind of stick out for me, not totally unhappy but wish it could be...
  18. cw_mi

    So happy with new purchase !!

    Just brought my Ram home yesterday. Crew Cab 6'4" box Laramie , sport , offroad pkg, Level 2 (8.4" scrn) group, tow pkg, 3.92 gears,bed convenience pkg and power boards. Delmonico Red. This truck turned out awesome, better than I imagined from building it up online. I'm coming from an '05...
  19. cw_mi

    Headlight switch

    Okay, just picked up my '19 Laramie today and for the life of me can't figure out what one of the buttons on the headlight switch dial is. One is the running lights, can't figure out what the other one does. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
  20. cw_mi

    Stop sale ?

    Heard a rumor there was a stop sale directive on the Ram. Anyone else hear this ? Something to do with the power pedals. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
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