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11-19-2020, 07:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Perryton
Posts: 686
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Originally Posted by kblast523
PSA here: Regarding 2014-2019 RAM 1500 3.0L Eco diesel- FCA and the dealers are screwing around. I know two previous RAM Eco diesel owners who both suffered engine fires from EGR heat exchanger failures. One owner took the truck to the RAM dealer, was told they were unable to get repair parts and to drive it anyway. Seven days TO THE DAY the dealer returned it to him, it caught fire on I-40 at 75 mph, simultaneously loosing power. That happened about a month ago. Two days ago, someone else I know who had their vehicle 'inspected' in November 2019 to determine 'if' it needed repair, caught fire idling at a stop light.... but be aware...failure is certain the closer you get to 100k miles. (Disclaimer here, I do not own a RAM truck, my ownership was cut short by FCA re-acquiring my vehicle under terms of the Texas Lemon Law.)
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Yes, another RAM EcoDiesel fire. Owner took it to the dealer for now total of three 'recalls', including reprogram of PCM. The RAM dealer performed all the prescribed work...EXCEPT...EGR heat exchanger replacement. The owner was advised was OK to drive the truck. Three weeks and one day later, it wasn't. The truck (2015 RAM Ecodiesel 1500 110k miles) only sustained damage under the hood, but was deemed total loss by insurance. Meanwhile, FCA intervened and offered full KBB retail value for the vehicle. The vehicle was surrendered from the tow yard, and the previous RAM owner is now EcoBoosting around the neighborhood. That makes three in my 3,800 population county.
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Eric & D.Ann Riddle
2018 Nissan Titan CC SV rwd
2018 Jayco Jayfeather 23RL
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11-19-2020, 08:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Nor Cal
Posts: 3,117
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Originally Posted by Midnightmoon
I just got a $2500 PCO (Private Cash Offer) from Ford earlier the week good through January 4th. I've been casually looking. Just don't tell her that or my wallet will definitely be lighter. In stock inventory is slim pickings however.
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Good luck, Santa!
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2018 JayFlight SLX 212QBW
1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat SC, 7.3L PSD, 3.73
Transfer Flow 50 gal aux; Andersen WDH; Prodigy P2
😁 "If a man says he値l fix something, he will. There痴 no need to remind him every 6 months.
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11-25-2020, 06:55 PM
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#3663
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Perryton
Posts: 686
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News from Europe...RAM and Jeepsters are now driving vehicles manufactured by Stellantis. The 'newly formed' company is basically acquisition of FCA by PSA (Peugoet Automobiles France). The $38b (USD) acquisition is supposed to 'modernize' the FCA fleet. (yes, I know I'm driving a Renault). https://www.detroitnews.com/story/bu...go/6219051002/
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Eric & D.Ann Riddle
2018 Nissan Titan CC SV rwd
2018 Jayco Jayfeather 23RL
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11-25-2020, 10:10 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: East Peoria
Posts: 83
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Prep'ed for winter. 250lbs sand in the back of the bed and figured out how the 4 wheel low option works! Jumper cables and tow strap in the storage bin just in case.
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2020 RAM 1500
2020 White Hawk 27RB
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11-28-2020, 05:49 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Colorado
Posts: 778
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I fixed the seat switch so all the controls consistently work now. After troubleshooting the driver’s door switch I realized that the passenger rear door switch is dead, ordered a replacement.
Since Old Man Winter is bound to wake up sooner rather than later, I decided to throw some weight in the back of the truck...700 lbs and I’m ready for snow. Since I live in the Rockies, I keep chains in my truck toolbox year round. Several years ago I re-geared to 4.10’s and added a TruTrac to the truck... I will never understand why FORD thought it would be appropriate to put an open differential in a 2 Wheel Dr. truck!
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People Sleep Peacefully in Their Beds at Night Only Because Rough Men Stand Ready to Do Violence on Their Behalf
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11-28-2020, 07:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 1,270
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Originally Posted by Colorado
I fixed the seat switch so all the controls consistently work now. After troubleshooting the driver痴 door switch I realized that the passenger rear door switch is dead, ordered a replacement.
Since Old Man Winter is bound to wake up sooner rather than later, I decided to throw some weight in the back of the truck...700 lbs and I知 ready for snow. Since I live in the Rockies, I keep chains in my truck toolbox year round. Several years ago I re-geared to 4.10痴 and added a TruTrac to the truck... I will never understand why FORD thought it would be appropriate to put an open differential in a 2 Wheel Dr. truck!
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LOL. They would just ask why you bought 2WD, in CO. I drove a 2WD for awhile. Never again here.
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11-28-2020, 08:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Perryton
Posts: 686
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Rwd
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Originally Posted by madmaxmutt
LOL. They would just ask why you bought 2WD, in CO. I drove a 2WD for awhile. Never again here.
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I drove RWD Rangers in eastern Nebraska...1984, 1986, 1988 and 1992. All were stick shifts, all had over 150k miles, were conventional cab short beds except the 1992, Supercab and 4.0 V6....still a stick. Three 50 lb tubes of sand 0ver rear axle and they went anywhere.
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Eric & D.Ann Riddle
2018 Nissan Titan CC SV rwd
2018 Jayco Jayfeather 23RL
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11-29-2020, 08:08 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Southern Indiana
Posts: 3,209
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Got my tires rotated. My truck came from the factory with Goodyear Wranglers with Kevlar and they have 32K on them. Tech said I should get another 20K at least. Nice tire.
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2017 Ford F-250 FX4 Crew STX 6.2l
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11-29-2020, 08:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Sparks
Posts: 3,420
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Originally Posted by TCNashville
Got my tires rotated. My truck came from the factory with Goodyear Wranglers with Kevlar and they have 32K on them. Tech said I should get another 20K at least. Nice tire.
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That痴 good wear for being on a 3/4 ton.
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2014 Ram 1500 Crew Cab
Weimador Daisy Mae (Gone, but will always be loved and missed)
Weimaraner Duke
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11-30-2020, 12:20 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Auburn, WA
Posts: 1,855
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Originally Posted by TCNashville
Got my tires rotated. My truck came from the factory with Goodyear Wranglers with Kevlar and they have 32K on them. Tech said I should get another 20K at least. Nice tire.
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I've got the same tires on my '19 F-250 and I think they are wearing similarly. They check them every time I have it in for The Works at the dealer for tread depth and rotate them about every 7K or so. 21K on them now - ~11K of that towing. For OEM tires they are pretty nice. My previous RAM came with some P-rated Wranglers but they were rather junky and I ended up replacing them at ~30K.
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TV: 2019 Ford F-250 XLT SuperCab LB, 6.2L, 4.30/e-locker, 4x4, 164" WB, RoadActive Suspension, 3216 payload
TV: 2014 RAM 1500 Big Horn CC (Traded in)
TT: 2015 Jay Flight SLX 195RB Baja Edition, Andersen No-Sway (Traded in)
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11-30-2020, 05:50 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Maplesville - Home Base
Posts: 3,059
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New wiper blades. The old ones were more dead than I realized.
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KM4STL
2006 GMC 2500HD CCSB 4x4 Duramax/Allison, Titan 52 gallon fuel tank, Prodigy Controller, B&W Companion Hitch
2010 Jayco Designer 35RLTS, Cummins/Onan RV QG 5500 EVAP, Progressive Industries EMS-PT50X, TST Systems 507 TPMS, RV Flex Armor Roof
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11-30-2020, 07:37 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Decatur
Posts: 2,827
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rear brakes and rotors, lasted 105K and not to the metal ,service rear end,with lucas fluid
added a cabin air filter, never had one
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Decatur Al.
Jayco 2022 27RB WhiteHawk
Jayco 330RSTS Gone
Jayco G2 bunkhouse Gone
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11-30-2020, 04:23 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Lower Alabama
Posts: 1,482
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Took it to the Ford Dealership and dropped it off so they can try and find the cause a noise coming from the rear end. It only occurs in 4th gear between 20-30 mph when going up a hill.
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2017 Ford F-250 Lariat FX4, 6.2L, 4.30 gears
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12-09-2020, 09:08 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Northern California
Posts: 1,996
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Well after 300,000+ miles on the steering gear the Pitman shaft seal started leaking. Replaced gear box,pressure/return hoses and steering shaft coupler.GEEZ I had forgotten how tight the steering should be.I rebuilt the suspension and steering last year.
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1984 gmc k1500 4x4 s/w/b. s/b 350,700r4,373 diff,.restored and upgraded( retired - sold). 2022 Chevy Z-71 Trail Boss 4x4 crew cab s/w/b 6.2 gas a/t. 2018 hummingbird Baja 16mrb,Yamaha ef2400ishc inverter.
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12-10-2020, 08:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Colorado
Posts: 778
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Bought new leather seat and foam for the drivers seat from the seat shop...the new Durafoam they offer is outstanding!!! It turned out great!
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People Sleep Peacefully in Their Beds at Night Only Because Rough Men Stand Ready to Do Violence on Their Behalf
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12-10-2020, 09:30 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: newark
Posts: 22
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Colorado
Bought new leather seat and foam for the drivers seat from the seat shop...the new Durafoam they offer is outstanding!!! It turned out great!
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Please post link on where you purchased new leather from.
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12-11-2020, 06:28 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: St. Lawrence River
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Washed it and put it in the barn until spring.
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2021 Pinnacle 36FBTS
2020 GMC Denali DRW Duramax
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12-11-2020, 08:05 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Daytona Beach
Posts: 672
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He did, Google the seat shop. TheSeatshop.com.
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12-11-2020, 05:32 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Connellsville
Posts: 22,723
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I swear that my trucks get jealous of each other and have fits if I spend too much time with one of them. I just got my wife's Ram back together after the 2nd clockspring this month and my '07 decided to spring a radiator leak on the way home from work. Now to try and find one in stock somewhere.
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12-11-2020, 05:37 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: James Island, SC
Posts: 22,859
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Started prepping for a 3 night camping trip next week.
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2011- 351RLTS Eagle, MorRyde suspension/pin box,
2017- F350 6.7 PSD Lariat FX4,SRW, SB,CC
Hughes PWD SP-50A, TST TPMS
Gator roll-up bed cover
B&W Turnover ball, Companion Std hitch
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