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08-29-2022, 09:28 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Sparks
Posts: 3,420
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I had the exhaust manifolds replaced again along with the bolts that hood them on. The joy of owning a ram with a gas engine. About every 30K miles the warp bad enough that they start breaking bolts and end up with an exhaust leak. It’s the quality parts fiat chrysler designs their vehicles. The ram 2500’s and up with the Cummins Diesel engine have the only good engines that the trucks come with since they are made by another company.
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2017 Jayco Jayflight 29RKS
2014 Ram 1500 Crew Cab
Weimador Daisy Mae (Gone, but will always be loved and missed)
Weimaraner Duke
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08-30-2022, 07:32 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2022
Location: Elgin
Posts: 851
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MichaelO
I had the exhaust manifolds replaced again along with the bolts that hood them on. The joy of owning a ram with a gas engine. About every 30K miles the warp bad enough that they start breaking bolts and end up with an exhaust leak. It’s the quality parts fiat chrysler designs their vehicles. The ram 2500’s and up with the Cummins Diesel engine have the only good engines that the trucks come with since they are made by another company.
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I'm not looking forward to that. Friend of mine has a 2016 or 17 2500 with a 5.7 gas and he has a the famous engine tick. He thinks it's the exhaust manifold. Did yours start ticking?
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2016 Ram 2500 CC SWB 6.4 Hemi 3:73
2021 Jay Flight 33RBTS- +/- 10,500 lbs. on travel day
Hughes Power Watchdog Bluetooth surge protector
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08-30-2022, 09:56 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: DFW
Posts: 2,212
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TCNashville
I'm going to do this as well to my Ford but I may go with the 5100's. Even though they're listed for lifted trucks, they work just fine for stock height and the color is a lot better, lol.
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I first put 5100’s on my 3500. No lift or bigger tires. All stock. They’re back in the box and I threw on some 4600’s instead. The 4600’s gave me a nicer ride. Both were great for stability, but 4600’s just ride smoother. I think it would be different with a lift and more unsprung weight. The valving is just slightly different for the larger wheel/tire combos that typically come with a lifted configuration.
Overall though, I doubt you can wrong with either over stock on most of these trucks. Yea, the color is better on 51’s. In my case though you can only see one shock from behind the truck.
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08-30-2022, 11:26 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Connellsville
Posts: 22,680
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jerry713
I'm not looking forward to that. Friend of mine has a 2016 or 17 2500 with a 5.7 gas and he has a the famous engine tick. He thinks it's the exhaust manifold. Did yours start ticking?
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Little trick I've found to get the broken bolt out of the head is to build up the end of the stud with a mig or flux core welder until you can grab on to it and turn it out. They are nearly impossible to use an EZ-Out or to drill out while the engine is still in the truck.
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08-30-2022, 12:08 PM
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Lost in the Woods
Join Date: Apr 2022
Location: Plano
Posts: 542
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Midnightmoon
Little trick I've found to get the broken bolt out of the head is to build up the end of the stud with a mig or flux core welder until you can grab on to it and turn it out. They are nearly impossible to use an EZ-Out or to drill out while the engine is still in the truck.
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If you can do that, you're the man. I mig weld a bit here and there, but I know I'd weld the broken stud to the head before I'd ever build it up enough to get something on it.
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08-30-2022, 12:48 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Connellsville
Posts: 22,680
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Onyrlef
If you can do that, you're the man. I mig weld a bit here and there, but I know I'd weld the broken stud to the head before I'd ever build it up enough to get something on it.
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No, you would be fine. It does need a little bit of a fine touch. But, it does work if you take your time.
I've done a handful of them over the years that way.
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08-30-2022, 02:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Perryton
Posts: 686
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Local Wrench agrees
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Originally Posted by Midnightmoon
Little trick I've found to get the broken bolt out of the head is to build up the end of the stud with a mig or flux core welder until you can grab on to it and turn it out. They are nearly impossible to use an EZ-Out or to drill out while the engine is still in the truck.
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Local mechanic uses this technique to remove broken studs from nearly anywhere. He also advised if the 'ticking' persists after the exhaust is fixed, roller lifters are getting ready to blow. He's fixed Hemi's from 2011 through 2018 (mostly high mile units) but with as little as 65k miles. Pins that hold the roller in the lifter and run on the cam are in his estimation, half the size they need to be. Pin fails, or skirt of the lifter wears and spits roller out, skirt starts riding the cam until either the lifter falls into cam valley and spews broken parts all over, or the push rod falls out of rocker arm and lays over on the remaining valve train. IF a Hemi survives lifter failure, all lifters, camshaft, timing chain and oil pump should be replaced. Or maybe the whole truck, but then I'm biased.
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2018 Nissan Titan CC SV rwd
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09-05-2022, 09:08 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Ridgeville
Posts: 2
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I have a broken side window. I taped it up. Now I need to find where I can get it replace.
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09-06-2022, 03:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: DFW
Posts: 2,212
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Installed a Backflip G2 cover. First impressions are really good. I like being being able to open it far enough to tow my fifth wheel but still cover my gen if it’s in the bed. Also, I can open and close it without getting in the bed. I’d had the same Truxedo Low Pro for 6 or 7 years. Still good, but I wanted a hard cover. Just didn’t roll up like it used to and the straps were loose from years of use. The backflip is overall much easier to operate.
Packaging of the backflip was less than stellar. The bags for the hardware were all torn open. Fortunately no lost hardware. Also, there was a dent in one of the rails. I bent that back as Beat I could. Not visible and shouldn’t effect anything.
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09-06-2022, 07:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Sparks
Posts: 3,420
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Replaced the broken handle for the parking brake. I had my exhaust manifolds replaced again along with the broken bolts. The exhaust manifolds warp and have to be replaced about every 30k miles on the rams with the hemi.
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2017 Jayco Jayflight 29RKS
2014 Ram 1500 Crew Cab
Weimador Daisy Mae (Gone, but will always be loved and missed)
Weimaraner Duke
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09-07-2022, 07:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Sparks
Posts: 3,420
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jerry713
I'm not looking forward to that. Friend of mine has a 2016 or 17 2500 with a 5.7 gas and he has a the famous engine tick. He thinks it's the exhaust manifold. Did yours start ticking?
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It would tick. The ticking would be worse when the engine is cold, but not as bad when the engine warms up.
If it’s not an exhaust leak then a different engine oil could fix it. Penzoil ultra platinum seems to help chase off the tick.
If it’s not a leak and the oil recommended doesn’t help, it could be the lifters going bad. If that’s happening then the bad litter will take out the camshaft also. Hopefully it’s one of the first two.
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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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10-15-2022, 07:08 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: DFW
Posts: 2,212
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Busy afternoon. Replaced the fuel filter, trans filter, air filter, and cabin air filter. Oil and rear diff fluid a couple days ago.
All went well today till I got lazy and didn’t disconnect the battery before pulling the MAF sensor. Then, I realized I left the filter in the truck and had to open a door… computer woke up and wasn’t pleased.
Always feel like I made some money when I do this easy stuff myself.
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2019 Eagle 321RSTS Sold
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2022 Chevy 3000HD Dmax
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10-16-2022, 06:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: DeMotte, IN
Posts: 275
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After 6-1/2 years, the original battery finally gave up the ghost. Also changed the headlights and factory driving lights to led. Added Hella driving lights. Had the same ones on my 2000 at the same location and was very happy with them.
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2023 F350 Lariat CCLB, 7.3, 4.3
2021 Jayco 33 RBTS
2019 Forest River Wildwood 26 DBUD: Gone
2012 Jayco 32 BHDS: Long Gone
2007 R-Vision 25: Long Long Gone
1965 Frolic Cabover: My First RV
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10-18-2022, 05:14 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: bridgman
Posts: 238
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Rust proof and undercoated my new GMC 2500HD.
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11-23-2022, 03:03 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Auburn, WA
Posts: 1,853
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Dropped it by the dealer yesterday for the Loose/Sagging Underbody Insulator recall. 1.5 hours and 2 rivets later it was done and ready to go.
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TV: 2014 RAM 1500 Big Horn CC (Traded in)
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11-23-2022, 05:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Newburgh
Posts: 6,307
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Installed power fold / telescoping mirrors. When I bought my current TV, I didn't realize how important they were to me. I park my truck in my garage and need to fold mirrors to get it in or out.
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2022 33RBTS
Progressive Industries EMS - Hardwired
Equalizer 4 Point WDH
2021 Ford F350 7.3
Air Lift Rear Bags w/ On Board Compressor (Pending)
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11-23-2022, 06:35 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Virginia`s Eastern Shore
Posts: 17,091
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ttavasc
Dropped it by the dealer yesterday for the Loose/Sagging Underbody Insulator recall. 1.5 hours and 2 rivets later it was done and ready to go.
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I recently had that one done as well, along with the seatbelt carpet recall. Also inquired about the steering stabilizer but that's on national back order.
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11-23-2022, 07:54 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: PNW
Posts: 5,195
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Pulled the rear wheel off and patched a leaking hole with a Slime tire plug.
The tow vehicle is my Cub Cadet riding mower, which tows my little red garden wagon. LOL
On my big tow vehicle (the Ram), I repaired all 10 front wheel lug nuts. The yayhoos at Discount tire somehow damaged the sheet metal shrouds on the lug nuts and I couldn't get the 7/8" socket on them. I tried a 15/16 and a 23mm, both too big. So I had to hammer the socket onto each nut and remove it, then clamp the socket in my vise. Had to beat the nut out of the socket with hammer and screwdriver.
Then I filed on each nut for 5 or 10 minutes to make it so the socket would fit again. What a pain in the patootie.
The rear lug nuts aren't quite as bad, but I'll probably go through all of them tomorrow.
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2011 Dodge Ram 1500 HEMI Quad Cab
2011 Jay Flight 26BH
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11-23-2022, 10:04 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Newark, NY
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I have the same style lugs on our F150, and the next time they give grief, I'm getting the solid chrome aftermarket lug nuts. Just a little more than half the price of the originals, and no more deforming.
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2012 Jay Flight 19RD
2016 Ford F150 XLT 2X4 SC 3.5L Eco Max Tow
2010 Tundra TRD DBL Cab (Traded)
2 new fluffy Corgis, Bayley and Stanley
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11-23-2022, 10:12 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: PNW
Posts: 5,195
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JFlightRisk
I have the same style lugs on our F150, and the next time they give grief, I'm getting the solid chrome aftermarket lug nuts. Just a little more than half the price of the originals, and no more deforming.
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They're cheaper? I'm going to look into that. I think I bought a few new shrouded ones for 3 or 4 bucks a few years ago.
You might check Amazon on Friday for these lug nuts.
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2011 Dodge Ram 1500 HEMI Quad Cab
2011 Jay Flight 26BH
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