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#75 of 198 Re: Towing capacity for a 1997 ram 1500 [mizzusmac] by newdodgeguy Jul 29, 2005 (4:30 pm)
Replying to: mizzusmac (Apr 26, 2005 10:03 am) I would stick with a bumper pull for your 1500, although a GN is easier to maneuver. However more trailer = more weight. You will need to look at your weight maximums on both the GN and BP options. Make sure if you get a BP you have a bumper that is rated above the tongue weight of your trailer. Also I would HIGHLY suggest you get trailer brakes for either choice.   One last note... If you have a short box truck and go with a GN, you will need to get one with a tapered nose. If you get one with a square nose you may run into clearance issues between the trailer and cab that may result in damage to both truck and trailer.   Tay
#76 of 198 Re: DASH GUAGES NOT WORKING [alangston] by kilster Aug 21, 2005 (7:29 am)
Replying to: alangston (Jun 12, 2005 12:12 pm) I have fixed this problem on a couple trucks. What is happening is that your truck is losing commucation with the controllers. If you unplug the connector on your ABS Module and take out the blue insert and tap on it you will find that water has made it in to the connector. The fix is replacing the ground wire to the connector and replacing the pigtail harness for the connector. This has fixed the ones i've have seen.
#77 of 198 Re: Hello and Welcome! [KarenS] by viperman1500 Feb 25, 2006 (11:04 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Mar 22, 2002 10:58 am) hi karen. My name is Mike and i just bought a 2003 1500 quadcab 4x4 and love it . ....but i am a little worried about some of the problems the other dodge owners are having e.g tranny ,heater core, I did notice that these problems were with earlier models will i have the same mis-fortune with mine or is it mostly a lack of maint. i hope not cause i love this truck. also why is everybody talking about mexico manufacturing the truck compared to st.louis? p.s my brother in-law is looking to buy a dodge as well . well got to go thank-you so much and im glad i found this site ...thanx a bunch Replies to this message: dustyk (Feb 26, 2006 6:46 am) loncray (Feb 27, 2006 11:57 am) viperman1500 (Feb 28, 2006 8:27 pm)
#78 of 198 Re: Hello and Welcome! [viperman1500] by dustyk Feb 26, 2006 (6:46 am)
Replying to: viperman1500 (Feb 25, 2006 11:04 pm) The automatic transmissions used in Dodge trucks are tough, reliable units. Keep in mind that these are problem boards, so what you're not hearing is from the hugh majority that aren't having a problem.   If you maintain the transmission correctly (regular fluid & filter changes), use the correct ATF (Dexron-Mercon should NEVER be used), and don't exceed the vehicles load specifications that transmission has a higher mathematical change of lasting longer that an equivalent from another manufacturer. The 545RFE transmission you've got in your RAM has already developed a reputation for being extremely reliable.   Best regards, Dusty
#79 of 198 Re: Hello and Welcome! [KarenS] by 69sixpack Feb 27, 2006 (7:57 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Mar 22, 2002 10:58 am) Karen, I am 69sixpack and have 04 Viper and 04 SRT10 short bed, 05 Rumble Bee etc. Can you help with 06 SRT10 information? I don't see any on dealer's lots and perhaps this is the last year. The 4:56 rear end ratio on the 06 plus some new features might be worth putting in my 'hanger'.   Thanks,
#80 of 198 Re: Hello and Welcome! [viperman1500] by loncray Feb 27, 2006 (11:57 am)
Replying to: viperman1500 (Feb 25, 2006 11:04 pm) Hey, Viper! I've got an '03 2500 quadcab 4x4 and have only had one problem that wasn't just wear - I let the diesel fuel get too cold and gel one day - you won't have that problem. Other'n that, my truck has been trouble free. Your's should be the same. Replies to this message: viperman1500 (Feb 28, 2006 8:27 pm)
#81 of 198 Re: Tfuder..................... [dustyk] by viperman1500 Feb 28, 2006 (8:24 pm)
Replying to: dustyk (Jun 03, 2004 1:36 pm) HI DUSTY MY NAME IS MIKE AND JUST PURCHACED A 2003 QUAD CAB ,RUNS GREAT BUT NOTICED TODAY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON .TOOK IT TO THE DEALER HE REPLACED THE O2 SENSOR AND THE VAC LEAK DETECTOR DROVE GREAT FOR 5 MILES THEN BAM THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. ITS GOING BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP TOMORROW ANY POSSIBLE SUGGESTIONS TO WHAT THE PROBLEM COULD BE?? P.S. ITS NOT BLINKING SO AT LEAST THATS GOOD NEWS FOR THE CAT CONVERTER ...JUST CONCERENED ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT THANKS.....
#82 of 198 Re: Hello and Welcome! [loncray] by viperman1500 Feb 28, 2006 (8:27 pm)
Replying to: loncray (Feb 27, 2006 11:57 am) HEY THANKS LONCRAY MINE RUNS GREAT I LOVE IT BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ...TOOK IT TO THE DEALER HE REPLACED THE O2 SENSOR AND THE VAC LEAK DETECTOR ..DROVE 5 MILES AND IT CAME BACK ON ...ITS GOING BACK TOMORROW ANY SUG. ON WHAT COULD BE GOING ON P.S ITS NOT BLINKING SO THATS GOOD NEWS FOR NOW THANKS
#83 of 198 Aloha From Hawaii by hotvfr Mar 01, 2006 (4:34 am)
Aloha I'm Jonathan, I just picked up a 1999 Ram 2500 Quad-Cab SLT Laramie Sport 4X4 with a V10 and a lift. I have some issues to track down like minor light problems, rear-end popping in reverse, and an intermittent but bad front left wheel shake at low speeds. Any help that can be provided relating to repair / aftermarket parts, or any info will be much appreciated. Jonathan
#84 of 198 Ram Daytona by acarguy Mar 17, 2006 (2:10 pm)
I notice there are no new posts about the Daytona since June. I bought one in May and positively love it. I do have some technical questions tho. I can't get Dodge to tell me if there are any numbers for the HP. I assume the exhaust (semi-dual) would raise it some, but I wondered if they did anything else to the motor. Also, I added long-tube headers and cold air induction which obviously added horsepower, but, again, no help from Dodge on how much. My other question is how many Daytonas were built in '05. Mine is #1468 (on a cool dash plaque.) How many others are out there?????

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