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1995 ram 2500 v10 issue
Are you getting your issues sorted out? The ground is supplied by the PCM, but the wiring in between could be the problem. Both power and ground. The wiring on these trucks by now is weak at best. I've had a similar problem in the past, on my '95, brittle/broken wires the culprit. The forum...- 69_XS29L
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Differential rebuild
You have a Chrysler-AAM 9.25" rear diff and a Dana 44 front. Most likely. These guys are sharp and good to work with. If you've never built a differential, you'll need a few tools and would help to find someone who has. Factory service manual at a minimum. Good luck...- 69_XS29L
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2001 Dodge Ram 2500 v10 8.0L P0443 code
You might start with the 2001 Ram Powertrain Diagnostic Manual, not the general Service Manual. It has step by step diagnostic for every trouble code. A lot of it is oriented towards the dealer's service tech scanner, but has a lot of very good information. Sorry can't be more help, good luck.- 69_XS29L
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Best Basic OBD Scanner (code scanner)?
Beyond OPs budget/interest sounds like. FWIW. I bought an Autel MX808S. The American built unit I was looking at would not reprogram a Honda key for an '01 Civic. Got a smokin' deal with a discount code, that sealed the deal. My pro mechanic days ended in the 80's, still fix/build everything I...- 69_XS29L
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- Forum: General Discussions
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questions about driving in snow
SilentArmor was the parallel/predecessor to DuraTrac, overlapped for awhile then Goodyear dropped the SAs. Superior tire, ran 4-5 sets off. Dealer in Winnemucca recommended DuraTracs as, getting better performance/longevity on sharp rock N Nevada mine roads. Made the mistake of buying one set of...- 69_XS29L
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questions about driving in snow
100% on 10ply DuraTracs, SilentArmors before. Two types, need to specify/check with your dealer if purchasing. Winter snowflake is studdable. RCMP can theoretically check and bar you from the road for lacking...doubt it ever happens. Driveways for two of our cabins are very steep, no chains...- 69_XS29L
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- Forum: General Discussion
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2000 dodge ram 2500 v10 radiator removal (trans lines)
Look close. Mine has been double trimmed. The base and the 'nipple' both. Used belt sander as I recall. Just work it in between, push away from cooler. Little circle of teeth inside angled towards hard line, grabbing a raised ridge around the cooler line. Can be PITA.- 69_XS29L
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Need some better lights
I can only tell you what I did and why. I went through a couple iterations of headlights. My originals, although decently clear had failing aluminized reflector background. Nothing could make black plastic brighter. EBay sold hit or miss/junk and still does. Replacement headlights, sold to auto...- 69_XS29L
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1994 1500 wrecking yard leaf spring upgrades ???
3/4 - 1 ton leaves are 3 in wide not the 2.5 your 1500 has. Junkyard springs. Swap them out. Stock blocks aren't that tall. Add a leaf to your pack. Dodge did this to the right side spring, forward of the axle on the late 60's R/T package for the Charger among many others. Helped stop axle wind... -
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2000 dodge ram 2500 v10 radiator removal (trans lines)
Fuel line type fitting removal tool. Slip around the hard line, push back to compress the teeth inside while pulling the line away from rad. Can be tough sometimes. Also make pliers type tool for this. Mine has been trimmed to fit.- 69_XS29L
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Need help with Front axle verification / install
The top splines are typical for a Dodge Gen II Dana 44 left inner axle. The other you are showing is the stock Dana 44 axle end at the center axle disconnect, the right side. If they both have yokes on the other end.- 69_XS29L
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- Forum: General Discussion
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swinging oil pump pickup
Bought a '98 1500 4x4 low miles, but no start. Clean, rust free AZ truck, dirt cheap. They threw all the parts at it they could think of. Never checked/tried to turn it over by hand. Oil pump bolts backed out, no pressure, engine locked up.- 69_XS29L
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Front Brakes For Heavy Towing? Mine Failed.
100% on the calipers. That big single puck/caliper piston (which the Dodge shares with the similar year Chevy) seems to stick/turn in the bore when worn, maybe from excess heat. You'll know when you try to compress it to squeeze pads in. Brakes on these Rams are weak point and it is not the...- 69_XS29L
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- Forum: Towing & Hauling
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2000 8.0 V10 oil pressure problem.
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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2 Gen Off-Road tow hooks
Yeah....another sun baked '95 2500 4x4 V-10 in primer grey. ;) Did have a White '98 Sport 1500 4x4, built it and gave it to my son. Not as nice as yours, but he put some money into it, takes good care of it. Resides in Colorado.- 69_XS29L
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- Forum: 2nd Gen DIY
