Recent content by mtofell
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Fleetguard filter LF16035
Link? There are dozens or more sites selling these and I'm not sure if you meant to ask about a specific one. Buying parts on Amazon, Ebay, etc. from unknown vendors is always a roll of the dice. If you want to be totally sure just go to NAPA or a trusted online site like Rockauto.- mtofell
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- Forum: Heavy Duty
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Cummins automatic trannys
I'm far from brand loyal and over the last 30 years (in order) have owned Toyota, Ford, Nissan, Chevy, Honda and now my Ram. Unfortunately, the Ram has been the least reliable and most notably the tranny. And I don't mean just my experience since obviously, I singularly, mean nothing from a...- mtofell
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- Forum: Heavy Duty
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2014 RAM 3500 Transmission issues
Yeah, it's pretty rare that the thread title has more info than the actual post...... I guess we're all just left to sit and wonder.- mtofell
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- Forum: Heavy Duty
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Not a typical tire question. Load rating/side wall ply questions towing
Another consideration with moving to higher load ranges is that rims typically have max PSI ratings. I ran into this on my RV when I went from a C to D rating. I believe it's stamped on the rims somewhere but I never could find it. I talked to the tire shop and they said they checked and my...- mtofell
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- Forum: General Discussions
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5th wheel hitch install RamBox
The 8spd in your 6.4 is so far superior to the 6spd I have it's laughable. My one complaint (and it's a big one) is the gear spacing in my 66RFE tranny. Mainly, the 1-2 gap is a mile and I get into situations when I'm around 35-40MPH where it can't hold second so, left to do it's own thing...- mtofell
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- Forum: Towing & Hauling
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5th wheel hitch install RamBox
If (and that's a big IF) you are going to stick with that trailer the 6.4 Hemi would be a nice fit. You have to be careful though because the whole game of getting a bigger truck then realizing you can get a bigger RV is expensive :) If you end up with the 6.4 really try to get one with the...- mtofell
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- Forum: Towing & Hauling
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Carfax
OP, I think there's another once called "Autocheck" or something like that. It generally shows the same service history and is a bit cheaper. As for the general reliability of Carfax, etc. I agree with others but for what OP is using it for it's at least some information. I like Carfax for...- mtofell
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- Forum: General Discussions
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5th wheel hitch install RamBox
Oh yeah.... I know. I hate being the guy that brings up (important) things not asked..... was trying to be gentle :) :)- mtofell
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- Forum: Towing & Hauling
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5th wheel hitch install RamBox
Unlikely to have any pre-drilled holes, etc. as 5.7' beds are really not meant to be paired with 5th wheels.... could be an uphill battle. Brought to you by the department of questions you didn't ask: What's the payload rating of your truck? 1490# is likely a dry weight and will be at least...- mtofell
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- Forum: Towing & Hauling
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2016 Ram 2500 6.7L Launch shutter when towing 5th wheel
My 2014 Hemi does the same thing. I really noticed when pulling away from the curb in front of my old house where I sat on a moderate slope. Seemed to be worse when the truck was fully warmed up. Having a warranty I really never chased the problem too much... figured if/when something broke...- mtofell
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- Forum: Towing & Hauling
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2014 2500 6.4 what to look for
Yeah, body panels also have codes and you can check to see if they all match. If not, it's been wrecked and panels have been replaced.- mtofell
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- Forum: Heavy Duty
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2014 2500 6.4 what to look for
This brings back memories. When I was shopping back in 2014 I had a bunch of trucks I was looking at before finally pulling the trigger on my Outdoorsman (Kind of a mid-level line). I picked it up at the dealership and met my wife a couple hours away for a little getaway. Came out of...- mtofell
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- Forum: Heavy Duty
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Max Care quote for my used 2021 Classic Warlock: No?
It's really insurance and not a warranty. Sure, the 999 people whose houses didn't burn down think they wasted their money but the 1 whose did is sure glad he had it. To toss out all warranties is to toss out the entire concept of insurance. Put the money in a high-yield savings account...- mtofell
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- Forum: General Discussions
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High pitched whine in a 17 Ram 2500 diesel.
Check under the hood for leaf debris buildup trapped up near the bottom of the windshield. I've driven myself nuts with noises before, only to realize it was a damn leaf. Especially, with a certain MPH range that it comes/goes.- mtofell
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- Forum: Heavy Duty
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2014 2500 6.4 what to look for
I have the same year truck since new and have had a few issues - tranny failed twice. 38K and 90K but seems to be holding well at 132K. Engine went at 120K and was replaced by a new crate engine from the factory. Also, had a few other things - exhaust bolts, 8.4 Uconnect screen/brain. It...- mtofell
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- Forum: Heavy Duty
