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    Rear Seat Courtesy Light Bezel

    My parts guy was not waiting for a call from NASA. Whether or not he knew the bezel was available separately, didn't care to look, or just chose the most expensive option will remain a great question of the universe. Bottom line ...when I received the part from the online seller I noted above...
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    Rear Seat Courtesy Light Bezel

    I assumed that was the case. I never inspected the light to see if it would disconnect from the harness. Once the Ram dealer told me the price of the harness I knew I wasn't going down that road.
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    Rear Seat Courtesy Light Bezel

    Once I snapped the light into the bezel I worked one side of the bezel into the hole then slowly worked it around applying pressure to the bezel. It took awhile but finally snapped into place. Don't press on the light or you'll snap it back out of the bezel and have to start over. Stay with...
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    Rear Seat Courtesy Light Bezel

    I just took a coat hanger and bent a hook on the end. By taking a bright LED flashlight and shining it on the seat underside I was able to see the hook move down and catch the wire to pull it up to the opening. Once there snap the light into the bezel then work the bezel into the...
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    Rear Seat Courtesy Light Bezel

    I was able to find the bezel online. Try moparpartsonsale.com. I think this is the specific page https://www.moparpartsonsale.com/v-2017-ram-1500--laramie--5-7l-v8-gas/electrical--lamps-interior-and-exterior. Find part number 7 down the page. There are three parts listed all called "LED...
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    Engine hours/oil change interval

    I worked for a major oil company on the North Slope of Alaska for many years. Up there in the long winters our diesel-powered trucks were left to idle extensively because not all locations had electrical bullrails to plug into where the trucks could be shut off. The company was actually...
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    What grease/lube for power running boards?

    I have AMP's on my 2017 Ram. They do take a beating down there. I had one stop working once, but a good cleaning with the hose took care of the problem. I'll try some regular lube as recommended and see if that helps. Thanks for everyone that commented here.
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    Correct Transfer case fluid?

    I ended up using Ravenol products for my two axles and transfer case. Cost was les than the dealer by a fair margin and it meets all the Ram specs.
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    Adding trailer brakes

    Back when I purchased my truck the dealerships could not even guarantee delivery of the parts for 6 months to a year, and that was a guess. I can't recall the reason, but it was not really an option. I went with a Tekonsha P3 controller and add on harness from etrailer.com. Mounted it...
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    bicycle Vs Ram.

    Relying on the vehicles sensors to warn of bicycles or even motorcycles is probably not the best policy. As a bicyclist I believe it is very important to ride as though I am a vehicle. Be visible and predictable. At the same time, I expect drivers to also be predictable and I will hold...
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    What is this gauge?

    I have mine set to show engine oil temp and transmission fluid temp. Seemed a logical thing to know when towing my RV.
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    husky vs weathertech floor

    I have WeatherTech in my 2017 Ram and my wife has Husky in her 2017 Lincoln. I frankly can't tell much difference and they both appear to be wearing equally (as in virtually none). Both fit perfectly and clean easily.
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    Duh! Dumped a gallon of washer fluid into coolant reservoir. (2016 Ram 1500)

    DUH!! Well, I felt like an idiot yesterday when I dumped about 1 qt. of windshield washer fluid in the radiator overflow tank before I looked to the right and went...."Oh crap!!" After reading this post I feel like less of an idiot. I think the real idiot is the Ram engineer that decided to...
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    Differential/Transfer Case Fluids Debacle

    I have a 2017 Ram 1500 4x4 with a 235mm rear axle and limited slip and a 215mm front axle. At least that's what a VIN check on Mopar.com yielded. I'm confused about what oil to use in my differentials. The transfer case looks pretty straight forward...oil for a BW44-44 unit. Looks like...
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    Rear Seat Courtesy Light Bezel

    My 2017 Ram 1500 Laramie Edition has little lights (likely LED's) on the underside of the folding rear seats that point down at the floor when the seat is down and annoyingly straight ahead when the seat is up. The one on the driver's side had the plastic mounting bezel come off and disappear...
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