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    Truck starting to run a little warm

    12 1500 reg cab long bed 4.7 Have owned 2-1/2 years, since 93k miles now at 135k. My first 4.7, have avoided them like the plague though I have owned many 318 and 360 powered dodges. Needed a truck and some "assistance" to buy from the bank and they wouldn't loan anything on what I really wanted...
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    Starter question

    12 ram 1500, 4.7 My starter is doing the occasional dead spot thing. Maybe 2x/day or maybe once a week I'll hit the key and "nothing". Hit the key again and starts fine. Usually only takes a 2nd hit in the key to turn over and run but on occasion it has taken as many as 4 hits on the key to...
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    Trailer wiring issue

    I have a 12 1500, reg cab long bed 4.7. ex Fastenal truck. .I have only towed with it a couple of times since I've had it, nothing heavy. I have. A 6-1/2x 13 utility trailer and an ancient Apache pop up that ive pulled a couple of times each. Usually in daylight. I think I pulled the utility...
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    Trans filter? 12 1500

    What do I need? All the parts listings say I have a 545 rfe, build sheet says 65 rfe. I definitely have a 6 speed trans. Not a 5. Are filters for these the same? I'm very familiar with 904,. 727, a500, a518, 42/44/46 rh, 42/44/46 re but not anything about these rfe series. Coming up on 100k...
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    Sirius? how does it work?

    HELP 2012 SLT reg cab 8' bed. I bought new years eve 2021. So I haven't had it 4 months yet. Bought used from a Buick/GMC/Nissan dealer. I never inquired to SIRIUS once. But in the 1st 3 months I kept getting mail from them. I never told them I had bought a vehicle so equipped. WHO TOLD THEM...
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    spare tire tools

    I just realized I don't have the crap needed to get my spare out. I got the scissor jack and no handle, no nothing. How specific are the tools needed to this truck? If it matters, '12 SLT reg cab longbed.
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    The different versions of Cooper discover A/T?

    As title says. I've run these on several vehicles now, a handful of Dakota's (both 2 and 4wd) my wife's Durango, a TJ wrangler, and my son has had them on his wife's trail blazer as well as a 90 w250 (Gasser not Cummins) and more I don't remember if the 1st set I had were AT3s or not, but the...
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    Truck caps?

    Back in the old days there were basically 2 truck caps one for a short bed and one for a long bed. Didn't matter, Chevy Ford dodge jeep and even IH. Now a days there seem to be a gazillion different ones depending on what kind of truck. My Dakota's for instance only a cap from another Dakota...
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    Another key fob question (yeah, I know)

    Just got this '12. I went to dodge and about had a stroke when I found out what they want for one damn key! I found a couple of supposed OEM keys via eBay, and the only locksmith in town (who says "no problem" he can program them for less than the stealership quoted. But he's a one man band that...
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    seat covers?

    looking for seat covers for my '12. reg cab. 40/20/40 seats. Looking at the Carhartt type material or the "Saddleman" Indian blanket style. Not looking to replace originals but rather cover them. While the original interior is ugly, (door panels and half of dash about the color of barf, I...
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    wondering what this may look like?

    I just bought a '12. been looking for a long time, none have been available nearby like I wanted (reg cab and 8 ft bed are next to impossible to find in a newer Dodge) Everything about this truck is what I wanted if I ever got a newer Dodge, except 2 things. Figured I didnt know when I'd get...
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    how much for new key?

    as title says. Just bought a 2012 1500, has the key that looks like a grenade. something about "tip start" whatever that means. I pick it up tomorrow, but only comes with 1. I need at least 1 more (preferably 2) one for my wife and 1 for a spare. and why do keys on newer vehicles (not just...
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    I hope I don't regret this

    I just bought a 2012 SLT reg cab long bed. I can't pick it up yet, got to be too late in the day to get my wife's pay stubs from her work to the bank, so I have to do that tomorrow. I'm off, she ain't, car lot and bank both only open til noon. We've already been told all is good though. Haven't...
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    What is this whole Gen" thing?

    I don't get this 1st gen 2nd gen 3rd gen thing? I have had dodge trucks older than 1981, I think dodge started building trucks in something like 1926. They don't count? I'd love to find a 67-71 model rust free
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    4.7?

    Honest thoughts on the later ones? Still sludge monsters like the early ones? They claim 310 hp. Can it be believed? Looking at newer trucks, 2010-12ish reg cab long bed. Currently everything I see available is either a 6 banger (not interested) or 4.7. (a regular cab in itself is dang near...
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    New here but not to Dodge

    As title says. Currently have my project truck, an 85 D150 slant 6, a 96 Dakota club cab 318 4wd, a 99 Dakota 2wd 3.9 club cab and an 01 Durango 360. I'm a fleet mechanic for the state of Illinois. They love their ford's I sure don't. I have yet to own anything besides a Dodge or jeep. I'm 54...

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