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    Question on Resetting Shift Points

    Nothing like replying to a 4 year old post..........
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    Do people calibrate their speedometers right after getting bigger tires or have people just not calibrated right away?

    In regards to any sluggishness, recalibrating the speedo will do absolutely nothing for initial take off from a start. You take off in 1st gear regardless and there are no shift points or anything to change. Now once you get going and shifting up and down through the gears it can help...
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    Breaking problem

    What happens if you pump the brake pedal? If there is air in the system, typically if you pump the pedal several times right in a row it will firm up on the next pump. Probably what you are feeling between the engine on and off is simply there is no power brake booster with the engine off, so...
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    PW redesign wishlist

    At least 35" tires, and maybe even a 37" tire option. There are all types of vehicles available with at least 35's today. Obviously if they offered 35's stock they would make it so a 35" spare fit. Lower gears to match the larger tires, like at least 4.56 and maybe even a 4.88 option (they...
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    Hidden grease fitting

    Every Ram 2500 with a gas engine was a 5.7 from 2003 to 2013 (did they still offer the V-10 in 2003?). The 6.4 wasn't even available until 2014 with the 5.7 still available up to 2018 . So only a few million 2500's with the 5.7 were produced ;)
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    Not a typical tire question. Load rating/side wall ply questions towing

    Either tire would be fine in your application. You will be nowhere near the maximum capacity of the D rated tires. The E rates tires wouldn't hurt anything, but really don't think they would make any real difference either. That's not a big trailer at all. If you figure up to 15% tongue...
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    Lowering rear and getting a better ride.

    Maybe I am misunderstanding your comment about airbags? If you put softer coil springs on they do reduce the payload capacity, in the means of you will get more squat. Air bags compensate for that. Add more air and they increase the overall spring rate. So you can have softer springs that...
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    Rear Differential

    The normal and correct setup allows a certain amount of backlash/slop in the rear axle. It's hard to know if what you have is too much or normal, but point being if you rotate the rear driveshaft there is some slop.
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    Trailer Brakes Not Working

    Yep, sounds like you are at the point now that a wiring diagram is needed. You might call the local dealership and often they will print you out a few pages from the service manual. I'm guessing there is some type of flow diagram in there that explains the series of events that should happen...
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    Lowering rear and getting a better ride.

    While adding weight will probably get you what you want, it's not the first thing I would recommend. I'm guessing you would probably need at least 500 lbs. in the bed which is a substantial mass, and maybe more. Not like you just throw a couple sand bags in and out whenever. I guess if you...
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    Trailer Brakes Not Working

    Even without a wiring diagram you could start probing wires. I would start at the trailer brake module in the dash. Verify you are actually getting power to it. At least one pin should have power to it (would guess 12 volts). Should also have a ground. Then you should also be able to see...
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    Lowering rear and getting a better ride.

    Check out Thuren Fabrication or Carli Suspension for some options. You can also call and chat with them to get recommendations. Going to a shorter/lower spring doesn't necessarily mean it will ride softer. But as mentioned already you sacrifice load carrying ability to get a softer...
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    After tranny fluid change, how long until it’s mixed up?

    I would say driving it around the block is plenty of time for the fluid to "mix".
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    3rd Gen brakes sticking while towing only!

    Check out the flexible brake lines also. If they are the original lines than they are getting pretty old. Not uncommon for the rubber lines to swell up and not allow the fluid pressure to release. Again, the brakes getting hot can exaggerate the issue. When I say "hot" I just mean that you...
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    3rd Gen brakes sticking while towing only!

    If you feel it in the brake pedal of the truck, then it is in the truck brakes. I could see the trailer brakes hanging up and thus feeling a drag, but it wouldn't effect the brake pedal return in the truck. I really don't see how any trailer brake related issues could somehow make the truck...
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    Should I buy a Power Wagon with high miles?

    Agree with the comments on the 2500 Rebel. The Power Wagon is just like the Jeep Rubicon...the vast majority of people buy it just because it looks really cool. There is probably only a small percentage of people that even understand what the lockers and stuff really are, and I'm sure some...
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    Should I buy a Power Wagon with high miles?

    Is there a reason you are not mentioning the most expensive and unique features of a PW? A PW has selectable front and rear lockers, disconnecting swaybar, winch, raised suspension, and slightly bigger tires. It also comes standard with 4.10 gears, which are available as an option on a regular...
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    Which tire?

    I ran two sets of the BFG AT's on the my last truck and really like them. The BFG AT's and MT's are the only tires in which I bought the same style back to back. Every other tire on my trucks have been replaced with a different brand or style because I wasn't that impressed with them. With...
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    Tires for my Power Wagon

    If you are running stock rims that is pretty common. Aftermarket wheels with less backspacing can solve that issue. Just don't go too far as then they will start rubbing the back bottom edge of the front fenders. Look up CJC Off-road as they have lots of information and videos of the right...
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    Should I buy a Power Wagon with high miles?

    Just to put it in perspective, even a "base" Power Wagon is typically well optioned. These are base MSRP's off of Ram's website (all 4x4 crewcabs with 6-4 box): Tradesman = $51,800 Big Horn = $56,340 Laramie = $64,050 Power Wagon = $68,470 I believe the SLT was an equivalent model to the...
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    Limp Mode after jump

    The battery may still be low and not charged up. The battery gauge is showing the alternator output, and not really the battery voltage. I would let it charge up and see if the warnings go away.
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    Should I buy a Power Wagon with high miles?

    Agree with this statement. I added airbags to mine. Even though it's not needed for sag/squat on some trailers, it definitely feels more solid and stable going down the road.
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    greasin that hitch

    Same here! There should be no more than just a tiny bit of vibration going on there. Not like the hitch is sliding back and forth a couple inches or something.
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    Should I buy a Power Wagon with high miles?

    You can easily go up to the those numbers. There are safety factors built into the those ratings already. A manufacturer is not going to give an official rating of 1,510 lbs. payload if you can only "safely" go to something like 1,300 lbs. From my experience a PW handles loads better than a...
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    greasin that hitch

    The trouble with rust is that is good metal that is oxidizing and flaking away. Also not like it rusts just enough to get stuck and then just stops. The rust will continue eating away the good metal. It's not going to happen overnight, but after several years I would start getting concerned...

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