Recent Content by Bowtiepower00

I will add this, the thuren springs are one of the best upgrades I've done to the truck, stock it would bang the bumpstops over speed bumps, etc. Now it rides great. I will be doing the rear suspension after Christmas, along with the boogies, etc.

I went through this with my 2500. Added Thuren 2" coils and overland shocks that put the truck dead level. I looked at the bags but didn't like the design- there's not as much room on the coil rear compared to the typical leaf spring design. I ended up with timbrens and have been happy with...

Used truck prices are ridiculous. I looked for over a year before I bought my '16. In my case I was able to snag a well-optioned Tradesman 2500 for just over 40k new, which was just a bit more than 3-5 year old trucks with 50-100k on them. With the new truck coming out for '20 I would look for...

Not to derail the original topic, coils are not a disadvantage off-road when properly configured (like a purpose built car or truck) it's the way Ram designed the rear on the 2500s that cause the issues- particularly relating to the factory track bar. Is it noticeable during most driving...

The coils have some strange handling characteristics in certain circumstances, for example, hit an expansion joint or large bump in a turn, especially while towing a heavy trailer, and the rear of the truck will shimmy side to side much worse than a truck with leaves. If you off-road at all or...

I would get the newest truck you can find/afford, they seem to have worked out a few more bugs every year. I would get a 2500/3500 with leaf springs and avoid the coil spring rear on the 14+ 2500, it's not horrible but the leaf spring ride is more predictable, if not quite as smooth. Towing you...

Just an FYI, the coverking covers are on sale through Costco through the end of march, a set for my tradesman were only 275... if you order, select Dodge, and not Ram, for a larger selection of options.

Thuren springs are available in multiple lengths, I just installed a set of 2" front springs with overland shocks and trackbar on my truck, and the difference is night and day. Bumps that would have me hammering the bumpstops can be hit at twice the speed and are fully controlled. The 2" springs...

Took my '16 into my local dealer (Bill Luke, in Phoenix) for service this week. Inquired about both open recalls on my truck, and was told they did not have parts for the shift interlock and would not until June or July, and although they did have a limited number of water pumps available, my...

I would shoot for closer to 20% off MSRP with the 18's being delivered. That being said, the Aisin equipped trucks can be harder to find on the lots.

Mine does- really only noticeable when the truck downshifts while pulling a grade with my toyhauler in tow. Always just assumed it's normal TCC operation under load. I try to modulate throttle to keep it from happening excessively. Transmission temp never gets hot, even pulling 6% grades at 110+...

You will love the 17. Keep the 97 as a toy or occasional driver.

I paid 280 for the 15k service at my local dealer (Bill Luke) here in Arizona. Oil change by itself is $75 and fuel filters were around $200 with labor.

Discount can get the Toyos, not an issue. After digging some more, it appears that the issue is most sizes of Toyos being rated to 65PSI and not 80PSI, which causes a TPMS issue, the weight rating of the tires far exceeds my 6500lb rear axle rating and 10000 lb GVWR. I prefer the Toyos, and can...

I agree 100%, and it was only those specific sizes I was referring to, the weight rating in pounds is more than adequate for my truck/axle ratings, but in this specific case Discount will not touch my truck if those tires are mounted on it. It was the manager at my local store that I was...