Recent Content by BruteForce

I was running the BFG's for the past 4 years (255 80 R17), but could only get about 24,000 miles out of them before they were on the wear bars. This year (yes, I have had to buy tires annually), I decided to try out the Cooper STT Max in 255 80 R17. So far, the Coopers seem to have a bit more...

Wow! I got maybe 1-2mpg post delete. I'm curious if your truck is deleted or if you're just passing along some mis-information??

In Utah, they will do a full OBDII test and they will also perform a visual inspection. To pass (I know, I just did this in Jan), you will need to reinstall your emissions components, then drive your truck for about 2 weeks for the ECM to clear - before getting your emissions test performed.

So, I just reconnected the AUX/Passenger battery -- with and without the alternator hot lead. With the hot lead connected, truck starts fine, no codes. In-dash volt meter is showing about 14 volts. I took the alternator hot lead off and checked voltages at the lead and the ground terminal on the...

So, would it be safe to drive the truck to the dealer with just the drivers side battery connected? Since my truck still has 100% warranty coverage for another 30k miles, I figure it would be best for Dodge to determine the root cause, rather than me piling more cash into it (2x batts cost me...

I've been out turkey hunting these past few days. Each morning, I'd find my truck dead and no power. The only way to get it started has been to jump both batteries. Got home today, pulled both batts. The AUX (passenger side) was venting/boiling over and swollen. After removing that battery...

I'd like to take responsibility, but I didn't install the last set of trans filters. With that being said, they were on there much longer than they should have. . Easily almost 40k miles based on my records, so they needed replacing anyway. Still concerning to see it just laying there. I'm...

So yesterday while heading home for lunch, I notice that my truck really doesn't like shifting 1-2, 2-3 or 3-4. In many cases, it acted like it would rev up, then go from 1st to 4th, followed by a CEL. Pulled codes and got Gear2-4 ratio and Low trans pressure codes (4x codes). I decided the...

I'm on my 2nd 6. 7L CTD. . No reportable issues, tons of power for towing my 43' 5th wheel / toy hauler!

It takes seconds with a battery operated sawz-all to cut the exhaust and be gone. You'd think the local scrap yards would be wise to this, but. . the $ speaks louder than ethics, I suppose.

Old thread, but worth replying. I have a ratchet strap tightened against my spare to ensure it won't just fall off. Additionally, I incorporate my spare into my tire rotation process, every 5-10k miles.

Former US Army, current CIO/CTO (technology & management stuff). I am looking forward to seeing the body styles for the 2013 Mega/Dually's. I hate the elongated rear quarter panels and am hopeful they will offer the 2013 model in the small dually/rear panel as my current rig.

Definitely not cheap. My current rig was priced (MSRP) at $73k. .

Although I have a subscription to this magazine, I had to buy this issue at B&N yesterday. Per the article, the new 2013 Ram will: Tow more than any other 1-ton Have more torque ever (850 lb-feet) Have the largest rear-gears at 11. 8 inches Tow 23,000+ pounds Chev & Ford should fear this...

Storm coming in this weekend (rain / snow). Hopefully he arrives before Sunday. As for current conditions, refer to: http://www.wcc.nrcs.usda.gov/snotel/Wyoming/wyoming.html, 31" of snow at elevation, 11" of snow on the ground lower down. Max temp these past days has been 36F. Ah crap: On...