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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Best value fuel pressure guage

    I'm sick of my edge box giving me false fuel pressure readings and am going to by a guage to put on the steering column. I found the column mount at genos but have no idea what guage to go with. I'd like it if it was backlit to match the stock guages. Other than that, just as accurate as...
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Truck would not shut off bucks, surges,HELP

    Well it was definitely the ECM. Everything straightened right up when I installed the used one I found. However my used computer has a flaw of it's own, the cruise light stays on and my cruise control obviously does not work. So it's time to hunt for another one I suppose, of course the one my...
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Truck would not shut off bucks, surges,HELP

    I am having the exact same problem with my 02 and found this in a search of the forum and just wondered if anyone has found the solution to this. I'm going to get an ECM to try tomorrow which I'm pretty positive will fix it. I had nearly the same exact codes and my engine wouldn't shut off once...
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Turbo is shot

    Lmao yes you are right but acutally that's not even all the story. I hit a deer almost a year ago and bout totaled it and had to pretty much rebuild everything under the front end after hitting an enbankment. Also last January I blew two headgaskets lol. I think I'm hard on parts and have the...
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    Competition cummins/6 spd first time pulling ??

    I tried to pull 4th 4lo a few times with single discs with no luck, my con ofe barely moved the truck and barely made it home, and my con fe did it once but slipped badly and glazed itself and didn't last long afterwards and both destroyed my flywheel. 3rd 4lo is the only way to pull a single, I...
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Turbo is shot

    Well at least I'm not the only one with turbo problems, but ive got a hybrid holset 40/35. On my third one in 6 months so far, all warranties at least. I was told the shafts holset was makin weren't any good and had one rebuilt with an older shaft with success so far. And I always let em cool to...
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Southbend clutch hydraulics installed today-What a difference

    I hope when I order this it fixes my very hard to shift clutch. It's been getting worse for awhile, after running a double disc for a year I think it's bout done, or I've toasted another clutch. My last single disc (con fe) got hard to shift b4 it went out. I'm on my third set of hydraulics but...
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    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission 94-01 Steering Wandering Count!!

    02 2500 99,000 miles. Started road walking a few months ago on bumpy roads, unnoticable on good interstate. New moog trackbar, draglink, swaybar bushings and links, and control arm bushings. Ball joints and tie rods next, with a full alignment, after that idk what to do. Is there a way to adjust...
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    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Aluminum bumper/brushguard?

    Well that's just my luck lol. But I do like the Denver offroad bumpers too. How much do they roughly cost? More importantly, how do they stand up to a collision? I'm tired of fixing my front end and my bumper getting bent up, I need something that will take a hit. Will these aluminum bumpers...
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    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Aluminum bumper/brushguard?

    I've been trying to find where to buy a bumper on a 2nd gen ram. It looks like it's aluminum, and I've seen several like it on some 3rd gens, but can't find where to buy one for my 2nd gen. It was on a red Ram on page 100 in TDR Issue 65. The caption says the truck is owned by Phillip Brand of...
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    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission 3rd gen wheels

    Will 3rd gen wheels fit on my 02 model truck? I think the lug pattern is the same but was wondering if the backspacing is or not? I put a 5 inch lift on it and can't find any good all terrain 37 inch tires for my 16 inch wheels so I was thinkng about using some wheels off an 05 so de they're...
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) VP44 tester

    Ive been interested in one if those tools for by buisness, can you only get them from Cummins like ive heard? And how much is one gonna set me back? I heard they're in the 4-500 dollar range.
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Engine misses under load in high gear

    Well, it appears my problem is mostly a cold weather issue, I've noticed on warm days it doesnt do it. But also it seems my water/methanol injection keeps my injectors cleaner and seems to even smooth out the idle where as it used to be rough at times. Also an interesting note, I just installed...
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Turbo help

    Yes I know I'm asking for a lot, but I know I'll never get the best of everything without going to twins. I just wanted to know what my options are on a turbo that is easily upgradable to a twin setup, that will keep me somewhat satisfied until I get the second turbo. What are the specs on a...
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Turbo help

    I'm in the market for a new turbo now, and to be honest I'm kinds list on what to go with. There are just so many out there nowadays its easy to get confused about what I should spend my money on. I want a solid 550-600 h. p. truck, and I do sled pull with it but its also my daily driver and...
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