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  1. J

    Shifter Issue

    Thanks Fellas..... I just hate to think the answer on the $58000 truck is a 4 cent ziptie... ... cheez... . I will do it though. Thanks again Forum.
  2. J

    Shifter Issue

    Really... No one else has had an issue with their Parking interlock??????? :D:D
  3. J

    Mounting a bed on a 4500

    Well I can say that it handles quite nicely... ... . Gives me a lot more confidence on the road. No more sway or nose dive... . :)
  4. J

    I got a vin number

    its a nice feeling... i remember when i got mine..... Sweet!!
  5. J

    DEF for 2013

    Def usage 2011 4500 4wd C&C... ... with a dually bed mounted. We just completed a trip with 5k lbs worth of Camper and crap... . Bout 10-11 Mpg... ..... used 65% of a full 6 gallon tank of fluid. Real numbers ... ... . no speculation. Love the power and the Engine brake with Auto...
  6. J

    Mounting a bed on a 4500

    no finished product yet..... bodywork for filler door has to be done and Paint to match cab..... Very functional though... . just got back from 3000+ mile trip with camper. :)
  7. J

    Shifter Issue

    Anyone else have this issue???
  8. J

    Heater wont stay on......

    Thanks SHobbs...
  9. J

    Heater wont stay on......

    Host Camper with Suburban Propane heater. After initial fire up... heater starts to kick out heat and then shuts off... . will come back on after I tap on the main unit with a blunt object... LOL Weird almost like there is a loose wire?? There is no access panel on the outside for...
  10. J

    Shifter Issue

    Shifter Interlock Issue So this is not a recall or TSB (Tech service Bulletin) according to the dealer. Weird problem and it is random at best. I have gotten into the habit of expecting it now. . Sad. I will put in for service after Holidays..... Guess I am a gluten for punishment. #@$%...
  11. J

    Shifter Issue

    After starting my truck, seat belting and placing foot on the brake I am starting to run into an issue where the shifter does not want to come out of park. This happens randomly. I usually wind up fiddling with it until I hear the lil solenoid "Click" and then it comes out of "Park". Anyone...
  12. J

    Mounting a bed on a 4500

    Bed Mounting Progress.... Sorry Fellas... . I have been neglect in staying current on this build. I have had many irons in the fire... . :) The bed is mounted and I still have not had it painted to match. I did wind up using 1. 5 square tubing sistered up and shear brackets made from 3/16...
  13. J

    Mounting a bed on a 4500

    i will post some final pics... ... . just used my old miller matic Mig. More to follow.
  14. J

    Mounting a bed on a 4500

    So there I was... ... . A pic of the subframe..... its not in its final form in this pic but you get the idea... Ran 2 1. 5 inch 3/16 wall square tubes down each frame rail... ... shear brackets and perches in every factory hole on the bed and I tried to use the stock holes in the frame as...
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