Recent Content by Mawgie

Thanks, guys. To be frank, I feel like I am standing at the top of the slippery "Mod" slope. Add an AFE Stage 2 now, and I could end up at the bottom, up to my buns in hp, torque, expense, probably some heart and walletache, and quite possibly happier than a pig in soup. A couple of weeks...

Folks - I have 14 k on my '06 auto, Quadcab. Power seems down slightly, which I attribute to that lovely winter blended #2 we run here in Upstate NY. Also, the stock factory air filter is looking kinda dirty. So, it's new filter time. My mod plans for the truck are minimal: maybe a Smarty...

Thanks, guys. Other than being a PITA to get fixed, I won't worry about it. TDR on the job!! By the way, this is my first diesel and I like the truck. Comfortable, good storage and space for me and my 80 pound Black Lab, and, I love to roll the power on in 4th gear overdrive!!! My...

I also have an Access Cover, my second one, and got it for around $350. Easy to install, and this is my second one. Had the first one on an '05 Tundra. The cover wears very well. The one on my Ram is the Low Profile, which looks better than the standard model. The Tundra had an electric rear...

Folks - I have a 2006 Quad Cab SLT+, auto, with 10,000 miles on it. 100% stock. Zero problems of any kind until now. The driver's side window spontaneously sprang a hairline crack just above the top of the driver's door this morning. (IT's NOT THE NOT THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD. IT's...

mattymac- Thanks for the reply. As you may be aware, this is what Smarty Catcher has to say : "Q. Can a dealer detect Smarty? If you take your truck back to stock software then the answer is NO! Smarty updates are NOT detectable by the dealer! We've done our homework. "...

Folks - I have a new 2006 Quad Cab SLT, 4x4, 48RE, and am considering some mods. My primary objective is fuel economy, with occasional additional power. For now, my towing useage is miniscule, but we may add a 5th wheel TT. Not yet decided on that. My rig only has 2500 miles on it, and I...

I have a new (2500 miles) '06 Quad Cab SLT with the grey cloth, and am equally unimpressed. On the first night, I had the truck in the driveway, I left the rear windows cracked 3 inches, and it rained. When the resulting water on the rear seat bolsters dried, it left harsh rings that looked...

'06 Quad Cab SLT: Dodge factory mud flaps (upgraded to stainless fasteners, in part). Rhino Liner, over the rails (I like Line-X, too, but the Rhino Liner dealer near me is much better than the line-X dealer. ) Access Cover Laredo soft tonneau cover. (Love it. Rolls up. No snaps. This...

My local dealership has a cherry '03 similar to yours, with 30k miles. I offered them $25,000 for it, and they didn't take it. (I subsequently bought new. ) It is on their lot right now, and has been for the last 5 weeks. They are asking $28,000.

BSwope- It sure is wet up here alot. You're right. QAs a matter of fact, I'm up at 4am tomorrow to get on a walleye fishing charter on Lake Oneida. I got a great Gore-Tex jacket, and nothin' but Levi's for my legs. I really wich I would quit cheaping out, and just get rain chaps or fishing...

JRD- Those Cabela's covers look nice. I'll just mention that, for the big $$, the Marathon seat covers include separate covers for the top of the center seat console and the bottom of the the center seat console, so you don't sacrifice any storage space. (I have nothing to do with the...

Without a doubt, among the best are the custom covers from http://www.marathonseatcovers.com/ . I just ordered a set for my '06 QuadCab, and have seen them in another truck (a lowly F150 SuperCrew). 1000D Cordura. Custom made for the truck. (They even called me back to ask me to go measure some...

I think you done good. I paid $33,200 for a very similar truck, optioned as follows: '06 Ram 2500 4x4, Quad Cab, SLT ($33,150) Cummins ($5555) Auto trans. ($1095) Premium bench, w/power driver's seat +seat storage console ($455) 2UG package Light group ($180) Thunder Road package...

DDoster- Best of both worlds. You are okay, and they totalled your truck. I was very concerned about that smack you took. Something less than a big truck, and it could have been a much worse situation. Here's to sheet metal insurance. I just traded an '04 Toyota Tundra (under 5000...