Recent Content by mikeyb

How does the turbo perform? Still spools fairly quickly? I assume the exhaust side is still 9cm?

The HE341 is 54/58 with a 9cm exhaust. HE351 is a 60/60/9.

Good to know the 4th gens lamps are a drop in replacement.

Bought my truck new in early 2003 and only let me down twice, once for a blown hydro boost line and the other dead batteries (my fault). And I forgot about the pilot bearing.

I'm also using the OEM reusable gasket with the PML cover I installed about 10 years ago.

Geez people, how do you think we 5.9L owners feel??!! LOL

If (or when) I buy a 4th gen it's going to be my first mod!

Yes, the wheels will fit. The lug nuts won't due to Ram going metric.

My guess it has to do with the side curtain airbags. Even my 2003 the hangers are located above the back window. Haven't seen anything aftermarket that will work. I hang my stuff from the front seat headrest. LOL

Can you tell us more about Blumenthal's oil? Is it still a 5w-30 or something else? I've tried Pennzoil Synchromesh and Amsoil MTF, but keep coming back to Pennzoil due to price and it's seems to shift better.

Personally there's just too many variables to determine the life span of the syncros. Operator, the design it's self, fluid used and the usage. Other issues like weak clutch hydraulics, dragging clutches and pilot bearings can take it's toll on the syncros too. For about 6 months I had...

Another gripe I have it seems like the trucks on the lots that meets my criteria (SLT or Laramie) is shoed with the optional 20" wheels. Slim tire choices in that size. Guess I'll have to buy a Tradesman and build my own package. LOL

I didn't loose the spare but came really close. Luckily I was in town and heard a banging noise when taking off. Found the spare dangling and bouncing between the rear axle and receiver hitch. Used a ratchet strap to secure the tire until I could replace the winch. Even after installing a new...

I'm having a hard time thinking about coughing up another $30k + just for a dang truck. LOL

A few weeks ago looking at new 2500 Laramie's at the local pusher the floor lizard looked at my truck and commented I shouldn't take anything less than $20k for my 2003 2500 Laramie with 80k miles.