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I might have the opportunity to trade in my '04 SLT and get a '05 Laramie. I've been very happy with the '04, but have regretted not getting the Laramie. Am I better off sticking with the '04 with the 555 motor? Are there any disadvantages in going to the '05?

Where did you get a leather kit for $400. How does it look? Is the install difficult?

Recently I've heard a loud thump or bang when I push the A/C button. It's only happened a few times, usually after leaving the truck sit for a few days without running. After it happens I can turn the A/C on and off without the noise. The truck is a '04. Has anyone else had this happen?

Thanks for the information. Is there potentially something wrong with my turbo if this happens frequently? I'm definitely not driving the truck aggressively when this happens. Mountain driving in Colorado is fairly harsh anyway you look at it, but that's part of the reason I bought a diesel...

My truck has made an alarming noise several times now and I'm wondering if anyone else experiences this. It happens only under load when climbing mountain passes (I live in Colorado). I've heard it when coming off the throttle quickly at moderate speeds (2nd or 3rd gear) and recently during the...

I've seen the temp gage in my truck climb above 200 (maybe 205-210) when running at slow speeds on steeper grades unloaded. Under normal highway driving even up steep mountain passes, the temp usually stays to the left of center on the gage (190-195). This is my first diesel truck ('04 with...