Recent Content by rrexcavate

Got some Waags on order Tim, Thanks to your post a month or so ago, I found the nerf bars I was wanting for my 01 Dually. They have been on order now for 2weeks. Thanks for your help. ps. Nice looking truck you got there... hard to beat WHITE

agree Have the service guy hook up his little box underneath your dash and read the error code and reset it. Good Luck.

driveline shudder is GONE I thought I would update you all. My driveline shudder is gone. I have been pulling loads steady this last week and there are no signs of the 2nd gear shudder. I agree the fix seems like a bandaid but I will wait and see if DC ever issues a TSB on it and then I...

1999 5speed 3500 I have 66,000 on my 99 5speed dually. I work it hard pulling backhoe and skid loader up and down steep grades in Ozarks. I have lost 3 & 4 gear syncs now 2x!!

type-o in last comment sorry, i had a type-o in last comment s/b GCVW 30,000

Wish I could help ya out Sorry your having troubles. Wish I was closer I would help you out.

We run PacBrake Exhaust Brakes We use PacBrake Exhaust Brakes on our Trucks. Was money well spent would do it again in a heartbeat. If your gonna tow a real heavy load (we are pushing GCWR 30,000) would recommend adding a TST Power Kit (PowerMax I, II or III). :eek:

test drive it before you buy it some of the 6speeds have a vibration in 2nd gear about 1500 to 1800 rpms straight from factory. test drive it and make sure the one you are interested in doesnt have the vibration.

shimming the rear end Also, I am attaching a pic of the first visit to Dodge where they shimmed the rear end (underneath the leaf springs in order to change the pitch or angle of the rear end to the driveline. It helped when they did this but not as much as what the shim they put in the...

update Picked up the truck and without a load I noticed NO vibration. Hooked up 12,000lbs and pulled it and noticed just a twinge of a vibration in 2nd gear but if you didnt know the truck had a vibration before hand then you would never notice it now. Today, believe it or not... I am...

update Dealer called and said they believe the shudder is from a two piece drive line. They had Factory Techs on the phone but no answer. They shimmed between the two piece driveline to stop some of the vibration but they said they think the problem is still there. They do not make a solid...

Will remember you in our prayers Isnt it wonderful to see that all these folks care, it just makes my heart smile. Mike, We too will offer up our prayers for you and your family. My grandfather got his hand caught in a cotton stripper a few years back. Only bone was showing but he has...

Who drives your Dodge Truck the most? Wife Husband Kids All of the above Just me and nobody else

What about this Can I just buy a base to make the drivers side seat electric? Hmm, I am just thinking out loud here

update Dropped my '01 Dually off at the Dodge Dealer again today. I printed this entire thread off and gave it to the Service guy to read. They will look at my truck again tonight and tomorrow. They are suppose to call me tomorrow with an update. ps. Was fortunate to get a rental free of...