Recent Content by toot7778

SnoKing’s service order, shown above, shows the FCA recall spec for the drag link jam nut torque value to be 20 N-m (15 ft-lb). Is it just me, or does that seem ridiculously low for a thread of that size?

To answer the why question, I am a retired mechanical engineer. I spent my entire career trying to do what was “right”, and not just settle for the quickest, easiest, and cheapest. I fully understand that “right” must be a compromise of what an idealist engineer would like to do and what...

I have a couple questions about the V06 drag link weld recall. I bought my 2016 Ram 3500 new and the V06 recall, i.e. weld, has not yet been done (I continually check tightness and position, nothing has moved). My dealer told me over a year ago that next time the truck is in their service...

I received the most recent FCA V06 recall notification for my 2016 3500 this past week that says it is now time to bring it in for the drag link inspection and weld job. Like many others, I am really reluctant to agree to a repair that complicates any future alignment work. My question...

I agree with donmork 100%. The capless fill pipe is one of the most stupid things I have seen in a while. With fuel cleanliness being so important, why anyone would design a system with a trap that catches contaminants and then having the only way out be directly into the tank, and then leave...

thanks for the replies, the truck is a 2016 3500. I did try to add it to my profile so i hope it will show up. The 4" paint roller frame looks like a great idea. I will try that this morning. -1 degrees this morning so it is time to get the cover on

I am trying to install the winter front cover for the first time. My question is; How do I attach the four clips to the lower edge of the grill? I cannot get the clips fed back between the grill and the bumper. I found a youtube video, but they don’t mention or show those. Thanks