Recent Content by WinRice

Thanks for all the responses! I experimented with different shocks awhile back, using everything from the stock shocks, half worn out stock shocks and Rancho 9000's (My neighbor has a 2003 RAM 2500, so I borrowed his). Regardless of the shock, the ride was very harsh in the rear. I feel the...

Does anyone have any experience with the full rear leaf springs offered by KORE, Carli or Lorenz? How is the ride compared to stock? Compared to a Ford or Chevy, I've always felt the Dodge Springs were a little on the firm side, and my better half has been on my back about getting a smoother...

Not worth the money. Without properly designed optics (lenses and reflectors) the beam pattern is terrible. It's much more complicated than just adding HID capsules to a stock system. I spent plenty of time and money trying to get this to work in a variety of vehicles, but it just doesn't.

I would pay $800-$1000 for a 'high' quality set of HID's or Xenon projectors with the proper reflectors and beam pattern.

Course she does! Old Ranch girl ;) The older one I have in a 14 bolt GM axle is pretty noisy on turns and does bang ocasionally, but has gotten better as it wears in. The newer model I have in the Rover has improved ramps and sprags, and has never banged. If you turn the radio off and...

I fully agree. Modern Detroit's aren't quite as noisy as they were in the old days, but they will tear up tires if the driver powers around corners often, you have to adjust your driving style slightly. My wife drives a Detroit equiped Range Rover on a daily basis without complaints. It...

I've had Detroit's in 3 different vehicles and like how maintainence free they are. And when you need them locked, it definitely locks. ARB's are all or nothing, which can lead to quirking handling even on the most severe trails, the Detroit allows a little slip when needed. I've also seen ARB's...

Not sure about the rear reservoirs, mine came mounted to the shock body. The front reservoirs mount directly to the frame. It seems a little weird at first, but it does fit. Loosely attach the bracket to the res. Extend it forward and push it tight to the frame with out putting excess stress on...

Does anyone have any part numbers, approximate cost and availability info on the rumored 11. 5 Detroit Locker? Win

My money is on AK RAM's diagnoses. A dropped seat will usually open up the rocker clearance, making it appear like the rocker loosened.

Haven't topped it our yet, but found out the cruise control wouldn't set at 90 MPH or higher :-laf

On slick roads always use 4WD, don't wait until you need it! 4WD balances the power front and rear and actually helps to prevent slides, just don't get over-confident and drive too fast for conditions. And, as mentioned above, stay off the smooth tracks and drive on the 'crust', better...

I would rather see good welds than holes drilled in the top or bottom frame flanges, that's a failure waiting to happen!

Putting weight behind the back axle will slightly reduce the weight on the front axle, pure statics. That said, probably not enough to really matter with the weight of the Cummins.

My first trip down a gravel road, listening to the gravel bounce off the back of the cab convinced me, next day I picked a set up at the dealer. I've been through plenty of snow and sand here in Colorado with no build-up problems. Well worth the cost.