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Went to start the 04 and nothing. The dash lights all seem normal. The skim light knows the key. There is no noise at all. No buzz, no click. Truck finally started. Then I had to test it so I shut it off. Now it will not start. I will get the starter tested this morning. If that's good...

I have heated leather seast in my Ram. I bought the new cushion, but I can't figure out if I can remove the heating unit from the old cushion and put it on the new one. Has anyone had a similar affliction and can shed some light on my predicament?

I'm having an issue with my parking lights not shutting off. I shut the lights off before shutting the engine off but the front amber and the rear lights remain on. The auto shut off is not turning them off either. Seems I got them to go off once before going to work by jiggling the head...

Just a note to say I finally had to replace the stock clutch in my 04. The throwout bearing was dry and the pilot bearing was toast. Throwout was eating into the clutch fingers. Got lucky as pilot gave out as I pulled into the driveway. The flywheel and pressure plate looked brand new...

I have a rattle or buzz at Idle when the engine is warm. I only notice it in traffic at idle. Any change in throttle makes it go away. I have banged on the dashboard and glove box to see if it was there, but no. The sound comes from behind the radio. Makes me believe it is engine noise...

Anyone here that reloads, have any issues with CCI 41 primers. I don't mean with how they ignite the charge, I haven't gotten to that yet. I mean I had all kinds of issues seating them. I tried to use a had priming tool but they wouldn't seat right. I smashed a couple off center. I changed over...

It it true that the exhaust elbow changed from 3. 5" to 4" diameter from the 2004 to the 2004 1/2 model year? I ask because I found a factory exhaust brake from an 07 but there are different part numbers for the 2 applications (2004 and 2004 1/2 thru 2007.

I recently purchased a 2001 Lance 835 TC. Is there anyone that has used the Lance plug to power their camper? Most info out there has been to cut off the Lance plug and run a standard trailer plug. I don't want to do that. Is there any issue running the 3 way fridge off the truck? I plan on a...

A friend of mine has an '01, 247hp. We pulled codes P1690 and P0380 and P0382. I know what the codes translate to, but will a failing grid heater solenoid cause a voltage drop big enough to cause a communication code between the injector pump crank sensor and the ECM?

Anyone have fitment issues with their Centramatics? I purchased a set of the 300-308's for my '04. The "B" set look like they should be for the front with the concave portion towards the rotor. That won't work because it's diameter is not large enough for the diameter of the rotor face. Turn...

After replacing parts to try to cure the "Death Wobble" I still was not confident with how the truck felt on the freeway at 65-70mph. Too much bounce and shake. Looked at new tires (I have 40,000 on this set) but ended up just having these rebalanced. I decided I might want to try some...

I finally took the time to disassemble one of the old bearing units from my '04 4x4. Interesting. The knuckle attach flange housing is also the outer race for the bearings. If this part goes the hole unit is junk. The design is basically unserviceable. I do believe you could put a little more...

Doghouse Diesel is now selling custom aluminum shafts for those of us with the NV5600/long bed trucks. Power, Performance, Mileage & Longevity

WOW. Hit an expansion joint this morning on the way to work at 65mph and it's a good thing traffic was light. I have read a bunch of threads on the death wobble, but kinda figured "I'll never get it". I tell you what, you don't want to get it. I didn't freak 'cause I knew what was going on, but...

Anyone out there got an opinion (be gentle) on V-tec Raptors in 18" x 9. 5" and 325-65 tires on an "04? I still have some measuring to do for myself. I run 315's on the stock 17" steel and 2" level kit. I guess the easy answer will be if someone else has done it. With all the threads on...

A friend of mine turned me on to some new wiper blades. He is not easy to impress either. They are the Anco Contour. My '04 uses 24" blades. They were a little more money than the other blades I normally use. They don't have any mechanical pivots or links; they're just a one piece arch design...

Does anyone else out there have any experience with the Mitsubishi 5 speed in Ford ranger 4x4 trucks? Mine is an '89. I'm in the process of repairing 5th gear and associated parts, because (I believe) the mainshaft nut came loose. There was a bunch of heat generated between the gear and the...

A buddy's '01 CTD 2500 4x4 NV5600 has a problem with the rear disk brakes. They have locked up. He drove the truck home with smoke rolling out the back. The caliper pistons and the slide pins are not stuck. He has very little ebrake so it doesn't seem to be the issue. The main pads were fried...

If you only have $36 to spend on your truck, buy urethane track bar bushings. All I can say is WOW. Specifically, no more swimming the truck down the highway. I did not figure I would notice any difference at all. The only reason I did it was so the tire shop didn't have any more excuses for not...

My buddy has a '96 2500 that has a clunk just after take off in 2nd gear. The truck has to roll a few feet before it does this. He has checked all the usual suspects like the u-joints and transfer case mounts. Could it be the fifth gear issue with the NV4500? Maybe the limited slip going out...