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  1. bcbender

    A whole lota yellow lights on.....

    Well I knew one day it'd be my turn... I drove my truck a few weeks ago, was out of town on business, came back and bam.... everything is unhappy. Started by a "remote start canceled" I assumed it was because the DEF was low and light on... but then the chimes came... Service 4WD.. 4WD...
  2. bcbender

    OEM Power Step Error

    Has anyone with the OEM powered steps had an issue with them not deploying? I recently noticed that my left step (PS) was hanging up when my son went with me to the quarry. I know they have a feature to return them if they detect and obstacle, (had this happen on my lift once and once off road...
  3. bcbender

    CD Player

    Has anyone put a CD player in there 19+ truck? I sometimes miss having one and did not know there was one out there till recently. I've seen a few and it appears to go in the space where there is a useless pocket. I did not know if "A" the wiring is there, and "B" if you could program it in...
  4. bcbender

    18' Laramie conversion

    Anyone out there taken a truck with buckets and a console and switched it to the bench (for the 6 pass capability)? Asking for a friend who's looking for that trim level, but not finding a bench.... Pit falls, parts needed, difficulty level.. $$$??>
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    Best Wipers

    OK.. let the floodgates open.. My truck has been sitting for a few weeks, last time I drove it I guess I wore out the wipers on my drive back from MO to NC. (they were fine then) I hit the wipers to knock of the rain in it was Whaaap..Whaaap... the rubber in the middle separated from the backing...
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    Bumper comp bolts

    Anyone had the pleasure of replacing / repairing their rear bumper comp? I received my painted bumper (they call it a face bar) and I need to assemble the resin molded framework and mounts to the beer can thick metal shell... :rolleyes:.. There are a series of torx cap screws and clip nuts but...
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    1500 questions......

    Ha.. made ya look....I only have a couple :rolleyes: On the ongoing saga of my brother's 2011 5.7L 1500 CC 4wd, he is now putting in a replacement transmission since OD took out the case and it cannot be rebuilt, I told him to get it re-flashed for the latest updates and clear any hard codes...
  8. bcbender

    Exterior 115V outlet

    Does anyone know if you can install the 115V AC exterior (in bed) outlet on a 19 or 20? I asked the dealer and they could not confirm, only said they would not do it because it involved cutting the bed... Funny they cut if for the gooseneck hitch and plug. :rolleyes: I assume that I can buy the...
  9. bcbender

    Block Heater cord routing.

    Just thought I'd ask again if anyone has a FSM for the 19+ trucks yet, I received my new heater cord today finally, Mopar 68409910AB-001, and as I thought there are no instructions for installation. ( I was hopeful as this is also an "accessory") I still haven't got my FSM, but going to be...
  10. bcbender

    Dana 61 SPEC

    Hey all I have a friend working on a DANA 61 (Front Axle) out of a early first gen Cummins truck and he is having trouble finding the R&P SPECS.. He specifically is looking for the offset (distance) height that the pinion needs to be vertically off the centerline of the ring.. If anyone can...
  11. bcbender

    1/2 Ton Trucks

    Friends.............. Not trying to start a brand war here, but my nephew is graduating college this spring and looking for a good 1/2 truck.. My BIL asked me if I had any recommendation, I told him I would probably go for which ever gives you the best value, financing, etc and then which you...
  12. bcbender

    Ford warranty?

    Helping my elderly grandparents with a new ford purchase. They have had some issues on thier 2015 Ford and its out of warranty (if they had MaxCare it would be covered) so they are going to sell and buy another new one. Does Ford have a version of MaxCare? anyone use it? Dealer says they offer...
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    3rd Gen stuff for sale

    Hey all, guess my posting disappeared.. I am in MEBANE NC, local pickup preferred, but if you want to pay shipping we can discuss. I have a set of wheels for a 3rd gen, satin silver no rust, corrosion, damage, etc with caps and nuts, (tires are good for a few hundred or so... $300 obo for the...
  14. bcbender

    Stellantis Quality Survey

    Hey all... I just received this over the weekend, and I assume it is generic to Stellantis and not dealer specific. I have mostly had good experiences with my local dealer and the one who repaired my new truck when I was stuck in MT!!. I am thinking that if this is generic, perhaps its an...
  15. bcbender

    PAC Brake PRXB intermittent operation

    Hey all. Posting a request for a former TDR member and also wondering for my own morbid curiosity. My friend's 05 5.9 3500 has a Pac Brake PRXB ECM controlled exhaust brake that has the enable switch on the shifter (NV5600). He is having issues with it intermittently operating, has told me the...
  16. bcbender

    PO299 code on 2020 3500

    Hey guys, we’ll it happened, new ram threw a CEL code in the middle of SD. Dropped off at dealer 10 min ago in Rapid City, waiting for them to check it out, but autozone said it was P0299. Truck is pulling, driving fine and other than the light it seems fine, completely stock, checked air filter...
  17. bcbender

    Unleaded in the tank

    Well.... One of my guys filled the company work truck with unleaded last week......:mad: I tried to get it this am to move some trailers and it was a hard (slow) start and running rough, so I immediately pulled it around the shop to check the separator, drained out, no water, but after about a...
  18. bcbender

    ATS or BD manifold?

    Hey guys.. My good friend decided to fix his leaking exh manifold after he found #6 was leaking like mine was. I told him how easy it was :rolleyes::rolleyes: and he dove in to his only to find the OEM manifold is about a 1/4" shorter now on #1 & #6 so now he is thinking of going...
  19. bcbender

    Truck Topper?

    So, After having this truck 4months, I miss having my top like I did on the 04. I had (still have) an ARE "Z" series on the old truck, nice top, but pricey. Thinking about buying something else since I take it off most of the time due to the 5er and gooseneck. Any brands to stay away from? Was...
  20. bcbender

    2011 RAM 1500 trans rebuild / replace?

    Hey all... My brother has a 2011 RAM 1500 big horn, he likes it, wants to keep it (I think) but the trans went out. I assume he wants to keep it but local guys are telling him rebuild for $2800... Add billet this /billet that.. for $4300.. He has a small tag camper he pulls, My question for...
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