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I am looking for a factory service manual for a 2011 Ram 2500 4x4 truck. It seems that they are getting harder to find. Geno's doesn't offer one. I purchased a one-year subscription with Alldata for a 2016 truck and was greatly disappointed. I cancelled the subscription shortly after the...

A little over a month ago I installed a new 4" in-line PRXB exhaust brake. It is installed just upstream of the muffler. The PacBrake kit included an air compressor, a 1/2 gallon air tank, and a air control valve. The exhaust brake works very well, but with one minor exception - if the...

Power Steering Pump / Vacuum Pump Conversion This project (courtesy of @mace on the Moparman1973 site) replaces the OEM gear driven vacuum pump with an electric remote mounted vacuum pump and replaces the piggy-backed OEM power steering pump with a direct mount power steering pump accompanied...

Removing the Complete APPS Assembly From Engine. First, and foremost, I was inspired to perform this modification by @Mace (a new member of the Mopar1973man site) who provided the idea - I never would have thought to do it on my own. I also want to thank him for providing the "how to do it "...

A while back I posted some concerns about how long an OEM muffler would last on the OEM exhaust system. I was mainly concerned if back pressure could be an issue as the muffler aged. I never really did get a definitive answer, probably because most people had moved up to 4" and 5" exhaust...

Trying to help someone out here. Fellow has a '99 2WD Dodge Cummins truck. He is 1100 miles from home and has lost 5th gear. He wants to know if he can remove 5th gear and drive home, or if anyone knows of a reliable manual transmission repair shop in the Fort Myers, Florida area. Thanks, -...

I have been experiencing a rear axle noise when driving. The noise occurs only under acceleration (light or heavy). It is a steady whine that changes in pitch with vehicle speed. The noise has become more prominent over the last several months. I disconnected the driveshaft and I can move the...

Why make the conversion from steering column shifter to console shifter? Good question. The only two trucks that I have driven with a 68RFE 6spd automatic transmission are a Cummins powered 2011 Ram 2500 and a 2018 Cummins powered Ram 2500. Both were driven hauling a gross combined weight of...

About a month ago I experienced a hitch receiver failure on my 2002 2500 4WD Long Bed truck equipped with a Cummins engine and a manual 6 spd transmission. Although I have inspected the hitch many times over the years, I overlooked a critical area during those inspections. The hitch-to-frame...

My neighbor has a 2011 Dodge Cummins truck. I would like to perform battery load tests using the starter for the electrical load. Is there a way to easily disable the engine from starting so I can perform the test? Has anyone done this test using their truck? - John

Lift Pump Bypass for VP44 Trucks? The Modification – This subject matter might be a bit controversial, but I believe I have found a good solution regarding driving a VP44 equipped truck when a lift pump has failed while on the road. After I did an experiment for checking fuel return volume...

My brother-in-law moved his 2003 2500 4wd NV5600 truck yesterday. While he was moving it, I noticed a ticking sound coming from under the hood. Upon investigation we found the whole clutch fan assembly laying in the bottom of the radiator shroud. Not what I expected. The unit had unscrewed...

My son-in-law has a 2006 Ram 3500 Dually 5.9 Cummins with a manual six speed. The catalytic converter was stolen while the truck was parked for awhile. My question is: Will there be any adverse side effects if the catalytic converter is replaced with a straight pipe? Smog testing is no...

I am storing a 2006 Dodge Cummins for my son-in-law for a few months. I would like to completely deactivate the anti-theft / security system and just use the key to unlock the door - you know, like it was 50 years ago. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks, - John

A friend of mine is the second owner of a 2007 Cummins 2500 truck, 4x4, auto transmission, - all stock parts. He purchased the truck in January of 2013 with 104,000 miles on the odometer. The odometer currently reads 205,000 miles. A tuner has been disconnected from the engine for...

Selling both a B&W Turnover-ball Gooseneck Hitch Model 1303R and Companion 5th Wheel RV Hitch Model: RVK3000. The turnover-ball was installed on the truck for years, but only used once for about 4 hours, then never used again. The 5th Wheel Companion hitch was also only used for 4 hours then...

Four Rickson 19.5 in wheels / tires for 2000 and newer SRW 4WD 2500/3500 Four Rickson wheels and Michelin tires for sale, nearly new and in excellent condition (installed in April, 2016 and have traveled less than 5,000 miles). An average 17/32" tread is left on each Michelin 245/70R19.5 XDS-2...

I am looking for opinions on a BD throttle sensitivity booster for the '98.5-'02 trucks with a manual transmission. Does anyone know how they work and are they truly beneficial for improving low-end torque. I would like to improve the low-end torque on my truck to help get it moving while...

Truck will be hauling very heavy camper. Wheels need to be rated at 5000 lbs and tires to be rated at least 4500 lbs. Am looking for 245/70R19.5 tires. The truck is a 2004 Dodge Cummins 2500 4WD SRW. Send me and e-mail -- email address removed -- Thank you, - John

I thought I would share an interesting and a bit frustrating experience after installing a Borgeson steering gear box and a Borgeson steering shaft at 215,000 miles on my 2002 4WD 2500 last winter. All was well and I was happy. Well, for awhile anyway. After a few hundred miles I started...