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  1. Shelby Griggs

    WTB 2001 Parts

    Looking for a couple items for my 2001 Quad Cab. 5FY27TL2AB Coat Hook Prefer new, BUT good used might work, looking for a pair 55351113AB Intermediate Steering Shaft (MUST BE NEW OEM DODGE) Apparently both of the above items are no longer available via normal new channels, so hoping...
  2. Shelby Griggs

    Bling and Maintenance on the 2001

    It was time to replace ALL the coolant hoses, I had done the radiator hoses maybe twice in past 23 years, but the three 5/8" coolant lines were OEM hoses 23 years later and probably on somewhat borrowed time. So I installed a silicone coolant hose set from Mr Bob's Distributing, new Cummins...
  3. Shelby Griggs

    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Thermostat Gasket?

    Changing all the hoses (Mr. Bob's silicon hoses going back on), coolant and thermostat. The thermostat that I took out has a separate gasket to seal the housing, however the new in a Cummins box I have has a built in sealing surface it appears. Was the design changed or do I need a different...
  4. Shelby Griggs

    Neste Renewable R99 Diesel

    There is one older closed thread mentioning this fuel, but nothing recent I could find. I found a station locally (well 30 miles) that sells this along with a number of other fuels (racing fuels, non ethanol, etc.). It was less cost than biodiesel and $0.06 a gallon more than regular ULSD. So...
  5. Shelby Griggs

    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) 2001.5 Cruise Control Issues

    My cruise control has been acting up intermittently. It will sometimes cut out, sometimes seems to want accelerate beyond set point when trying to set, other times it works fine. It also seems affected somewhat by temperature, not sure if cabin temperature, outside temperature or engine...
  6. Shelby Griggs

    Sun Visor Rebuild-Recommendations?

    The sun visors on my 2001 are looking a little worse for wear, new ones seem unobtanium so looking at options. I looked at the LMC re-po's but they don't include a mirror on both sides AND the mirror cover doesn't match factory color. I am thinking of having the OEM ones rebuilt and re-covered...
  7. Shelby Griggs

    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Had Valves Adjusted

    320k on truck, but only about 26K since head gasket job, valves were all over the place. I had a ticking (or at least I think I heard one over the clatter) so took it to the shop and glad I did, seems quiter now (again, maybe imagination). Glad I didn't go to 50K or 100K as generally is suggested.
  8. Shelby Griggs

    Pure Diesel Power

    I normally order lots of stuff from Geno's, BUT needed a fuel resistant hose for the fuel filler vent and did a web search for the size I needed and landed on Pure Diesel Power. (AFAIK, Geno's does snot carry this hose) The hose was on back order which I knew, BUT they made a personal phone call...
  9. Shelby Griggs

    Dana 80 Ugly Oil

    Had the gearboxes all drained and filled last week, all visually looked good except the Dana 80. Lots of metal on magnet and oil looked very nasty. Running Schaffer 75w-140 full synthetic. Only about 22K miles (three years) with both axles and transmission, transfer case only about 7500 miles...
  10. Shelby Griggs

    U Joints 318K

    My 2001.5 2500 with 318K miles just had the U-Joints replaced for 1st time. Still had some grease, no rust and just a bit of wear on the bearing surfaces. Chasing a speed related subtle vibration, not even sure it is gone after U-Joint replacement, but it was time. 318K is a personal best for...
  11. Shelby Griggs

    Life expectancy turbo and VP-44?

    One owner 2001.5, 20 years old and now at 315k. Thinking the turbo may be getting a little worn, going to have a shop check it out. I am also on the original VP-44, probably way on borrowed time, fuel pressure gauge early on to thank for that pretty sure. After a few OEM lift pumps put a DDRP on...
  12. Shelby Griggs

    2nd gen prices?

    Are 2nd gen trucks really selling for prices in the $26k-28k range? This dealer in Portland, Oregon has three trucks priced that way. They look super clean and if that is normal pricing then I have a good investment mine is a just about a carbon copy of the white 2001 with addition of a custom...
  13. Shelby Griggs

    NuCamp Brand? (T@B 400)

    Thinking of purchasing a T@B 400 by NuCamp. This is a teardrop style bumper pull, 18 foot or so. They also make smaller units and a very nice slide in camper in the Cirrus brand. Quality looks very good, anyone have any of their models? Experience with quality and service?
  14. Shelby Griggs

    Front End Friday

    Front End Friday! 2001.5 @ 18 years old. Finally figured out a decent use of the factory fog lights, an amber LED for use as a DRL and a bit more visibility, still can't see much with them, but at least it serves a purpose. Click on each image for better resolution. Have a great weekend...
  15. Shelby Griggs

    Cab Roof Lights?

    My truck came with cab lights and I later added the 2010+ style of clear lens and run an amber LED bulb in them. With about eight years on the clear lens style I am getting a lot of UV damage so would like to replace them. That isn't a problem, the problem is the rubber bulb sockets after 18...
  16. Shelby Griggs

    Fuel Capacity

    I just put 36.05 gallons into what is advertised as 34 or 35 gallon tank on the long bed 2nd gen trucks. Gauge has always been pretty reliable (knock on wood), trip computer was still showing around 60 miles to go and low fuel light wasn't on. I guess I must of been closer to out than I thought...
  17. Shelby Griggs

    Head Gasket Time

    Old reliable is going to be getting 1st major engine repair in 18 years and 295k, been having to add a slight amount of coolant, finally figured out it is leaking from the head gasket on the front of the passenger side, date with shop scheduled.
  18. Shelby Griggs

    Seat Belt Light On - Repair?

    The driver's side seat belt causes the light in the cluster to intermittently flash on my 2001.5. It is related to the switch in the right side of the seat belt (end with the red release button). I replaced that end in 2016 for same issue, but the price has gone up significantly in the last 30...
  19. Shelby Griggs

    2001 Grill?

    I just purchased a new OEM grill (55076550AB) for my 2001, the emblem looks to be molded as part of the grill and is raised, not flush like the orginal. Did the grill emblem design change at some point, or is this grill not for a 2nd gen? I have not tried to fit it to the truck (winter time and...
  20. Shelby Griggs

    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Headlight/Hood Rubber Seal?

    Does anyone know if the pictured piece of rubber is available and if so part numbers for left and right? This on a 2001.5 body, but probably same for all 2nd generation bodies? I have looked though the parts book and am unable to locate. The rubber that comes on the aftermarket headlights falls...
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