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2005 2wd 2500 CTD 125K miles. Excellent condition. I need advice. My transmission is shifting fine and I'm having no issues except for noticing higher transmission oil temps when pulling my 5th wheel trailer. For many years I've noticed the temp as measured in the pan to reach 220-230...

I have a 2005 2WD CTD 2500. Years ago I put a PML cover on the rear differential and when replacing the fluid filling it until the fluid would start to run out the side fill hole. This usually ended up being 4.5 quarts. Last week I had the front seal of the rear end replaced. On changing the...

Apparently there is no availability on replacement lamp switches for a 2005 Ram 2500. I was curious if anyone has come up with a third party switch solution? I have one switch that fell apart, and based on past posts on this forum and others, trying to repair the plastic switch just offers a...

2005 CTD 2WD finally approaching the 100K mile mark. I've owned since new and have done periodic routine maintenance. At 50K I preemptively replaced the water pump, serpentine belt, and tensioner and pulley. Now at 100K I'm wondering if I should look at replacing any of these items again. I...

I have a 2005 CTD 2500 2WD that is getting ready to turn over 100K miles. I've had the truck since new and have done regular maintenance. Also ball joints, power steering pump, water pump, front brakes and brake assembly hoses, and electric fan clutch have been replaced. This truck is used...

I've never noticed this before but I'm getting weird readings when checking transmission fluid level. I just serviced my transmission and after refilling with fluid and getting the truck up to operating temps, I'm getting a different fluid level on each side of the dipstick. One side of the...

Several years ago, in one of the TDR issues, a guy wrote an article with an excellent comparison of transmission temperatures using an OEM, an M-H deep, and a M-H double deep pan. He was pulling a trailer and gave detailed data. If anyone remembers what issue that was in I would sure...

I did my last transmission service 30K miles ago, changing out all fluid and adjusting bands. Time to do another service and I'm really questioning whether I want to take a chance and adjust the bands again. Transmission has 100K on it and seems to be running fine, no slipping and shifting is...

My '05 with 95K miles is about to get it's 4th transmission fluid change. Should I consider going ahead and replacing the gasket on the stock OEM pan as preventive maintenance?

I've looked at this replacement for the driver's side seat on my 2005 2500 CTD. Truck is still pretty low mileage and my OEM cushion isn't really in bad shape but it does have some loss of support on the left side from getting in and out of truck. Would I see some overall improvement in...

I am getting ready to install front and back shocks on my 2005 2WD 2500CTD. I have not been able to find good step by step instructions. I know this is not rocket science but I'd like to see what exactly I'm going to deal with. Any help appreciated.

I have a '05 2500 2WD. Since it is primarily used for pulling my 9K lb 5th wheel trailer, I'm considering adding a Mag-Hytec double deep transmission pan. They report it to be 5 1/4" deep so it looks like it should fit nice and no lower than the cross member adjacent to it. Question is do any...

I have a '05 CTD with 60K miles on it. 48RE transmission. I have serviced the transmission at recommended intervals and it appears to be shifting fine. I have never adjusted the bands but having been doing some research and found that a lot of folks, assuming they are having no trouble, do not...

I have an '05 2WD 2500 that is used mostly for towing my 9K lb fifth wheel trailer. At 60K miles I think it's about time to consider new shocks. After searching the forums it seems like the Bilstein yellow/blue shocks are the most popular. My truck is at stock height and I'm just looking for...

Time for a replacement of hood struts on my 2005 2500. There has got to be something more economical that the OEM replacements parts. Can anyone suggest a reputable 3rd party. I would like to stay away from the Chinese made junk on Ebay if possible. thanks

Thinking about installing a rear differential cover that will help decrease temps. Have read several threads about the Mag HyTech making contact with the spare tire. I really feel the PML will do what I want and curious if anyone has had to modify the spare's position when using these...

2005 Dodge 2500 2wd. The power steering pump is starting to make a growling sound when turned from side to side. Most noticeable at slow speeds. Kind of surprises me at 52K miles. I've noticed in a search that some folks are not only having to replace the pump, but also the steering gear box and...

For those that have installed Timbrens to help with the load of a trailer, what is your spacing between the bottom of the rubber cylinder and the top of the axle? I installed a set on my 2500CTD and only had about 3/8" so it made the unloaded ride rougher. The nice folks at Timbren sent me...

When riding without a load on your truck, how much space do you have between your Timbrens and the axle of your truck? I completed my install yesterday ('05 2500 CTD) and only have about 3/8" between bottom of Timbrens and truck axle(no spacer used in install). Obviously this will mean I...

I'm installing a B&M drain plug in my '05 CTD 48RE transmission pan. Any suggestions on where to locate the drain on the bottom of the pan?