winter front

[jrollins]

anybody have any tips on winter fronts for a 2nd generation ram? I am looking at Eric Buckel's units and am probably going with them, but was open to any other suggestion's. DC says they make a zip up cover for the grill but its on huge backorder. anyone ever seen a DC cover?

 

[jmadden]

Haven't seen the DC cold front, but Lund makes cold front inserts in your choice of either a plastic/lexan or stainless. I went w/ the smoky plastic/lexan... try:



http://www.summitracing.com



Part #: LND-26651



jm

 

[tazzen]

here are some. dodgezilla made.





https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=64908

 

[vssman]

I've got the DC cover. I find it fairly hard to get on for the first time each fall as you have to try to stretch it a bit. It does keep the sand/salt off of the grill and nose. Warm-up is noticeably faster. But if I were to do it again, I'd probably get grill inserts for easier installation. Oh, keep in mind that on any bra type covers, it's very important to not let the felt backing stay wet for days against the paint. You also need to keep sand/grit off of that felt or you'll need to squirt the nose with new paint.

 

[HoleshotHolset]

...a word to the wise.

Check out this link for a thread that may make you think twice about a winter front.



Matt

 

[illflem]

You will only run into fan blade problems if you block the airflow unevenly right up against the coolers. With inserts or a front the air flow has space to equalize before it hits the fan.



I use Lund inserts, Eric's are just as good, fit better and are cheaper. Only problem was he didn't start making them till after I needed them.



Thing I don't like about the OEM front is that you have to remove your bug shield to have the front on. I like the shield in the winter to keep hood and roof sandblasting down.

 

[PBayer]

I bought a set from Eric and love them. Good price and product. I just got back from Lake Placid in NY and it was -2 degrees in the afternoon. I think they helped immensely.

P. S. while I was there someone was attempting to start a powerjoke. Morning temp was 6 degrees. He had the block heater on and a booster battery hooked up and it would not fire. It took a large shot of ether to get it firing.

I was leaving too. My good ol CTD fired up without fail or a booster battery or a can of ether. Damn I love this truck and the look on the guys face as I turned the key.

Paul

 

[HoleshotHolset]

FWIW:



PSD's are VERY picky when it comes to crank speed. Since they don't have an injection pump... . that high-pressure oil pump has to really be cranking to produce enough pressure to properly pop the injectors. Even a mildly weak battery/starter will cause 'em to not start at all. Been there... done that... . got the sweatshirt.



Ever hear the newer PSD's starters compared to the older ones? You'll know exactly what I'm talking about with crank speed when you hear 'em and make a comparison to the old ones.



Ether is a last resort... . it ain't good for 'em at all... . and you shouldn't have to even use it if everything's A. O. K. Unless you have an ultra-low compression racing engine.



Matt

 

[RHoppe]

Check out this sight for winter fronts , my brother just got one and really likes it ..... just like the big rigs ... . either velcro or snap attachment. Oo. www.canvascraft.net

 

[shakey]

Where do you get Eric's at

 

[jrollins]

Originally posted by shakey

Where do you get Eric's at

they are in the classified section here on tdr, sorry i don't have the link handy:{

 

[shakey]

Thanks I'll have to check them out

 

[David_VT]

For the past three winters I've used a custom cut piece of wood paneling with a simple diamond hole in the center and duct tape on the edges to protect metal to wood contact.



This slides behind the intercooler in the gap that is there. This cover is wide enough to be supported by the narrow gap at each side of the intercooler.



I keep it in my cap most of the winter and install it when it is cold enough to plug the truck in (well below 32F).



Being this close to the radiator I've had to remove the cover on not so cold days if I am getting into the throttle more than I should.



Totally free, takes seconds to install / remove and noone knows you used a little of your orange alert duct tape for this ugly but effective project... . Downside: make sure the airflow is dead center on this board because it is way too close to the fan for off center airflow