Recent content by cj8rockcrawler

So if I've had the grid heater nut failure, does that mean the Diesel gods will protect me from the lifter failure?

I read somewhere that they had multiple suppliers for the lifters. Hopefully they've stopped using the suppliers that were delivering subpar quality roller lifters. At least that's what helping me to keep my 22 with the Cummins Reman engine.

Until the new guy over torques the drain plug! I'm not trying to stir the pot. This is the internal struggle I have, do it myself so I know it's done right or risk dealer service on the truck for a paper trail.

It was ultimately covered, but I even had to produce oil records when the grid heater failed. Unfortunately, my paper records were incomplete due to a house fire last year. I did have the Ram digital log, but they weren't interested in it. We worked through it, but it took longer and I had to...

Last I heard Banks also has some significant delays in delivering their monster ram. Being in Minnesota I was concerned about cold weather starting, so went with the BD Diesel unit. I think all 3 will do the job, it is just a matter of cost and overall performance goals.

Is the growl/vibration speed or rpm dependent? Does it happen in drive and reverse? Have you pulled the front driveshaft and tested for the vibration?

I have an 04 and a 22. Both Diesels. What's best for you is really going to come down to how heavy your trailers are, how far you're towing and what type of terrain (flat vs. mountains). I have a different vehicle for work, so my truck is just for towing and hauling, but to do it again, I...

The long block came with a 3-year, 100k mile warranty.

I have a stock 22 HO with 34k miles. It failed and ingested the nut into the #6 cylinder. I attached the grainy pics they sent me. It took a little over a month for diagnosis and the STAR approval process for a new long block. Ram covered it under the powertrain warranty as I have about 34k on...

I just went thought it on my 22. 68 days I was without my truck.

The LSD being included on the 3500 makes it about a $700 upgrade to the 3500 then if you're definitely wanting the LSD. To me that seems like a worthwhile upgrade in capacity.

Does the 3500 still come with the anti slip standard? Depending on your intended use for the truck, it might be a good option for you. It looks to be about $1300 more.

All I've heard about is somewhat random electrical issues. I was considering making a move from my 22, but think I'll go with the Hamilton Cam conversion instead.

100% agree on the need for factory gearing options. In your situation, why not look for good used axles with the right gears given the cost to re-gear?

I thought the same thing about the 3500 to compete with the Tremor. Some of the reviews I saw shared that they deleted the winch from the Diesel in order to get it to market sooner. They are directing people to aftermarket solutions for a winch bumper. It sounded that they might offer a factory...