Recent content by SwampCat

Based on all the research done so far, I am in fact surprised that the Wrangler / Gladiator, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer / 1500, and HD trucks all have different transfer cases. I would have expected the Ram systems to at least be mechanically the same as the oft-advertised Jeep Quadra-Trac...

Compared to other vehicles I’ve had, the Rams MPG calculator seems to be very accurate and fluctuates a lot more “real time”, so it’s more sensitive to idling and brief hard acceleration. I’m curious to see how my experience is with changing octanes, since mine is new I’m “breaking in” with...

Some buddies of mine got into this discussion the other day, and when I went into researching it, there’s some but not much online. But it does seem that, aside from some interior trim and software, the drivetrains in our trucks are a lot different from anything Jeep. Actually surprised even...

So my 6.4L Maintenance Interval is, by the book, 7500 miles. What say ye across the forums regarding how soon we really need to perform services? 7,500 does seem to be a relatively long time between oil changes.

All of my previous vehicles since 2015 have had LED lights. This is my first Halogens since my teenage beater. I don’t think they’re bad, if anything I have to get used to the yellow hue vs blue but that’s it.

Yeah, my truck is a daily driver and I drive almost 10 times that lol.

I agree that it’s a little bit of a stretch; I’ll see how lenient Ram is on doing the services a bit earlier. I have the “free service for 100k miles” plan for financing through Chrysler. Nissan was VERY adamant that early service wasn’t necessary with my wife’s Maxima and that car is doing...

Well some internet scouring shows it’s a very common phenomena. Mine doesn’t appear to be as bad as some folks describe (can still hear it going 80 down the highway, etc) and definitely quiets way down when the engine is warmed up, so I’m not too worried. I’ll see what the dealer says when I...

I’m not too worried about it as it goes away when the truck warms up and it’s not too loud or intrusive. But I get a squeaky, kinda like a belt squeak but not near as loud, sound that lasts until the truck is fully warmed up. Zero issues otherwise. Just putting it out on here to see if...

It’s brand new, 2024!

2/3 of, my fault. Got 1/3 off!

My truck had sat on the lot of multiple dealerships for a hot minute. MSRP was $60k and the dealer was offering it for $50k before any trade or negotiation. I paid less than $40k for it.

Diamondback is by far the best bed cover I’ve ever used aside from a full blown camper shell.

Ended up buying a Delmonico Red Crew Cab 4x4 2500 Hemi Tradesman that I had tracked between 2-3 different dealers over the past several months. Almost 2/3 off MSRP and the dealer threw in tow hooks as a part of the deal. I love everything about the truck. It gets much better fuel economy...

My local dealer that I actually really like doing business with has a truck with an awesome price but no marker lights or tow hooks. I can live without the lights but I need tow hooks.