2001 Dodge Ram Sport "RUST"

From : Annonymous

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From : Annonymous

will it fit my 97 ctd 4x4 if so how much do you want for it thanks. greg the steering looseness could be the steering box. i had to replace the ball joints on my 1996 2500 at 141000 miles. went down to have a front end alignment and the service guy showed me that pitman arm on the steering box had a lot of slop in it. couldnt align it until i replaced the steering gear box. ordered a new psc gearbox they have an outstanding reputation. before the new gear arrived i sold the truck......couldnt turn down the new employee pricing. so now have a new psc steering box couldnt return it for sale. ron svengali82 wrote thanks craig. i arrived at the same suggestion after surfing a few websites. its probably the least expensive. u-joints perhaps craig c. yes and if it is a 4x4 check all the the joints on the front axle too because they always turn and do not forget the inner spindle bearings as well as they can cause a vibration as well when they are dry the front axle shafts on a 4x4 dodge always turn laso on the steering looseness check front axle pivot studs because on a 4x4 the weight of the deisel is hard on them and dodge upgraded the axle because of this in 03. -- posted using the http//www.autoforumz.com interface at authors request articles individually checked for conformance to usenet standards topic url http//www.autoforumz.com/dodge-ram-2500-vibration-ftopict132206.html visit topic url to contact author reg. reqd. report abuse http//www.autoforumz.com/eform.phpp=643287 .

From : fred

my normal a/c fresh air works fine. but when i put it in max a/c the air flow is greatly reduced. it sounds as if the air is blowing against a closed door. all other positions of heater/ac works correctly. this is a 2000 ram 3500 maxivan. any ideas on what to look for. bill -- .

From : tbone

it was not just someone it was a dodge dealership and they used dodge performance parts. if they dont back up their work or parts only an idiot would stick with them. right... so instead of either fixing the problem and continuing on or going back to the people who screwed up the installation and getting them to fix it as they should - theyre certainly at fault hes going to take a bath on either selling or trading the truck losing at least three times what it will cost to fix it. and while were on the subject of fixing it a $1300 paint job correct me if im wrong but isnt the rust behind the trim which is why he didnt notice it until removing the trim if so who really cares if its an exact match or not... mask the area off sand the rust away shoot it with a good rust-inhibiting primer out of a can then put on a coat of close-enough top coat and put the trim back on. there... problem solved - for about $30 in materials and a few hours of work. but that aside - my original point was that getting rid of the truck is stupid. sure by all means never do business with that dealer again. but getting rid of the truck impacts no one but himself. .

From : Annonymous

hi when i try to use my windshield washer nothing happens. it has plenty of fluid. im not acomplished in diagnostics but could replace the pump. is it normally the pump that fails after 10 years or so regards wayne .

From : todd riegel

still jumping thru any hoop that i hold up arent you still being the group asshole i see -- if at first you dont succeed youre not cut out for skydiving jeeez....................dont mention per cent to the boner thats right ... if it were tire size it would be off a certain percent not a consistant amount at all speeds. thanks to all that replied and helped me !!!! i removed the dash bezel removed the plastic instrument cover and repositioned the needle. it took me 8 or 10 tries but now it is dead on !! by-the-way arent those handheld gps devices fantastic !! i borrowed my sons he uses it for fishing ... it has a view that displays a speedometer/odometer ... unbelievable !! ... thanks again !! .

From : tbone

on sat 06 aug 2005 104849 -0700 chauncey gardiner chaunceygardiner@removethis.myrealbox.com wrote you have 2 considerations imho safety.. i think youre good to go using an weight distributing hitch... you want to be at least 10% under max tow weight for safety which you will be if the trailer or truck arent overloaded.. fun... we pull a travel trailer thats 4800# empty.. im guessing its under 6000# loaded... we have a 99 ram qq 2wd with 5.9l gas auto & 3.55 gears... grades are slow but thats towing imo.. a cummins would be nice but were not going to trade up to a $40000 truck unless we get a bigger trailer... on level ground with od locked out its a breeze to pull at whatever speed you feel is safe... on a trip from ca to wa we took some major grades at about 40 - 45 mph at maybe 3500 rpm... i think that a 5th wheel is a great idea... better weight distribution less total length better ride and handling.... id put a good set of air bags on the rear to help level the load and soften the ride.. the 4.7l has less torque than the 5.9 but i think it will do fine with a little patience.. imo if its a recreation vehicle you dont need to be in a hurry relax and enjoy the trip... ymmv i have a 2003 ram 1500 4x4 qc with the 4.7 liter engine. it has the tow package with the 3.921 limited-slip differential. i did not buy this truck with the intention of towing anything but now i would like to. i may be able to get a good price on a small 23 5th wheel. dry weight is around 4800 lbs. i figure if i am careful not to load more than about 1000 lbs into it i will be well under dodges recommended maximum of 7000+. i have heard that a 5th wheel tows more efficiently than a trailer and so im hoping this will work to my advantage. i saw a recent discussion here that seemed to conclude that one would be crazy to try to tow anything as heavy as 5000 lbs with this truck. im just wondering- has anyone actually tried it does anyone have any recommendations about what the maximum weight should be those of you who own this truck and use it to tow- what do you tow with it thanks... mac please remove splinters before emailing .