Tech questions for a 1999 2500 Quad Cab 4X4 Diesel
From : diesel guy
Q: 1 were can i get the kit to dis-engage the front end when the transfer case is in low. look under the front axle section here http//www.dodgeram.org/tech/mods/index.html 2 is there an after-market kit to install larger rotors on the front brakes. none that ive ever seen. egr brakes has a kit to swap in the newer two-piston calipers but im afraid youre stuck with the stock-sized rotors. not many companies make any brake parts for the 3/4 and 1-ton rams. 3 how can i check to see if my truck has a high-speed-idle setting or how do i retro-fit a high speed idle switch. if this feature was enabled there should be a label applied probably on the upper radiator support indicating the software update authorization. see http//dodgeram.info/tsb/2001/18-019-01.htm for details 4 is there a way to increase the size of the cooling system theres always a way - depends on how much you want to hack up the truck. the big question is why do you have an overheating problem i havent heard of an inadequate cooling problem on these trucks and theyre pulling some insanely heavy loads far more than they should... like the farmers that haul 30k lbs. of hay with them. .
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From : diesel guy
very good max but that still doesnt answer the question. -- if at first you dont succeed youre not cut out for skydiving lol ok max exactly what is the 4 wheel drive for what its not for driving at speeds used in dry weather while its snowing. driving in the same reckless style that works on dry pavement. driving too fast for conditions. driving faster than the 4x2s on the same road. max life liberty and the pursuit of any jackass that threatens it. embellished usnavy slogan .
From : diesel guy
on fri 03 dec 2004 040614 gmt jerry jlrice1655@earthlink.net wrote mac davis wrote however i see far more advantage in living in a place that it isnt an issue... no snow & ice no problems... except for all the people that insist on driving 90 mph in the tulle fog out on highway 90........ jerry 99 yep.. i stay out of their way... better to leave an hour or 2 later and not have fog... get there the same time anyway .
From : tom lawrence
apparently hasnt is tbone who relies instead on his vast ability to guess. yep... there went a mouthful of gatorade all over the lcd. thanks miles .
From : tom lawrence
on mon 29 nov 2004 141850 -0500 hp howard.page@comcast.net wrote i have heard that also of folks are putting weight in the back of the trucks for winter driving. on my 04 1500 quad cab short bed with hemi how much weight is good to add whats the most cost efficient way. i have line-x in the bed but dont want to crap up the truck as its purpose is primarily towing my camping trailer in the good weather . 427 pounds 3 ounces. beekeep youre getting close. i hang approx 800 lbs on the front end of the truck and another 400 lbs of cast iron suitcase weights in the front of the bed. then i throw in a tool kit with a few spare pins a couple of hoses and a spring. toss in a few tools flashlights and a heavy duty tug-em strap and im ready for snow. denny okay all that weight in the back i assume is compensatory weight for the driver. what do you add for the plow bfg roy .