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2nd Generation Dodge Non-Powertrain

Discussion of the 1994 to 2002 2nd Generation Dodge Ram Trucks with 5.9L Cummins Turbo Diesel non-power train. This includes interior, air conditioning, heating, lighting, body, suspension, brakes, stereos, etc.

  1. Started by Christolher,

    Back in the winter i changed heater core and evaporator core and i put some insulation around the evaporator to keep air from passing and i think the insulation has the box in a bind or something. The heat is on all the time if u turn the fan on and it fills hot if u stick your hand up to the vents with it off, I was wondering where the vacuum for the flap for ac and if u could see if it will move by hand?

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  2. Started by dave110,

    I've been fighting an intermittent no bus/ no gauges issue for a while now. I narrowed it down to the cluster because sometimes a hard bump would cause them to go away and a soft bump with my hand would bring them back. While waiting for the ATF to stop dripping so I could change the cooler return line I finally pulled the cluster. The slides that hold the plugs in the dash appeared to have relaxed over time allowing a considerable amount of play. After a Yankneck Ed dielectric grease treatment I put some toothpick shims behind the plugs to tighten them up much like a builder would shim a window. I'm not implying that @JAG1 would ever use a shim but some guys do . Put it…

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  3. Started by unioncreek,

    I have the stock wheels on my 96 Ram 2500and one is slightly bent. I found some yesterday that are off a 2000 Ram 2500 will they fit my 96? Thanks, Bob

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  4. Started by Nfr559,

    00 dodge 2500 24 valve 5.9 4x4 never had to use ac went to use it was inop so I figured I would replace the liquid line and accumulator and charge system so I did and no cod air checked the blend door it is working noticed the line I replaced gets cold and system seems to be operating but no cold air in the cab any help would be appreciated thank you in advance

  5. Started by portlandareae28,

    Drove the truck over 100miles today, hasn’t done any kind of distance in awhile. After about 30 miles, started to feel gravelly pedals, both brake and clutch felt weird, when pressed felt gravelly under my feet. Braking seemed a little weak too and power steering more intermittent than normal. At about mile 40 had to brake hard compared to normal braking and the truck pulled left... not sure where to start my chase, any thoughts?

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  6. I put my visors down to hold my windshield shade.... My pass side the vanity mirror is loose and messy gooey black glue foam rubber gunk holding the mirror in the visor melted and was falling out..... nasty stuff .... cleans off the upholstery with rubbing alcohol luckily Pulled the visor off and tried to vacuum the dissolving gooey stuff..... Might have to just break the mirror glass to get all the messy goo out of there. Anyone else had this happen

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  7. Started by Irie808,

    I notice I seem to be missing the 2 bolts that connect my transfer case to the rubber bumper/frame cross member. There are 2 Nuts welded on to the rubber bumper bracket. Any help figuring out the size of these bolts so I could just get something at the hardware store? Thanks (PS, starting new threads for this kind of questions is fine? just put in correct area i figure?)

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  8. Started by Evan,

    A friend passed me on freeway the other day and called to say my trucks dog tracking. Said passenger front was sticking out 6"more than drivers side. I've never thought I got track bar adjusted perfect so I pulled it in. I'm getting 1/2" off is all. To the passenger side. I just moved it 1/2" to drivers side. A few years ago I got in and accident that ripped the axle off the leaf springs. Wondering if I didnt get the rear axle back to straight. I dunno Reset steering now tighten track bar. Possible that crown in the rd pulls front axle to right I was in the slow lane. Control arm bushings are poly but no way track bar allows it …

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  9. Started by DodgeRam2002,

    Hey guys I just got a iQuad Zila adrenaline with the V2 default tune I just have a couple questions the first one being my transmission slip percentage jumps from anywhere from 3% to 60% when I’m cruising at 40mph It stays at 20% when you turn the truck on it stays at 100%.This leads me to believe something is wrong in a sensor? I have a deep pan with a upgraded torque converter the guy before me said it was billed past that but as I have not dropped the transmission I don’t know if you’re sure but it shifts good TC lock up is solid. Second question would be My fuel psi it doesn’t jump around but it stays around the 65 to 70 which is obviously not true. Thank …

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  10. Started by Sycostang67,

    I had been running a Vixen air horn setup, consisted of the horn and a little 1.5 gallon tank with a built in compressor. I put a T-fitting on the line so I could use it to air up tires on occasion. That little compressor finally crapped out. The motor still works but the bearing in the connecting rod of the compressor is nothing but dust and ball bearings now. I did a little research and learned about compressor duty cycles and decided to go with a new Viair 450C compressor which has a 100% duty cycle. I also got a new 5 gallon air tank so I woudn't spend as much time waiting for the little one to fill. It's probably a little overkill for my needs but the 450C was …

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  11. Started by The_Hammer,

    Currently I have a 2" leveling kit installed that consists of 2" steel coil spring spacers and add-a-leafs in the rear. I'm not happy with my ride quality and will be changing some things up to make it right. First up is building a pair of shackle reversal brackets and shackles. This will accomplish two things: 1 - Converting from the stock tension shackle to a compression shackle improves ride quality without sacrificing load capacity. 2 - The added lift will allow the removal of the factory lift blocks and add-a-leafs, resulting in less axle wrap and a smoother ride. A couple of things to take in to account is that as you drop the rear spring mounti…

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  12. OK guys I had A guy put on new fenders and repaint my 01 well all the wires did not get put back on and or connected having trouble on location of a couple wires go can someone post a pic or give me a location where these wires go thanks in advance this is on the drivers side of truck

  13. Seems weird to order tires and have them shipped to the installer. Don't they resent that they did not make any money on the tires? All they get is the mount/ balance fees for tires you bought elsewhere. Anyone had bad experience with that?

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  14. need a fresh link to a 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 cummins wiring diagram the one provided on here doesn't seem to be working for me. jonrrrstewart@gmail.com

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  15. Started by GSP7,

    I'm due for a radiator flush My water is hard and full of calcium so I will be buying gallons of distilled water and full strength coolant . My manual says 6 gallon capacity so does 3 gallons of antifreeze and 3 gallons of water sound good for a 50/50? Question since I forgot since last time I flushed. Is just draining from the drain at the bottom of the radiator the best way to get most the coolant out? I want to flush it out by keep running fresh water through it, but when I'm done what is the best way to get all my garden hose hard / calcium fresh flush water out before I put my gallons of distilled water and new coolant in ? N…

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  16. Started by dripley,

    Getting rotation today and as I take look at the brakes while all the wheels are off and see something strange. Right front. Left front. There appears to be cracking and you can feel it with your finger nail. Never had this before. Seems there cracking. Any one had this happen on theirs?

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  17. Started by GSP7,

    I noticed a oily little leak on my frame looking in the driver side wheel well. Examining under the hood and with a mirror I see oil moister on the Hydralic brake booster. Power steering fluid isnt down to bad, check hot, might be slightly down but not at the add line at all I thought at first it might be the master cylinder but its dry right where it mounts to the hydraulic booster. Looks like there is a little leak drain out hole on the middle bottom of the Hydraulic booster kind of like a water pump has I used a little de-greaser spray and hosed everything off clean so I can see exactly where its leaking from next time I drive Any…

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  18. Started by Terry24v,

    Just purchased a qaudzilla iqaud for my 01 Cummins. I'm just wondering if there are some good tunes to download without the pump tappes? I've got 125hp sac injectors, airdog 100gph, and a 62/68/14 turbo going on with them just not wire tapping right this min. Thank you!

  19. Started by GSP7,

    Isnt there a precision , non road crown , spec sheet for better tire wear, for a 2nd gen, '99 4x4 HD , stock hieght / no lift or other mods.... I have one piece HD tie rod I know Ive seen a better, more precise caster set up specs sheet than the "within spec" road slope spec sheet

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  20. Started by GSP7,

    My AC/Heater (fan on)is acting up again.... The fan doesnt go on all the time when I start the truck. I replaced the Fan motor and the speed control dohickey awhile ago, that wasnt the problem After I drive for awhile 2 - 5 minutes the fan will go on, start blowing air..... I thought it might be the control knob assembly on the dash( on off ac/ heat/ fan speed) but I dont think that's the problem either. Its been working good for many months , now again in the AM or if I park the truck for a couple hours and start it, not even touching the control knobs , The AC and fan doesnt go on untill I drive a few miles and then it goes on and works / blows cold …

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