2000Ram2500

We do alot of aftermarket accessories here but we try not to do a whole lot of aftermarket parts for repairs unless we have to or get it authorized through chrysler first for warranty. Backorders are so bad we have no choice but to go aftermarket. Batteries take weeks to show up we cant keep a customer waiting 3 or 4 weeks to replace a battery. Right now theres a problem with the reverse gear in the 6 speeds in wranglers we cant even order the gear until July of next year due to a supply shortage. But when someone brings there 79 CJ in we dont really have a choice but to start calling around for aftermarket prices. I see it says your in San Marcos I grew up in Valley Center and worked at Jack Powell in Escondido for 5 years. If you need parts from there you can ask for Nolan he's been there for about 4 or 5 years now but he'll help you out just tell him Kenneth sent you. Theyre the biggest wholesale dealer in the county so they have a ton in stock and can usually get parts same or next day if you ask them but if its coming from far away they'll probably wanna charge freight.

And thats why we left lol. Aside from the fact that I worked 5 or 6 days a week just to keep my rented room in a shared house and couldn't afford anything else

I grew up in Valley Center its a small town at least it used to be before the casinos went in now you get people that don't even know what town they drive through to get to the casinos, they literally know it as "where the casinos are". To me its where I grew up not casino land. They're cutting down all the avocado and orange groves for new houses and blaming the water shortage.

Oh believe me dodge doesn't like most of the things we do to modify them or fix them. They want you to run the in tank fuel pump conversion for example but you can really only get a decent replacement from them for 400 bucks when you could get a decent frame mounted pump for the same price and you dont have to drop the tank when you need to replace it. The G56 in the 3rd/4th gens was built by Mercedes and Mercedes recommends there special oil (50w or something like that) and dodge says ATF+4. I would tend to believe the maker of the transmission personally... I could go on lol

I just joined the other day. Living in Prescott. Love it out here. Moved from the better part of San Diego county if there is such a thing and not looking back. No smog everything is cheaper and the people don't suck. Probably not exactly my place since im sonew myself but welcome

As with everyone here im sure, I'm hoping I learn a lot and I'm hoping I can help out as well. Thanks for the welcome everyone.

My name is Kenny. Been following mopar1973man across several platforms/forums for about as long as I've owned this truck which has been since July of 2016. I'm no stranger to Dodge Cummins trucks but don't know everything. This is my first Cummins but growing up my dad had an 02 Laramie duallie an 06 megacab duallie and he now has a 2015 2500. We've done a fair amount of work and modifications to these trucks except for his new truck so like I said I'm no stranger to these trucks. I also currently work at a dodge dealer and have been since February of 2012. So if anyone needs any factory direct information I may be able to help although they keep me pretty busy here which is good. Been Chrysler certified since 2013 but I let it lapses so technically I'm 3 years certified but really I'm 5. I've tried to "specialize" in these Cummins trucks I mainly have knowledge pertaining to 2nd gen trucks but know a little about 3rd gens as well. They dont have any diesel specific parts classes honestly the parts training is somewhat of a joke as far as technical knowledge is concerned but I think they keep us in the dark on purpose for whatever reason. I'm glad to finally be a member of the official forum this is the only forum I'm subscribed to as far as Cummins goes. Again I've been following mopar1973man for a while now so I'm just glad to be here. I'll be more than willing to help and I need help with this truck as well so its a win win.