Expert Answers about Dodge Ram Pickup

• Trailer Brake Controller Installation on a 1998 Dodge Ram 2500
• The red wire on the Tekonsha Voyager, # 39510, is for the stop light wire on the cold side of the brake switch. In order to find it, you will need a circuit tester, # PTW2993 if needed) and then probe the wires on the brake switch above the brake pedal. You will need the wire that carries a signal only when the brake pedal is pressed. If you find a wire that also shows a signal when the lights are on or turn signals engaged, it is not the correct wire. You need a dedicated brake light...
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• Installation of Brake Controller On 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 w/ Factory 4-Way
• Since your 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 did not come with a factory 7-way connector, you will not use the brake controller port underneath the dash, and will not use the Tekonsha Wire Replacement, part # 3020-P. Instead, you will need to hard-wire the brake controller using the Brake Controller 7 and 4 Way Installation Kit, part # ETBC7. The Black, White, Red, and Blue wires coming out of the brake controller will be wired. To begin plug your existing 4-way into part # ETBC7 and connect the remaining...
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• Do Tow Hooks Have to be Removed For Draw-Tite Front Trailer Hitch Installation, 2009 Dodge Ram 1500
• The tow hooks will have to be loosened on your 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 in order to install the Draw-Tite Front Receiver, # 65062. The hitch will then be installed between the frame and tow hooks. The hooks stay on the vehicle. The hitch will also need to mount flat against the attachment points so that rubber bushing, if it gets in the way, will have to be removed also. I have included a link to the installation details for you.
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• Will Installation of Curt Friction Sway Control System # 17200 Affect Strength of Trailer Tongue
• To install the Curt Friction Style Sway Control System, part # 17200, to your trailer will require drilling holes in the trailer frame. Drilling the few holes that are needed in the side of the tongue for installation of the sway control will not weaken the trailer tongue. I am including a link to the instructions on the friction sway control system. I would recommend to check with the trailer manufacturer to determine if the drilling of the holes in the frame will void any warranty.
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• Adjusting Draw-Tite Activator II to Control Electric Trailer Brakes On Single Axle Trailer
• To use the Draw-Tite Activator II that you already have on your 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 it will operate similar to most timed brake controllers. Assuming that your single axle trailer does have electric brakes already installed and the brake controller is in proper working order you will be able to increase and decrease braking force sent to the trailer brakes with the wheel that is located on the top left of your Activator II. On the new Activator it uses a slide versus the wheel. Since...
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• Installation of CIPA Extendable Towing Mirror # CM-83000 on 95 Dodge Ram 2500
• You are correct, the old mirrors would be removed and discarded and the Cipa # CM-83000 mirrors would be installed in their place. Full installation instructions are included with the mirror. In a nutshell, the installation involves removing 1 screw and a few fasteners from the interior door panel to provide access to the nuts holding the existing mirrors in place. These nuts would be removed, and the existing mirror pulled away. The procedure would be reversed to install the Cipa Extendable...
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• Operating Instructions for 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 Firestone Ride Rite Air Bags
• When it comes to Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs, your 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 would be equipped with part # F2299. These bags can have a minimum air pressure of 5 psi with a max pressure of 100 psi. I have included the installation instructions for you. The 21-9015 number that you mention is actually the order number for the "equipped with Ride Rite Helper Springs" sticker and is not the part number for the air bags.
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• Will Trailer Side to Side Movement Raise the Rails on the CURT X5 Adapter and Damage the Truck Bed
• It is unlikely that the movement of the 5th wheel trailer would be able to move the rails to such a degree as to damage the truck bed. The rails on the CURT X5 Fifth Wheel Adapter, # 16310, are not like regular rails. They have extra steel on the bottoms to create more surface area contact. This spreads the weight and pressure to a larger area. Combine that with the downward weight of the hitch and trailer and the fact that the adapter is pinned, and it is very improbable there will be...
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• Quick Trim Trailer Hub Cover Removal
• Gently prying the QuickTrim Trailer Hub Cover # QT545C would be the best way to remove it from a wheel. You could use a slot screw driver to do this. You would want to slide the tip of the screwdriver between the cover and the wheel and then use a twisting motion to unseat it from the wheel.
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• Will DeeZee Nerf Bars # DZ372253 fit a 2014 Dodge Ram Crew Cab
• Yes, the DeeZee Nerf Bars # DZ372253 that you referenced have been confirmed to fit the Crew Cab models of your 2014 Dodge Ram so this would work well for you. I attached an install video for you to check out as well.
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• Installation of Reese Fifth-Wheel Install Kit # RP30035-386 on 2011 Dodge Ram Crew Cab w 5ft 7 Bed
• The item you selected, Reese Fifth-Wheel Installation Kit, part # RP30035-386, will fit the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab short box. Installation of the Reese Install Kit # RP30035-386 involves measuring, and drilling. I have linked instructions for the Reese Fifth-Wheel Installation Kit, part # RP30035-386. You will need to follow the procedures for the Dodge Ram Crew Cab detailed on page 12. Since you have a short bed truck which measures under 6 foot, you will need to use a Sidewinder...
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• Are the Pacer Performance Hi-Five Truck Cab Light Kit - Dodge A Direct Fit
• The Pacer Performance Hi-Five Truck Cab Light Kit - Dodge part # PP20-245 are not a direct fit replacement for factory cab lights. They are designed to mimic the shape of the factory cab lights but the mounting hole centers could be different. It is instructed to use the base of the light as a template for drilling. So long as you seal up any unused holes there should be no issue.
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• What Fitting Is Used To Attach a 3" Sewer Pipe to Black Water Tank
• The Projected Male Slip Fitting part # 372216-A-MS-A typically installs into the opening on the black water tank and then lets you attach a 3" diameter sewer pipe.
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• Can the Reese Friction Sway Control Kit Fit on a 2004 Ram 1500 with 4 Drop Ball Mount
• Yes, the Reese Friction Sway Control Kit # 83660 will work just fine even with the 4" drop for the trailer hitch on your 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. Just be sure you are either using a bracket like part # RP26003 or a weld-on tab like part # 3442 to properly install the sway control hitch ball.
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• Which Brake Switch Wire is Used When Installing Brake Controller on 2008 Dodge Ram 1500
• A brake controller has four wires exiting the rear of the controller, they attach as follows: the red wire attaches to the brake stoplight switch located at the top of the brake pedal. The color of the correct wire on the brake switch is usually a white wire with a tan stripe, but it could vary so it is best to find the correct wire you will need by testing the wires for function. The stoplight switch can have several wires exiting it, you will need a circuit tester like Quickee Tester,...
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• How Does the Topline Fold Down Truck Bed Extender Attach to the Tailgate of a 2003 Dodge Ram
• In order to attach the brackets from this Fold Down Truck Bed Extender # BX4004-02 to the tailgate of your 2003 Dodge Ram you will need to drill 4 holes in the tailgate, insert the turn nut into the drilled holes and then insert allen bolts through the brackets to the turn nuts and tighten them. I will send you a separate email that has instructions for this product for you to check out also.
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• Location of Brake Controller Connector on 2012 Ram Truck
• The connector you are looking for will be located taped to another larger wiring harness just to the right and above the emergency brake pedal, as shown in the photo I have edited for you. You can confirm that this is the correct connector by testing it with a circuit tester like part # PTW2993. One pin should show a constant 12-volt power supply, another should show voltage only when the brake pedal is pressed. Unfortunately, my contact at Tekonsha was not able to shed any light on...
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• How To Determine if 2002 Dodge Ram With Mopar Hitch Has Factory 7-Way Trailer Connector
• The Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter, part # 3020-P, you have referenced is for connecting a Tekonsha brake controller to the brake controller port located in the cab of your vehicle. It will be used if you have the factory 4-Way or the factory 7-Way on the rear of your vehicle. If your Ram did not come with a factory trailer connector the # 3020-P wiring adapter is not needed since there will not be a factory brake controller port under the dash. You would have to hardwire the brake controller...
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• How Much Tension Does a Friction Sway Control Bar Need To Have
• The best way to make sure you have the proper tension on a friction sway control bar is to just do some testing of your own. The reason for this is because the amount of tension needed will vary from trailer to trailer. The owner's manual for the Curt Friction Sway Control Bar part # 17200 states the following: "Starting with the factory preset tension, road test the sway control. If this is not enough sway control, then adjust the break tension screw 1/4 turn clockwise. Road test again...
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• Oil Bath Hub Installation and Operation for 8,000 lbs Dual Axles
• Oil bath hubs like the Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly # 008-399-93 for 8K axles or the hub/drum version # 8-285-10UC3-A simply soak the bearings in oil to keep them lubricated. Dexter bought out AL-KO years ago after they partnered for a long time. The center cap screws on as you stated and has an o-ring to prevent leaking. The cap just needs to be secure so you don't overtighten and damage the threads causing leakage. The center plug allows you to keep the cap in place and add oil...
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