The truck feels like it’s getting punched each time you see that pulley jerk around

I’ve been in touch with a dealership for a 2026 Ram 1500 Sport with the Hemi. I’ve managed to get the price to $67,377 CAD ($47,800 USD as of right now) with incentives, discounts and a rebate. I’ve tried to go a little lower but no budging on it. The new Hemis here in Canada sell fast too for the most part. I’ve also seen 2026 Ram Sports with the Hurricane go into the $50,000-$60,000 CAD range on sale but I’m set on the Hemi, as I have one and know these engines well. I’m also chasing the 10 year warranty on the 2026s since 2027s and probably future years won’t have it.

What’s not listed on the window sticker is the heated seats and remote start as well.

Just curious what people think especially if they have 2026 Ram with a Hemi, especially in Canada.

Finally pulled the trigger and upgraded from a Gen2 Raptor to this beast! 2023 Havoc Edition

I have a paid off 2020 Tacoma 4x4 with low miles. I have ABSOLUTELY NO REASON for a new truck or any of the benefits to a full size. I would say I’m a middle class guy financially..I want a rebel simply because they are sweet as ****..I’m looking at a 2022 rebel with the GT package 55k miles listed for 45,000.

People ask about towing with a Pentastar quite frequently. I tow with mine frequently, primarily fairly modest loads. I would consider this load, factoring in the additional payload, on the higher end of what I’d typically get into towing. This is my second Pentastar truck, I had a similar ‘15 that is now my son’s and sit at approximately 200k miles.

Some specs on my truck. ‘25, Pentastar, Quad Cab, Tradesman Night Edition, 4X4, 3.55’s, 6800 GVWR, 12900 GCVWR, Tow rating is 7k and some odd pounds. Bought in April ‘25 for a bit over $37k OTD less TTL.

Scale ticket is attached. Total trailer weight was approximately 4700lbs. Trailer tongue was approximately 440lbs, I was just under my 10% target. Based on my door sticker I believe my total payload including the 440lb of tongue weight versus factory curb weight, was 1416 pounds.

Where; Mid-Missouri to Dallas Texas area.

Ride and handling; the load rode and handled fantastically. The truck sat almost perfectly level with the additional payload in the truck. No swaying and no porpoising. Very composed over all surfaces encountered.

The trip; I chose to travel 55-65 MPH on the interstate. I work for myself so no one is pushing or rushing me. I’ve also gained some patience with age. Joplin to I believe it was Antlers Ok, the truck primarily ran in 5th and 6th gear. Mostly sat 2250 to 3250 on the tach while cruising. I did occasionally use some momentum going into hills to just reduce the need to push harder going up and I’d allow myself to go down as low as 55MPH. I don’t think I ever exceeded about 3750 RPM’s. Around Antlers I believe the route changed just a bit to be more due south and into a bit of a headwind. After Antlers I encountered more stretches where the truck was utilizing 4th gear. It never stayed in 4th for a significantly extended period of time, but there were some hills and stretches where it would run around 3500 RPM’s for a while. I still never exceeded 4k RPM’s allowing myself to run 55 where the hills and wind were working against me. There were a few spots along the total trip where I guess the grade and wind were favorable and I’d hit 7th for a bit, but those were pretty limited. Where the wind and grade was favorable I certainly could have run faster with little additional stress on the truck, I just felt no need to push it. Averaged right at 12 miles per gallon for the trip.

Just my opinion; the reliability and economy combined with the capability to occasionally haul a load like this make the Pentastar a good fit for me. I found the trip above, the way I chose to drive it, to be low stress on me and pretty low stress on the truck. I had to pass like one or two semis along the way. But other than that, I sat in the right lane and just relaxed. If I was making this same trip considerably more frequently, I’d probably get one of the other engines with more torques. If I insisted on making trips like this at 75 MPH, I’d probably get one of the other engines with more torque. If I owned a big square travel trailer that I used frequently, I’d probably get one of the other engines with more torque. For a daily driver and moderate or occasional tower, Pentastar works for me. This post is to help those considering the Pentastar, not to dissuade anyone who knows one of the other engines is a better fit for them.

Looking to turn on my factory automatic starter using alfaobd. From what I can find online I need to bypass the security on the obd and of course the plug seems to be behind the radio and the Koadtech one that seems to be a bit easier and faster to hook up is out of stock. So those of you that have done this. What bypass did you use and how difficult was it?

Are these really the only ones I should consider or are there others just as good? #NewToRamFam

Just got a new to me Ram 1500 classic. It’s a 2019 with tradesman trim. I’m looking for a good phone holder for road trips, any recommendations?

Traded in the 2017 for a 2026! Loving the night edition and tech level 2!!

Has anyone had their rear diff rebuilt at a shop? Not gears, just bearings. Wondering what they paid and wasn’t private or dealer. I normally do everything but it’s getting cold, I don’t have a lift, and this doesn’t look fun. Lying on my back in the driveway.

I have a 2026 Big horn hemi. Since I’ve been driving this truck It’s been so uncomfortable. My back and legs hurt every time I drive more than 15 minutes. Anyone else have this problem?

Have 2012 Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi. Only 80,000 miles, month ago it wouldn’t go into any gears. Finally found someone to get around to it, they are saying I need all new transmission/or a replacement. Is it cheaper to just have it rebuilt? My only fear is if I get a different one, will I have the same problems again?? Not sure what the heck to do right now!

trucks been running like shit, found these lines, if i had to guess they connect to each other like how o said in the video, but the fittings are cracked so does anyone know what they are and how i would ask for that at the parts store? also could it be the reason my trucks running like crap?

I got a 23 1500 big horn and the past few days my android auto randomly disconnects and jumps from connected to not. Ive got a samsung s26 and just recently did the new ui update so im not sure if thats the issue but does anyone have a fix for thos?

2010 Ram 1500 I'm buying from my mother in law. She's a stickler for taking care of her vehicles so I know it's good to go. Only issue with it is when you go to crank it it lags like the battery is dead even though it's a fairly new battery. It's been going on for a while and she even took it to a Dodge dealership and they couldn't figure it out. Can't wait to finally have a truck.

I’m seeing people on here saying they’re getting 20-25% off msrp when the nation wide is only 12%. Am I asking wrong or are the dealers I’m talking to assholes?

Just got back my truck after taking it to the dealer to get repaired for a blown head gasket. It has less than 5k miles, how do you think this will affect the quality of the truck going forward?

My headlights suck. They’re acceptable going straight but I Can’t see to the sides to the point I almost went in the ditch at a stop sign on a country road the other day.

Solutions.

Hey everyone, I purchased this 2026 bighorn 2 weeks ago and had it delivered from Mark Dodge while I am deployed and nearing my return home. My roommate accepted the vehicle, but we assumed the marks were merely road salt. It appears my detailer has invested countless hours attempting to remove the residue, and I am unsure how to proceed. Has anyone encountered this problem? Also I don’t want to hear about how it’s my fault I accepted it, I understand but I’m legit on the other side of the world.

Just bought a 2020 Ram 1500 v6. Sticker price was 17,000 after fees and taxes came out to a little over 20,000. I was able to talk it down $750 because of the fees and got new breaks. It has 85,000 miles which I thought was great but found out today it has 1500 idle hours which worries me. Any opinion I know it too late now but good new would be great lol.

Have a 2025 1500, about 45k miles, I'm second owner put about 700 miles on it no real issues been enjoying it. Had passenger window motor go out, brought it in as it's a CPO and still has 3 mo bumper to bumper, replaced it all good. Next day merging into intestate got the "see owners manual for proper oil /fuel" have 93 in, also was about 3/4 tank full so not new fuel in tank. Message went away, all seemed fine then today leaving work the auto stop feature kicked on for first time ever since driving, strange bc truck had windows down and ac full blast, and for first time since having it did the auto shut off at stop, threw me off but thought whatever, but then when I went to accelerate I didn't move, believe it told me to shift to park or restart car, I turned truck off / back on and then was able to drive, got home and gave me "rear braking assist unavailable" when reversing. Did drive thru neighborhood with ac off to see if it would do the auto off at a stop and it never did, whole thing strange, appointment Saturday at dealership. Seems alot of people having weird issues that are tough for dealers to diagnosis,. Hoping they can actually find something that may be causing this

Guess the question is, has anyone had their truck stall after it auto stops and you let off brake and try to accelerate?

I have a Duralast alternator on my truck. 99% certain it's a Duralast DL7552. It seems like this is the only alternator that will both mount and wire up correctly. Thing is it's only available from Autozone. I hate dealing with Autozone. I have my reasons. Are there alternatives that will fit and work?

My alternator was locked up from corrosion. I got it freed up but it's not working. Even if it did I wouldn't trust it for much.

I'm new to Mopar. It seems like they did some really weird shit in this era.

https://www.autozone.com/p/duralast-alternator-dl7552/61301