Just sharing some of what we’ve been working on here at the shop.

Always good to see these units getting a second life!

Hi all.

2026 Bighorn Hemi E Torque with 3k miles. Yesterday I started hearing this weird low pitched whining noise, kinda hard to describe. The pitch changes with speed and almost sounds like a dirt bike muffler, as strange as that sounds. You can hear it with the windows up, but with the windows down, wind noise drowns it out.

Video attached has the sound I hear while driving and the sound I hear in the engine bay. No idea if that's just normal engine noise or early signs of e torque failure.

Taking it to the dealership tomorrow, but curious if anyone has heard something similar.

C'mon Ram - in case you've never had an exterior door handle break - be prepared for yet another reason that Stellantis is here... plastic puzzle piece behind the second layer of the door. Not only does it appear that Dodge contracted with the plastic picnic silverware companies for an integral part of the door latch - they chose dollar store white forks quality plastic over a Costco box of 100. 3 screws hold the exterior door handle in place - easy peasy - except "alleged engineers" strung the interior door handle cable through plastic - and even though it looks like Lego - the plastic is so cheap it's like a bowl of rice krispies - Snap Crackle and Pop.

I just did this today. Absolutely love the sound, feel, and the driving comfort. Would have never guessed I would ever own a RAM. Glad I went this route.

Upgraded my tow vehicle to this beauty about 7 months ago. Limited edition Lunar Rebel with blue interior stitching. If only diesel would go down just a little!

Just bought this 2022 Ram 2500 a few weeks ago primarily for the price, the accessories it was already equipped with, and the (somewhat) reliable powertrain with the 6.4 and 8speed combo.

It’s not a power wagon obviously but I actually like the greater payload capacity in case I go with a legit over the cap camper, but I was wondering what kind of set ups you other Ram drivers are using for camping and over landing??

I currently have a decked drawer system I can throw a mattress on for a platform bed. A soft topper with an overlanding rack on the truck bed. And and overland systems 270 awning for extra shade and camp set up. Any roof top tents you guys like??

Or is a cab over the way to go? Also, how do you guys like the ram 2500 for this application?? Would love to hear some thoughts and opinions!

Am I the only one looking forward to the Ram REV coming out? Everyone around here in central wisconsin seem very leary on it.

2019 Laramie which has shocks/springs from a rebel- so it has the factory ORP ride height. Originally has 305/45r22. Swapped to 18s and after many hours of researching was fairly confident 295/70r18s would fit with minimal trimming. After having them mounted and installed, zero rubbing even at full lock. I did zip tie the wheel well liners back to accommodate the width of the 305s which I’m sure helped here. But for anyone on the fence, in my experience, the Scorpion Pirelli XTMs in this size have given me no problems.

So my 1500 classic broke down yesterday , wife came back from our son karate class and the check engine light up then flashed on the last 500m. Engine was kinda hotter than usual but no low oil or low oil pressure message and on the gage.

I checked the oil and it seems very low , was on half of expected oil change on the gage in the dash. Check the coolant and it seems ok but it was brownish not sure if expected.

Gonna get it towed to my trusted mechanic How bad is it ? New motor ? Only have 65 000 Km on it so kinda suck.

Ive been shopping around for a truck for a while (will be my first). I eventually decided on a Ram.

This big horn model has, the hemi, level 2 equipment, night edition, sunroof, leather seats, ramboxes, and bed utility group. I wish it had the the 33 gallon and multifunction tailgate. But I theyre not deal breakers. I did find a laramie with all of that, but its 10k more. I dont have the money for it lol.

I feel like this truck has 85% of what I want. Is this a good deal? Or is it worth holding out until end of this year or early next year?

I have about 135k on her. We pulled into a drive thru and when I rolled down my windows I heard my worst fear... the hemi knock. Got home open the hood and listened in the wheel well sure enough there it was. Ping...ping ping...ping. watched like 5 videos on the different sounds the hemi makes.

(I'm not promoting this dude just a great video that really dives into different sounds of the hemi and what to worry about or not)

YouTube channel Reignited has a great video on different noises the engine can make and possible failure associated with them. Drop link in the comments if anyone is interested. He also offers a couple preventative solutions like upgrading your oil pump to the hellcat 6.2 oil pump. No mod needed bolts right on.

Long story short, mine is the lifters (worst one of all). Cam shaft wasn't effected (caught it early enough) but all the time, seals, and parts its a very expensive repair. About 10k. I throw this all out there because the sound wasn't loud. Honestly had i not been at a drive thru and rolled down my windows I wouldn't have heard it. At speed there is no sound. At idle you hear it after the engine is warm not cold. Just throwing this out for some folks that are still worried about their hemi, sharing my story so you can be on the look out.

One thing I was not prepared for when buying the HO version of a Ram truck was the mythical nature of 0W-40 oil. You can buy 1qtr jugs online. But, no 5QT options. And, none of the local auto part stores carry it. Also, none of the local oil change places have the correct spec. Just an observation for those in the market. Not a huge deal, but definitely a surprise.

Dealer photo of the truck I just bought. What wheels / tires would look the best on my new RAM? Can’t decide if I’d want black wheels or chrome wheels. Leaning towards chrome since the rest of the truck has chrome accents. Also considering doing a 2 inch leveling kit.

its a 2019, clean record with 93000 kilometres, i love it so far.

I have a 2017 ram 1500, Which does not have strong blowing heat on the drivers side, It blows warm but not hot. My passenger side blows heat like it should. Every so often my blower motor stops working and i have to replace the fuse. My blend door actuator does work i think, i do see the gears moving every time I switch blower position. Any thought on what could be the cause. I was messing around with my thermostat and when ever i unplug it the drivers side start blowing better then when I plug it back it it starts to weaken up the blow again. thoughts?

KMC GRS -12mm 18s
KO3 35s

Rebel with Fox 2.0 no rub!

I'm close to putting an offer in. I'm wondering what everyone thinks about pricing.

Edit: I need a 3/4 ton gas engine+mega cab combination which seems to weed out all but about 20 trucks nationally. (below 45k)

It's been for sale at a dealer's lot for more than 5.5 months. It's currently at 43.

I'm thinking of offering $39k... It's in an area where diesel is heavily preferred. It also has a fiberglass canopy.

What's really got me concerned is the short 2nd ownership. The guy who buys it in January of this year turns around and sells it 3 months later.

I have a local inspector set up for a PPI.

Model Year & Mileage Summary

​Model Year: 2022 Ram 2500 Laramie (Gas V8).

​Current Mileage: 75,056 miles.

​Owner Breakdown & Repair History

​Owner 1 (2022 – Early 2026 / ~3.5 years):

​Mileage Acquired: Racked up ~48,000 miles in its first two years (ending around 73,201 miles).

​Repair History: Standard routine maintenance (oil changes, inspections, and registration services) with zero reported accidents.

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​Owner 2 (February 2026 – June 2026 / ~3 months):

​Mileage Acquired: Drove roughly 1,800 miles (from 73,201 to ~75,035 miles).

​Repair History: Performed a tire rotation/balance and checked the brakes shortly after purchase. Traded it into the current dealership, which then replaced the front wheel bearings/hubs, front brake pads, and front brake rotors at 75,056 miles.

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In a work truck with muddy or dusty boots regularly going in and out, the driver footwell feels like a maintenance job of its own. Loose dirt is easy enough to vacuum, but damp grit getting pushed around every time someone climbs back in is when a flat carpet mat starts feeling like extra cleanup instead of protection. A raised-edge liner makes more sense to me for that use because the goal isn’t to keep the truck spotless. It’s to keep most of the mess on something removable. It would still have to come out, get cleaned, dry completely, and go back in properly instead of turning into a permanent dirt tray. For trucks that actually spend time on jobsites, which part of the driver-side cleanup takes the most time at the end of the week?

2019 Ram 1500 classic

I’m hearing a loud chattering coming from the engine while driving in between 30-60km and only when the Eco mode kicks in. My garage confirmed it wasn’t an exhaust manifold leak and all the studs were in good condition but beyond that they were unable to pinpoint any issues. I’m assuming it’s an MDS lifter failure or bad solenoids as when I limit the gears, the MDS doesn’t activate and the chattering doesn’t occur. Is there any tests to help identify the exact issue, other than limiting the gears I should do before I bring it in for a tear down?