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Is it just me or is it a very strange design that Dodge double riveted the shaft of the oil dip stick, making it a two piece, on the new Dodge Ram 1500's?
My only question is why didn't they simply make it one piece of metal like other manufacturers do? I sent this question in an email directly to Dodge. I am waiting for a response. As hounddog states, that is my fear, with normal wear and tear and not abuse, they will loosen and come apart. Rivets do not last. I have seem this in the past. If I can find a better one piece aftermarket, I will get me one.
My only question is why didn't they simply make it one piece of metal like other manufacturers do? I sent this question in an email directly to Dodge. I am waiting for a response. As hounddog states, that is my fear, with normal wear and tear and not abuse, they will loosen and come apart. Rivets do not last. I have seem this in the past. If I can find a better one piece aftermarket, I will get me one.
You're going to have a long wait if you think they will reply to you...