Tag: Tech Thread Spotlight

Do you have a Dodge Durango equipped with a high end infotainment system and you hate the fact that the system won’t let you use certain features while the vehicle is in motion?  That is where items like the MyGig LockPick comes into play as with a simple installation process that takes just 15 minutes, […] More »

Like many modern ball joint setups, the units found on the 2nd generation Dodge Dakota pickups are not greasable and the inability to keep those ball joints properly lubricated causes advanced wear.  Taking your Dakota to a dealership to have the ball joints replaced can be very costly but with some basic tools and a […] More »

Have you noticed that the engine in your Dodge Ram pickup is idling oddly while the truck is sitting at a stop – either in gear, in neutral or in park?  If you, there is a good chance that your Ram’s Idle Air Control valve (IAC) is dirty and it is unable to send the […] More »

While all modern Ram pickups come with a standard locking tailgate, the early versions of the 4th generation Ram truck did not come with this handy option as standard equipment.  Fortunately, the components that now come standard on the 2013 and 204 Ram will fit on the earlier 4th gen Rams that did not have […] More »

Is the transmission in your Ram, Dakota, Durango, Charger or other Dodge product acting a little strange but you don’t want to take it to a shop just yet due to the high costs associated with transmission work?  If so, you are in luck as Durango guru hydrashocker put together a great thread in the […] More »

Changing the transmission fluid in your Ram can be a messy job and if not correctly, it will not be as effective but taking it to a shop can cost over $100 just to have the transmission flushed.  Fortunately, Ram owner and DF moderator dirtydog put together an awesome DIY thread on how to best […] More »

One of the more prevalent complaints about Dodge Ram and Dakota pickups along with the older Durango SUVs is that the transmissions don’t always hold up to years of severe abuse.  I know the problem all too well Ive dealt with a transmission failure in our 94 Ram 1500 Sport and I can tell you […] More »