What is the worst design flaw in the 3rd gens?
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Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Southeast Ga. USA
Hey all I have a question about the 1500 rearends since this seems to be the main item wrong with the 1500 Rams.
Per my build sheet I got through the Chrysler Customer Assistance Center the build sheet site for our 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. it says we have a have a Corporate 9.25 LD Rear Axle, did they mean the LSD axle or is this another axle in the 1500's??
Is there a certain mileage indicator on WHEN to check the rear end before it goes??
Also what is the fix for the C-Clip problem, if that is the part breaking all the time??
Per my build sheet I got through the Chrysler Customer Assistance Center the build sheet site for our 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. it says we have a have a Corporate 9.25 LD Rear Axle, did they mean the LSD axle or is this another axle in the 1500's??
Is there a certain mileage indicator on WHEN to check the rear end before it goes??
Also what is the fix for the C-Clip problem, if that is the part breaking all the time??
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Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 17,003
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From: Albany, NY
Stock Shocks,
Body Roll,
Wind Noise,
A/C could be better,
Trany's Suck Sticks & Auto's( Sticks Shift funny could be more refined, Auto's Enough said They need to fix the auto's hopfuly before I get one in my next truck.
Stink bug look ( Rear end to high they need to raise the frontend more to get the truck more level look ),
For me UNDER POWER 3.7 I know I should of gotten a HEMI next truck don't rub it in to deep my mistake Yea I knew better but I was after Better MPG Did not work,
Rear end they need to go back to the OLD type 9.25 diffs thattake a beating and last,
Piston slap at cold start up due to short skirt pistons but this is common in most newer cars and trucks,
COST TO MUCH To buy And resell value could be higher.
Then my wife tells me I always find something I don't like I to picky and stop crawing under the truck looking for flaws Ha Ha it just how I am old gear head looking for something to tinker with.
Body Roll,
Wind Noise,
A/C could be better,
Trany's Suck Sticks & Auto's( Sticks Shift funny could be more refined, Auto's Enough said They need to fix the auto's hopfuly before I get one in my next truck.
Stink bug look ( Rear end to high they need to raise the frontend more to get the truck more level look ),
For me UNDER POWER 3.7 I know I should of gotten a HEMI next truck don't rub it in to deep my mistake Yea I knew better but I was after Better MPG Did not work,
Rear end they need to go back to the OLD type 9.25 diffs thattake a beating and last,
Piston slap at cold start up due to short skirt pistons but this is common in most newer cars and trucks,
COST TO MUCH To buy And resell value could be higher.
Then my wife tells me I always find something I don't like I to picky and stop crawing under the truck looking for flaws Ha Ha it just how I am old gear head looking for something to tinker with.
Professional
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 179
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From: Long Island New York selden
I would have to say CRAPPY seats is one, th eleather on teh steering wheel being very cheap, th epaint freaking scratches way to easy( i have a '93 jeep YJ tht i abuse in the trails and it doesnt get phased by branches but i flip out when i hear a branch hit my Ram). I think the LSD will be one uof my next upgrades to a Detroit Tru-trac. Wind noise is an issue with all the windows up at bout 85 mph lol. The location of the oil filter on the hemi sucks.. But other then that i love my dodge Ram!! 
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Joined: May 2008
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From: Louisville, Ky
Hey all I have a question about the 1500 rearends since this seems to be the main item wrong with the 1500 Rams.
Per my build sheet I got through the Chrysler Customer Assistance Center the build sheet site for our 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. it says we have a have a Corporate 9.25 LD Rear Axle, did they mean the LSD axle or is this another axle in the 1500's??
Is there a certain mileage indicator on WHEN to check the rear end before it goes??
Also what is the fix for the C-Clip problem, if that is the part breaking all the time??
Per my build sheet I got through the Chrysler Customer Assistance Center the build sheet site for our 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. it says we have a have a Corporate 9.25 LD Rear Axle, did they mean the LSD axle or is this another axle in the 1500's??
Is there a certain mileage indicator on WHEN to check the rear end before it goes??
Also what is the fix for the C-Clip problem, if that is the part breaking all the time??
Corporate 9.25LD = Light Duty.
Anti-spin (LS) is an option.
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Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Northern New Jersey
I do not have LSD, so that is not an issue. My two complaints are the cheap steering components. I so far have escaped problems with the rack, but have replaced the hose. Just this week, I had to replace the P/S cooler, rusted through. The parts manager told me it was a good seller and that four years in the northeast was good. Better judgment tells me not to repeat my response. I wash out any accumulated road salt immediately. The other issue imo is the high cost of scheduled maintenance that far exceeds the competition.
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Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,018
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From: NJ
the goodyear tires are just scary, really, why would you put such **** tires on a powerful truck. also the highway noise is very loud and the steering system is crap, at least on my rig. but otherwise I love my 04.
Grand Champion
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 6,645
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From: ontario, canada
I havent had any problem with mine. well I get that damn squeaking noise some where in the front end when its cool out side. so now that its getting colder, it does it all the time now/
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Joined: Sep 2008
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From: NJ
oh thats what it is.good i thought i was having a problem with my suspension!!
