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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 08:25 AM
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Surprised nobody has said Msd yet!

 
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 10:13 AM
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Well, I've only had my 2003 4X4 QC a little over a month and the only thing that bugs me is I've yet to find a seating position with the 8-way power seat that is perfect.

But I tend to be picky about that. I'm usually always fiddling with the seating position in any car. Very few I've ever owned were just right.

The most common complaint I see out of others is about the anti-spin clips. But I figure you have warranty on that to 70K and afterward if you have trouble just drop in a True Trac or Auburn (or maybe spend the major jack for an ARB air locker).
 
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 10:34 AM
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ORIGINAL: Wishbone

Surprised nobody has said Msd yet!

That was the first thing that came to my mind. I've had mine for about 6 months and 3300 miles, so I haven't had any mechanical problems yet. I agree with the shocks being soft and contribute to lots of body roll. I would like a slightly thicker steering wheel. I do like the power of the Hemi.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 10:43 AM
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My vote is for how easily the interior trim scratches. just from pulling the trim for the radio/sub install I just did there are 4 little scratches just above the cupholder trim. My 05 and 06 scratched just as easily too, very annoying.

Oh and yes the gas mileage! So much for the 08 4.7L getting 25% better economy, currently I am only getting 13.4 and while experimenting I found that it makes no difference whether I driveit like I stole it or if i drive it likeI am going to the retirement home. But I do love the cammy lope on the 08 as opposed to the sound of the 07 I had.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 09:58 AM
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worst design flaw with every truck is the nose down stance, i mean air bag helper sorings are $250 retail they should start making those an option to keep the truck level when fully loaded.
thats to help with areo dynamics and fuel economy. I get 2-3 mph better when mine is all the way down.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 10:01 AM
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The weak azz excuse for an air conditioner. It's ok on the smaller cabs, but not for the mega cab, especially when you live in south FLA.
I've had so many Ford and Chevy guys gives props to how good the AC is in the ram's. They love how it gets cold as fast as it does. I guess chevy's take foreverto cool down.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 10:07 AM
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I'd have to agree with the LSD axles. I changed mine to a Detroit TrueTrac at 30,000 miles. The other things Idon't like are the "Hemi Tick" and how weak the upper ball joints are on the 1500 4x4's.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 12:30 PM
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So is the LSD issue only on 1500's? I assume it is because my 10.5" apears to be a full floater.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 12:47 PM
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i'd say the LSD or that pos 545rfe
 
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 01:11 PM
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Cup holders. Need more cupholders. One that can hold a full 20oz water bottle under light acceleration and gradual turns would be nice.

Oh, and an MDS light.

Only had my Ram for several months, still in the honeymoon phase, gradually moving into the nitpicking phase...
 
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