Pump up the tire pressure to about 38 lbs. this helps a lot and keep an eye on it. For some reason the dealers like to lower the pressure to about 27 lbs. I asked them once about that and they said it makes the truck ride better.I told him if I wanted it to ride better I'd get a car. pump it up. he did.

 

The one thing I don't like about my Quad 4- 4x4 is that it's so hard to get in a parking space and the turning takes so much space. My old Bronco would cut the Ram off in turning and parking and gas mileage.

 

All I can say is get the bigger tank. I have a 34 gallon in my 04 hemi 4x4 quad cab. But other than that a pretty solid truck.

Ian 77

 

A bigger tank doesn't do anything but add more weight.

 

I just purchased the truck that I wanted it was a HEMI it is an awesome truck.

 

check to make sure the weather stripping on the doors is not pinching.
There is a TSB for this but my driver side door stripping has been replaced 2x
w/ the TSB. Also make sure you get the tranny flash, also a TSB for this.

 

http://dodgeram.info/tsb/2004/18-041-04.htm
here you go

 

You will not be dissapointed with the 04 Hemi....Great truck and if you drive the truck reasonable the mileage isn't bad either. I would recommend getting the tranny TSB flash. My 04 Hemi only has 12K miles runs strong and very satisfied with the purchase.

 

Hey guys, thanks for the info. I bought a 2004 HEMI ram 1500 QC 4X4!!! Man, I am excited! I love this car! WOOT!


jcdc1: I noticed a little pinching on the driver side rear door window, is that what you are talking about? I've read few stuff about the tranny flash, does it make a big difference?

 

Yes, If it's pinching it's more than likely gonna tear ,but there is a TSB out for this.
Mine is tearing again[:@]
The tranny flash is mainly for while your in Tow /Haul mode it prevents the tranny
from searching for gears. For some reason it helps out alot while not in Tow/Haul.
It woke my hemi up, runs alot stronger.