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2007 Dodge Ram 3500
Property of draknor. Added Mar 15 2015

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May 9 2017

Replaced cracked front passenger window

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Added by draknor on Jul 8 2017 at 8:18 am


May 1 2017

Replaced other 5 injectors w Bosch. Also changed oil, replaced fuel filter

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Added by draknor on Jul 8 2017 at 8:17 am


Apr 29 2017

P2146 engine code + loss of power again. Suspect another injector.

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Added by draknor on May 3 2017 at 7:06 am


Apr 12 2017

Brought into J&L to dx 4WD. Confirmed 3.73 gear was installed instead of 4.10. Will order correct gear & schedule install when available

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Added by draknor on May 3 2017 at 6:30 am


Apr 6 2017

Reprogrammed to stock for service

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Added by draknor on Apr 6 2017 at 7:56 am


Wrench Auto Replaced seal on transfer case rear output shaft. Replaced transmission pan gasket & filled fluid. Replaced front & rear differential fluid Inspected tires - good for now, reinspect before winter Performed alignment

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Added by draknor on May 3 2017 at 6:32 am


Mar 22 2017

Brought in for tire rotation. Rep said extreme uneven wear, 4/32 on outside edge, 8/32 in center. Recommends alignment and new tires. Did not do a rotation.

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Added by draknor on Mar 22 2017 at 12:25 pm


Feb 21 2017

Oil change @ Wrench Auto; also dx 4WD. Suspected alignment issue.

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Added by draknor on May 3 2017 at 6:24 am


Jan 7 2017

Programming smarty 3

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Added by draknor on Jan 7 2017 at 9:35 am


Jan 6 2017

Smarty stock - for service

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Added by draknor on Jan 6 2017 at 8:59 pm


Brake/abs lights on - google suggests speed sensor?

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Added by draknor on Jan 6 2017 at 8:59 pm


Add/repair exhaust clamp at turbo, symptoms were loss of cruise control, rattling, wind noise. Also replaced right hand headlight bulb.

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Added by draknor on Jan 6 2017 at 4:53 pm


Nov 20 2016

Switched back to smarty 3

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Added by draknor on Nov 20 2016 at 11:57 am


Oct 17 2016

Rebuilt rear differential (positraction), replace u-joints, straighten & balance drive shaft, replace tie rod, replace both upper & lower ball joints, perform alignment

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Added by draknor on May 3 2017 at 6:43 am


Sep 7 2016

Switched to Smarty stock for differential service at J&L 4WD

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Added by draknor on Sep 7 2016 at 8:22 am


Aug 30 2016

AC died yesterday Replaced AC compressor & fan clutch

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Added by draknor on Aug 30 2016 at 5:51 pm


Aug 1 2016

Schoepp's : P2146, replaced injector #1

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Added by draknor on Aug 2 2016 at 4:16 pm


Jul 31 2016

Got a CEL P2146, engine was running rough, vibrating, significant loss of power. Reprogramming from catcher 3 to stock to see if that helps. Note - had similar code last weekend (several hundred miles ago,) but effects were not as significant & CEL appeared to go away on its own? Did not clear it with Smarty

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Added by draknor on Jul 31 2016 at 7:06 pm


May 19 2016

oil change Tie-rod recall inspection - passed Recentered steering wheel (was off 5-10 degrees to left) upper/lower ball joints have a lot of play - rec replacing all 4 Outer tie rod end, put arm, left arm w/ dampener loose - rec replacing

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Added by draknor on May 19 2016 at 10:34 am


May 18 2016

Discount Tire, Dubuque IA rotation & balance

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Added by draknor on May 18 2016 at 8:50 am


May 10 2016

Right rear blinker not working. Dx'd at OTR Tire Factory in Moab, UT - bulb + wiring was fine, suspect ECM. Resolved itself when I (later) reprogrammed w/ Smarty

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Added by draknor on May 3 2017 at 7:00 am


Feb 27 2016

Switched back to Smarty 3 - was really lugging uphill to Flagstaff

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Added by draknor on Feb 27 2016 at 1:03 pm


Switched back to Smarty 3 - was really lugging uphill to Flagstaff

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Added by draknor on Feb 27 2016 at 6:56 pm


Feb 17 2016

Removed & replaced hub seal (left rear) Performed rear differential service. Diagnose: extreme lash shifting reverse/drive. Tech re-set pinion. Minor lash still present. Recommend band adjustment at transmission service. To totally resolve, recommended rear diff rebuild. ($2200)

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Added by draknor on Feb 17 2016 at 4:46 pm


Reverted to stock tune for service

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Added by draknor on Feb 17 2016 at 4:46 pm


Feb 12 2016

Oil change & fuel filter at oxendale dealer 15W40 CJ-4 Recall repair R25 (airbag inflators, driver) Recall N62 - not needed Noticed left rear axle seal leak, also recommend rear diff svc & transmission slack (? Not getting into P/R/N/D consistently)

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Added by draknor on Feb 12 2016 at 11:47 am


Jan 29 2016

Switched from catcher 5 to 3

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Added by draknor on Feb 3 2016 at 11:50 am


Jan 3 2016

Updated from stock (?) to catcher #5 (90 hp+ timing)

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Added by draknor on Jan 9 2016 at 9:27 pm


Jan 2 2016

Replaced both batteries with Duracell Ultra agm from batteries plus. One battery totally dead, other was good but struggling

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Added by draknor on Jan 2 2016 at 10:36 am


Jul 12 2015

Self change Amsoil 15w-40 heavy duty Donaldson elf7349 oil filter Baldwin pf7977 fuel filter

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Added by draknor on Feb 13 2016 at 5:15 pm


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