Nissan Truck 2WD (new Version)

RamForum · RamDiver · 9 Nov 2026

Burla said: We now have solid-state batteries = total game changer!!! Future batteries will likely outlast the truck, but the added tech may mess with that. Click to expand... You can't open that can of worms and not expect a discussion. Have any of the battery manufacturers begun large-scale production yet, or are they still working out the bugs? The biggest problem with solid-state batteries may finally be solved Researchers solved the mystery of how soft lithium dendrites crack the hard ceramic inside solid-state batteries, triggering short circuits. The breakthrough could help engineers b…

IH8MUD · rjs78 · 9 Nov 2026

Mine has starting squealing like a banshee (at least this is what I imagine a screaming banshee sounds like.) 3-belt 87 with compressor on passenger side, under alternator, and a tensioner under the compressor. Have been searching (forum, FSMs, SOR diagrams) but can't find the procedure. Found notes about the compressor being solid-mounted, to adjust the tensioner which has reverse-thread. I'm not with the truck this second, but when I last looked this morning, I thought sure there was a... Read more

For A Bodies Only · 318willrun · 9 Nov 2026

I have the pieces now. I have a LA 318. Plan is to put together a 318 2bbl using 318 parts. No performance work, but using the best of the parts that came on any factory 318 (including magnums). I'm using stock exhaust manifolds and in this case they are LA truck manifolds, and a Y-pipe into single exhaust. HERE IS THE KICKER: I'm not disclosing the parts I've selected. I'm curious on what YOU would select. Again, no performance work such as porting, decking, boring, cam regrinds... Read more

IH8MUD · NMBruce · 9 Nov 2026

hey everyone, just a heads up. I stopped by REI yesterday to get a JetBoil to carry in my truck for trips, encase I wanted some coffee or tea. The sales guy said they were having a 25% sale on items starting Friday. The JetBoil was one of them. Also he said something about members getting 20% off a second item.

RamForum · Michael Phipps · 9 Nov 2026

Good morning all! I'm changing jobs and will be working from home again. This means that I'll likely park the truck and it may sit for anywhere from 3-6 months or more. It's a 26 PW. To prepare for this I've already bought an installable 2 amp battery tender that I'll get in this weekend, but I was thinking I should ask what else I need to do to prepare the truck for intermediate term storage. So I would appreciate any guidance you may have on the topic. Let me explain the... Read more

IH8MUD · Land Shark · 9 Nov 2026

So just picked this up from my good friend Dave. He has loved this truck for many years now but now it's my turn to continue the love. His original build thread Build - Dave's 80 - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/daves-80.1069472/ . Will update this thread as things change. But for now love having an 80 back in the stable.

RamForum · Six Turboed · 9 Nov 2026

Just purchased our first Ram truck. Have always owned crewcab Tundras but with the problems with their new 32K motor blowing up that was out of the question. Looked at GMC with the baby diesel but never owned one and fuel is more expensive that gas plus regular maintenance is a bit more also. Ended up with the 25 Ram LoneStar with the Night and BigHorn packages 4x4 CrewCab. This truck puts the Tundra to shame in every possible way!! The ride is amazing and it is quiet inside and out, it also... Read more

RamForum · Snowdoggie · 9 Nov 2026

LMC Truck doesn't have one. Neither does NAPA. They tell me that the 1989 and 1990 models are different that the pre 1997 models and the 1991 model and that the 1989-1990 model is discontinued. What is the difference. NAPA gave me a part number of 52004263.

RamForum · rcatank · 9 Nov 2026

I have a 2022 Laramie (v6) and this year, I have had issues where the voltage would drop enough to not crank almost every day, so I figured its on the way out. But I just reached my 4th year recently on the brand new truck - So I want to know is this normal for RAM batteries to die so early. I have had other vehicles with AGM batteries last me 10+ years even when those vehicles don't get used as much. The temps in the south have just started to dip into 40's in the early mornings, so I... Read more

Ford Truck Enthusiasts · PURSUIT ELECTRONICS · 9 Nov 2026

I believe this horse has been kicked a time or two, but I have checked every fuse in my truck and the heated steering wheel still does not get warm. It turns on via the radio and APIM, but never...

RamForum · WillIRam · 9 Nov 2026

I have already ordered the HU I also purchased the: iDatalink Maestro KIT-RAM1 iDatalink Maestro ADS-MRR iDatalink Maestro ACC-HU-P101 My truck is a 2017 Ram Laramie with Alpine sound and factory sub with the UConnect 8.4 Is this going to be everything I need to keep all my original functions including back-up cam, Aux audio and USB port and steering wheel controls?

For B Bodies Only · Tim Carlig · 9 Nov 2026

I’m getting ready to take my Roadrunner in for an alignment. If I hit a little divot in the road, it wants to pull my steering wheel out of my hand. The car rides like a truck perhaps I need a soft riding shock absorber? Any suggestions?

RamForum · Goose55 · 9 Nov 2026

Goofy DPF notices. I'm at 44K miles now. I had this exact same thing happen maybe 3 years ago and it cleared on it's own. Now, it occurred again yesterday on a 90 mile round trip driving at a constant 1900 RPM. Truck runs fine so I suspect it will, as before, clear itself. Tomorrow I have a 220 mile round trip to Phoenix and will again be driving a constant 1900 - 2200 RPM Your opinions on this, please.

RamForum · jmp22684 · 9 Nov 2026

Hey y'all! So we own a 2016 6.4 2500 4.10 tradesman with 2800 payload - on the sticker. It's got some rot and we want a higher payload. A dually may be overkill, but we tow about 14-18 trips a year with a 5th wheel, most 4-5 hour trips, if longer we break somewhere. It won't be used as a work truck. Right now we're around 3,500 payload if I load up the way I want with the generator, 4 bikes in the bed, 2 adults, 2 kids and a 120lb dog all in the truck. I could probably get away with a... Read more

RamForum · TruckLightGuy · 9 Nov 2026

Salut à tous, je voulais simplement me présenter à la communauté RAM. Je suis sur la route depuis près de 30 ans. J'ai passé 20 ans à conduire des poids lourds à travers la France et l'Europe, et depuis 7 ans, j'affronte les routes difficiles et les hivers rigoureux du Québec, ainsi que quelques longs trajets aux États-Unis. Conduire n'est pas qu'un métier pour moi, c'est ma première véritable passion. Quand on passe autant d'heures au volant, on devient complètement obsédé par l'optique... Read more

RamForum · hunterdan · 9 Nov 2026

Was under the truck over the weekend trying to find the source of the exhaust rattle I've been ignoring for the past 2 years. I found 2 areas where it was/is hitting, I addressed the major one. I had a clamp turned the wrong direction and it would vibrate against the spare tire heat shield. The other is the passenger side exhaust tip. I went to loosen the boat for the clamp and snapped the head off. It's an aftermarket exhaust with 2.5" pipes, not 2.25". The clamp is just like the OEM... Read more

Ford Truck Enthusiasts · Grey County Hermit · 9 Nov 2026

Can anyone identify this intake manifold fitting? I can't really give any engine details as it came off of a big truck flathead (1948 with a 2 speed rear end, but the intake is not original to that...

IH8MUD · Joe45 · 9 Nov 2026

Howdy all! I've been looking to install Terrain Tamer rear parabolic springs on my HJ45 Pickup Truck. Can't find a part number or anything. Anyone done this? Will springs for another LC model work by changing the spring hangers? The setup I am looking at would be rear Terrain Tamer parabolic springs, front Terrain Tamer or OME springs. For shocks, I am leaning heavily towards OME BP51s Thanks!

IH8MUD · palmtree191 · 9 Nov 2026

If this isn’t allowed, let me know. New to this. A Land Cruiser has been a dream of mine for a while now. Neighbor has a sweet FJ62 with turbo diesel. But he convinced me an 80 series was the move for a first LC, especially with my family. So here I am! My “issue” is I currently drive a 15 Tundra with 90k miles. We already have a family vehicle and I can’t justify owning 3 cars at the moment. The truck is mainly used for hauling and hunting (multiple deer/elk a year). Only tows a raft... Read more

Ford Truck Enthusiasts · Diesel cat · 9 Nov 2026

So put a new fuel pump in the valley and after a week it literally just puked. OK it was a cheap one from rock auto. So spent the money got a good one from Riff Raff. It lasted one day! Got another...

SVTPerformance · Weather Man · 9 Nov 2026

Ford seen struggling to return to +10% margins Sep. 1, 2020 8:12 AM ET|About: Ford Motor Company (F) |By: Clark Schultz , SA News Editor UBS weighs in on reports that Ford (NYSE: F ) plans to cut more jobs in North America at the salaried level. "The announced headcount reductions are aimed at improving the automaker’s efficiency. Ford cut 7,000 salaried positions worldwide last year in the first round of the global restructuring. Those reductions were... Read more

IH8MUD · CarloniousFunk · 9 Nov 2026

After having had this rad little truck for about a year now, tinkering and lurking on the forums trying to scavenge any info of people building these out, i figured I should share the journey of my build too! The truck is a 1998 Dyna 150 / Toyoace LY161 with the 2.8l 3L N/A Diesel Picked it up from a dealer/importer that put a lot of work into freshening it all up, lifting it 2" via torsion bar lift and blocks in the rear, and added new tires KO2 30x9.5 Photos from the port... Read more

IH8MUD · littlevulture · 9 Nov 2026

Table of Contents​ updated 5 March 2025 My Project Notes (hosted on Github) - see Post 15 for more info about this FJ Cruiser Mirrors Initial Install 5VZ-FE Swap Solid Axle Swap and Ford 57's VF4AM Top Shift Conversion

RamForum · R-RAM · 9 Nov 2026

Hello: New to HD 4x4 truck world. Finding it hard to get detailed factory info on 2022 RAM. I am hoping someone can help me identify what the following connector is used for. Connector is located below steering column and to right. Behind removable access panel. Inside pin view of connector. An Upfitter wiring kit came with male version of connector. Pre-wired with most of pin positions filled. As shown in next picture. What would seem... Read more

RamForum · 2012 PU ram · 9 Nov 2026

I have a 2012 Ram 1500 5.7 hemi 4x4 the on the title it says PU for the model type and was wonderin if anyone knew exactly what all specific things r different from a regular model truck like the SLT model. I kno for a fact it's an ex police truck from the state of Wyoming. If anyone knows more about slight changes they would have made for police use lemme kno. I'm having to replace the cam, and lifters on it and wasn't sure if there's any difference between a... Read more

IH8MUD · hobie1 · 9 Nov 2026

Hi guys, Doing my upgrade to 2013 Headlights from my 2008. All Original parts. I already got the ff working: Ordered new sockets as I did not want to splice. 90980-10942 - Headliight (4 terminals) 90980-10897- Headliight (6 terminals) 82824-60430 - Fog Lamps 1) Park light to DRL = OK but I want to find a power source so it powers up when I start the truck. 2) Low Beam = OK 3) High Beam = OK 4) Signal = OK Can seem to find out where these wires should connect to? 1) What's the GREEN... Read more

For A Bodies Only · 70SwingerGuy · 9 Nov 2026

So Im still not quite done yet, but Cindy came out of the garage for the first time since reassembly began and took a couple of spins around the block to make sure my new brakes worked and stuff like that They did, and quite nicely as a matter of fact I needed to do an oil change on my truck, and get winter tires on our vehicles so I needed to move her. She was very happy to be out in the sun again

IH8MUD · liveoak · 9 Nov 2026

This is a slimmed down version of a thread I used to have on another site. I hope it helps someone attempting a similar swap. I will add more as time allows. My truck 1985 4Runner SR5 22RE(bought in 1997), 33x10.5x15, (now 35x12.5x15) 5.29s, W56-A trans, single case marlin gears, ARB front/rear, 86 rear axle, marlin crossover steering, other random stuff Donor truck 2001 Tacoma Prerunner Auto that had been rolled but only had 25,000 miles. Oil pan, bellhousing, flywheel, clutch, slave and... Read more

Ford Truck Enthusiasts · Meterman1993 · 9 Nov 2026

I have a a relative that has a 2002 crew cab super duty 4x4 with the 7.3L. The truck is in excellent condition no rust runs and drives great. He is wanting to sell it because he rarely drives it...

IH8MUD · Texas Navy · 9 Nov 2026

Well Mud, it's finally time I started a build thread, if for the accountability of it. Some background: I bought a 1978 40 series in 2013. Loved the truck, but had a young family that grew and was moving a bunch in the Navy. Eventually, I sold that truck in 2020 and immediately regretted it. About a year later, I drove by an 80 series parked by the road at a business with a For Sale sign on it, and bought it the next day. It was a 97, had 240k on the clock, and the AC was ice cold (I live in... Read more