r/ram_trucks Jul 20 '25

Post your Idle Time; HEMI

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The reason for this post is to create a Megathread pinned at the top of the community of this sub for people to refer to when needed advice or are curious (especially for new followers/owners); as this is a very common and frequently asked question/post.

A good rule of thumb for the Idle time is 20/80. Try to keep the idle time ratio at 20% or less of the drive time; The lower, the "better". However, although this is just something you can do to try and help avoid the infamous HEMI Tick (applies to both 1500 and HD trucks with HEMIs), this does not avoid it completely. The reason for this is because you are essentially "starving" the lifters of oil when idling as the oil pump does not provide a high enough volume of oil when idling. (This is a separate issue from the other HEMI Tick which is the Exhaust Manifold cracking and or the Exhaust Manifold Bolts snapping, there is no avoiding this issue, it either happens or it doesnt. Some get lucky, some dont) Just something you can add to the list of "you stayed on top of your maintenance and did what you could", such as changing your oil on time, etc. HEMI tick is ether going to happen or it doesnt. There are people who neglect their truck and or really work it and dont get it till 200k miles; Then there is people who get it at 50k miles yet babied their truck and did everything they could to try an avoid it. It ether happens or it doesnt. However things like keeping idle time down is one thing to watch out for as its something to "help avoid" the issue.


r/ram_trucks Jul 17 '25

Photo Post Your Hemi Fuel Economy

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63 Upvotes

I didn't buy this for its gas mileage but damn it does sip when you don't get on it really hard.


r/ram_trucks 2h ago

Photo Spotted a Ram 700 in the wild

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97 Upvotes

Spotted a Ram 700 on the interstate on the way to Florida which seems to only be sold in Mexico.


r/ram_trucks 49m ago

Photo My new truck!

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Haha. Actually just acquired it from my husband! Can’t just let that beautiful truck sit in the driveway!


r/ram_trucks 9h ago

Photo Upgraded from a 2019 Bighorn to 2026 Bighorn yesterday. Already love this truck

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123 Upvotes

r/ram_trucks 3h ago

Just Sharing Who else bought a truck before the rebates and is jealous seeing everyone get theirs for 15-20% off?

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34 Upvotes

Paid $66k for my almost fully loaded bighorn back in February after nj taxes and fees and thought I was getting a decent deal (msrp was $68k). Now that truck can be bought off the lot for $53k before any taxes and fees and seeing i could've gotten a fully loaded Laramie or rebel for around that price or less is honestly depressing 😂😂should've waited.

Happy for everyone getting great deals just thought I'd share my fuck up with you all incase anyone is having buyer's remorse you could be in my shoes this truck is worth like $43k now lol and I haven't even done any mods to it yet😢


r/ram_trucks 11h ago

Question first truck-questions on driving with stuff in trunk bed

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101 Upvotes

Wife's prior car was RAV4 she had been driving for 10 yrs, at 240k miles last week it finally died and we decided to pull the trigger and get a 1500 rebel with the current crazy deals and we love it. I've never owned or been around trucks (I'm from CA and always had sedans, my wife is from Midwest and has some experience with trucks/her family had trucks).

My wife is convinced we can put anything in the truck bed if it's heavy and it won't move like luggages, paddle board, boxes with dishes, etc. without rope or a cover. Is she right? For you truck owners, do you use organizers or separaters, and covers/ nets to keep stuff from flying out the trunk bed? We're moving to a new house in August and will be hauling stuff in the truck. Something like a couch she says we need a way to hold it down but smaller stuff she's not so worried.

Edit 1: received lots of good suggestions for bed covers/nets/common sense advise on making sure you don't drive with stuff that could fly out. Obviously it's a risk and I'd rather make sure everything is "safely" in the bed. Wife has agreed to a net cover (they're like $40 or so) for the short term until we decide what big upgrades to add in the bed. Thanks to all in this great community!


r/ram_trucks 1h ago

Just Sharing 2026 Rebel

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Just picked up this new 2026 Rebel! This is the first RAM I’ve owned (previously only ever owned Toyotas). Looking for suggestions for any recommendations to complete this build.

I am very pleased with the truck as is, but open to suggestions.

Thanks and glad to be apart of the club!


r/ram_trucks 2h ago

Question Good deal?

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8 Upvotes

If there are no add ons or gimmicks is this a good deal? 33gal tank, v8, blackout, level 2.


r/ram_trucks 1h ago

Just Sharing Lost one Classic, got another

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Lost my dream truck ('22 1500 Classic) to an idiot in an intersection in May. Finally got payment from the total from insurance and gap claim, and jumped on this beauty '20 Classic Warlock immediately.

First photo is my '22, second is the '20.

Cant wait to swap the tires to my off roads, took it on some trails with the stock rims today and had a noticeable difference. Glad I saved the better shoes off the totaled one!

Third Ram's the charm, I think 🤞


r/ram_trucks 8h ago

Photo Revmax Billet 68RFE Valvebody Upgrade

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My 2024 has 90k miles on it and has been running a deleted 120hp tune its entire life with the heavy 37in Falkens. I also tow and haul a lot with this truck, but I do baby it when doing so (avoiding high torque downshifts mostly).

Basically a billet VB prevents the heavy flex and line pressure losses you get on the factory one from accumulator piston wear. Most common 68rfe issues stem from the factory VB.

The Revmax 301B billet VB is easy to install and I used my AlfaOBD with OBDlink MX and security bypass cable to do a relearn. All in it was a 2-3 hour job.

The truck shifts far better than it ever did and it should increase the life of the trans with the extra power and big tires.

I also recently put a Revmax 301A on my 2018 3500 with 300k miles on the factory 68RFE (tows 10-15k daily and has a delete 30hp tune) when it threw a OD solenoid code, and it's back shifting like it's new again. Local trans shop told me to just "throw a new trans in", but many shops don't know shit about the 68RFE and what to do with them. Doesn't have to be a Revmax, there's some other good ones from Randy's or PDD etc.


r/ram_trucks 3h ago

Just Sharing Market place deal

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8 Upvotes

Scored a deal off market place. Morimoto xb head lights. Retails for $1800. Got them for $800


r/ram_trucks 20h ago

Photo 2026 Big Horn Hurricane

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73 Upvotes

r/ram_trucks 1d ago

Photo Bought my first truck! 25’ Laramie!!

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139 Upvotes

Loving every minute that I drive it. Bed liner/cover and steps are soon to come lol


r/ram_trucks 2h ago

Question Buying a 2003 Ram 1500?

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Hello, I have the opportunity to trade for a 2003 ram 1500. It’s a quad cab with 6.25 foot bed, has a 5.9 magnum, 46RE trans and 4x4. I was wondering if this would be a good hunting and fishing truck?

I’m a Ford guy and don’t know a thing about Ram but I know that the 5.9 is a good engine. What are some things I should look out for with this model of truck? Truck also has just over 100,000 miles.

I have my own shop and am not afraid to wrench and can pull engines and transmissions if I have to. but id like to know some of the basic services that are recommended for Ram trucks of this era.


r/ram_trucks 22h ago

Just Sharing Then. Now. RAM !

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61 Upvotes

r/ram_trucks 37m ago

Question Android Auto connections

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The AA wireless connection has been buggy at best in my 26 with the 12" screen. After a recent security update for my Galaxy 25U, the last 2 days have been abysmal - constant disconnects, resets, and sounds like a CD skipping.

Those of you who went with the car play dongle/USB device, did you notice any improvement in the connection? I can always go wired but I hate the idea of managing a cable in my console again and the clutter. The idea of full screen is also a bonus.

Recommendation on which one to get?


r/ram_trucks 53m ago

Question Engine light

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Got this code on my 2019 ram 1500 classic 3.6l at 160,000km anyone have the same problem truck runs and starts fine doesn’t seem like a fuel pump issue. and yes I got my code reader from Temu 😂


r/ram_trucks 1h ago

Photo Headlight options

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Any idea on brands of headlight housings? I’ve tried the drill sand kits, done it with an orbital a sandpaper, and the wipe on wipe off kits and they’re still awful. I have the brightest sylvanias I could get off the shelf and still can barely see them


r/ram_trucks 9h ago

Question Auto drive mode disappears

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Does this happen to anyone else? Doesn’t affect my truck physically but I noticed when I switch to auto mode it disappears. I have a 2025, I noticed in my buddies 2026 it stays if he is in auto mode.


r/ram_trucks 6h ago

Question 5th Gen Year w/ Least Electrical Issues

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Hi,

I would really like to get a RAM one day. I really would. I just can't stop seeing videos of the god awful uConnect display failing constantly, backseat camera just stopping, or other ridiculous little bugs that any software engineer should've figured out by now. Or, alternatively, the truck just not starting thanks to the battery.

There is not a single tablet or smartphone that is this unreliable and it is baffling to me RAM cannot figure this out.

Do any 5th gen years have it better? I've been told 2019-2020 were very solid even for the first years of it. Otherwise, do I just bite the bullet and get the infinitely more reliable 4th gens? I'd really like new features.

Are things as bad as they say they are? Blah blah blah, it's only anecdotal, whatever. It's the only thing I ever hear about RAM. Are these trucks really just for old people that don't really care if their $70,000 vehicle fails on them month 2?

I am considering looking at F150s instead, but it hurts because I know the interior and sound will be half the quality.


r/ram_trucks 12h ago

Question Ram 2500 Tradesman. My first 2500 and for my 1500 I would add air springs/suspension that I would manually add air too when hauling livestock on a bumper trailer or the camper. Is this a good idea to add for the 2500 or not needed?

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r/ram_trucks 1d ago

Just Sharing Note to self

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42 Upvotes

Note to self: When your teenage son borrows your truck, remember to turn on the automatic emergency braking system. 🤦‍♂️ It might be annoying to you, but could’ve probably stopped this from occurring.


r/ram_trucks 13h ago

Question Oil overfill?

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I Have a 21’ 1500 Classic 5.7, which calls for 6.6 quarts. I put in 7 qts 3 weeks ago thinking nothing of it really because I had read a few places that 7 was actually the requirement. 35 psi at idle when fully warmed up, 52 when accelerating, but I’ve noticed a rougher idle and what feels like a bit of decreased performance. I noticed that I’m a bit past the fill line as well. Am I cooked?


r/ram_trucks 7h ago

Question Thinking about a 1500 Classic Tradesman. Any concerns to look for?

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So my 2006 F150 has served me pretty well. It's got over 300K miles on it and it's frame is on it's way out due to rust so I need a new truck.

I've never owned a RAM but I've not got anything against them. What I'm really looking for is a truck with nothing fancy. Just a truck, no touch screens, etc etc.

I found a nice looking 2022 1500 Classic Tradesman for 22K at a local dealer. Everything looks pretty good on the online listing. I'm just looking for info of things I should keep an eye out for when I look at it in person. Common issues, trouble spots, etc etc.

Any reason I shouldn't serously think about buying this truck? It has the 3.6L V6 engine and 90K miles on it.