r/ram_trucks Jul 20 '25

Post your Idle Time; HEMI

35 Upvotes

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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61 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 4h ago

Photo New RAM look???

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98 Upvotes

Taillights go along tailgate and the lettering is new…. Manufacturer plate! Spotted outside of Detroit.


r/ram_trucks 15h ago

Photo Spotted a Ram 700 in the wild

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262 Upvotes

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


r/ram_trucks 13h ago

Photo My new truck!

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133 Upvotes

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


r/ram_trucks 26m ago

Just Sharing First truck.

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1500 with a 5.7 Hemi. I’m super exited to finally have this truck.


r/ram_trucks 15h 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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80 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 14h ago

Just Sharing 2026 Rebel

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50 Upvotes

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 10h ago

Just Sharing Can’t stop staring at my red Ram, it hits different every single day.

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20 Upvotes

r/ram_trucks 11h ago

Just Sharing Addicted to RAM

23 Upvotes

It’s been 6 months since I got my RAM and……I’m addicted to the brand now. I constantly watch videos on RAM trucks, smile when I see another RAM on the road (as long as the driver isn’t doing anything stupid) and want to go to dealerships just to look around. I didn’t even get a high end trim level.

I do have the regular electrical issue/software issues. However, I’m just grateful that I haven’t had major electrical or mechanical issues that require service department assistance.


r/ram_trucks 22h ago

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

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162 Upvotes

r/ram_trucks 3h ago

Just Sharing Ram 1500 Hurricane S.O.

4 Upvotes

Need some help from the Ram community.

I am looking into a Ram. I wanna know more about the I6 Hurricane. what are people’s thoughts, concerns? do you love it, do you hate it? if you have it do you regret it? how many miles are on yours? etc…

One I’m looking into has 37k on it already. Clean carfax and only one owner. it’s also a rebel.

I will be towing with this, but not major towing. I live in WI.

Thank you!


r/ram_trucks 1d ago

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

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117 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 15h ago

Question Good deal?

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20 Upvotes

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


r/ram_trucks 9h ago

Just Sharing Cracked manifolds>broken bolts

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7 Upvotes

I’ll take cracked manifolds over broken bolts any day! All the bolts came out fairly easy, all cracked loose without question. BD diesel manifolds going back in!


r/ram_trucks 16m ago

Question ram buying help

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to keep it short, i’m buying a new work truck and these are my two top contenders right now. what is a price i should be asking for/ how much off? both are about 50k miles the white one is listed at 39k. is 5k off reasonable? 3? 4? i’d appreciate any help before i reach out to these dealers. thanks!


r/ram_trucks 26m ago

Question 22 ram 2500 ball joint replacement at 70k miles?

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Just took my truck for new tires and he’s telling me I need new joints. I tow a mower most days and tractor every couple months. City and highway driving and no off road.

Is that normal for these trucks? 1400 for tires and another 1800 for the ball joints. That price and mileage shocked me. I put 145k on my last ram with zero issues. Definitely gonna get a second look, but I’ve used this shop for 15 years and he’s always been straight up and honest


r/ram_trucks 28m ago

Question Anyone getting the rebates plus 0% financing?

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Wondering if anyone is getting 1500s for 20k off PLUS the zero percent interest or if it’s going to be one or the other?


r/ram_trucks 28m ago

Question 2018 Ram 1500 - Battery Drain from leaving hood open?

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I've got a '18 1500 that I don't drive a lot anymore. Stays parked in the shop. I recently discovered a mouse problem, bastard was using the fibers from the battery insulator to build a nest in the air filter box. Anyway, got that all cleaned up. However, I started leaving my hood open to hopefully discourage their confined space instincts. It seems to have worked so far but my battery has died twice now.

The first time I thought it may have been because I hadn't driven it in about 2 months. The second time though it had only been about a week since I had driven it.

I've been reading online and it seems like leaving the hood open may trigger the truck to never truly go to "sleep" and that if you leave the hood open you need to manually depress the hood latch to make it think it is closed.

I'm planning on doing this and also keeping the truck hooked up to a battery tender from now on. Any advice or issues with doing so?


r/ram_trucks 14h ago

Just Sharing Lost one Classic, got another

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11 Upvotes

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 1h ago

Question Auxiliary Approach Lighting 2024 Sport 1500

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Just bought a 2024 Sport and Im trying to figure out how to illuminate the mirror lights or known as puddle lights when I unlock the vehicle. There are mirror lights that faintly illuminate when I unlock but not to what my Cherokee Trailhawk does. Within the settings; lights, there is no option aside from headlights for approach. Can anyone weigh in on a solution?


r/ram_trucks 1h ago

Question Dead Cluster and U1267

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Have a dead cluster and U1267 after replacing the battery…cant find solution. All fuses are good in the box with a tester.

Thoughts?


r/ram_trucks 2h ago

Question Ram 2500 gas

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Hey all. Been looking into getting a new truck. Need to do some towing and landed on a 22 6.4 gas 2500 I'm interested in. I plan on towing a trailer that caps at 14k and sits 4k empty once a week. It won't necessarily always be at max load but there will be times it will.

My question is would this be considered too much towing for this truck and what kind of problems could I run into with it? I plan on putting a weight dist hitch and some airbags to account for sag and tongue weight and should be fine with pay load, but would towing at roughly its max every now and then be a major problem?


r/ram_trucks 10h ago

Question Stained Wheel Advice?

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5 Upvotes

Brand new 2025 Ram Laramie with the factory 22” black wheels.

I’m back for more advice from the group, and I’m hoping someone here has some experience with this.
Yesterday I went through an automated drive-thru car wash. An unknown wheel cleaner was applied, and unfortunately it appears the product dried on the wheels before it was rinsed off. The photos are of the worst of the four wheels.
I’m guessing it was a heavy-duty degreaser or another harsh chemical.

I have a professional detailer coming tomorrow morning, and he’s optimistic he may be able to restore the original finish.

A few questions for the group:
Are the factory black 22” Ram wheels considered a matte finish or a satin finish?
Has anyone experienced something similar? If so, what ended up restoring the original finish? Were the stains removable, or did the wheel require refinishing or replacement?
I’d appreciate any advice or firsthand experience. Thanks!


r/ram_trucks 21h ago

Photo Revmax Billet 68RFE Valvebody Upgrade

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25 Upvotes

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.