Fourth Generation

[mr.mindless]

seem it has been done before to just add the remote keyless sales code GXM and have it work
https://www.cumminsforum.com/threads/keyless-entry-on-4th-gen-st-it-does-work.2244745/

[M4wdFab]

ask will if he his a tool?  doubt mine does it, and im only updated to 2016

[M4wdFab]

do you know if your truck has had the grid heater nut delete done?

i was thinking i should do mine and started looking at the kit options

[mr.mindless]

seller definitely wouldn't know. I have not pulled the intake horn to look.

my 3rd gen doesn't have a grid heater, and I never noticed.

[mr.mindless]

ordered a security gateway bypass and a couple blank keys. not sure if one of my existing OBD cables will work with AlfaOBD to change the feature and program the key but maybe. Worst case another $70 for about my 7th special OBD cable (OBDLink EX) and I should be good to add that RPO and program keys.

https://www.ramforum.com/threads/adding-remote-keyless-entry-keyfob-lock-unlock-diy-w-alfa.186290/

[mr.mindless]

Two new “tombstone” RKE keys programmed. Base sentry key now the emergency key.

Just need to try cutting the blade keys for backup entry if I get ambitious but since they only gain entry and not start the truck, not sure if worth it to bother. I might try.

[mr.mindless]

Ordered a hydroboost seal kit

https://piratejack.net/2771004x-hydro-boost-repair-kit/

I’m certain that’ll be fun. Most commenters I read said the seal replacement was the easy part, r&r can be a challenge

What sealed the deal was seeing others with wrinkly rubber floors saying it’s usually the hydroboost, so it’s been leaking a while.

[mr.mindless]

Have not found a way to not have the radio blare FM as soon as the key turns on. 98% of the time I’m listening to Bluetooth from my phone. It won’t remember that source and the needed volumes are different.

‘07’s radio remembered volume per source so it was fine. Just kept FM turned all the way down. This is annoying. Might be different software revisions to try but most people talk about the 8.4” screen units not the 5”

[mr.mindless]

with 225 19.5 G rated
front @ 80psi 6400# capacity (6240 measured)
rear @ 70psi 10,880 capacity (9640 measured)

found that not all tires have high pressure valve stems, so I'm glad I don't need 95+psi 🙄

[mr.mindless]

Also found a very reasonable spare tire mount location ahead of the rear spring hanger. 84” c-a is NICE

Should be able to build off of the bed mount or crossmembers. Spare tire winch to lift it with access through the toolbox and 3-4 studs and nuts to hold it securely.

Not sure I have time in the next two weeks. I’ll just throw i in the back seat in the mean time for the long trip. It’s a loaner from Erik.

Need to make sure I leave room for a 265, I do think I want to fill out the wheel wells a bit and send the pure highway tread to other duties.

[mr.mindless]

Last and least found a bad rear swaybar link. New pair on the way for $37 shipped.

[mr.mindless]

ordered a single sample direct bolt on 22.5" wheel that would be a future spare tire or inner dual - not sure yet - to test fit 255/70r22.5. Can't stand these little 225s and I think this truck deserves better than 245 or 265s on too-skinny 19.5x6.

promising myself that I will hold off on doing the whole kit and kaboodle 'till the old truck sells.

[mr.mindless]

No sticker from my usuals, computer won't let it through. Will have to see Joe's dad I guess? bah.

[M]

emissions related?

[mr.mindless]

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