OverlanderJK
Resident Smartass
How much def are you using tank wise per tank of fuel?
2025 RAM 2500 HD : First Impressions
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The coil springs and solid front axle really make it feel like a Jeep and if one is so inclined to do, it's real easy to lift and work on it like one.
Also, I'm one of those people who started wanting one LOL
LOL at "kind of". I literally just put a small dink in the body when my tool bag just slightly made contact with it. Really pissed me off and I guarantee you it would never have happened on my 06 Duramax.
jesse3638
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Yep my new van has it. Once the warranty expires I'll have to look to see if there is a delete kit...haha.
Yup, like I said in my post, the screen looks great and it's really nice to have... while it still works. I have a feeling it'll die way before the truck does and that kind of sucks. Hoping enough of these trucks sell to open a market for them because, I don't know of any other vehicle that uses anything quite like it.
So, we've got a little over 1,000 miles on the odometer now and the DEF gauge is sitting at about 75%. So far, we've been averaging about 400 miles before we stop for more diesel and that's typically at about 1/4 of a tank.
TrailHunter
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Ha! Last week my Ford got hit on the Passenger door with a foul Ball... right below the glass. Next day I took it to a local dent removal guy and he got it out perfectly.. $300. My GMC would of 100% been fine. Find yourself a good Dent remover. Lol. Guys complain about the Aluminum but even the new steel on trucks is really stupid thin... all to save the planet.
RESURECTIONJK
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I feel like we need an updated family video.
DirtHeadDavis
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Yes you do. I’ll look after the Raptor now that you’re in my neck of the woods don’t worry.
Ddays
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I've found the DEF usage to be minimal when I use our truck as a daily. Obviously use way more when hauling but when I need DEF I fill up at the big truck pumps and fill both tanks at the same time. Those damn boxes are ok as emergency but F using those things
Trivia question: Why do the diesel bros insist on calling the front axle the steer axle and the rear axle as the drive axle? Obviously I know what they refer to Bob, so just don't, but why must they be talked about in semi language? I've been corrected a couple times and it's like shut up dipshit, I'm not a wannabe trucker it's front & rear
bobfriesenhahn
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Given that you apparently live in California, isn't there a problem if you delete DEF but need to pass the annual smog checks/inspections?
People who live in rural areas where smog checks are not required can likely get away with it, at least until they move to the big city.
NPC 6060⁸42
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Speaking of DEF my wife’s cousin is a ME at Ford working on Mustang last time I spoke with him but we got to talking about DEF which is urea and water he told me they had to design the fill inlets specifically so guys wouldn’t try pissing in the tanks to avoid buying def. Don’t know how true it is but it’s hilarious y’all have to buy jugs of piss to run your trucks. I don’t know what’s to stop you from refilling the jugs either.
jesse3638
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California or not its my understanding the DEF and DPF systems are federally mandated under the EPA. While yes we have smog inspections which would catch a DPF delete its again my understanding that its "federally punishable". I really dont know what that would entail though. This was a big discussion when I was helping to spec fire engines. Most wanted an exemption for fire apparatus but that didnt happen.
bobfriesenhahn
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In Texas, inspections are done as part of vehicle registration renewal. If you don't have current insurance, or fail the inspection, then your vehicle registration does not get renewed. Vehicles without valid stickers on their windshield get towed by the city. At some point the auto-loan provider and insurance companies will learn about the issue via automated means. Such info likely also feeds into credit rating systems.
No telling what happens in California, but California charges 15 or 20x more than Texas for registrations so it must be important to them.
mtudb24
Caught the Bug
Very nice Truck for sure. Looks great!!! That's our new engine harness we supply Cummins for the 2500 / 3500 models to their CMEP plant in Columbus Indiana. Cummins Project Code name Sabre. Phantom is the Project Code for the Chassis cab models. Very slight differences in wiring. Cummins Thunderbolt / Vulture was the 2022 / 2024 model designations.
What is the build date on the truck? We launched back in Nov 2024 and have made some subtle changes already in May to the wiring routing / coverings. I would be curious to what your version of wiring is.
Bullwinckle
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Great first impression and good looking truck! If I had the need for a full size truck it would be something I would look into for sure. As of now the Gladiator does all that I need it to do.
Awesome! I'll have to give it a look and post up when I get a chance.
If we didn't have properties that need work and heavy trailers that need to be pulled, I think my Gladiator would be all that I need too.