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Old Jan 27, 2019 | 07:40 AM
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2018 Ram 2500 Laramie Mega Cab 4x4
I just bought this brand new sexy beast and I wanted to reach out to the forum for advise for a new diesel owner. I've read the manual and scanned this forum quit a bit, so I know the normal stuff like drive it hard every now and then, change the filters when due, and all that jazz. Any other specifics I need to know about this thing or being a diesel owner? First time posting to this forum and I'm a first time diesel owner.

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Old Jan 27, 2019 | 08:03 AM
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Just enjoy that beautiful music coming from the exhaust pipe......Ben
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Old Jan 27, 2019 | 08:20 AM
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Protect your investment especially if you’re doing any dirt/gravel roads. Look into some 3M clear vinyl paint protection on hood/fenders and even the rockers door sills and fender lips. Rock chips show really bad in the darker colors.

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Old Jan 27, 2019 | 06:53 PM
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I spent over 6 hours removing the 3M clear protective film on my old 07 Z71 before I sold it. It protected the front of the hood, front fenders, and side trim but when it got old it dried out and cracked and looked like a cat had scratched the heck out of my truck, but only on those parts. After some research I found the old stuff did that. I may look into the new stuff though I heard it is much more reliable.
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Old Jan 27, 2019 | 07:15 PM
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Yeah I had the same experience with my 06 and cheap film.
there are different thicknesses and levels of quality and UV ratings now
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Old Jan 27, 2019 | 07:23 PM
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Sweet thanks man I appreciate it
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Old Jan 27, 2019 | 08:52 PM
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I spent the money and had the lower section Rhino lined as I live on a gravel road. It's well worth the money IMO. The new stuff doesn't color fade and is not rough like the bed liner.
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Old Jan 28, 2019 | 07:45 AM
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Black Rhino Liner would look real good in that color.

I did a couple of my trucks with Line-X on rockers and door sills. Definitely another option for protection.
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