2019 Ram 1500 *PROBLEMS and ADVICE* after 175,000 Miles of Ownership | Truck Central

Let's take a deeper look at how worn and broken the High Mileage Ram is after 3 years and 175k miles...
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[TruckCentral]

*Who thinks we're making it to 300k miles on these brake pads?*

[jv]

I drive about 45k a year and your videos give me a lot of hope for how my truck will hold up. Especially since you tow a lot and its still holding up that well.

[vinniecorleone]

Always enjoyable Justin, I feel better & better about my 2021 Limited Night Edition after every one of your real life experience videos bud!

[Neuk__]

I am flabbergasted by the break pad. That is seriously impressive.

[jimlove]

Good to see you again sir. That’s a lot of miles on that cabin air filter. Brake pads look unbelievable and definitely time for new wheel bearings, though there isn’t any play in the wheel, better to be safe then sorry. Overall, the truck looks great. Thanks for all the updates and potential problems that could or will occur. On a side note, if you get up to Pittsburgh again, give me a shout-out and maybe we could meet up for lunch. Have a great evening my friend.

[christiandulaney]

I just bought a 2019 Longhorn with 92K on it. Leather is a beautiful deep tobacco brown. I put leather conditioner on my bolster once a week. It doesnt have any lines on it. Im weird about the "looks" of my truck and DEFINITELY dont work it like a truck. You are using it exactly how it was meant to be used. Makes me proud to be a Ram owner. its my second. Im stuck on Rams for exterior and interior styling versus Ford or GMC.

It would cost several thousand, but you could do a paint correction and ceramic coat, and it would look like it did off the showroom floor. Plus, it will last basically forever with the ceramic coat.

[ramrider]

Well done on the update and clarification. As always I enjoy your input.

[jc]

so funny about the cabin filter, glad that you checked it out.

[peterkueffner]

Thanks for all the updates. I basically have the same truck, except I only have 15k miles. I am very happy with it. Air ride is so plush, yet does a great job towing. I put some stock size Cooper Rugged Trek tires on the same wheels you have. Very happy with them.

[angelr]

Love it Justin. Love this real life crap. Keep the truck for 300k miles!!

[adamwarrick]

I am at 95K miles with my 2015 RAM 1500. Just now replacing the pads which I thought was amazing.

Had to do the manifold bolts and upper ball joint driver (38K miles under warranty). How are your electronics? My radio tends to go off randomly, the auto windows sometimes don't go auto, and the backup camera likes to go on the fritz when cold out. Oh, and my damn headlight filled with water/moisture. The rest has been just regular maintenance.

Other then that, she's a beaut, clark!

[johnflood]

On my 2015 Ram 1500 Longhorn at 175, 000 miles I put in a HD Borgeson steering shaft it made the steering like new again also for vibration that the alignment would not remove I replaced the rear wheel bearings and C clips that took out all the vibration. I also changed the CV joints, shaft on drivers side and only a guess I thinking it may be your CV joints making the noise. IMO I would clean all the rubber boots with Dawn and treat them with a rubber conditioner if you want to hit 300K just a thought but I am crazy about maintaining 100% new I sold my 2015 for $27, 000 with 180, 000 miles on it and bought a 2022 Ram limited Etorque 5.7 love it. Man you throughing back some miles on that truck.

[RAM-KINGOFTRUCKS]

Another great vid on the high mileage Ram Justin, 👍RAM-1500 KING OF TRUCKS 👌

[TheNewenglandboys]

Those brake pads are crazy! You sure they're working properly? Again, great video! Looking forward to the next one. That has been a great truck!

[fantasticmike]

Thanks for the video, I like to use the K&N cabin air filters. I bought two for my 5th Gen. Reusable and easy to clean between oil changes.

[chrisguy]

that's incredible, my factory tundra pads only lasted 54K before the needed changing, the rears are still around 80% life.

[GabrielGarcia-rywr]

I think the tire wear issue might be caused because of the shock absorber inside of the air bags in the front. it probably doesn't absorb the road shocks/bumps as much as it did when it was new. I imagine you might have some cupping. The ride height thing is probably just a difference in air pressure that makes it be in different ride heights. I don't think that adjusts firmness on the shock absorber and if it does, its probably not as good at adjusting it as firm as when it was new.

[martys]

Rotors are warped….changed mine at 80k…rotors and pads….what a difference….better than brand new….drilled and slotted from Power Stop.

[mikeherbert]

Outstanding. Im hitting 87k on my 2019 Limited. Only concern so far is starting around 60k i've had a slight clunking/knocking coming from drivers side wheel well going over choppy bumps . Two trips to the dealer so far.. changed sway bar links and CV boot. Still happening. Cant find anything loose. Driving me crazy.

[moneymike]

Thank you for doing these updates so I know some things to look for. I'm sure it will take me years to get 100K.