Did you know?

big-daddy · 08-11-2008, 02:21 PM

Its been a while since had one of these and we've had lots of new members join, so I'm thinking its time to start a thread that lists many of the little unknown quirks of our SSR's. Many of the new owners are buying used and likely little details go unknown. Please feel free to share your idea.

Here's one to start, If you need to use the air compressor that comes with the SSR, don't plug it into the cigarette lighter, there is a port for it inside the bed, behind the tailgate. The one in the lighter is only fused for 10 amps and it won't fully operate the pump or blow the fuse.

mike in orlando · 08-11-2008, 02:28 PM

If you pull up on the handbrake just a little and put back down --you turn off the running lights (day-time headlights)

WOW_FCTR · 08-11-2008, 02:30 PM

Did you know there is an amber as well as a white light on your rear view mirror for interior cabin light?

Did you know that you can use the search function of this site to find out how to turn it off and on

MoodyBlue · 08-11-2008, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by WOW_FCTR

Did you know there is an amber as well as a white light on your rear view mirror for interior cabin light?

Did you know that you can use the search function of this site to find out how to turn it off and on

Thats funny, but you should have told them where.

I can still hear you laughing.

BlueStreak · 08-11-2008, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MoodyBlue

Thats funny, but you should have told them where.

I can still hear you laughing.

I had to go look that up since I did not know the answer so here is the link. Interior light/courtesy light

but try the search feature anyway because it can be very useful.

Doug Allen · 08-11-2008, 04:35 PM

Make sure you install moleskin (window fuzzy material) on the inside of the rubber trailing edge at the top of the door panel. If you don't, your tint will get scratched in no time.

ibjeff · 08-11-2008, 04:40 PM

If you move the passenger seat seat forward you can break off the cup holder

LTs SSR · 08-11-2008, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ibjeff

If you move the passenger seat seat forward you can break off the cup holder

Been there ... done that!!

wildcat66 · 08-11-2008, 10:31 PM

did you know you can't leave anything plugged into the auxillary plug in the bed overnight it will kill your battery

RUN ROD RUN · 08-11-2008, 10:39 PM

Did you know the rear deck lid cover must be closed first before closing the tailgate.

OLBSSRD · 08-11-2008, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ibjeff

If you move the passenger seat seat forward you can break off the cup holder

There are hand-wash businesses in the Valley of the Sun that will break off the cup holder for you?! (I thought I'd have to pull the lovely Blueeyes off that dude to save his life!!)

hdflstf · 08-11-2008, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ibjeff

If you move the passenger seat seat forward you can break off the cup holder

On the 03 and 04. The 05 and 06 have a different mount that allows the cup holder to fall off without breaking the mount. Drivers side mount is the same (vertical) for all years.

xoxoxoBruce · 08-12-2008, 12:20 AM

The passenger side seat heater won't work unless the seatbelt is fastened.

woohoo · 08-12-2008, 07:15 AM

The lid on the center console will stay up if you push it back until it latches

houtex · 08-12-2008, 08:46 AM

The speedometer is prone to freaking out and indicating that you're going 95 when you're doing 30. When they replace it - make sure you tell them to save the rubber snub plugs. Without them - light shines through a number of holes in the guage. And there's no new plugs with a new speedometer.

LTs SSR · 08-12-2008, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

The passenger side seat heater won't work unless the seatbelt is fastened.

Really?? That's a good one to know!!! Wonder if when I click my dog's harness it reads it the same way... ummmmm Hot Dog!

Mikeyram · 08-12-2008, 10:26 AM

Did you know that driving your SSR for extended periods of time will make your face hurt!

DOOPHUS · 08-12-2008, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by WOW_FCTR

Did you know there is an amber as well as a white light on your rear view mirror for interior cabin light?

Very interesting, WOW . . .

Why not Red Interior Lights on the Redlines and Black Lights on the Asphalts?

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SoonerRed · 08-12-2008, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by big-daddy

If you need to use the air compressor that comes with the SSR, don't plug it into the cigarette lighter, there is a port for it inside the bed, behind the tailgate. The one in the lighter is only fused for 10 amps and it won't fully operate the pump or blow the fuse.

Did you know these trucks don't come with a spare tire? And if you bought it used, it may also have not come with the compressor either!

Best to check now than when you need a tow.

WOW_FCTR · 08-12-2008, 01:56 PM

Did you know that the SSRs have a tendency to have the rear end "kick out" if you are making a turn and accelerating on wet pavement?

[I like this thread...I may have to grab all the "did you knows" and throw them into a library article later]

big-daddy · 08-12-2008, 03:41 PM

Did you know-
When closing the top, if you continue to hold the "raise top" button past the beep indicating the end of the cycle, both windows will close also.