What have you done to your truck today?

[allicedout]

Lets get this started....


Placed an order for a Dee Zee Tailgate assist from Amazon.

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Also dropped the hammer on a pair of rear Husky fender liners also from Amazon.

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Last but not least got a universal shorty antenna that unfortunately didn't come with the right thread attachement for the truck so back it went..... Also from Amazon.

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[Scrape]

Before you know it you will be on some fox shocks and 6 inch lift kit lol.

[03svt]

I have the wheel liners from Ford on mine, makes a nice difference.

As for what I've done today, I might go wash it :)

[RedSN]

I like the liners! ...wonder if they make them for little trucks?


edit: apparently not. :(

[CDNfyrfytr]

I also have the Ford ones. Makes a big difference, had them on my '13 as well.

As for what I did to my truck today, punished it for 3 hours pulling my 8000lb trailer home from Erie Pa.

On the way down

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[bluetoy]

I punished mine by towing my 10,000 lb camper 3 hrs to Brighton koa from Ottawa. The old 5.4 holding up well for 174,000 kms.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170901/5cacc2be7c500c01f705cc778ad1d1ad.jpg

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[CDNfyrfytr]

We were there 2 weeks ago. It's a nice campground. I'd definitely go back.

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Hope the weather holds for you!


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[bluetoy]

We were there 2 weeks ago. It's a nice campground. I'd definitely go back.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170901/880d3f8630ce5bf70cdd1c4cee2a89f2.jpg

Hope the weather holds for you!


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThat's a nice site. We saw it on the wagon ride.

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[Ponyryd]

Good thread!

But....those trucks don't come with wheel liners from the factory?

[Old Fart]

Spent the day putting in my audio system in the Ram. Put a lot of time running the cables to the amp in the rear only to find out that the wires going to the doors are in a connector with no room to pass the speaker wire...great for removing the door, not so great for audio. I'll have to figure plan B. Sorry for the bad pic...

https://s26.postimg.org/y9a3s9tzd/IMG_1185.jpg

[Scrape]

They are optional as I recall.
Good thread!

But....those trucks don't come with wheel liners from the factory?

[ZR]

New Ram has them, pissed me off to no end former GM did not.

[CDNfyrfytr]

They are optional as I recall.

Definitely optional on all the F150s I have owned. Also my buddy has to order them for his new GMC as well. Stupid if you ask me. They should be a standard feature.


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[Scrape]

That's what I thought. No reason not to make it standard equipment especially for the price you pay for it.
Definitely optional on all the F150s I have owned. Also my buddy has to order them for his new GMC as well. Stupid if you ask me. They should be a standard feature.


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[Ponyryd]

New Ram has them, pissed me off to no end former GM did not.

Ram has had them standard for many years, that's why it surprised me the others didn't. As Scrape says, huge surprise considering the price......not to mention those are the cash-cow of the company, they make huge money on trucks, and leaving out those lines is saving them what? $10 truck?

[Armen]

I haven't had them put on any of my previous F150's, 3 of which have been black and the difference visually is far less contrasting.

I can see both pluses and minus to them. I'm sure they cut down on road noise, especially on gravel back roads. And obviously they cut down on crap getting into some areas under the bed/frame.

But whatever muck, snow, ice etc that does get up there and behind the liners would be harder to spray off. In the winter time, I take my truck to the spray bays and really focus on getting crap off from inside all the wheel wells.

[03svt]

Lets get this started....


Placed an order for a Dee Zee Tailgate assist from Amazon.

9448

Also dropped the hammer on a pair of rear Husky fender liners also from Amazon.

9449

Last but not least got a universal shorty antenna that unfortunately didn't come with the right thread attachement for the truck so back it went..... Also from Amazon.

9450

I bought mine from Cravenspeed, think it was like 60$ shipped but fit perfectly.

[Ponyryd]

I haven't had them put on any of my previous F150's, 3 of which have been black and the difference visually is far less contrasting.

I can see both pluses and minus to them. I'm sure they cut down on road noise, especially on gravel back roads. And obviously they cut down on crap getting into some areas under the bed/frame.

But whatever muck, snow, ice etc that does get up there and behind the liners would be harder to spray off. In the winter time, I take my truck to the spray bays and really focus on getting crap off from inside all the wheel wells.

If you're on the fence about getting them or not, I'll tell you that any I've taken off have never had more than dust behind them....this is on Rams though

[tulowd]

Spent the day putting in my audio system in the Ram. Put a lot of time running the cables to the amp in the rear only to find out that the wires going to the doors are in a connector with no room to pass the speaker wire...great for removing the door, not so great for audio. I'll have to figure plan B. Sorry for the bad pic...

https://s26.postimg.org/y9a3s9tzd/IMG_1185.jpg

Mike: I'm in the middle of doing my sound system in the F150. Using all factory speaker harnesses and connectors; bought three sets from Metra on Amazon. Nothing wrong with OEM wiring to speakers, they use decent insulators and are fine for anything short of a competition system.
I just replaced 4 OEM Sony door speakers, with M+M front components woofers and a two way JBLs in the rear; along with a bunch of door Dynamat.
Next up:a set of high end Pioneer Ti tweeters into the A pillars, then a center channel replacement.

Later (maybe today!) I'll pull out the console and cut 40 wires to interrupt the 7 channel 700W Sony amp output and wire in a Cervin Vega electronic line level adaptor/ pre amp summing device - gets rid of all the digital garbage built in and sends a simple 2 channel signal into my yet-to-be-designed processor and multiple amplifier setup. Under $200 but not for the faint of heart for installing. The better way is the Rockford or JL Audio pre amp setups, but they are about $1500 for essentially the same thing.

When changing speakers, it is worthwhile to play with the phasing and sometimes the crossover points - many factory wiring setups are not tuned properly and can be improved in terms of imaging, bass response and various other characteristics; especially with more than 4 speakers.

[Mellow Yellow]

I bought the storage box for under the rear seat. So much better than having things roll around the floor.

Easy Peasy to install too... maybe 5 minutes including the time to get it out of the box.

https://www.huskyliners.com/GearBox-Under-Seat-Storage/2016/ford/f-150/body-style/supercrew-cab-pickup

[ZR]

If you're on the fence about getting them or not, I'll tell you that any I've taken off have never had more than dust behind them....this is on Rams though

Paint was beat to hell and back on my previous gm without liners.

[bluetoy]

Hers mine with 174,000 kms. It's a 2009. The brown at the top is dirt not rust.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170902/05d6fde6f81b48714acd99b9e9037c88.jpg

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[SVOMACH1]

Mine came with the rear wheel well liners but I bought the ones for the front. Keeps the engine compartment nice and clean.

[allicedout]

Pulled the "plug" on a set of frame plugs to go on before the fender liners. It was cheap enough so I thought why not?

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[Old Fart]

Had some new tires installed today...Cooper discoverer ATW. Supposed to be a true all-season tire...we'll see!!

https://s26.postimg.org/cs3rjf7k9/IMG_1195.jpg

[hsousa88]

Had some new tires installed today...Cooper discoverer ATW. Supposed to be a true all-season tire...we'll see!!

https://s26.postimg.org/cs3rjf7k9/IMG_1195.jpg

Let us know how you like them

[ZR]

You will be very pleased with them.

[WidowrRacing]

I watched my 12 F150 get flatbedded by CAA last night after returning to it after the gym and hearing "click" only.

Battery was good....even tried boosting it, pulled starter fuses, banged starter from underneath and checked wires at the starter....still no start.

I'm thinking starter still...find out today. :shrug:

[ZR]

Either that or ground cable where it bolts to the engine.

[ZR]

Only tire I've liked more is the Hercules but found an 80%+ remaining set of these on Kijiji on a deal too good to pass on. I also liked the Michelin Defenders on the GMC but since I go sledding in some of the worst of weather thought I'd go dedicated snow tire this go round (plus want to keep original Laramie wheels outta the snow. LOL).
Kath is worried since I like this truck so much I might suck out at the last minute n buy a beater truck for the winter and store it.

http://ca.coopertire.com/CooperTiresCanada2015/media/TireImages/FullLarge/discovererms.png?ext=.png

[Old Fart]

Dedicated snows are the best solution but I'm just getting lazy, lol.

[ZR]

LOL

[WidowrRacing]

Turns out it was the starter.
Wires got a good clean also while there.

Recently installed BFG KO2's.....very happy with these so far.

[ZR]

Good deal.

[CDNfyrfytr]

Turns out it was the starter.
Wires got a good clean also while there.

Recently installed BFG KO2's.....very happy with these so far.

That's good news. Could have been much worse.

Let us know how those BFGs are in the winter. Was considering them in an upsize for my truck.


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[Ponyryd]

The BFG ATs have the same rating as a snow tire, they even have the little ice mountain symbol indicating winter use.....or at least the ones I've seen have had it.

[SVOMACH1]

Bought this last year when I got the truck but thought I would post it. This is the third time I've used it and the results are awesome. LeBra and only around $80 on eBay.

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[hsousa88]

^ I need one of those


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[tulowd]

That's good news. Could have been much worse.

Let us know how those BFGs are in the winter. Was considering them in an upsize for my truck.


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I added a 2" levelling kit and installed 35" BFG Ko2s (285/65/20) about 2 yrs ago. Epic tires, really quiet (way quieter than the OEM Pirelli Scorpions) and awesome in the rain and snow. I sled, so that should tell you something about my winter tire requirements. They have the mountain snowflake symbol, so they qualify for the insurance reduction. I run them all year round. Prefer them over my old 33" GoodYear Duratracs ,which look similar, but are quite a bit louder once they wear a little bit. All somewhere in the same cost range, the big boys did cost about $ 400/set more than the 33s would have, but bigger is better and looks way better as well.

The BFGs look like they'll give me close to 100 000km of service, judging by the little wear after 40 k.

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That's good news. Could have been much worse.

Let us know how those BFGs are in the winter. Was considering them in an upsize for my truck.


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I added a 2" levelling kit and installed 35" BFG Ko2s (285/65/20) about 2 yrs ago. Epic tires, really quiet (way quieter than the OEM Pirelli Scorpions) and awesome in the rain and snow. I sled, so that should tell you something about my winter tire requirements. They have the mountain snowflake symbol, so they qualify for the insurance reduction. I run them all year round. Prefer them over my old 33" GoodYear Duratracs ,which look similar, but are quite a bit louder once they wear a little bit. All somewhere in the same cost range, the big boys did cost about $ 400/set more than 33s would have, but bigger is better and looks way better as well.

The BFGs look like they'll give me close to 100 000km of service, judging by the little wear after 40 k.

[SVOMACH1]

Pic of the new cap. Wasn't sure I would like it but I'm very happy with it.

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[CDNfyrfytr]

Gave her a little wax job[emoji6]

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[ZR]

Well doesn't that look sweet.

[CDNfyrfytr]

Why thank you sir[emoji6]. Now I just need to get off my lazy ass and give all 3 vehicles a good paint correction.


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[Scrape]

That red looks beautiful. Awesome truck

[allicedout]

That Ruby Red really pops! Looks great. Washed mine for the first time this weekend. I definitely need to buy a wash brush with a long arm on it to reach everywhere!

[Old Fart]

I fixed my rear speakers and door locks!!

https://s26.postimg.org/z20w6khhl/IMG_1209.jpg

And removed the Supersprings...the Ram drives like new and a lot easier on my back!!

https://s26.postimg.org/736qfpfux/IMG_1215.jpg

[ZR]

^ Nice.

[hsousa88]

I added a 2" levelling kit and installed 35" BFG Ko2s (285/65/20) about 2 yrs ago. Epic tires, really quiet (way quieter than the OEM Pirelli Scorpions) and awesome in the rain and snow. I sled, so that should tell you something about my winter tire requirements. They have the mountain snowflake symbol, so they qualify for the insurance reduction. I run them all year round. Prefer them over my old 33" GoodYear Duratracs ,which look similar, but are quite a bit louder once they wear a little bit. All somewhere in the same cost range, the big boys did cost about $ 400/set more than the 33s would have, but bigger is better and looks way better as well.

The BFGs look like they'll give me close to 100 000km of service, judging by the little wear after 40 k.

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I added a 2" levelling kit and installed 35" BFG Ko2s (285/65/20) about 2 yrs ago. Epic tires, really quiet (way quieter than the OEM Pirelli Scorpions) and awesome in the rain and snow. I sled, so that should tell you something about my winter tire requirements. They have the mountain snowflake symbol, so they qualify for the insurance reduction. I run them all year round. Prefer them over my old 33" GoodYear Duratracs ,which look similar, but are quite a bit louder once they wear a little bit. All somewhere in the same cost range, the big boys did cost about $ 400/set more than 33s would have, but bigger is better and looks way better as well.

The BFGs look like they'll give me close to 100 000km of service, judging by the little wear after 40 k.

100000km? No way am I getting that with my duratracs. Think I found my next tire...

[Old Fart]

Done a bunch of work on my Ram...changed the rear end and transfer case fluid, did a coolant flush and replaced the thermostat. Just the spark plugs and a few minor stuff to do. Plus I got a screaming deal on a used stereo...

https://s26.postimg.org/6mqygjqix/IMG_1294.jpg
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[ZR]

Ross bought me front and rear mats on Friday.

http://assets.weathertech.com/assets/1/19/713x535/449301_443242.jpg

[allicedout]

Ross bought me front and rear mats on Friday.

http://assets.weathertech.com/assets/1/19/713x535/449301_443242.jpg

Great buy, i'll be ordering a set soon. Did Ross get them from the Weathertech website?

[hsousa88]

^ definitely the cheapest option.

I gotta pony up and buy the rear mat this year. Damn they’re expensive.


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[ZR]

Yes ordered from em online.

[ZR]

For Ford ones, worth a quick shout out to Fast Ed, think I saw em in his showroom but not positive.

[Intmdtr]

Ross bought me front and rear mats on Friday.

http://assets.weathertech.com/assets/1/19/713x535/449301_443242.jpg

my truck came with an aftermarket set that says ram and has the ram logo on them, very sweet mat.

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[ZR]

https://support.silvercar.com/hc/en-us/article_attachments/211153108/20160815151228_sirius.jpg

[Ghost Rider]

my truck came with an aftermarket set that says ram and has the ram logo on them, very sweet mat.

9693

Those look nice


I love my weathertechs though, same ones Rick has, my brother has the same ones as well, he was the one that convinced me to get them, it's real cool how the water is self draining on these matts!

[ZR]

XM ran out this morning, barely made it past lunch before calling to renew.
I know, I know, support local radio, problem is, they just never just STFU n play enough good tunes.

[Intmdtr]

XM ran out this morning, barely made it past lunch before calling to renew.
I know, I know, support local radio, problem is, they just never just STFU n play enough good tunes.

what package and what pricing....considering ordering it for my truck.

[ZR]

Used an online $40 for 6 months coupon. Called n tried to work out $100 for a yr but it was a no go. Trick is to cancel just as it's about to run out then plop down another coupon.

[ZR]

Did dealer not activate for 90 days when you bought?

[Intmdtr]

Did dealer not activate for 90 days when you bought?


No, they asked if I wanted it. I never use it in our van, but the wife likes it so I thought I would get it in the truck for her.

[1986stangfan]

Sanded the headlights with 2000 and gave the a polish. Look 10000x better. Filled her up with premium fuel and going to get it ready to store in the garage for the winter. I can't bring myself to drive it in the snow, it's too pretty

[ZR]

Ordered a pair of these for the rear.

https://bilsteinlifts.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Bilstein-4600-Rear-Shocks-for-2016-RAM-1500-2WD-330x330.jpg

[Intmdtr]

Ordered a pair of these for the rear.

https://bilsteinlifts.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Bilstein-4600-Rear-Shocks-for-2016-RAM-1500-2WD-330x330.jpg


Not happy with the ride quality of the stockers?

[ZR]

It's really good but just a hair on the soft side when loaded hard.

[Intmdtr]

gotcha

[ZR]

Ordered a set of these bad boys from Joy City Tire for winter use.
Hercules Avalanche Extreme.

https://pim.herculestire.com/media/Hercules/Avalanche%20X-Treme%20SUV/ProductImages/product_image0.png

[ZR]

Be mounting em on a set of these I purchased over the summer. Like the factory Laramie wheels so much I can't bring myself to drive em in the snow. Prefer to run dedicated snow tires anyways but if I didn't for sure would have gone with Michelin Defender LTX again.

http://quickdealstw.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/KGrHqZrYF0G2VmMEBQWo6-K2zQ60_12.jpg

[N89]

Took it in for an oil change. Very exciting stuff Lol.

[ZR]

Just got back from picking up my snows from Joy City Tire, as per the norm, stellar service at an extremely fair price. Thanks again to Scott and his crew.

[Ponyryd]

Took it in for an oil change. Very exciting stuff Lol.

That's one of the few things I hate about the newer Ram Hemis, the damn oil filter location.

[ZR]

Yea they could have done a ton better on that.
So far tried two different approaches to removing without a mess, not working out just yet.

[1986stangfan]

Drove the dually today and ended up on a muddy job site, now she needs a bath!!!

[Ponyryd]

Yea they could have done a ton better on that.
So far tried two different approaches to removing without a mess, not working out just yet.

Best I've found is to use the bottom 2" of a washer fluid jug, rest it on the rack when removing filter, pull it out straightand install new.

[Ghost Rider]

Best I've found is to use the bottom 2" of a washer fluid jug, rest it on the rack when removing filter, pull it out straightand install new.


Nope...it's waaaaaaaaaaaay easier to just...not do it!

[ZR]

Great idea, on my list for next time. Also considering a remote filter.

[ZR]

Nope...it's waaaaaaaaaaaay easier to just...not do it!

Seeing more than one come in where the filter has either never / been almost forever since it was changed in spite of owners insisting they've paid to have it done. By the look of my own, can guarantee it was one of em, filter was clearly as old as the truck.

[True Blue]

Drove the dually today and ended up on a muddy job site, now she needs a bath!!!

Post a pic, or it didn't happen! :)

[True Blue]

Yea they could have done a ton better on that.
So far tried two different approaches to removing without a mess, not working out just yet.

Can't be any worse compared to the location on my old 4.7 Dakota. I ended up having to use a 2L pop bottle cut high enough to fit over the filter. Break the filter loose first, place pop bottle over filter and unscrew filter and pop bottle together. This caught all the oil and not a drop fell.

[N89]

Nope...it's waaaaaaaaaaaay easier to just...not do it!

^^^^^^^ I approve of this message

[ZR]

^ It's a comparable kinda deal.

[N89]

Seeing more than one come in where the filter has either never / been almost forever since it was changed in spite of owners insisting they've paid to have it done. By the look of my own, can guarantee it was one of em, filter was clearly as old as the truck.

I take it to company's mechanic of 20 years so no worries about him not replacing the filter, however after Monday's oil change I noticed a burned oil smell coming thru the vents, is the oil filter located close to the exhaust manifolds? I am hoping its just some oil that spilled on to them.

[ZR]

It's possible but you'd expect smell to be long gone after a short drive.

[N89]

It's possible but you'd expect smell to be long gone after a short drive.
It happened on my way home last night and again on my way in this morning, about 60 km each way. Ill have take it back to him to get it checked out.

[ZR]

^ better to know for sure. Leak or maybe left oil cap off?

[allicedout]

Dropped the hammer on a set of WeatherTech floor mats for the truck.

10997

10998

[ZR]

Nice purchase, you'll love em.

[Ghost Rider]

My Dad's 06 Ram 1500 had a built in slide for the oil, it actually made for changing it not too bad...the new ones are a dklfjsijoiwhjqeiohldsjnlk;dsnglksjdgknowienwionfkl ;nflkasfn!!!!!!!!!

[hsousa88]

My Dad's 06 Ram 1500 had a built in slide for the oil, it actually made for changing it not too bad...the new ones are a dklfjsijoiwhjqeiohldsjnlk;dsnglksjdgknowienwionfkl ;nflkasfn!!!!!!!!!

I gave up on doing it myself.. I make a mess of the driveway every time. Zip lock bag helps but it's still in a horrible position.

[Ponyryd]

I take it to company's mechanic of 20 years so no worries about him not replacing the filter, however after Monday's oil change I noticed a burned oil smell coming thru the vents, is the oil filter located close to the exhaust manifolds? I am hoping its just some oil that spilled on to them.

What kinda truck? If it was a Ram Hemi it may have spilled when filling, and got on the block or manifolds, but the filter is very low, couldn’t get to a manifold from that.

[CDNfyrfytr]

Gave her a bath, bring on winter!

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[hsousa88]

Have any of you ram guys done the cabin filter mod? Cheap mod so wondering if it's worth it.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2D7c2lI7n7M

[Intmdtr]

Nope haven't done it

[ZR]

Had no idea, thanks Hugo.

[ZR]

Before deciding to move forward, keep in mind there is a downside. If you don't change often enough, some of the shiat that accumulates / grows in those filters is gross.

[Armen]

Gave her a bath, bring on winter!

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How are you finding those tires in the snow?

[RedSN]

I've got the same ones mounted on my truck. I thought they were great last winter. Did a lot of trips back and forth to Picton through the snow.

[Old Fart]

Had some new tires installed today...Cooper discoverer ATW. Supposed to be a true all-season tire...we'll see!!

https://s26.postimg.org/cs3rjf7k9/IMG_1195.jpg

So far so good...Our roads have been in winter mode for the past 3 weeks and the tires have been great. 99% in 2wd!

[hsousa88]

Had no idea, thanks Hugo.

Been meaning to do it for a while.

Started getting a funky smell with the heat cranked.. goes away after 5-10 mins but still pretty annoying. It’s not the common rotten egg smell.. I dunno how I would describe it. Wonder if that cabin filter would help.

[Screw]

http://www.4are.com/product/commercial_aluminum/?cp=dcu
It’s now a work truck , used ARE cap from Windmill , not sure if I will get another one as a dd yet

[ZR]

You retire the van John?

[Screw]

You retire the van John?

No , still have it

[CDNfyrfytr]

How are you finding those tires in the snow?

I’ve only driven in the snow with them on Saturday and today. They’ve performed up to my expectations so far. Stopping seems to be reduced and traction also seems to be better. I have been in 4 wheel auto though, so that may have something to do with it. Overall glad I got them for sure.


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[ZR]

New tires are awesome in the snow but there is one lil problem, too much snow kicked up / accumulating between the rear fender edge and the running boards. Ordered a set of these for the front from Weathertech

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71Y5l9W3XdL._SL1500_.jpg

[RedSN]

Didn’t know weathertech made mud flaps. Thx.

Edit: of course, not available for the Frontier :mad:

[ZR]

Looks like OEM make em though.

[Intmdtr]

Installed a set of weather tech mats in the truck today. Found water under the previous mentioned floor mats.....

[ZR]

Been monitoring underside of my WT mats, dry thus far. Good catch on yours.

[Clutt gt]

I bought the weather tech mats and flaps the day she came home.
Watch you don't back into a snow bank. The mud flaps can come off and then you drive away.
Hasn't happened to me. But I was warned when I got them that it happened to a few customers.

[CDNfyrfytr]

Drove it home from work this morning. Certainly glad I got snows and auto 4wd so far this year [emoji6]


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[Armen]

Drove it home from work this morning. Certainly glad I got snows and auto 4wd so far this year [emoji6]


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Funny you should mention auto 4x4. I like it for light slippery conditions. But I'm not a big fan of how it engages in the full on snow. It's not as smooth or seamless as I'd like. So for this kinda weather, I just leave it in full 4x4.

With all this wind, I've shoveled twice since snow blowing this morning.

[Screw]

Trailer tow mirrors installed last night , good thing for YouTube or I woulda ripped the door apart lol . Can’t look at my truck the same now that’s it’s worked for the last month with a different driver . Gotta find another gal ;)

[Intmdtr]

My auto 4wd is not as smooth as I would like either. Going up hills is very notchy, flat surfaces hardly even notice it.

[hsousa88]

The weathertech mud flaps are great, installed them day 1.

My duratracs are still doing OK too.. thought I would have to turn on the 4x4 last night, but no problems with light throttle. Not as grippy as they were when new.. but not bad for the mileage on them.

[ZR]

Bought one of these for pulling the sled trailer today. Truck sits a fair bit higher vs my GM.

https://www.etrailer.com/static/images/pics/R/P/RP21141_3_250.jpg

[Laffs]

Ordered the Noco block heater plug, put myself on the wait list for the Diode Dynamics LED bulbs, now researching AMP research power steps and winter. Love the idea of the power steps but afraid to drop near 2k on steps and have them fail in 2-3 years.

[Ponyryd]

^Block heater plug? Good call on the steps though, I’ve never personally seen an aftermarket one fail, seen plenty of Ford ones fail though, $1000/motor for those.

[Laffs]

^Block heater plug? Good call on the steps though, I’ve never personally seen an aftermarket one fail, seen plenty of Ford ones fail though, $1000/motor for those.

Posted about it here

http://www.torontomustangclub.ca/forums/showthread.php?12162-Block-Heaters/page2

And yea, seen many a Platinum truck circa 2009-2014 with the steps permanently in the down position. I HATE the look of most steps on the Ram, figured these would be best of both worlds, but it's a lot of money for a problem I don't have, truck is fine for me to hop into, but I have had a few relatives complain when getting in and out.

[Ponyryd]

^That looks like a cool option. I never plug my stuff in but I remember being impressed to see a spring loaded door and a plug in the lower grille of my ‘04 Taurus. Thought about taking it before sending the car to scrap, but yea, even if it was that easy I’d still never use it, so I left it.

[Laffs]

^That looks like a cool option. I never plug my stuff in but I remember being impressed to see a spring loaded door and a plug in the lower grille of my ‘04 Taurus. Thought about taking it before sending the car to scrap, but yea, even if it was that easy I’d still never use it, so I left it.

Doing it because, well, you know how I am with paint and stuff. I hate the Ram having it's plug up at headlight and hood where if left out it will just smash in to the paint. Also ya I was never one to plug the truck in but with my commute being 3 minutes long and under a km I figure anything to minimize idling and get more heat in motor in winter helps.

[Ponyryd]

With regard to the side steps, personally I like the look of the factory ones, but if you get any make sure they’re not the polished ones, they seem to corrode after a couple years around the steps, under warranty if installed by us so we do a lot of them for that reason.

[USAWIT2]

Ordered the Noco block heater plug, put myself on the wait list for the Diode Dynamics LED bulbs, now researching AMP research power steps and winter. Love the idea of the power steps but afraid to drop near 2k on steps and have them fail in 2-3 years.Just passed the 4th year mark with my AMP power steps, still work like new. As for winter, the snow does build up on them and can affect how they go up. I normally just kick it off but a set of mud flaps up front would fix it.

[Laffs]

Just passed the 4th year mark with my AMP power steps, still work like new. As for winter, the snow does build up on them and can affect how they go up. I normally just kick it off but a set of mud flaps up front would fix it.

Thanks for the real world review! Hard to find many people with the AMP's in Canada it seems.

[ZR]

Really nice looking product but at nearly 2k US, out of my comfort zone.

[Intmdtr]

Ordered the Noco block heater plug, put myself on the wait list for the Diode Dynamics LED bulbs, now researching AMP research power steps and winter. Love the idea of the power steps but afraid to drop near 2k on steps and have them fail in 2-3 years.

I contact some other company on amazon about their LED lights, apparently I would have to cut the back of the light bucket and also install the canbus circuits. Hopefully DD is better then that

[Laffs]

Yea, I've see the bucket mod on HID's. Not a huge deal but hoping these are more of a PnP type deal.

[USAWIT2]

Really nice looking product but at nearly 2k US, out of my comfort zone.Wow guess the price has gone up a bit since I got mine. Not sure what the dollar was at but I believe I paid $1200us shipped to my door

[Laffs]

Wow guess the price has gone up a bit since I got mine. Not sure what the dollar was at but I believe I paid $1200us shipped to my door

They have way more options now. The standard hard wire kits still seem to be 1200USD, but now they have plug and play kits with LED accent lights which drives the price up.

[ZR]

So I finally had a few minutes to install.......

-WeatherTech front flaps. Talk about easy peasy, bolt right into place using factory fasteners and fit the factory fender flares perfectly. Purchased in the hope they will cut down on snow / ice build up at the front of the running boards.

-Bilstein rear shocks. While the stockers were not bad they did lack in compression dampening which made the truck a lil too rolly polly for me especially on uneven roads. Not many miles on them yet but initial impression suggests they are an absolute win.

-WeatherTech rear mat, just like the front, fits like a glove n looks terrific.

-OEM limited slip, truck came with an open rear diff (don't understand anyone ordering a truck without posi but hey), straight swap for the stocker along with fresh fill of Chryco 75w140 synthetic.

[RedSN]

(don't understand anyone ordering a truck without posi but hey)
Maybe because most are moving towards Active Brake Limited Slip?

[Intmdtr]

put myself on the wait list for the Diode Dynamics LED bulbs,

Are these the bulbs in question? Because I am sick of the lighting in my truck.....

https://www.diodedynamics.com/low-beam-led-headlight-for-2013-2015-dodge-ram-projector.html#qa[[m=]bW9kZT03JnBhZ2U9MSZwcm9kdWN0X2lkPTEwOTMwJnBhZ2VzPT EmcGVyX3BhZ2U9MTAmc3RvcmVfaWQ9MSZhY2NvcmRpb249aXRl bTQ4[m=]]

[allicedout]

Been MIA for a while, busy with house things.... some minor renovations, two teenagers in grade 11 and the list goes on and on..... Anyhow I still have the truck and I'm still thoroughly enjoying it. Now that the girls just finished there exams I've had a second to buy some things for the truck. After much thought and research I bit the bullet on a 2" Rough Country level kit. I figured for the mall crawling I'll be doing it would be sufficient. After the first snowfall it was evident I needed mud guards..... badly, so keeping this budget theme going I went with a set of Husky mud guards for all 4 corners. Santa brought a few more fun goodies for the truck, courtesy of my daughters. We periodically spend time on YouTube watching train horn video's, so the running joke is when we're out in the truck and see some dumb ass making a dumb ass move in there vehicle we collectively agree that we'd have train horned them if we had one. So for Christmas they thought it would be fun to get me an air horn for the truck. Although its not a $2000 Hornblasters 5 trumpet set up its still freaking loud! Can't wait to install it once the weather gets warmer and hit the Brampton streets in search of dumb asses. (Something tells me I'll be using it more often then I want) The girls also threw in a set of LED pod lights.....

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https://youtu.be/Ewgm-eNd4zs

Almost forgot.... Got the front windows tinted at Audio Heaven in Richmond Hill. Top notch work as always.

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[ZR]

Love da horn.

[Laffs]

Are these the bulbs in question? Because I am sick of the lighting in my truck.....

https://www.diodedynamics.com/low-beam-led-headlight-for-2013-2015-dodge-ram-projector.html#qa[[m=]bW9kZT03JnBhZ2U9MSZwcm9kdWN0X2lkPTEwOTMwJnBhZ2VzPT EmcGVyX3BhZ2U9MTAmc3RvcmVfaWQ9MSZhY2NvcmRpb249aXRl bTQ4[m=]]

Thats them but I'm a 2016 so waiting on some shit to be clarified.

[BAB CObra]

I didnt do much.. :(

Belltech 2/5 drop
Magnaflow exhaust
VMP supercharger with dual afco fans
586whp and 576 trq..
lots more to come... :)
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[Armen]

^^^ u win

[BAB CObra]

^^^ u win

lol thanks..
75mm pulley on way
caltrac traction bars
belltech rear sway
viking rear shocks to replace the belltechs
circle d torque convertor
opg and crank gear
sw catted lt headers
custom 2 gauge pod in dash
aeroforce interceptor
autometer digital boost gauge
katzkin interior

thats about it...

[03svt]

lol thanks..
75mm pulley on way
caltrac traction bars
belltech rear sway
viking rear shocks to replace the belltechs
circle d torque convertor
opg and crank gear
sw catted lt headers
custom 2 gauge pod in dash
aeroforce interceptor
autometer digital boost gauge
katzkin interior

thats about it...

Post your thoughts on the Katzkin, been thinking about it myself.

Well done with the truck.

[BAB CObra]

supposedly amazing... my bud has a set and better than factory

[ZR]

Installed Katzkin myself in last truck, straight forward but time consuming, factory fit.

[03svt]

supposedly amazing... my bud has a set and better than factory

Good to know thanks.


Installed Katzkin myself in last truck, straight forward but time consuming, factory fit.

Would you attempt install yourself again Rick or maybe send it to an upholsterer?

[Armen]

Installed Katzkin myself in last truck, straight forward but time consuming, factory fit.

pics!

[ZR]

Yes would 100% do it myself again. Pulled seats on a Sat am and dug in, finished later in the day Sunday. Worst part, figuring out how first seat comes apart, rest was just time. Kit requires stripping off all factory upholstery.
Sorry no pics, truck sold last yr when I got the Ram but it could not be told from factory.

[BAB CObra]

Installed Katzkin myself in last truck, straight forward but time consuming, factory fit.

ZR I head its super nice but your fingers die after install? better paying someone or .. well in your case I guess different.

[Laffs]

Having a good set of hog ring pliers and a steamer made a huge difference when we put leather in my buddies Sierra. Ram seats are all velcro and plastic clips, much less headache. Never touched Ford seats.

[BAB CObra]

laffs. the Ford's are not hog ringed so apparently ur fingers die after install haha

[ZR]

No Hog rings on the '11 GM

[Laffs]

laffs. the Ford's are not hog ringed so apparently ur fingers die after install haha

Use a steamer, helps get the material nice an pliable, then you can smooth it where you need, once it cools it make a nice tight fit.

[BAB CObra]

Use a steamer, helps get the material nice an pliable, then you can smooth it where you need, once it cools it make a nice tight fit.

Laffs you coming to help me then lol

[allicedout]

Replaced the 4ft with a stubby..... Surprisingly absolutely no change in reception so far.

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[Old Fart]

This is a "What will you be doing to your truck today" thread, lol. The alternator on the Ram Power Wagon is making noise and smelling burnt so it will need replacing. The choices I have are...

1- Replace with new Bosch @ $275
2- Replace with remanufactured unit @ $263
3- Bring to local rebuild shop
4- Wrecking yard

The rebuild shop indicated they do mostly industrial rebuilds now and seemed to lean towards getting a cheaper "new alternator" instead of repairing mine. Both the new bosch and the reman come with lifetime warranties.

Should I even consider the reman units?

[Mellow Yellow]

This is a "What will you be doing to your truck today" thread, lol. The alternator on the Ram Power Wagon is making noise and smelling burnt so it will need replacing. The choices I have are...

1- Replace with new Bosch @ $275
2- Replace with remanufactured unit @ $263
3- Bring to local rebuild shop
4- Wrecking yard

The rebuild shop indicated they do mostly industrial rebuilds now and seemed to lean towards getting a cheaper "new alternator" instead of repairing mine. Both the new bosch and the reman come with lifetime warranties.

Should I even consider the reman units?

I would go for new, considering a $12 difference.

Had a reman for the Mustang; had to replace it 6 months later...no warranty.

[Old Fart]

That was my thinking as well...plus I found the Bosch model on Amazon for $100 less.

[ZR]

I've actually quit using those new / made in gosh knows where replacement alts and gone back to rebuilt only due to high failure rates.

[Old Fart]

Thanks Rick...do you know where the Bosch alternators are made?

[ZR]

Not sure on that one.

[Old Fart]

I just ordered a rebuilt from Carquest with lifetime warranty. Thought I had a Bosch but it was a Denso alternator...a lot cheaper @ $152 + higher amps. Plus that Bosch price on Amazon went up $60 overnight.

[Clutt gt]

New tires are awesome in the snow but there is one lil problem, too much snow kicked up / accumulating between the rear fender edge and the running boards. Ordered a set of these for the front from Weathertech

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71Y5l9W3XdL._SL1500_.jpg

You may want to add screws
I had one pop off the rear and happen to find if in my driveway. I reinstalled it but only to loose it a week later somewhere along the way. I guess now I will only have them on the front, which is why I bought them in the first place.
Over all not happy with the no screw mounting idea.

[Mellow Yellow]

To stop the tailgate from dropping hard.

https://www.americantrucks.com/barricade-tailgate-assist-1516all.html


https://turn5.scene7.com/is/image/Turn5/T528421?$mproductlarge$&wid=810&hei=608

[Darkhorse]

Swapped it for an Ecoboost and 10 speed

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[Laffs]

Did Ford switch up the option packs so black housing lights are no longer standard on Sport packs?

[03svt]

Did Ford switch up the option packs so black housing lights are no longer standard on Sport packs?

Only on the appearance package gets the smoked headlights

[Darkhorse]

Did Ford switch up the option packs so black housing lights are no longer standard on Sport packs?

I will miss the blue truck, it was the best looking truck I've had. Appearance pack had the smoked headlights, dark grey trim (instead of black), smoked argent wheels, square exhaust tip, red badges and stripes.

The new truck however, I now have 302A heated seats, Sync 3, rear slider, Nav, gas saving auto stop/start and couple other things.

After 3 Coyote's I've decided to join club Ecoboost, with the new 10 speed auto. Will make towing easier.

I will miss the growl of the V8, but the quiet of the Eco has been nice too. New truck is a bit more subtle, but more refined I have found so far. Looking forward to towing to see how it goes.

Oh and the 3.5 Eco pulls like a freight train.

[Ghost Rider]

^^^I was just going to say that Blue looks awesome!! Thought that was the new one lol

[BAB CObra]

I will miss the blue truck, it was the best looking truck I've had. Appearance pack had the smoked headlights, dark grey trim (instead of black), smoked argent wheels, square exhaust tip, red badges and stripes.

The new truck however, I now have 302A heated seats, Sync 3, rear slider, Nav, gas saving auto stop/start and couple other things.

After 3 Coyote's I've decided to join club Ecoboost, with the new 10 speed auto. Will make towing easier.

I will miss the growl of the V8, but the quiet of the Eco has been nice too. New truck is a bit more subtle, but more refined I have found so far. Looking forward to towing to see how it goes.

Oh and the 3.5 Eco pulls like a freight train.

hehe freight train? 5.0 blown pulls like mad train

[Darkhorse]

hehe freight train? 5.0 blown pulls like mad train

Yes, if I had kept the Coyote, it would have been lifted, rims and TVS blower......

[CDNfyrfytr]

Shoveled it off...[emoji849]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180302/f98e900fc241b4d04eaaea07680e5dfe.jpg


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[RedSN]

Thought that was the new one lol
They both look brand new to me. Glad I wasn't the only one that didn't know which one was which.

[True Blue]

Shoveled it off...[emoji849]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180302/f98e900fc241b4d04eaaea07680e5dfe.jpg


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WoW... You put way too much soap in your foaming gun. LoL!

[CDNfyrfytr]

That’s the super deluxe foam, cannon, pressure washer combo. I may have a touch too much [emoji6]


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[hsousa88]

Anyone ever blow a trailer light fuse on the rams? Apparently happens more often than not from the reading I've done. My boat trailer lights were acting up last year.. thought maybe the wiring is messed up but it was new 2-3 years ago. I'll have to pull the fuse and check.

[Ponyryd]

95% of the time when a trailer lighting fuse blows its because of the trailer, not the truck.

[ZR]

+1 on the above, bulk of the time it's the trailer.

[hsousa88]

Could it be from backing up the boat in the water with the lights still plugged in? I unplug them 90% of the time.. but have forgotten before.


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[ZR]

Absolutely.

[Ghost Rider]

Could it be from backing up the boat in the water with the lights still plugged in? I unplug them 90% of the time.. but have forgotten before.


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lol, nice job Rook!! :D


but yes, easy to forget :)

[hsousa88]

lol, nice job Rook!! :D


but yes, easy to forget :)

Never thought it would blow a fuse :(

[Ghost Rider]

Never thought it would blow a fuse :(


actually, no idea about that...could blow a bulb though...but guess that's not the problem your having lol

[hsousa88]

actually, no idea about that...could blow a bulb though...but guess that's not the problem your having lol

Gone through a few bulbs and trailers but never a trailer light fuse

[Ponyryd]

Never thought it would blow a fuse :(

If water gets into a light socket and causes a short it will take out the fuse very quickly, water essentially causes a dead short. If the lights are well sealed and you submerge the trailer all the way till the plug in in the water while plugged in, it will certainly blow the fuse for the same reason.

[Minaccia]

Removed the patio stones out of the back since I don't see much snow in the future forecast, snow tires will be next.

[Laffs]

Anyone ever blow a trailer light fuse on the rams? Apparently happens more often than not from the reading I've done. My boat trailer lights were acting up last year.. thought maybe the wiring is messed up but it was new 2-3 years ago. I'll have to pull the fuse and check.

No, but I did hook up a trailer with bad wiring once and blow up a $650 TIPM on my previous Ram. Lesson learned to check trailer wiring before hook up.

[Intmdtr]

Swapped back to the summer wheels and tires last week and put almost 800km on the truck since. Truck is seeing the best mileage it ever has.

Right now I am running right at 10.0L/100km and after fueling up tonight it shows 1136km to empty. My average for a trip to minette and 3 trips back and forth to Meaford was 10.7L/100km.

I won’t complain getting that kind of mileage out of the hemi

10L/100km = 28.25mpg

[ZR]

Snows off mine the other day plus an oil n filter change, damm it feels goooooooooooooooood!!

[Mellow Yellow]

Bought a while back. Finally had the time to install.

https://www.americantrucks.com/barricade-tailgate-assist-1516all.html


https://turn5.scene7.com/is/image/Turn5/T528421_alt1?$mproductlarge$&wid=810&hei=608

[ZR]

Man, totally forgot I have one here for mine, great product.

[55 HD]

Swapped back to the summer wheels and tires last week and put almost 800km on the truck since. Truck is seeing the best mileage it ever has.

Right now I am running right at 10.0L/100km and after fueling up tonight it shows 1136km to empty. My average for a trip to minette and 3 trips back and forth to Meaford was 10.7L/100km.

I won’t complain getting that kind of mileage out of the hemi

10L/100km = 28.25mpg

I have 2015 Ram with the Hemi & 8 speed auto. Been getting low 10's ever since I bought it new. I did see 9.7 on a trip south over a 3 day drive.......must have been down hill or good tail wind.

[ZR]

Awesome sauce.

[Ghost Rider]

Removed the patio stones out of the back since I don't see much snow in the future forecast, snow tires will be next.

Thought you had a full size? Do you really need weight in the back?

[ZR]

Pretty sure he's 2wd.

[Ghost Rider]

oh...thought he had the big Titan...figured those would be 4WD

[ZR]

Maybe I'm wrong, Lou?

[Ghost Rider]

OR...maybe he was just building a patio and letting us know he has taken them out of the truck LOL

[Ponyryd]

He has a Tundra I thought, but a badass one with all the TRD stuff, so yea, stones not needed.

[Ghost Rider]

Oh Tundra...yeah that could be it...I knew it started with a T, LOL

[allicedout]

2" Rough Country level installed by the good guys at Blackstock Ford / Bad Dog Performance, 0 offset 20" Pro Comp Series 2644 Wheels installed at Bramalea Tire.

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[ZR]

^ Doesn't that look sweet.

[ZR]

Ram got two solid days of scrubbing, paint correction, polishing then a coat of Zaino. I can not thank Laurence / Scrape enough for the time and effort he put into correcting what the factory did not, truck looks stunning. While that was going on, I removed most of the factory badges.
Hoping for a nice day tomorrow to take some pics.

[ZR]

Overcast n starting to mist this morning when I pulled it out but gives you an idea of the difference. Man oh man it looks killer in person.

[ZR]

If anyone has ever questioned if a professional detail / paint correction is worth the money, paint went from looking like a repaint you'd refuse to pay for to fan tas tic.

[newbiestangowner]

^^ looks fantastic! Just rolled out of the factory.
Great job Scrape! I’ve seen the truck in it’s normal state ... ( just kidding Rick)^^


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[Scrape]

Well well. Isn't that a pretty truck. :) Badgeless looks so much better!

[ZR]

Appreciate your advise on removing them.

[Scrape]

How's the thumbs :thumbsup:
Appreciate your advise on removing them.

[ZR]

No skin left on either one, great time to be finger printed though. While hard on the digits, worked great on the adhesive.

[Laffs]

Looks good Zr, been thinking of yanking the RAM 1500 badges off the side of mine soon as well.

[ZR]

I really like combo of removing them plus Laramie and 4X4 badges off the tailgate.

[Laffs]

I'll have to play around with it and see what I like the look of. Did a 100% debadge on my 3rd gen. While some found it a bit plain, made washing and waxing much easier.

[RedSN]

That's a very shiny looking work truck!

[True Blue]

That's one fine looking Ram. Great job guys!

[hsousa88]

I’ve been meaning to remove the badges on mine... hmmm

Looks great Rick [emoji106]

[1986stangfan]

New weather tech mud flaps https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180605/66d367e6891b2dd0e28971c711b5e971.jpg


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[Old Fart]

Phew...finally finished the cardan u-joint rebuild.

https://s26.postimg.cc/ihohn339l/IMG_0158.jpg

[ZR]

Nicely done.

[1986stangfan]

New headlights, slowly bringing this beautiful truck closer to perfection https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180703/7a0b04d65ac0ec5f2dceff18b47685c4.jpg


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[ZR]

Makes a world of difference.

[hsousa88]

Haven’t done anything to the truck but... when should I think about replacing spark plugs on my ram? It’s a 2012 with 65xxx kms on it.. I know the book calls for a lot more mileage but I’m trying to avoid a headache.

[Ponyryd]

They’ll be fine till 100

[Laffs]

Not that I know but uh, apparently some factory plugs can last till oh say, 235,000kms.

[ZR]

We suggest changing by 80k. Never a huge improvement when changed early but always notice runs at least a lil better, some more than others.

[Nsty04SVT]

Was home for a couple weeks and finally was able to get a few things done to the Lightning.

First stop was to the Dr's ZR & Ross! Just want to give a BIG Shout out to Rick & Ross who once again went above and beyond, they even snuck the old girl in for an alignment for me knowing I am strapped for time how sweet is that!! Thanks Rick & Ross you guys Rock!!

Front Rotors and Pads, Front Wheel Bearings & Seals, Tie Rods, Ball Joints, Step Colder TR6 Plugs, 8 new OEM COP’s, SCT BA 3000 MAF and a Metco 4 lb Lower pully to up the fun factor.

The next day was off to see Diago in Ajax and had some fun on the Dyno, of course I picked the hottest day of the year! Was a tough day heat wise but she did pretty good, started off at 323/389 and after a few pulls and tweaks she finished up at 404/498 to the rears. Another shout out to Diago for getting me in early and getting the truck in the zone :dragster:

Couldn't resist going to the track so spent Saturday at Cayuga and then Sunday at St. Thomas Dragway. Super happy with the results, and can't wait to get home in a few weeks to go for a rip, now a couple pics :drool:

http://www.torontomustangclub.ca/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=14491&d=1531379745

http://www.torontomustangclub.ca/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=14489&d=1531379698

Best Pass of the weekend was at St. Thomas, this was with no burnout on Nitto NT555 G2's, full weight including golf clubs in the back :)
http://www.torontomustangclub.ca/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=14492&d=1531379765


Not truck related but was digging this Charger super sweet:
http://www.torontomustangclub.ca/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=14493&d=1531379783

You might recognize this guy :thumbsup:
http://www.torontomustangclub.ca/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=14494&d=1531379798

[ZR]

Man it was good to see you, been way too long. The truck has to feel like a totally different animal, congrats n enjoy.

[RedSN]

What a gorgeous truck! And nice numbers to boot!

[Nsty04SVT]

Man it was good to see you, been way too long. The truck has to feel like a totally different animal, congrats n enjoy.

Ditto Rick, it's been way way too long! The truck feels awesome and fell back in love with her again...lol...still a few things to do but the majority of the big stuff is now done (famous last words haha) it's just plain fun to drive now

[Nsty04SVT]

What a gorgeous truck! And nice numbers to boot!

Thanks Don, hopefully will see you out this year I am going to try an attend more events if I am not working :cheers:

[Old Fart]

What I've done to the truck today is to try and figure out which new shocks to install. Mine still has the original ones!!

Since the original's are Bilstein 4600, I went to Bilstein's website and found that the shocks are the same for my 05 Power Wagon and the 2500 model. First problem solved.
I don't want to spend too much on the truck, since my son is still in university. The Bilstein 5100 will cost me $520 + tax and the Rancho RS5000X will be $255 + tax at Rock Auto. I would prefer the Bilsteins, but for the price difference are the Ranchos a bad thing for the truck? They also offer a lifetime warranty...but so does Monroe with the Gas Magnum and the Reflex brands. I could also go the cheapest route and get the Gas Magnums for $226??

[ZR]

If Bilsteins don't fit the current budget (my #1 choice), next best option would be either Gas Magnums or Reflex. Difference between the two, Magnums would be a much firmer ride. If truck is primarily used as a car / lightly loaded, Reflex would do you well.

[Old Fart]

Thanks for chiming in Rick. The Reflex shocks are about $240-250. Sounds like a plan!

[Ponyryd]

I’ll second that, Reflex are good and priced well.

[Old Fart]

Cool...when 2 mechanics suggest the Reflex, that's what I'll be ordering.

[hsousa88]

Got a recall notice for the ‘12 ram today.. kinda scary since it see’s the boat ramp at least 8x a month. I always use the ebrake but my close friend/fishing buddy doesn’t.

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.

Anyone here have this done?

[RedSN]

Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK...
A. what is considered a "prolonged" period?
B. who does that? Is that like the automatic transmission version of riding the clutch?

[Ponyryd]

Got a recall notice for the ‘12 ram today.. kinda scary since it see’s the boat ramp at least 8x a month. I always use the ebrake but my close friend/fishing buddy doesn’t.

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.

Anyone here have this done?

I don’t have one but I’ve done probably 50 of those recalls. It’s basically a bcm reprogram, all we do is get it the truck, key on and windows up, radio off, push the brake and listen for the btsi (brake trans shift interlock) click, if it’s there we apply the brake and push the column shifter forward, then release the brake and check if we can feel the click in the shifter handle. Hear and feel click, do bcm update, done.
If it doesn’t click the whole shizzle needs to be replaced, but I’ve yet to see one fail.

[ZR]

Got rear flaps for the RAM yesterday to match fronts.

https://www.ram1500diesel.com/forum/attachments/ram-1500-diesel-accessories/2017d1406894692-mudflaps-trucks-factory-flares-14ram5.jpg

[hsousa88]

Got rear flaps for the RAM yesterday to match fronts.

https://www.ram1500diesel.com/forum/attachments/ram-1500-diesel-accessories/2017d1406894692-mudflaps-trucks-factory-flares-14ram5.jpg

Weathertechs? They look like mine, a nice piece that helps protect this brutal Chrysler paint job.

[ZR]

Yes Weathertech. Put on the front last year to control build up between front of the running board and door, did a good job. Rears are to hopefully cut down on accumulation up around the rear bumper.

[hsousa88]

Truck got some attention today. Ceramic tint to match the rears (close match).. stubby antenna and a deezee tailgate assist.

Reception in the city is maybe 10% weaker vs. the stock one

Next on the list is line x. Can only imagine what it looks like under my plastic liner.

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[ZR]

You'll wanna throw up when you see what isn't left under the liner, been there and done that, never again.
Thankfully my Ram came with factory sprayed bedliner.

[hsousa88]

You'll wanna throw up when you see what isn't left under the liner, been there and done that, never again.
Thankfully my Ram came with factory sprayed bedliner.

As long as there’s no rust I’m happy. Supposed to be a nice day tomorrow.. I’m gonna pull off the plastic liner. Line x says if there is rust and the bed needs cleanup then add $300-$400 to the tab. Fuck.

[ZR]

On my previous two trucks, liner continued to move around enough that in spite of paint long gone, metal stayed freshly polished looking with virtually no rust.

[RedSN]

^^^same with my last truck that had a liner. Worn areas stayed nicely polished. :D

New truck came with a sprayed box.

[hsousa88]

Didn’t take the liner off, lazy Sunday.

Winter is here and the days are shorter.. I feel like pulling the trigger on some LED headlight bulbs, stock reflector housings and all. Man these lights are brutal. Thought about doing the H11 to H9 conversion but I feel like I’ll be replacing them in 6 months. LED kits have come along way, peeps are getting long life and a nice solid beam out of the more high end kits.

[Scrape]

I highly recommend that you go with an LED bulb that has the led's exactly on the same spot as the filament on incandescent bulbs which eliminates that spray of bright light and maintains focus. Companies like Diode Dynamics, Philips carry bulbs specifically for regular reflectors.


https://youtu.be/r9L9mQAcfpQ



Didn’t take the liner off, lazy Sunday.

Winter is here and the days are shorter.. I feel like pulling the trigger on some LED headlight bulbs, stock reflector housings and all. Man these lights are brutal. Thought about doing the H11 to H9 conversion but I feel like I’ll be replacing them in 6 months. LED kits have come along way, peeps are getting long life and a nice solid beam out of the more high end kits.

[hsousa88]

That’s the exact ones I’m looking at.. supernova v4’s. Just waiting for them to be back in stock.

[Laffs]

Well this thread made me spend some money

Your Order #181200281
Placed on December 3, 2018 at 8:57:20 AM CST

Items Qty Price
Low Beam LED Headlight for 2016-2018 Dodge Ram (projector)

SKU: DD0218P

Bulb Model
SL1 (1630 lumens, Street Legal Output)
1 $150.00
9006 Anti-Flicker Module (pair)

SKU: DD3022

2 $60.00
Backup LEDs for 2013-2018 Dodge Ram (projector) (pair)

SKU: DD0116P

Color
Cool White
Bulb Model
XP80 (510 lumens)
1 $90.00
Fog Light LEDs for 2013-2018 Ram (Vertical) (pair)

SKU: DD0283P

Color
Cool White
Bulb Model
SLF (780 lumens, Street Legal Output)
1 $120.00
Subtotal $420.00
Shipping & Handling $32.29
Grand Total $452.29

[Intmdtr]

Well this thread made me spend some money

Your Order #181200281
Placed on December 3, 2018 at 8:57:20 AM CST

Items Qty Price
Low Beam LED Headlight for 2016-2018 Dodge Ram (projector)

SKU: DD0218P

Bulb Model
SL1 (1630 lumens, Street Legal Output)
1 $150.00
9006 Anti-Flicker Module (pair)

SKU: DD3022

2 $60.00
Backup LEDs for 2013-2018 Dodge Ram (projector) (pair)

SKU: DD0116P

Color
Cool White
Bulb Model
XP80 (510 lumens)
1 $90.00
Fog Light LEDs for 2013-2018 Ram (Vertical) (pair)

SKU: DD0283P

Color
Cool White
Bulb Model
SLF (780 lumens, Street Legal Output)
1 $120.00
Subtotal $420.00
Shipping & Handling $32.29
Grand Total $452.29


I will be waiting for a review....

[Laffs]

Will do, says 6-8 weeks as they're build to suit. So sometime in Jan I'm guessing. Gotta get my Whelens in the truck as well.

[hsousa88]

Nice. Also plan on ordering the reverse LEDs. They seem like a well put together company.. see how it goes.

[55 HD]

RECALL DODGE RAM

So the 2015 truck has had it's share of recalls which I have taken it to the dealer to have addressed and came out feeling better for having it done. EXCEPT, the latest one. The "dial" gear indicator was to not in gauge into any gear if the drivers door was ajar OR open. Well let me say this.......it did for 3 years of owning this rig and now that it has been fixed, it's a pain in the royal ass. We all have backed up our trucks that inch with the door open (not now) close the fucking thing tight and then put dial back to park and start again. Today I had to move the snow covered truck in the driveway so I could get the tractor out, with windows frozen I coundn't put them down so had no choice but to clear the snow off so I could move 20' ahead.

Great design for safety but very frustrating. Don't get yours done or you will be pissed like me.