Ram 1500 Warlock

My first new vehicle experience after owning lots of used over the years.
Not quite the same as ordering current and selecting all the options you want but....
It’s a 2019 Ram 1500 Warlock crew cab 5.7 with the 8spd.
I got a great deal buying it new since it was on their factory 19 clear out sale.
I have a few mods planned but this is how I picked it up.

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Congrats - nice looking rig.

Wow, congrats :thumbsup:

Congrats

Sweet.

Nice Truck!

Those are a pretty cool package, but I bet they piss off the guys who spent the extra for a Rebel in that body, lol.

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Those are a pretty cool package, but I bet they piss off the guys who spent the extra for a Rebel in that body, lol.

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Thanks guys!
It’s all automotive marketing I think and they all play the game I’ve come to realize.

As mentioned the price was right with Chrysler’s clear out event and the additional discounts I got.
I explored all options and I was originally looking at used 16-18s F150 Sport and Ram Sport but this was the best option for me.

My dad is disappointed I didn’t buy another F150 but he understands why.

What are your impressions of it so far?

Nice truck. Congratulations.

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What are your impressions of it so far?

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I’ve only put 200kms on it so far.

I’ve been driving a car since selling my truck (5 months ago) so it feels huge inside and higher vs my FX4 was.

The Alpine 9 speaker/sub stereo is a lot better vs the Sony that was in my FX4.

I was really disappointed that the rear slider is manual and not power! (even my 05 FX4 was power)
I asked the sales guy before I bought it and he said it was power but I think he just assumed it was.

With all the options and different packages it really does get confusing cause they offer so many different combinations and it’s all reflected in the cost. The MSRP for mine was $63,145 and I think that’s ridiculous.

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The MSRP for mine was $63,145 and I think that’s ridiculous.

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I totally agree... I've been thinking about a new truck this spring and the sticker shock is shocking...lol My '14 Lariat/FX4 only has ~65k on the odo and is running great. I keep thinking why am I looking at a new truck? :facepalm:

Nice truck man. Thought about trading mine in too. Only 90k on the odo.. driving it till it costs to much to repair.

Power switch would have been in mini console up near the mirror.
A joke how little so many sales peeps know about the product they sell. Dude to me truck didn't have power fold mirrors, of course that was just as I pushed the switch n looked amazed when they moved.

I doubt they offer a power slider anymore. They keep the luxury options for the new trucks now, otherwise everyone would buy the Classics!

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I doubt they offer a power slider anymore. They keep the luxury options for the new trucks now, otherwise everyone would buy the Classics!

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I have a power sliding rear window in my Bighorn

Nice Ride!

Welcome to the RAM family.

Nice truck

Thanks guys!

First purchase was Weathertech mats front and rear.

Also upgrading the tires to BFG’ KO2’s. I’ve had them before and really liked them for all year use.
Tires 1’ taller also vs the Goodyear stockers going the 65 series.

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I’m thinking next mod is black step bars.
Not sure if I’ll go aluminum or 304 stainless powder coated black.

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Thanks guys!

I grabbed some Weathertech mats to protect the carpet front and rear.

Also upgrading the tires to BFG’ KO2’s. I’ve had them before and really liked them for all year use.
Tires 1’ taller also vs the Goodyear stockers.


I’m thinking next mod is black step bars.
Not sure if I’ll go aluminum or 304 stainless powder coated black.

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Nice. If you get Mopar boards and have them installed at the dealer they are covered by your factory 3/60k warranty.

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I have a power sliding rear window in my Bighorn

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Ya, that’s what I meant, I should have specified they still offer power slider, just not in the classic trucks anymore :)

I priced side boards from the dealer $1000 and a hard tonneau for $1600 before I bought it. I said fuk that to both.

Upon looking at build packages for the truck the power real slider is a $330 option for the classic. It’s just not common unless you order one fully “fully” loaded which would also include a sunroof. With all the Warlocks I searched I only viewed two with both those options.

Nice truck- congrats

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The MSRP for mine was $63,145 and I think that’s ridiculous.

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That's a bargin.

The sticker on my '19 2500 Limited was 96k. :concern:

No wonder there's always a bunch of leftovers when the new stock arrives.

That’s insane...but often you get into a 2500 or 3500 truck and it has a purpose and/or makes you money.

It is commercial, so it will slowly earn it's keep but it's still crazy.


Saw a couple listed for over $100k. One 3500 was $112k. It better come with a driver for that price.

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I priced side boards from the dealer $1000 and a hard tonneau for $1600 before I bought it.
I said fuk that to both.

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I got a Leer Tri Fold softcover from the dealer when I bought the Truck and it was $450. For my side steps I went to Action Car & Truck Accessories, paid around $500 installed

I went to Action for my Weathertech’s and will probably get the side bars there also once I figure out which ones I want.

I’ve only had factory aluminum on both my last FX4’s with no issues. I’m kinda sceptical about going the 304 stainless steel power coated black in fear of them getting rock chipped and rusting.

Any feedback on them from anyone following along quality wise?

OEM Ram boards are not standing up well on my truck, at under 3yrs old, already starting to corrode.

^Yup, that’s why I mentioned the warranty, go get some new ones!

Not applicable, bought as an accessory n installed myself.

What material used on the OEM’s steel?

Mine are chrome.

With what’s going on right now and my gym closed and no idea when it will be reopening I felt the need to buy some home gym equipment before I lose my mind.

I loaded up my 20ft car trailer and headed 401W. After loading up the trailer and putting most of the weight in the front leaving the space in the rear for the bigger pieces but not necessarily heavier I was shocked at the rear sag on the truck.

I could tell the truck had enough jam to pull and the 8 speed did a good job finding the right gear which was good but this concerns me and now I’m curious how much sag it will have with the car in the trailer.

Last night I started looking at aftermarket HD rear coil springs offered, air bags and Sumosprings custom helpers.....and I also started regretted not buying a F150 with leaf spring suspension vs the coil springs.

What are you guys using to prevent this?

Airlift 1000 HD.
Easy on the wallet, easy to install, work as advertised. (while removing spring method to install seems longer, works out shorter in the long run). Just have to jack up, support via stands on the chassis, floor jack under the axle, unbolt shock, lower axle n remove spring. I do however find it doesn't take much air to level things out on a properly loaded trailer.

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Thanks Rick....I’ll look into those also.

Lines can be hooked up individually or T'eed, also have very affordable compressor options with wireless remote. Did mine as individual fills tucked between top of bumper / lower edge of the tail gate.
When filled to minimum, no neg affect on ride, in fact makes the truck feel more planted n stable.

Have you Rick or anyone else following along ever used the Sumosprings custom helpers?

The reviews look good for them.

No personal experience with them.

Truck sounds decent for stock but stock really isn’t really my style plus it’s named “Warlock” for a reason.
Took sometime and research on this one because I wanted quality that would last for years and didn’t want it to be super loud with annoying drone. (have the cars for that).

Here’s what I decided on and the install is set for next week.

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5” black ceramic 304 Stainless tips.

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Nice! I personally like my quiet truck, I can hear the turbos whistle and that makes happy[emoji6]


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