KC 2016 Ram Build

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2016 Ram Build

Bought my truck brand new on my 30th Bday on Oct 22. First new vehicle ever. Figured it'd start a build thread as I've already done a lot to it.

Day I bought it.
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Threw on my old duratracs cause I couldn't stand the SRAs
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Had Line-X done
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Installed an Acess Low Profile cover
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Wadestar blind spot mirrors installed
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Tow hooks installed
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That's a really great looking ride. I like that grill allot. Wonder if I could get a grill like that for my 03.

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Also have installed a tailgate assist and a corsa db catback exhaust.
 

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Nice truck! I'm a little biased


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I have a set of Westin HDX drop steps on order. Also have some color matched OEM flares to put on once the weather is decent.

I would love to figure out a way to get led pods in place of my fogs but nobody makes brackets for 2016s. I'll eventually install flush mount pods into my rear bumper for reverse lights.
 
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Also been throwing around the idea of vinyl wrapping the bumpers and rocker panels gray for an outdoorsman look and to protect the rockers from rock chips. But can't decide if I want to keep the chrome and clear vinyl the rockers or wrap it all in gray.
 

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Also been throwing around the idea of vinyl wrapping the bumpers and rocker panels gray for an outdoorsman look and to protect the rockers from rock chips. But can't decide if I want to keep the chrome and clear vinyl the rockers or wrap it all in gray.

You should vinyl wrap your grille. I did on my Big Horn and I love it! Your truck looks like Brilliant Black in the pictures, if that's the color then 3M Metallic Black Vinyl matches about as close as you could possibly hope for to the paint.
 
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Today I put on the Westin HDX drop steps. These things are great and look good too. I really like the wide from step. I also took advantage of the 72 deg weather and put on my flares. Picture below is before the flares. I'll grab a pic of that tomorrow.

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With the flares. I really like the oem flares. Adds just a little pop while not being overly large and obnoxious.

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Went to one of the body wrap places to get a quote on wrapping my bumpers and rockers and they said they won't wrap chrome cause it won't stick. Weird since I see it around this forum a lot.
 

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Went to one of the body wrap places to get a quote on wrapping my bumpers and rockers and they said they won't wrap chrome cause it won't stick. Weird since I see it around this forum a lot.

That's ridiculous. I've seen plenty of people wrap chrome without an issue.
 
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It's completely ridiculous. I'd really like to try it myself but not sure I want to drop the cash on the material and fail.
 

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Those side steps are sick. Very unique. Love them.
 

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It's completely ridiculous. I'd really like to try it myself but not sure I want to drop the cash on the material and fail.

Yeah I was afraid to do that myself as well. Maybe if someone who was well versed showed me how to do it hands-on, then I'd be more comfortable. I had a buddy of mine who does vinyl wrapping, dipping, and detailing wrap my grille for me.
 

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