2013 RAM 1500 CC 4x4 build thread

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Thought I would start one of these off...with my order build sheet and progress through future mods here as well. Pricing wise, I got invoice minus 2% and minue incentives on delivery...manager said to expect delivery in 4-8 weeks. Also attached a pic of my current 07 Ram Sport 4x4 (now for sale)...has similar mods...Flowmaster, Line-X, tint, CAI, TBS, Diablo program, PD badges and some removed, 2" level and 35" all terrains on powder coated stock 20s)

Planned mods on the 2013 (in order):
First 30 days -
Swap to Express grille/black honecomb
Shave off a few choice emblems, Plasti-Dip the rest black
Paint stock exhaust tips heat/rust resistant semi-gloss black
Tint (50% windshield, 35% all around)
Line-X bedliner
Weathertech mats
Clearbra

Within the first 6 months -
Magnaflow 14” & Y pipe (12198, 10778)
CAI (not sure which yet)
Bilstein 5100 adjust. 2.1” setting Front, #24-187367
Bilstein 5100 Rear: #24-187374
TGC rear spring spacer, .75"
AT tires…35x12.50, Toyo Open Country AT
.25” wheel spacer hub centric (run stock wheels and save up for aftermarket 20x9 black wheels -12 offset...again not sure which yet...)
Diablo Sport tuner
85mm ported tb

MAYBE later:
1.25 inch RCX bodylift

So in the meantime if anyone has suggestions on CAI and black 20" wheels I am "all ears" - keep in mind I would be running 35x12.50s on just a 2.1" Bilstein level...if I can get deals on the parts I need for above I think I will start ordering and collecting things so I can get the mods done quickly.
 

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I really hate when my posts get deleted but... :893karatesmiley-thu

Thanks for posting this info. I sent it on to Enterprise and got mine ordered. This helped a TON!!
 
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I really hate when my posts get deleted but... :893karatesmiley-thu

Thanks for posting this info. I sent it on to Enterprise and got mine ordered. This helped a TON!!

Happy to help! Bet I get mine first. :winner_first_h4h:
 
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Got the call and picked her up Friday night! Very blessed...found a buyer for mine and did dealer in and out to get some of the credits! Great deal.

A few quick photos at the dealer below!

Since the photos...got the tint done, 35% all around and 70% windshield. I just trimmed off the "1500" on both sides. And will Plasti-Dip the remaining lettering...pull the tips off and semi-gloss black heat paint them both and reinstall later this week. The Line-X bedliner is being sprayed in Wednesday.

On order is a black grille, Mag14" and Y, Weathertech mats and tow hooks. These will be on this month. After a bit of recovery from these expenses I will get "phase 2" done and get spacers, Bilsteins and tires as well as any performance equip available (tuner, CAI and ported tb).
Then near end of summer I will pickup a seat heater kit and install that for the lady...might do some custom hood wrap similar looking to what I did on my Challenger.

Initial impressions...I love it! Still needs to break in (and the transmission to learn my driving) but seems like a GREAT truck! Electronics are great. Runs and drives awesome. Very impressed so far. Negatives, not a fan of the rotary as expected but I will soon be used to it. The Alpine system doesn't sound as good as I thought it would but still pretty good. Already got a speeding ticket this weekend! The officer said she really liked my truck and "at least you already know it goes FAST" lol...that doesn't help much. So I get to pay that out of my mod fun money...I should have known better I bet there is a cop on that stretch about half the time I drive down. Oh well!
 

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Sexy! i love that color

As for CAI theres generally 2 most people recommend, S&B and Vararam,

as for tires and wheels... you will be hardpressed not to rub with only being at 2.1 i have 35s and a 2.5 level and i still rub sometimes at full lock. your best bet is to get 0 offset or -12 offset i believe. Fuel has always been my favorite :D
 

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Congrats! Still waiting on mine! Air Suspension set it back a month.
 
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Sexy! i love that color

As for CAI theres generally 2 most people recommend, S&B and Vararam,

as for tires and wheels... you will be hardpressed not to rub with only being at 2.1 i have 35s and a 2.5 level and i still rub sometimes at full lock. your best bet is to get 0 offset or -12 offset i believe. Fuel has always been my favorite :D

Thanks. So far I have done tint and Line-X bedliner...will pull it in the garage tonight to remove some emblems and dip the rest. Kinda windy.
As for wheels, for now sticking with stockers and ordered some hub and wheel centric 8mm spacers (just over 1/4") and I know it will rub at full lock or backing and near that but my old truck did too and no big deal.
I will get the tires, install the level Bilsteins and do the S&B CAI and ported tb all at once...but I would like to be able to tune so may gather all I need across the following months and once the tuner is out put it all on at once.
The black grille and tow hooks I should have tomorrow also and install asap.
 

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Awesome truck! Sounds like you picked alot of good mods to start out with.
 

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Very nice!!

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Just an update...had the dealership do the tow hook install and the grille swap because the truck has been in the shop TWICE for trans issues! Ram is sending a whole new trans via train and should have it done by Thrs.
Planning to have them do the level kit while waiting also. And the exhaust will be done within a week later...ordering 35" tires in a couple weeks.
 

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Just an update...had the dealership do the tow hook install and the grille swap because the truck has been in the shop TWICE for trans issues! Ram is sending a whole new trans via train and should have it done by Thrs.
Planning to have them do the level kit while waiting also. And the exhaust will be done within a week later...ordering 35" tires in a couple weeks.

Trans issues? Ugh! That sucks! I hope it's an isolated event.
 
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Ok so here is the latest...grille and tow hooks done. Magnaflow 18" and Y pipe is on. Bilstein 5100s all around with the front set to 2.1" and I put .75" TGC spacers in the rear. Yesterday the tires went on, 35x12.50R20 Toyo Open Country AT2. Looks a drives GREAT!
Used a custom cut spacer on each wheel to get enough clearance...hub and wheel centric 3/8"

Next up...saving to do Vararam intake and a ported TB...will probably just wait and do them with a tuner once it's out...not sure. But will enjoy it as it is now for a few months first!
 

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The new tires are awesome. Truck looks great.
 
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