2017 2500 4x4 Laramie Short Box 6.4L HEMI

67Guzzler · Jan 1, 2017

Got this 2017 Ram 2500 Laramie Crew 4x4 6.4L HEMI on 12/28/2016. Very impressed so far.

So far I've installed Husky Liners:

The Dee Zee Tailgate Assist:

I installed a Dee Zee Bed Mat (It's awesome):

I painted the resonator with black high-heat stove 1200° paint so it doesn't show so much.

Before:

After:

The Hulk · Jan 1, 2017

Looks good

now to fix that scratch lol

67Guzzler · Jan 1, 2017

The Hulk said:
Looks good now to fix that scratch lol

Stalker!!! :killer:

quietpeen · Jan 1, 2017

Very nice

Hawkman · Jan 1, 2017

That looks awesome man. Very pretty truck.

Is the mat a cushion for the Fiat when you carry it as your golf cart??? :roflsquared:

67Guzzler · Jan 1, 2017

quietpeen said:
Very nice

Hawkman said:
That looks awesome man. Very pretty truck.

Is the mat a cushion for the Fiat when you carry it as your golf cart???

Thanks Guys -- And yes -- The turbocharged Clown-Car gets the royal treatment!!!

-Guzzler

Rzrman328 · Jan 2, 2017

Nice.

You didn't waste anytime with mods.

67Guzzler · Jan 2, 2017

Rzrman328 said:
Nice.

You didn't waste anytime with mods.

Thanks! Well -- Truth is -- They're not really MODS -- more like enhancements. I'll let the dust settle after I've finished. I have to add a tailgate liner -- Decided on the weathertech because no drilling and molded to fit.

www.weathertech.com/techliner-bed-tailgate-protection

After that -- I'm not sure what I'll do next. Probably lighting.

-Guzzler

MADDOG · Jan 2, 2017

If I may, I'd suggest you forget about mats and tailgate covers in favor of a spray in liner.

Those mats and covers scratch the heck out of the paint, trap dirt and moisture under them and generally shorten the life of your bed sheet metal.

67Guzzler · Jan 2, 2017

MADDOG said:
If I may, I'd suggest you forget about mats and tailgate covers in favor of a spray in liner.

Those mats and covers scratch the heck out of the paint, trap dirt and moisture under them and generally shorten the life of your bed sheet metal.

Bedliners do with their hard plastic, sharp edges and tendency to move in the bed. They scratch and hold moisture.

Some bed mats can too. The Dee Zee is one of the few that use soft rubber bumps on the bottom to keep it suspended off the truck to keep water from collecting. It is extremely grippy and doesn't move.

I know a lot of guys with these -- most have a bedliner or spray in bedliner and they get this and use it OVER them because it's so grippy. I'll probably line-x it before long and then lay this back over it.

Thanks for your suggestion!

-Guzzler

MADDOG · Jan 2, 2017

That's not a bad plan. I've had experience with both and much prefer the bed liner to preserve the bed sheet metal and I add a grippy bed mat on top of it.

67Guzzler · Jan 2, 2017

MADDOG said:
That's not a bad plan. I've had experience with both and much prefer the bed liner to preserve the bed sheet metal and I add a grippy bed mat on top of it.

You mean a "spray in bedliner" to preserve the sheet metal?

For me -- BOTTOM LINE: What's nice is this stuff is so cheap I don't have to decide now what I want to do to a brand new truck. For $66 for the Mat and $56 for the Tail Gate Mat -- I'm all set for the short term without having to deal with it.

Also -- South Florida is great for truck management. It's so easy to keep your stuff nice and nothing rusts -- unless you live near the ocean or the gulf. The sun is straight up 9 months out of the year and steams moisture away by noon every day as stuff gets so darn hot.

-Guzzler

MADDOG · Jan 2, 2017

Yes, a spray in liner.

tones2SS · Jan 2, 2017

Nice truck!
Congrats.

67Guzzler · Jan 27, 2017

I installed a set of LED Cargo Lights and LED Reverse Lights.

Hi Guys!!!

Today I installed a set of LED Cargo Lights and LED Reverse Lights. These are BRIGHT!

Cargo: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M13CB62

Reverse: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DGC885C

NOTE: The Reverse Bulbs are 7440 if you have the FACTORY LED Tails. Otherwise, I believe you need the 921 Bulbs.

Here are some nighttime pictures. THEY ARE AWESOME backup lights.

Cargo LED's at night. I wanted something to match the LED Bed Lights.

-Guzzler

Rzrman328 · Jan 27, 2017

Nice....the stock bulbs suck.

Markcuda · Jan 27, 2017

67Guzzler, I am going to order the backup lights from Amazon on your recommendation.
Is that safe to say?

67Guzzler · Jan 27, 2017

Markcuda said:
67Guzzler, I am going to order the backup lights from Amazon on your recommendation.
Is that safe to say?

After 12 hours of usage, I'm very pleased. If your truck has factory LED tail lights and takes 7440 for the reverse bulb, these are very nice.

Really bright!

-Guzzler

Bigdaddy · Jan 27, 2017

Whatttt, you don't get no light out in your dash board? If not I'm going to order some myself.

Markcuda · Jan 27, 2017

I have the Laramie, LED tail lights come standard.

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