3rd Gen Ram "Pre-Runner" Appearance Budget Build

usaf2006 · Apr 11, 2017

What grade studs?

Demon-HeMi · Apr 11, 2017

subbed, cant wait to see more

Johnnymac2k6 · Apr 11, 2017

usaf2006 said:
What grade studs?

Grade 8 Studs!

usaf2006 · Apr 11, 2017

Good deal man!

usaf2006 · Apr 15, 2017

Need more updates lol...

Johnnymac2k6 · Apr 17, 2017

usaf2006 said:
Need more updates lol...

Nothing tooo crazy to report. The bedsides are getting hung. The doors are all blocked and primed. And the fenders and hood are back off, ready for paint.

Johnnymac2k6 · Apr 17, 2017

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Johnnymac2k6 · Apr 17, 2017

surprisingly not too much rust on the frame and cab despite being an ohio truck all its life.

Johnnymac2k6 · Apr 17, 2017

all stripped

Johnnymac2k6 · Apr 17, 2017

And i must sadly report the ebay bumper is going back...I dont know if they mis boxed one that is from a 2nd gen...or a chevy..or what...but it doesn't fit THIS truck.

i haven't heard if they are going to exchange it, or refund it, or what.

EWC88 · Apr 17, 2017

Looking great!

Johnnymac2k6 · Apr 17, 2017

EWC88 said:
Looking great!

thanks, not much to look at right now, but its coming along. i was told about 2 weeks left today. I'm getting antsy at this point, and i'm disappointed that the bumper didn't fit. I had them order it...so i'm kind of in the dark on whats up with it. I was there once when they were trying to test fit it, and it was seriously like it was for the wrong truck, but ya never know what level of fitment you're going to get from any company. I'll report back if this is an "avoid at all costs" product...or if it just turns out to be a mis-box.

as far as the fiberwerx...leaving alot to be desired. The tech showed me all the BS to make the bedsides fit. I'm not super impressed. I'll report back with how much work they needed...and how the taillights ended up fitting...and if the tailgate even makes it back on...and if the rear bumper can go back on. And no i'm not kidding...those are the live concerns the tech has after test hanging one side.

EWC88 · Apr 17, 2017

Oh wow please report back with those results. I always thought about getting the fiberwerx but looks like it's a lot of money in labor and some doubtful possibilities.

usaf2006 · Apr 18, 2017

Yeah.. you can't beat the price on their fenders though. They're a pretty good deal for what you get, albeit a pain in the ass to fit them. Hopefully all goes well. if not, you could always put a spare tire holder on instead of a tailgate lol

Johnnymac2k6 · Apr 18, 2017

usaf2006 said:
Yeah.. you can't beat the price on their fenders though. They're a pretty good deal for what you get, albeit a pain in the ass to fit them. Hopefully all goes well. if not, you could always put a spare tire holder on instead of a tailgate lol

Those do look pretty badass.lol But they are big $, and it'd look goofy without a matching rim and tire...and i can't drop another dime into this heap.

usaf2006 · Apr 18, 2017

When I looked at the fenders, i thought it was like 375 for the fronts and 525 for the rears? am I wrong? For what you're getting, I don't think that's terrible money, since OEM metal fenders would probably be the same price

Johnnymac2k6 · Apr 18, 2017

usaf2006 said:
When I looked at the fenders, i thought it was like 375 for the fronts and 525 for the rears? am I wrong? For what you're getting, I don't think that's terrible money, since OEM metal fenders would probably be the same price

YES, My comment was in reference to a tube tailgate being pricey.

You are right. Fenders are $375
06-08 Dodge Ram Fenders - FiberwerX Off Road Fiberglass

bedsides were $550
02-08 Dodge Ram Bedsides - FiberwerX Off Road Fiberglass

altogether a good deal yes. cheaper than the OE bedsides...bit more than OE fenders.

I am just getting nervous with the fitment issues the tech keeps pointing out.
This place restores classic cars with Mecum/Barret type paint jobs...so we probably have different definitions of "10 footer"

I just hope i don't get into a situation where these badass looking panels end up running me thousands more in labor than originally quoted.

Every time i walk in i'm greeted with things like...

"So did you ever plan on running a tailgate again?"

"Hey....i'm probably going to have to cut up your factory bumper if you want me to put it back on"

"I'm going to have to cut this entire seam off, because it's going to hit your cab if i dont"

Making me nervou$

usaf2006 · Apr 18, 2017

Gotcha.. my bad.

Well hopefully all goes smoothly from now on!!!

Johnnymac2k6 · Apr 18, 2017

usaf2006 said:
Gotcha.. my bad.

Well hopefully all goes smoothly from now on!!!

Thanks buddy, i'm hoping that too! going to be a long 2 weeks.lol

EWC88 · Apr 18, 2017

Confusing because when you google fiberwerx with dodges you see the factory bumper and everything on with no difference I can see. Also even seen a YouTube video of a ram with it on and everything looked fine. Unless the fab work is where the eye doesn't see?

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