jhinkle1989 build thread 2012 ram 1500 aq st many pics

again like on my other two threads sharing this with you also

how we doing everyone new to the forum, have owned ram1500 since i was 15, i just purchased a 2012 ram 1500 quad cab 4x4 have a pretty good idea of the direction that i want to go with it, i have listed everything that i have done and parts that i have ordered and what i am looking for guidance on any suggestion would be well appreciated.

MODS THAT ARE DONE

blacked out back glass, legal limit on front, blacked out eyebrow(done by vision audio)

spray in linex liner done by (done by truck works)

factory running boards removed

jvc arsenal single din receiver and dash kit installed

MODS AND PARTS ORDERED AND TO BE DONE

AIRAID MXP Series Synthaflow Cold Air Dam Intake System (will be delivered 9-18-12) will install myself

badge removal, door handle removal, door poppers, remote start, and back up camera scheduled for install on 10-3-12 at vision audio.

borla cat back dual exhaust, mbrp 5in black tip, jba shorty headers, and AIRAID PowerAid Throttle Body Spacer expected delivery 10-2-12 will install myself

Bedlocker Explorer Series Tonneau Cover Kit, pro comp 6 inch Lift Kit with MX-6 Shocks, whell spacers expected delivery 10-4-12 will install myself

anzo smoked headlights, tail lights, and third break light expected delivery 9-19-12 will install myself.

jl audio hd900/6 amp, 4 ct-650 6x9's and 10w3v3-2 stealth box

thanks everyone.

day i picked it up at the dealer ship



blacked out back glass, legal limit on front, eyebrow blacked out 3.5 inches below asi line




linex bed liner bed is kinda dirty had to haul some wood chips havent sprayed them all out yet



factory running boards removed (I HATE CHROME!!!) they had to go


airade coa fresh out of the box



cold air intake installed in truck



then i did a 0-50 run with camera insade cab with windows up to here the difference between stock and not stock, i still have stock exaust but here is a link to the video.

20120918_134247.mp4 - YouTube

i will be uploading more pics when i get done with the badge removal, i almost have all the adhesive off then all i have to do is buff it back out wash the truck and take more pics then upload. thanks for following my build process everyone.

New video up on the youtube guys, did this one today up hill on the on ramp like 20-70mph heres the link , will upload more picks of badge removal soon house flooded last night busted water pipe so gotta wash the truck before i take and upload picks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZ4BBTzbTzU&feature=youtube_gdata_player

my badge removal compete, (yes i know truck is dirty everywhere except badge removal car wash was being repaired today and im lazy no hand washing for me lol)





NEW PARTS NEW PARTS NEW PARTS YAAAAAAAAA!!!




ok i found some tape and paper getting my plasti dip on this morning(****** the girlfriend off cause im up working on it to "early" and woke her up and made her come look lol.

PREP


1ST COAT


2ND COAT


I know doest look super nice its just cuase the morning sun is hitting it funny when i get the last coat on ill turn the truck around and take a better pic

LAST COAT AND COMPLETED i know i still have to remove the tape sticky ill do that when i get back from taking my son out for the day then later today i will do the front and upload pics.


Base Kit k2082B
Front shocks Procomp ProRunner adjustable zx-20014 set to 2.75
no preload strut spacer in the front.

in the back i am going to run
coils from 6in RCX lift
1.5in performance accessories rear coil spacer
procomp prorunner zx20001 rear shocks.

I am also using a 1.5in hub centric wheel spacer to allow me to run my factory wheels untill my new wheels and tires get here.

After my wheels and tires get here and installed i am going to have a 3in performance accessories body lift with gap gaurds installed.
Before Pics

wheels are XD778 Monster

tires are going to be nitto 37x12.5(still deciding on dunes or terra grapplers


Front


Rear


Wheels


i have also posted the lift in the suspension section to gram some more attention maybe and get some more oppionons and thoughts

THANKS EVERYONE WHO HAS HELPED ME IN MAKING DECISIONS

ok everyone so here are the pics, i must clean the truck but here they are just got home with it

front


back


driver side


passenger side


front tape before


front tape after


back tape before


back tape after

so today i took the truck to another local shop and had them install my 1.5in wheels spacers, the trucks stance looks alot better now, so here they are. not the best pics but they will do.




had to make the gf feel short lol




baked mt headlights




here are some more pics during the day with slight overcast of highbeems on and regular lights on and a couple better pics with not as bad of a reflection of that damn tree in my yard







and i think that is all for now

I have also changed the wheels that i am going with, they are still an xd series except im going to go with a -44 offset with a 3.77" backspace 20x10.

I am going to mod my seats to have heated seats(shouldnt be to difficult)

i am also going to add a 3" body lift once new wheels are here

a crap ton of exterior lighting and led's...it will look good, and alot of it is going to be hiddin im sure there are lots of ther things i will end up doing but this is all i can think of for now since i am still a little scatter brained this morning.

Sweet truck

Looks awesome!!!

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Nice lookin truck!

Love it! Looks good man