Just got a Ram. What mods to do?

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Just got my first Ram. 2013 Sport 5.7.

What mods should I do first?

I am planning on adding remote start with the DBALL kit from ebay.

What other tips and tricks do you have?
 

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Depends

What kind of money are you trying to throw at it?..
Paid around 400-500 for my exhaust (mbrp catback purchase and install price)
3xx for my k&n 63 series cold air intake..
480 for my lighting (vip motor from ebay)
140 for my grille.
75 for 2.5" hell bent steel leveling kit.
30ish for my led interior and license plate lights..
50 plasti-dip and various spray paints and primers.
5 bucks I made a center console holster from foam cushion, 800 maybe... bought some general grabber at2's Cheap and reliable all terrain tire in my opinion.

Look into the what the guys are up to on the "what did you do with your 4th gen" thread. You'll see a lot of different styles and tastes there. You'll definitely see yourself mixing up other ideas and making it your own
 

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What kind of money are you trying to throw at it?..
Paid around 400-500 for my exhaust (mbrp catback purchase and install price)
3xx for my k&n 63 series cold air intake..
480 for my lighting (vip motor from ebay)
140 for my grille.
75 for 2.5" hell bent steel leveling kit.
30ish for my led interior and license plate lights..
50 plasti-dip and various spray paints and primers.
5 bucks I made a center console holster from foam cushion, 800 maybe... bought some general grabber at2's Cheap and reliable all terrain tire in my opinion.

Look into the what the guys are up to on the "what did you do with your 4th gen" thread. You'll see a lot of different styles and tastes there. You'll definitely see yourself mixing up other ideas and making it your own

Do those VIPMotoz headlights look yellow in person or is that just because of the camera you used?
 
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Should I do LED or HID for headlights? I keep hearing LED is better and you have less issues.

I have the projectors.

What size do I need?
 

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If you want performance mod's the "big" three seem to be: tuner, CAI and exhaust. A complete list of other mod's people have done would be never ending.
Jay
 
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If you want performance mod's the "big" three seem to be: tuner, CAI and exhaust. A complete list of other mod's people have done would be never ending.
Jay

I plan on doing a CAI soon.

I'm not just talking about performance mods. I'm looking for even small things that people do.
 

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Yellow

Do those VIPMotoz headlights look yellow in person or is that just because of the camera you used?

Not too much, it's mostly all white light on the road. My housing isn't hid positive haha
 

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All depends on how much you have to spend :) CONGRATs on your new truck. Just got mine a month or so ago
Just search any mod thread you can find and go from there
 

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What kind of money are you trying to throw at it?..
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5 bucks I made a center console holster from foam cushion,

Look into the what the guys are up to on the "what did you do with your 4th gen" thread. You'll see a lot of different styles and tastes there. You'll definitely see yourself mixing up other ideas and making it your own
GREAT idea on the console holster.. I carry my 9mm all the time and that is a great spot for fast access!
 

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Mod #1 - Catch Can (IMO). When you see what comes out after a few months you will know why.
 

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First mod for me was the horrible headlights, but I have the 4-ways, so YMMV. Second mod was for my wife. She needed running boards. Third mod because we live in AZ, tinted windows. 4th mod will be a tonneau cover.

Start with a destination for your truck, and then stick to the plan. Don't pick up parts because you get a good deal. The end result will be well worth the money spent.
 

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First mod for me was the horrible headlights, but I have the 4-ways, so YMMV. Second mod was for my wife. She needed running boards. Third mod because we live in AZ, tinted windows. 4th mod will be a tonneau cover.

Start with a destination for your truck, and then stick to the plan. Don't pick up parts because you get a good deal. The end result will be well worth the money spent.

**Pick up the parts for your plan when it's a good deal.

I have probably saved at least a grand by being patient and finding stuff I want on craigslist.
 

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**Pick up the parts for your plan when it's a good deal.

I have probably saved at least a grand by being patient and finding stuff I want on craigslist.

But DONT buy parts that aren't part of your plan because of price. That's just stupid.

Didn't realize that wasn't clear enough...
 

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He's saying don't settle for something less than you want


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Do to yours what I did to mine if you are performance oriented. Just look at the bottom of my post
 

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I know a guy who wandered into this forum, not sure what if any mods to do at all. Just wanted information on adding front tow hooks to his Express, that the dealer said couldn't be done. Since then, many many many hours, mods, and $$$ later... still here, still moding, and of course still spending! I'd say get out now, but since you are already here.... quick simple mod for ya... Dee Zee tailgate assist...... and so it begins!
 

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Amp Research bed step. Headlight upgrade of your choice. Most people on here will vote HID esp. for a pre-2015 truck (less finicky than 2015+).
 

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