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Hemissary

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Hello from cowtown :^)

New here so I'll just jump right in if you don't mind...

I've replaced what has been a great 05' Dakota with a 2017 1500 Black Express. Some questions if I may:

1) Is there switched PWR in the overhead binnacle that I can tap into for CCTV and radar?

2) Looking for feedback on stiffest valved shocks

3) Can anyone confirm Addco #2208 (1-3/8" front) and #2427 (1" rear) sway bars meant for 09-10 model year 4x4's will fit the 2017 4x4? I know the rear Helwig 7709 (2WD) will fit, but not the front 7708 (2WD).

4) It appears ProCharger offers an FI system for the 2015 5.7. Anyone installed one and would care to comment on the results please (any issues). Any other offerings folks would recommend?

5) Apparently, no tuner offerings(!) for 2017 5.7 / 6-spd package (is for 8-spds), is this true?

6) What is the sleekest / cleanest bed cap anyone has seen? Has to be no higher than the cab and very clean (no windows if fine by me).

Thanks in advance :^)
 

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You have a 2017 with a 6-speed??? You can still tune the motor no matter what trans. Trans tuning would be the only difference.


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Yeah welcome aboard! I didn't realize you could get a 2017 with a 6-spd....

Show us some pics or your ride!
 
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After changing out all the lighting (smoked headlights, fog lights tail lights, 3rd brake light), replacing the boring exhaust tips with a couple of 442 trumpets I had in-hand and powder coating black, adding a color-matched hood scoop and box cover, tuning a black anodized based-loaded whip antenna, some 22" x 10" Hellcats with Falken 305/45 S/TZ05s its pretty well done. The truck is now truly black.

The only things left is an aftermarket brake kit (likely BAER 6S - have leftover rotors from Magnum) and lowering the rear to make it level.

After searching / reading it appears there is some concern with the spring rates (too soft) of aftermarket shorter coil springs. Anyone care to comment?

As opposed to buying aftermarket, I'm thinking of simply cutting down the OEM units. Anyone done this?

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After changing out all the lighting (smoked headlights, fog lights tail lights, 3rd brake light), replacing the boring exhaust tips with a couple of 442 trumpets I had in-hand and powder coating black, adding a color-matched hood scoop and box cover, tuning a black anodized based-loaded whip antenna, some 22" x 10" Hellcats with Falken 305/45 S/TZ05s its pretty well done. The truck is now truly black.

The only things left is an aftermarket brake kit (likely BAER 6S - have leftover rotors from Magnum) and lowering the rear to make it level.

After searching / reading it appears there is some concern with the spring rates (too soft) of aftermarket shorter coil springs. Anyone care to comment?

As opposed to buying aftermarket, I'm thinking of simply cutting down the OEM units. Anyone done this?

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Looks good Simon.I'm running cut down stock rear springs as I didn't like the aftermarket Mcguaphies springs on mine.Anytime you want to look at my truck let me know.You already know it,it's the red regular cab shortbox that used to show up at the ALX meets in Airdrie.
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Looks good Simon.I'm running cut down stock rear springs as I didn't like the aftermarket Mcguaphies springs on mine.Anytime you want to look at my truck let me know.You already know it,it's the red regular cab shortbox that used to show up at the ALX meets in Airdrie.
Rick

Thanks Rick, gotcha, I think I'll just go ahead and cut them and catch up for some java :^D

I too question your 17 having a 6 speed. To my knowledge 14 was the last year for the 6 speed.

It has a 65RFE.
 

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Thanks Rick, gotcha, I think I'll just go ahead and cut them and catch up for some java :^D



It has a 65RFE.

Sounds good Simon. When you cut them,taper the top of the cut slightly,so it doesn't wear through the rubber isolater. If you leave it as a sharp vertical cut,it'll cut through the isolater in short order and squeak like a bugger,i speak from s'perience,lol.
 

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Welcome and good luck getting all the info you need
 
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Sounds good Simon. When you cut them,taper the top of the cut slightly,so it doesn't wear through the rubber isolater. If you leave it as a sharp vertical cut,it'll cut through the isolater in short order and squeak like a bugger,i speak from s'perience,lol.

Thanks, Given the part being cut off is shaped to seat over a larger area, I'm machining pockets :^)
 

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After changing out all the lighting (smoked headlights, fog lights tail lights, 3rd brake light), replacing the boring exhaust tips with a couple of 442 trumpets I had in-hand and powder coating black, adding a color-matched hood scoop and box cover, tuning a black anodized based-loaded whip antenna, some 22" x 10" Hellcats with Falken 305/45 S/TZ05s its pretty well done. The truck is now truly black.

The only things left is an aftermarket brake kit (likely BAER 6S - have leftover rotors from Magnum) and lowering the rear to make it level.

After searching / reading it appears there is some concern with the spring rates (too soft) of aftermarket shorter coil springs. Anyone care to comment?

As opposed to buying aftermarket, I'm thinking of simply cutting down the OEM units. Anyone done this?

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Where did you get those tail lights from


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Love that painted engine cover! Where did you get the hood scoop?

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