Calling all custom Express'! Let's see em'...

Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission.

NJ4X4

Senior Member
Joined
Aug 1, 2014
Posts
764
Reaction score
529
Location
South Jersey
Ram Year
2022
Engine
Hemi 5.7
Where did you get your rear window decal? I really like that!
 

AJ1904

Junior Member
Joined
Jan 4, 2018
Posts
6
Reaction score
1
Location
California
Ram Year
2016 1500 Crew Cab
Engine
5.7 HEMI
There is a adapter on the retro shop website, made specifically for switchbacks...


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I looked at the retroshop website and couldn't find said adapter, do you have a link? or what wires did you tap in to for the install? any errors in the cluster ? your help is greatly appreciated.
 

SitKneelBend

Senior Member
Military
Joined
Jan 8, 2015
Posts
9,099
Reaction score
4,789
Location
St. Louis
Ram Year
2014
Engine
3.6 Pentastar
looks awesome, what was your method of wiring?
I ended up using RetroShop's harness and a 4 pin Relay to power the white running light portion of it.

The canbus system made the white running lights malfunction and flicker when connected directly to the turn signal or the headlight so that's why I needed a "clean" power source from the battery that bypassed the canbus. I used the turn signal wire to trigger the Relay.

Here is the harness from Retro Shop...

https://shop.retroshop.us/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=4G.ADP

Feel free to PM me if you need help during install if you decide to try this. The OPT7 switchback LED strip was the perfect length and the only one sold in this 20 inch length I could find.

OPT7 20-Inch FlexBeam LED DRL Tube with Signal-Sync - For Headlights and Grills https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MV9QNMW?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Sent from my HTC U11 using Tapatalk
 

DRkNESS

Senior Member
Joined
Apr 24, 2012
Posts
5,808
Reaction score
3,393
Location
South Jersey
Ram Year
2019
Engine
5.7 HEMI
You guys are killing it with these trucks. :)


Father Of Four
 

Mudder

Senior Member
Joined
Aug 24, 2011
Posts
436
Reaction score
158
Location
Arkansas
Ram Year
2017
Engine
5.7
Stock...
d33fc7d207c0dca86026b29060ee932d.jpg

Mods:
12% Tint
Stubby antenna
Bilsteins at 2.8” in front/Bilsteins in rear
Mevotech UCAs
18x9 Fuel Rippers w/ 305/70R18 Kanati Mud Hogs
Black factory quads w/ zxe bulbs
Tinted fogs w/ zxe bulbs
Black emblems all around
Black factory side bars
Carbon fiber mirror covers
Painted door handles
LED interior lights
Added homelink
LED black/tinted tails
LED black/tinted 3rd brake light
TrailFX bedliner
TrailFX rollup tonneau
Flow master 50HD muffler
Carven black 5” slash cut tips

6c8a1b89334ff0a18ef531cb6169953c.jpg
9d877d1e280f232964b5d9a5d608efa0.jpg

Future plans:
JVC DD HU
Kicker speakers
Kicker sub/amp
Remote start
AFE CAI
Pedal Commander
42” curved black LED light bar



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
Last edited:
Joined
Feb 19, 2018
Posts
75
Reaction score
58
Location
Florida
Ram Year
2017
Engine
5.7 Hemi
I've kept my 2017 Ram 1500 Express stock except for a few exterior mods:

- Mopar backup camera (insisted dealer install before I would buy the truck)
- Mifeier 5-inch oval chrome step bars with curved ends
- Bak Revlover X2 rolling tonneau cover
- BedRug full bedliner
- Putco chrome door handles
- Putco chrome tailgate handle
- Razer chrome mirror covers
- 3M window tint on front
- WadeStar blind spot mirrors
- Only interior "mod" is a divider basket for the center armrest console, a perfect fit.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MYAFQM4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1




upload_2018-2-24_16-33-3.jpeg
 
Last edited:

NapaRam

Senior Member
Joined
Dec 31, 2017
Posts
461
Reaction score
358
Location
Napa CA
Ram Year
2015
Engine
3.6L V6
Think the Express is a great level to add mods too. Only had mine since December but the mods are coming along nicely. Just added the the STX600 running boards and gator cover. Still have a ways to go but she's coming along!

RamBoards1.jpg

RamBoards2.jpg

RamBoards3.jpg
 
Last edited:

jakeacline

Member
Joined
Apr 30, 2015
Posts
82
Reaction score
33
Location
Houston, TX
Ram Year
2013
Engine
Hemi 5.7
Best looking black truck I've seen. HOWEVER..... If I was a thief, yours would top of my list. ALSO.....If I was a cop (I was), and I saw your truck with 0%, you get pulled over first! LOL It's a fine line we walk ain't it? Beautiful truck brother!

Not 1st, 2nd or 3rd? No Trophy!

Thanks man!!! It’s a fine line worth walking!!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
Top