Long overdue intro! 07 1500 QC

[DrewRam]

Finally gonna post a into thread! My name is Drew and recently purchased my first Dodge! Details in sig. and i will post the build sheet. Its a super clean ride, I got it factory certified with a 6yr/80k warranty from manufacture date. Its got 40k on it so i got a good 2 years under warranty which was definitely a huge seller for me.

I love the forum world I got hooked on it with my past truck on fordrangerforum.com great group of guys and made me proud of my truck everyday. Looking forward to becoming an active member on here! This site reminds me more of my old home lol. I have been surfing the site for weeks trying to learn as much as I can about these trucks. Coming from all Fords previously it like learning a new language lol.

I have lots of questions and was hoping a few could be answered on this thread rather than staring new threads for each:

1)My tailgate has no badges? My build sheet says "Thunder Road" could somebody clarify if this truck is in fact a "Thunder Road"

2)Level a 2wd? Whats the best economical/practical way to do it on these trucks? Will it effect ride enough to not do it?

3)Exahsut pipe size? Plan on running a 40 dumped. I like the sleeper look on my rides.

4)Build sheet says 2.5 Gallons? I cant squeeze more than 23G in it. Wouldnt it be 28.5 if this was true?

Mods so far:
-Tint front windows & visor
-Ultra Guage
-Nifty Catch-it floor mats
-Mag light mount that was made for a Ranger(works great on this truck too!)
-UWS lo pro tool box is being shipped as I speak
-It also had a gold and silver pin stripe. I removed the gold stripe and left the silver. Looks much better!
Alot of people have told me to remove the stripe at the bottom but I like it so its staying lol makes it one of kind IMO (Can anyone tell me if its a factory decal? its a nice decal not cheap at all)
I have more to come...

Ok now onto the goods! Whats an intro thread with out pics....

The night I bought it next to my old truck(crappy pic):


Shortly after purchase:


Today:

Build sheet:

Vehicle Description DODGE RAM SLT 4X2 1500 QUAD CAB PICKUP
Model Year 2007
Body Model DR 1 H 41
MSRP $32,300.00

Sales Code: --- Description:
*V9 Cloth 40/20/40 Bench Seat
-D5 Med Slate Gray
AF3 Quad Cab Thunder Road Value Group ???
APAS Monotone Paint
BAZS 136 Amp Alternator
BCES 600 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
BRRS 4 Wheel Disc Rr Anti-Lock Brakes
CBEP 40/20/40 Split Bench Seat
CFMP Rear Folding Seat
CGDS Front Height Adjust Shoulder Belts
CG3S Advanced Multistage Front Air Bags**
CKES Front Seat Area Carpet
CSPS Passenger Assist Handle
CUES Rear Underseat Compartment Storage
CUSS Overhead Console w/Trip Computer
DGES All 5-Speed Automatic Transmissions
DGQ 5-Spd Automatic 545RFE Transmission
DMHP 3.92 Rear Axle Ratio
DRBS Corporate 9.25 LD Rear Axle
EZB 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS Engine
GACS Tinted Glass Windows
GFDP Rear Sliding Window
GNAS Rear View Day/Night Mirror
GNMS Passenger Side Sun Visor w/Mirror
GTSS Power Heated Mirrors, Fold-Away
GVBC All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors
GXMS Remote Keyless Entry
GXXS Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System
HAAS Air Conditioning
HGAP Hood Insulation
HGBS Dash Liner Insulation
HGFS Floor Tunnel Insulation
HGGS Body Insulation
JAYS Instrument Cluster w/Tach
JBYS Instr. Panel Color Keyed Bezel
JCBS 120 MPH Primary Speedometer
JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JJAS Cigar Lighter
JJBS Dual Note Electric Horns
JJJS 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
JKYS Power Accessory Delay
JPBS Power Locks
JPDS Power Windows, Driver One-Touch
JP8S Manual Adjust Seats
LMAS Halogen Headlamps
LNJP Fog Lamps
LPES Cargo Lamp
MBFS Bright Rear Bumper
MCMS Body Color Upper Fascia
MCTS Bright Front Bumper
MF1P Bright/Bright Grille
MGAS Ram's Head Badge
MWDS Removable Tailgate w/Caliper Latches
MXBS Front Air Dam
MXCS Front Bumper Sight Shields
NAA Federal Emissions
NBKP EVAP Control System
NFWS 26 Gallon Fuel Tank ???
NHBP Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler
NHMS Speed Control
NHNP Electronically Controlled Throttle
NZDP Next Generation Engine Controller
PW7A Bright White Clear Coat
QW7S Bright White Clear Coat
RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RCDS 4 Speakers
RDDP Fixed Long Mast Antenna
REFS AM/FM Compact Disc Radio
RSAP Sirius Satellite Radio
SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering
SCFS 4-Spoke Steering Wheel
SFBS Front Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
SGBS Rear Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
SHAS Front Stabilizer Bar
SUAS Tilt Steering Column
TBBS Full Size Spare Tire
TBMS Tire Carrier Winch
TTJP P275/60R20 BSW All Season Tires
TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires
WGAP 20" Steel Spare Wheel
WLZC All Aluminum Wheels
WMJP Center Hub
WPAP 20" Aluminum Wheels
XA8S Non Adjustable Pedals
XBNP Tip Start
XBSS Pickup Box
XFUS Trailer Tow w/4-Pin Connector Wiring
XGWP Stain Repel Seat Fabric
X81S Instrument Panel Parts Module
X88S Tire & Wheel Parts Module
X9AP For More Info, Call 888-539-7474
X97P 1-Year Service Provided by SIRIUS
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications
YGPA 2.5 Additional Gallons of Gas ???
ZASP Spring - Left Rear
ZJAP Spring - Left Front
ZNSP Spring - Right Rear
ZWPP Spring - Right Front
Z1GS GVW Payload Rating
1AAS U.S. Dealer Retail
166S Zone 66-Orlando
3VTA Customer Preferred Discount
39JA Thunder Road Value Group Discount ???
42CP Warren Truck Assembly Plant
5I2S Two Wheel Drive (2WD)/(4X2)
5ZBS Price Class H
5ZES 6 FT. Cargo Box
5ZKS Quad Cab
5ZLS 1500 Series
5ZWS DR-Vehicle Family
515 Build Out Tracking
594S Vehicle Order Tracking
6FA Paint Order Code
6USS U.S. Specifications Label
610S Florida Ship to State Code
910S Florida Sold to State Code


Let me know what you think!

 

[KGBIGCOUNTRY]

Welcome to the club bud, truck looks great and you look like you already have good ideas on what to do to it.

 

[DrewRam]

Thanks! I also want to try and track down a set of tow mirrors. Its a long shot but I am gonna hit the local yards before I dump a bunch of money on them, they are expensive on the net!

 

[ramhunter9]

Nice ram man . I have no idea what a Thunder Road addition is , but I love the Ram decal on the lower rockers

 

[DrewRam]

Nice ram man . I have no idea what a Thunder Road addition is , but I love the Ram decal on the lower rockers

Thanks! From what I have researched so far the Thunder road is no different than a Big Horn it just depended on where the truck was manufactured and where its final destination was. I believe if it was FL bound they were called Thunder Road.

 

[adamwilkes14]

I got a buddy who has a set of WHITE 3rd gen tow mirrors for sell...if you want the info PM me

 

[quietpeen]

Thanks! From what I have researched so far the Thunder road is no different than a Big Horn it just depended on where the truck was manufactured and where its final destination was. I believe if it was FL bound they were called Thunder Road.

Thats right...its basically an SLT with extra badges

 

[0212353]

welcome!

To answer your questions (in bold)


1)My tailgate has no badges? My build sheet says "Thunder Road" could somebody clarify if this truck is in fact a "Thunder Road"

us RAM fellers like to debadge our trucks.

2)Level a 2wd? Whats the best economical/practical way to do it on these trucks? Will it effect ride enough to not do it?

There is a donut spacer that is used for that. You may need longer shocks!

3)Exahsut pipe size? Plan on running a 40 dumped. I like the sleeper look on my rides.

3". I had a FM40 dumped on my 08, it was a beautiful thing man.

4)Build sheet says 2.5 Gallons? I cant squeeze more than 23G in it. Wouldnt it be 28.5 if this was true?

Thats how much fuel they shove it in at build time.

 

[DrewRam]

1)Thanks lol I figured they were removed and i would have done the same but I was more curious as to what that package came with it must be more than badges.

2)Yeah I had the same setup in a F150 I had. Not new to me so this is getting added to my list

3)Original 40 is all I have ever used! and Dumped all the way! If I am gonna dump it does it even matter what the offset it? What exactly did you have on your 08?

4)WOW that makes sense LOL I never even thought of that

 

[0212353]

my FM40 was a SIDO, I had it running out the back, then I dumped it. I dumped it right off of the muffler, which was before the axle. LOUD.

 

[KGBIGCOUNTRY]

The wifes 05 is a Thunder Road and all it was is badgeing really. Its pretty much a SLT which used to be the higher package, now its middle of the road.

 

[4XLGATOR]

I got a buddy who has a set of WHITE 3rd gen tow mirrors for sell...if you want the info PM me

I was thinking the same thing, Adam.


Welcome to the proud group of Ram owners, and to RF, Drew!

 

[Musclemckeester]

Welcome! I haven't been here too much longer than you, but there is lots of information to be gained. Nice looking truck you have and very clean too!

Thanks! From what I have researched so far the Thunder road is no different than a Big Horn it just depended on where the truck was manufactured and where its final destination was. I believe if it was FL bound they were called Thunder Road.

Sounds like us in Texas with the "Lone Star" package which is called "Big Horn" anywhere else you go.

 

[The Assassin]

Nice! Digg the lower rocker stripe!

 

[bigtigga84]

Nice truck, def upgrade from the furd.

 

[wermbang]

Hope your enjoying the site. Sounds like you got a plan setup for some mods

 

[VA4MEDS]

Welcome Bud.

 

[LB3711]

sweet truck and welcome. A good upgrade from the ranger. I had a 98 ranger and mine is huge compared to the ranger