Need some visual motivation

[Apiazza]

@Quick_Shifter sharp looking truck! Reminds me a lot of my 4th gen. I wish my 5th gen didnt have so much chrome, but that's what you get buying used. May have some wrap work done down the road.

 

[Mbrigh3]

Quickshifter did mine but I was determined to stay with Bilstein

Bilstein 2.1 up front
Bilstein 1" coils in the rear.

 

[Quick_Shifter]

@Quick_Shifter sharp looking truck! Reminds me a lot of my 4th gen. I wish my 5th gen didnt have so much chrome, but that's what you get buying used. May have some wrap work done down the road.

1st Year with my 4th Gen

Memorial Day weekend 2018 i brought home a 2012 Bighorn 1500 4x4 with 44,000 miles on it. Within 48 hrs I tinted it because I can’t drive a fish bowl It had a leveling kit I later found out. The previous owner put 20” fuel hostages and the dealer threw on 35x12.5 mud tires

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Mine had a lot of chrome too!! I also bought used

 

[Quick_Shifter]

@Apiazza now that I know you are like an hour from me my list for your truck just doubled. Lets see some Alpharex headlights, wheels and tires, at minimum tires, led bulbs from @Underground Lighting, TINT, Black badges, Len Stoler sticker removal and front license plate delete, Amp research steps, S&B intake, Core 4x4 rear control arms, Icon coil overs, Zone UCA's, Weather tech floor mats, Husky rear wheel wells (I cant tell from the picture if you have rear wheel wells) @AllMoparParts.com Benny should be able to hook you up with color matched door handles and the front of hood top of grille piece(s) Hellwig swaybar, Core 4x4 swaybar endlinks and track bar (Since you're raising the rear)

That is a good start that should get us through December and pick up on phase 2, January 1st

 

[Apiazza]

Quickshifter did mine but I was determined to stay with Bilstein

Bilstein 2.1 up front
Bilstein 1" coils in the rear.

Honestly, you nailed the look I was thinking. My last truck was like yours 3" lift with 35s, but I'm not feeling it on this truck. I was thinking 2" front and 1" rear with maybe slightly larger tires.

@Apiazza now that I know you are like an hour from me my list for your truck just doubled. Lets see some Alpharex headlights, wheels and tires, at minimum tires, led bulbs from @Underground Lighting, TINT, Black badges, Len Stoler sticker removal and front license plate delete, Amp research steps, S&B intake, Core 4x4 rear control arms, Icon coil overs, Zone UCA's, Weather tech floor mats, Husky rear wheel wells (I cant tell from the picture if you have rear wheel wells) @AllMoparParts.com Benny should be able to hook you up with color matched door handles and the front of hood top of grille piece(s) Hellwig swaybar, Core 4x4 swaybar endlinks and track bar (Since you're raising the rear)

That is a good start that should get us through December and pick up on phase 2, January 1st

Lol.
Tint is done. The dealer badges are done. Go Rhino steps installed. Rhino liner installed. I recently moved a couple miles south into Maryland so the plate has to stay on the front (sticklers around here). A/T tires are needed after the level anyway. Wheels will probably happen down the road but im spec'ing everything so they can be a clean swap with whatever tire I choose. Intake is on the short list as is either axle back exhaust or just muffler swap (more research needed still). Told the wife I want the weather tech floor liners for christmas....Christmas....

Thats more updated photo.

 

[Quick_Shifter]

Honestly, you nailed the look I was thinking. My last truck was like yours 3" lift with 35s, but I'm not feeling it on this truck. I was thinking 2" front and 1" rear with maybe slightly larger tires.

Lol.
Tint is done. The dealer badges are done. Go Rhino steps installed. Rhino liner installed. I recently moved a couple miles south into Maryland so the plate has to stay on the front (sticklers around here). A/T tires are needed after the level anyway. Wheels will probably happen down the road but im spec'ing everything so they can be a clean swap with whatever tire I choose. Intake is on the short list as is either axle back exhaust or just muffler swap (more research needed still). Told the wife I want the weather tech floor liners for christmas....Christmas....

Thats more updated photo.

Why would you move into hostel territory. @Mbrigh3 is one of those sticklers in your new state LOL he’s gon git ya

 

[Quick_Shifter]

@Apiazza your truck is looking great you’re on the right path.

 

[Apiazza]

Why would you move into hostel territory. @Mbrigh3 is one of those sticklers in your new state LOL he’s gon git ya

Lol its a long story but ultimately it's closer to my wife's work and family. I work from my home office so it didn't matter where.

I miss somethings about PA and dont miss others, thats for sure.

 

[Quick_Shifter]

Lol its a long story but ultimately it's closer to my wife's work and family. I work from my home office so it didn't matter where.

I miss somethings about PA and dont miss others, thats for sure.

I’ve been asking around about your exhaust we have not not one on an e torque hemi yet, so I don’t have first hand experience

 

[Apiazza]

I’ve been asking around about your exhaust we have not not one on an e torque hemi yet, so I don’t have first hand experience

No e torque for me. Straight gasser.

 

[Quick_Shifter]

No e torque for me. Straight gasser.

oh i thought i saw an e torque badge but im not wearing my glasses LOL

 

[Quick_Shifter]

No e torque for me. Straight gasser

MBRP Part # S5143409 @Nick@GotExhaust can set you up with this kit. Have him order you a 3" Lap joint band clamp with it. We have gotten great feedback on this

 

[Apiazza]

MBRP Part # S5143409 @Nick@GotExhaust can set you up with this kit. Have him order you a 3" Lap joint band clamp with it. We have gotten great feedback on this

Noted. I was looking at that and the Flowmaster FlowFX direct fit. You are really good at trying to spend my money lol

 

[Quick_Shifter]

Noted. I was looking at that and the Flowmaster FlowFX direct fit. You are really good at trying to spend my money lol

I have the flow fx muffler on my truck. Its my go to for the 4th gen the 5th gen we've been moving to mbrp

 

[Apiazza]

I have the flow fx muffler on my truck. Its my go to for the 4th gen the 5th gen we've been moving to mbrp

Any specific reasons beyond the obvious price difference?

 

[Quick_Shifter]

Any specific reasons beyond the obvious price difference?

No just preference. like i said i run flowmaster on my own truck. More have chosen to go MBRP maybe it is the price factor

 

[Quick_Shifter]

Noted. I was looking at that and the Flowmaster FlowFX direct fit. You are really good at trying to spend my money lol

If I don't spend your money Ill have to spend my own LOL

 

[Apiazza]

If I don't spend your money Ill have to spend my own LOL

You are welcome to buy and send me some parts!

Oh wait, that's not what you mean lol

 

[Mbrigh3]

Why would you move into hostel territory. @Mbrigh3 is one of those sticklers in your new state LOL he’s gon git ya

Lol maybe the troopers will get him for a tag. Working next to Baltimore City I could care less about those items unless I need to get into the car lol. Majority of folk who maintain a clean car aren't worth my time. lol

 

[Apiazza]

Lol maybe the troopers will get him for a tag. Working next to Baltimore City I could care less about those items unless I need to get into the car lol. Majority of folk who maintain a clean car aren't worth my time. lol

Yeah in Baltimore city I'm sure you don't care. Good friend of mine is Officer in PG County and basically says the same thing.