New 2017 HD2500 6.7L CTD

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Here are only a couple picks.
I have not had time to take more due to I work so much!

More will come in the future. This is our future 5th Wheel/toy Hauler & Tri Toon tow vehicle.

Had the rest of the windows tinted the other day.
Also ordered Steps/Nerf Bars - They arrived just hadn’t had time to install them!

Was a very interesting adventure getting her to fit in the garage. Definitely was not going to pay $55,000 for a new vehicle and have Her sitting outside in the elements 24/7

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Congrats, nice rig..love the color. Been trying to talk the better half into "upgrading" into a 2500 not having much success yet....lol
 
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Love that color, Nice truck brotha!
 
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Thanks Fellas!
Jarhead: I was fairly fortunate my better half understood that our half ton Ram would not even come close to towing what we wanted safely in the future.

She actually let me pick this one out by myself. I made sure it was fully loaded with every towing option except the rear airbags, which I can add myself in the near future.

Sad thing is this is not the ram that I have selected.
The day before we drove to the city for the look over & test drive , someone had bought the silver and chrome ram that I have selected.

Luckily this raging beauty had ALL the options I was looking for.
 

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Congrats on the new CTD!
 
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Now the fingers are crossed —->That there will be no Def or EGR issues!
 

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I didn't expect any when I took mine home at the end of March.

Now the fingers are crossed —->That there will be no Def or EGR issues!
 

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Love the truck and the color! Congrats.
 
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I guess we always here about the few that have these 2 issues & never Hear about the Thousands that never have issues.
 
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Added a set of Black powder coated Ionic Steps & Weathertech Mud flaps @ all 4 wheels.
 
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But these are my first actual 2 added mods & I wanted to document them both.

Ionic Powder Coated Steps & weathertech mud flaps installed.
Now thinking I might remove the steps & have them rhino lined in the summer.

Next 2 will come in the Spring/Summer —> New Rearend Cover & RL Gear Oil & New 68RFE Transmission Pan w/Drain Plug! To make Service much easier & mess free & to aid in cooling while towing.

Also will do some minor debadging
 
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Looks good with the tinted windows!
 
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I was going go with the SS (Chrome) ionic steps but the trucks come from the dealer with the chrome steps.

I wanted to be a bit different.
Also chrome steps were $250 compared to the $189 I payed.

Need to trim the exhaust back about 12in and add a Chrome Tip.

Also might begin searching for a functional Chrome mount for more LED lighting up front.
My night vision is not getting any better.
 
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looks good. nice choice on the black steps
 
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1E433BB2-983D-4DFA-8279-40E2AB00C950.jpeg Got me thinking!
It never hurts to be some what prepared for the winter months especially during snow\ice storms.

I figured these 2 items would be a benefit to others whom don’t think to far ahead! I myself pride myself on thinking not weeks ahead but months and years ahead.

Many times I have stopped to help others who were stuck in the snow or basically on the side of the road in their auto’s that will not move due to ignorant driving or just not being prepared.
I mainly feel obligated especially if there are small children involved.
And yes there have been a couple times that I have refused to help. Due to the drivers actions & attitude!

I just figured these two would be very smart added addition to the mods for the new ram HD2500.
I felt so warm and fuzzy about it that I bought the same set up for my son and his pick up.
I do think I will purchase one 20’- 30,000 pound strap. One pictured is a 30’- 30,000 pound strap.
 
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I want to say this about the previous post above:
I never have or will —->Jerk/Yank/Running Start on a stuck Auto. It’s always been take up all the slack then apply power. (In a civilized manner)

I am not going to cause damage to my own auto while attempting to pull out another auto.
If I can’t pull the auto out, I will offer to take the owner to a warm location close by. (Especially if there are kids present).

This is only something I have done 4-5 times in my whole life.
I will stop to offer help.
I only like being some what prepared to help.

We don’t receive a lot of snow here. Mostly a mixture of snow/ice!
It just amazes me of the number of owners who are just flat out lazy & not prepared for anything.

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Just posting these #s for future reference.
At the end of a 18 mile highway trip (outside temp = 32°F )

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