Knighthawk
Member
- Joined
- May 7, 2014
- Posts
- 53
- Reaction score
- 60
- Location
- I live in the greater OKC area
- Ram Year
- 2013
- Engine
- Hemi 5.7L
So I have been reading posts on the side for a while now and using a lot of what I learn to do my mods to my truck. I have post replys on a couple posts to try and help out where I can. I figured it was time that I introduced my self and showed of my truck a little.
So here we go.
I have owned 4 Dodge Rams over the years. My 1st was a Black 98 2 wheel drive Quad Cab (5.9L). Very nice and clean not really anything done to it. Ended up trading it for a 04 Durango. It was nice. Then I got a Red 2000 4x4 Ram (5.9L). Now that 1 was fun. Added fixed step rails, tool box over sized tires custom wheels and a CD radio. Upgraded the egnition system a bit. Nothing crazy. Had to sell that one when I moved over seas for work. Got back and bought a Black 04 2 wheel drive Quad Cab (Hemi). Loved the truck at first but it started having issues pritty quick. Loved the auto step rails on it.
Then I bought my current truck...
and let the fun begin. Right off the bat I start with add-ons, upgrades and Mods. I bought this one right off the show room floor in TX. I was there on business and the truck I was driving finally gave me enough issues that I decided I am buying a new truck. I had been looking for a while and found a local dealer that had exactly what I needed. After some research and a bit of hagaling, I got it for a steal.
I started by adding the AMP power step rails, Retrax bed cover w/ LED under rail lights (wired to the cargo light for convience) and the Fire and Ice under tailgate break light. Then I found the HID mod here and did that. Purchased everything from Amazon and installed H/L and Fog HIDs. Next I install the tow hooks. That is when I really got going. I read am article here about a hidden winch. I did not think one would fit where I wanted it, he did it. So I set out to build my own to fit my needs and it worked great. This was the most aggressive MOD I had ever tackled on a truck. I had to cut out parts from a brand new truck (SCAREY). Next I really started having fun, I cut out the grille and installed a Paramount Evolution Wire Mesh Grille w/LED Light bar and 2 small square LEDs.
This past weekend I upgraded the RA3 to the RA4 8.4AN Stereo.
So this is where I am. I still have a lot left I plan to do. I want a small lift, but I want rear airbags too. Larger tires. The VaraRam intake. I need to add the back-up camera/ sensors. Trailer Break Controller. Skid Plates. I may swap the HID in the fogs for the quab LEDs. I am kinda up in the air if I want to do the Carbon Fiber Hood Decal. I am planning to paint all the silver peaces in the cab (center console/dash and door trim) to match the Red on the truck. I know I have to mack sure I us a high quality enamel paint that will not rub off. I want it to look right and last a lifetime (no rattle can crap). Also upgrade the shift knob to the better version. Ideas welcome. Look through my photo Albums I just added. I have more photos of each I just need to get some time to add them all.
So here we go.
I have owned 4 Dodge Rams over the years. My 1st was a Black 98 2 wheel drive Quad Cab (5.9L). Very nice and clean not really anything done to it. Ended up trading it for a 04 Durango. It was nice. Then I got a Red 2000 4x4 Ram (5.9L). Now that 1 was fun. Added fixed step rails, tool box over sized tires custom wheels and a CD radio. Upgraded the egnition system a bit. Nothing crazy. Had to sell that one when I moved over seas for work. Got back and bought a Black 04 2 wheel drive Quad Cab (Hemi). Loved the truck at first but it started having issues pritty quick. Loved the auto step rails on it.
Then I bought my current truck...
and let the fun begin. Right off the bat I start with add-ons, upgrades and Mods. I bought this one right off the show room floor in TX. I was there on business and the truck I was driving finally gave me enough issues that I decided I am buying a new truck. I had been looking for a while and found a local dealer that had exactly what I needed. After some research and a bit of hagaling, I got it for a steal. I started by adding the AMP power step rails, Retrax bed cover w/ LED under rail lights (wired to the cargo light for convience) and the Fire and Ice under tailgate break light. Then I found the HID mod here and did that. Purchased everything from Amazon and installed H/L and Fog HIDs. Next I install the tow hooks. That is when I really got going. I read am article here about a hidden winch. I did not think one would fit where I wanted it, he did it. So I set out to build my own to fit my needs and it worked great. This was the most aggressive MOD I had ever tackled on a truck. I had to cut out parts from a brand new truck (SCAREY). Next I really started having fun, I cut out the grille and installed a Paramount Evolution Wire Mesh Grille w/LED Light bar and 2 small square LEDs.
This past weekend I upgraded the RA3 to the RA4 8.4AN Stereo.
So this is where I am. I still have a lot left I plan to do. I want a small lift, but I want rear airbags too. Larger tires. The VaraRam intake. I need to add the back-up camera/ sensors. Trailer Break Controller. Skid Plates. I may swap the HID in the fogs for the quab LEDs. I am kinda up in the air if I want to do the Carbon Fiber Hood Decal. I am planning to paint all the silver peaces in the cab (center console/dash and door trim) to match the Red on the truck. I know I have to mack sure I us a high quality enamel paint that will not rub off. I want it to look right and last a lifetime (no rattle can crap). Also upgrade the shift knob to the better version. Ideas welcome. Look through my photo Albums I just added. I have more photos of each I just need to get some time to add them all.
