Thoughts on customizations. Yay or nay

[Orlando03]

Hey guys I'm a new member looking to see if anyone thinks I should upgrade my truck (suspension, wheels, headlights, etc) or if I should wait and get a better model and upgrade it. Currently have a 03 Ram 1500 slt quad cab. Thanks!

 

[MegaMouseGW]

It all depends upon if you plan on keeping that truck for a while. If you are first thing to do is replace anything broken or wore out. Then start the mods. Always start with a vehicle in good repair.

 

[quietpeen]

if you are already thinking of a new truck i would wait. Mods are expensive and unless you can take them off to put on the new truck you really don't get that money back

 

[TheSatinPumpkin]

Really up to you. Welcome!

 

[Casper]

Hey guys I'm a new member looking to see if anyone thinks I should upgrade my truck (suspension, wheels, headlights, etc) or if I should wait and get a better model and upgrade it. Currently have a 03 Ram 1500 slt quad cab. Thanks!

Welcome.
As stated above; how long ya gonna keep the truck and what shape is it in?
you've got no annoy worries about warranty like the Gen IVs, but how much strain is your venerable ride up to?

For example, what kind of shape are your ball joints in? That's a big deal for a lift or level. How much rust? How many miles? Is your oil pump still good? 4.7 has a reasonable supply of add-ons out there and head and tail light options are abundant.

so how long are you going to keep it and how much are you going to leave behind when you unload it?

 

[RonJon '06]

If you think you might want to do any performance mods in the future then I would lean towards selling the truck now before putting any money into it and getting something with the 5.7L. There are a lot more performance options out there for the Hemi. Welcome!

 

[Orlando03]

From the start I noticed that with the 4.7 I wouldn't be able to have as much fun so I think I'll end up selling it and getting an 06 4x4 with the hemi. The current one is in great condition and only has 67k miles.
Completely stock

 

[kcdt58]

Very clean for an 03! I'd sell it and use the funds for a newer Hemi.

 

[MegaMouseGW]

Or just get a crate Hemi for your current truck. That would be cheaper and if I am not mistaken that year hemi just drops right into the 4.7l spot with very few problems. A crate hemi can be had for around $3500 or less at most parts stores.

 

[Orlando03]

Or just get a crate Hemi for your current truck. That would be cheaper and if I am not mistaken that year hemi just drops right into the 4.7l spot with very few problems. A crate hemi can be had for around $3500 or less at most parts stores.

That's interesting I might have to look into that.

 

[Orlando03]

Very clean for an 03! I'd sell it and use the funds for a newer Hemi.

Yeah It seems like a good idea so I can access the mods galore that the hemi has to offer.

 

[THETANK]

with the low miles and shape of your current truck I would stay with what you have, I assume it is paid for?

 

[DDean]

If you plan on racing then yea get a Hemi if not then nothin wrong with the 4.7. I've got one and while yea it's not a hemi I still love it have a lot of fun with it and at 71k hasn't given me any major problems yet. I'ma keep mine till its time for it to go then I'll drop a Hemi in. Lots of people like to hate on it but truth is depending on what you need it for it'll do just fine.

 

[HemiSLT]

Nice truck! I would love to have a newer Ram but there is something about not having a payment that I love even more! That also allows more mod money from time to time. Just keep in mind that it is harder to do the mods you want and also make payments. In the end....do what YOU want to do. Good luck!

 

[Orlando03]

Thanks guys you've all been super helpful

 

[Orlando03]

Yeah its paid for just being rebought from father to son, soon going to have enough to call it mine.