Best Mods for under $100 (5th Gen Edition)

[iLLeStEyECoN]

A little silly, but the 4 holes in the front bumper just looked unfinished in my opinion.

$5.41 fix on amazon, although I found them for $0.45 cents each at ACE after I placed my order

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B005GDFGGY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

We found these in chrome and they were terrible. I need to find better options.


2019 RAM 1500 Laramie 4x4

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[19Jake]

ordered custom 3D resin center cap inserts
$19 shipped set of 4

 

[WyoRooster74]

$12
noticed a reduction in cabin road noise
push pins attach to 5 existing holes in lower front edge of box
fyi > deleted on builds after mid 2018View attachment 162421

Does anyone have a link to this box to cab seal? I can't seem to find it.


~Rooster

 

[WyoRooster74]

I just ordered a 3D printed console organizer from etsy. Can't post a pic for some reason. Store name is NN3Dprints.





~Rooster
2019 Ram 1500 Longhorn

 

[ramrocker]

$12
noticed a reduction in cabin road noise
push pins attach to 5 existing holes in lower front edge of box
fyi > deleted on builds after mid 2018View attachment 162421

Box to Cab Seal on 4th gen.
Like the noise reduction it does by stopping the air flowing up the back of the cab.
Hate that it rubs off the cab's paint.

 

[19Jake]

ordered a 3D console organizer

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/693...laramie-crew-cab?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1
WON'T fit Longhorn

 

[19Jake]

3D REBEL 12 Redeye center cap inserts
open end black lugs

 

[Chris Henson]

I added Yellow vinyl emblem decals to give my truck a personalized look. Total cost less than $60

 

[brian42]

To build on adrianp89's post that started this I got the 8.4" screen protector for under $12:

https://www.amazon.com/LFOTPP-Uconnect-Protector-Scratch-Resistant-Protective/dp/B07CMX7BBV/ref=sr_1_4?crid=28QHJV3N49A7F&keywords=ram+8.4+screen+protector&qid=1562680363&s=gateway&sprefix=ram+8.4",aps,193&sr=8-4

I also got a pair of Weathertech Lamp Guards ($50):

https://www.weathertech.com/ram/2019/ram1500/lampgard/

Before:


After:


Yes, they are two different pictures. The lamp guards are clear and there is no distortion when the lights are on. I can't even tell they're there unless I get up close and look at the cover.

They were a perfect fit (no trimming required). I spent the extra $20 for their cleaning and "slip" solutions as I didn't feel like mixing my own.

Two things I learned during the process:

1. The instructional video has you wet your hands, the headlight cover, and one side of the guard. I ended up wetting the outside of the sheet as well to prevent scratching it with the squeegee (I felt it catch on the sheet as I was pushing bubbles out and wrinkled it).

2. The video says to do this with the headlight cover warm. I found it easier to warm up the sheet on the hood too.

 

[mlrtimemach]

Glad to see people are finding stuff to fit their 2019. I have 2 pair of step bars, a hood defelector an rain guards for the door windows sittin in my garage I have to return. Everything I buy for my 2500 doesn't fit even tho the website says it does. It's to the point I'm afraid to take an have Bullet spray the bed because they'll tell me they can't do a 2500.
Truck was built in April of 19 but still they been around long enough there has to be a way to get these items.

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[bassmanjosh]

Does anybody have a solution for adding bed lighting? I didn't realize mine didn't come with it and think it'd be a nice feature to have.

 

[brian42]

You can add the "kit" retroactively. You can buy the LED bed lights assembly from the dealership. There's a considerable amount of interference removal (depending on your options) to route the wire harness into the cab then you have to pay the dealership to flash your computer for the lights to work. I'm not sure if everybody's headlight knob has the button in the center for the cargo lights (everyone has the cab mount cargo lights so I would think it would be there) but that would be the OEM setup.

I'm sure there are others (I've seen posts of a couple on some forums) that have gone the aftermarket route. They have better overall lighting throughout the bed, cost less, but require you to wire them in and mount/place a switch somewhere for you to operate when you want them.

I've seen the instructions to install the OEM bed lights but don't remember where.

 

[bassmanjosh]

You can add the "kit" retroactively. You can buy the LED bed lights assembly from the dealership. There's a considerable amount of interference removal (depending on your options) to route the wire harness into the cab then you have to pay the dealership to flash your computer for the lights to work. I'm not sure if everybody's headlight knob has the button in the center for the cargo lights (everyone has the cab mount cargo lights so I would think it would be there) but that would be the OEM setup.

I'm sure there are others (I've seen posts of a couple on some forums) that have gone the aftermarket route. They have better overall lighting throughout the bed, cost less, but require you to wire them in and mount/place a switch somewhere for you to operate when you want them.

I've seen the instructions to install the OEM bed lights but don't remember where.

Thanks for the tip!

 

[RamConvert82]

[QUOTE="Jvander, post:
Has anyone installed these?

Bull Ring 5066 09-18 RAM and 2019 RAM Rear Holes Only- in Black Nickle Finish, Retractable Truck Bed Tie Down Anchor Rail Cap Cut is Required to Install



I installed these on my truck. They are perfect. The custom router bits to cut out the factory inserts worked exactly as their directions showed. I had to cut open my stake hole pockets for a bed rack and these bull rings close/clean up my rails when it's removed.

They have parts for front and rear pockets on our 2019 now and a combo with the bits.

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[Fireman48]

I bought these rubber floormats(Kiwi Master slush mats) off ebay and was a bit reluctant as they were $86 shipped. They came in today and man was I surprised!! The rubber is pretty heavy and everything fit extremely well right out of the box except for up against the carpet where it goes up to the center console but a couple hours in the 100 degree Sc heat will flatten them out. Edges and snaps all lined up perfectly with the trim and the rear is actually a 2 piece that snaps together in the middle. Highly recommended.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/362611085448

 

[RamConvert82]

I bought these rubber floormats(Kiwi Master slush mats) off ebay and was a bit reluctant as they were $86 shipped. They came in today and man was I surprised!! The rubber is pretty heavy and everything fit extremely well right out of the box except for up against the carpet where it goes up to the center console but a couple hours in the 100 degree Sc heat will flatten them out. Edges and snaps all lined up perfectly with the trim and the rear is actually a 2 piece that snaps together in the middle. Highly recommended.


Those are identical to my Mopar Slush Mats only without the Ram's Head and for way less. Very cool.

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[Rbohno]

To build on adrianp89's post that started this I got the 8.4" screen protector for under $12:

I also got a pair of Weathertech Lamp Guards ($50):

https://www.weathertech.com/ram/2019/ram1500/lampgard/

Before:
View attachment 172626

After:
View attachment 172627

Yes, they are two different pictures. The lamp guards are clear and there is no distortion when the lights are on. I can't even tell they're there unless I get up close and look at the cover.

They were a perfect fit (no trimming required). I spent the extra $20 for their cleaning and "slip" solutions as I didn't feel like mixing my own.



Two things I learned during the process:

1. The instructional video has you wet your hands, the headlight cover, and one side of the guard. I ended up wetting the outside of the sheet as well to prevent scratching it with the squeegee (I felt it catch on the sheet as I was pushing bubbles out and wrinkled it).

2. The video says to do this with the headlight cover warm. I found it easier to warm up the sheet on the hood too.

Another option is to check with your local tint shops, the guy that put the 3m clear protectant on my hood is going to do my headlights for $50.
I am terrible at applying this type of product, heck I can’t even put a screen protector on my phone. Frustrating because I can build anything from a piece of furniture to a house but can’t put on a screen protector much less a headlight film.

 

[19Jake]

RED tow hooks

 

[WyoRooster74]

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/693...laramie-crew-cab?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1
WON'T fit Longhorn

Found out afterwards that it doesn't fit Longhorn. Ran it through a bandsaw to make it not as deep and it works great. Might get in touch with the seller, who was very responsive, and see if they can make a new one to the Longhorn specs


~Rooster
2019 Ram 1500 Longhorn

 

[Scott Sanders]

how does the AVS hood protector look after a few cycles through the car wash? Do the pads or brushes leave any trace?