2018 Ram 1500 Express

W4ZWA · Aug 29, 2018

Nothing special but a big upgrade from my 2015 Jeep Patriot with manual everything (windows, locks) except the transmission.

First dodge I've owned, so far I love it. Got a few things planned. Ordered step rails and the auxiliary switches.

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BTD07 · Aug 29, 2018

Nice upgrade and welcome!

tidefan1967 · Aug 29, 2018

Welcome! That looks like it will be a lot more fun to drive and have a lot more room for sure.

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DRkNESS · Aug 29, 2018

Sweet, can’t wait to see the mods begin.

xFURIOUSJONESx · Aug 29, 2018

Welcome! Great choice!

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Purplert · Aug 30, 2018

Welcome! Big change from the Jeep to the Ram! Enjoy!

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dearchristopher · Aug 30, 2018

great looking truck, sometimes I wish I went with black!

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W4ZWA · Sep 2, 2018

Thanks for the welcome and good looking trucks.

Got the AUX panel swapped out this weekend, still waiting on the relay panel to complete that project. Plan to add stock bed lights but powered via the switch panel some time next month

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W4ZWA · Sep 4, 2018

As a ham radio operator I always install some sort of radio/scanner. Today I was able to get my fender mounted NMO antenna finished. Ran the coax from the engine compartment into the cab. Currently only have it connected to a handheld scanner until I decide which radio I would like to install. Panavise mounts have been my go to mounting solution for a few past installed, eventually this will be where a control head is mounted.

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W4ZWA · Sep 4, 2018

Pictures....

W4ZWA · Sep 9, 2018

Added a Rough Country Bed Mat and got my rear strobes installed.

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dearchristopher · Sep 11, 2018

I really dig it so far! i’m going to pick up a bed mat like that I think. looks great

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W4ZWA · Sep 26, 2018

Installed my 42inch curved LED bar this morning. $60 off amazon but will upgrade to a better brand if it starts giving me problems. Monday I plan to clean up the bracketing and cut down the plastic piece that was removed to add back on the sides for a cleaner look. Hopefully my 4th Gen aux panel wiring kit will be here by then so I can get it wired up at the same time.

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DRkNESS · Sep 26, 2018

Looks very nice, can’t wait to see it lit up.

PoMansRam · Sep 26, 2018

Nice truck! Is it the 3.0 diesel or pentastar? If it's the pentastar, I've got the same truck, but with 17" wheels. Those bed mats are nice. I've got a weathertech in mine which I like a lot.

I'm not really a fan of the LED light bars, but I'm old and cranky. Dunno how many times I've been blinded by some on coming d-bag with them. lol.

W4ZWA · Sep 26, 2018

PoMansRam said:
Nice truck! Is it the 3.0 diesel or pentastar? If it's the pentastar, I've got the same truck, but with 17" wheels. Those bed mats are nice. I've got a weathertech in mine which I like a lot.

I'm not really a fan of the LED light bars, but I'm old and cranky. Dunno how many times I've been blinded by some on coming d-bag with them. lol.

3.6L, I'm cheap. Last vehicle didn't even have power locks or Windows. I would have loved a diesel or hemi but didn't see the need since the truck was a want and not a need.

I know what you mean about the lights bars, it's illegal in NC to run them on the road. I work in public safety so its nice to have a little extra light when your pulling up to a tower site in the middle of the night or driving to work in inclement weather.

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dearchristopher · Sep 28, 2018

looks awesome. the bumper light bar comes in handy when I use it, but I rarely use it. it’s bright as hell and pretty low there, doesn’t blind anyone TOO bad. I still don’t run it on the street.

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PoMansRam · Sep 28, 2018

W4ZWA said:
3.6L, I'm cheap. Last vehicle didn't even have power locks or Windows. I would have loved a diesel or hemi but didn't see the need since the truck was a want and not a need.

I know what you mean about the lights bars, it's illegal in NC to run them on the road. I work in public safety so its nice to have a little extra light when your pulling up to a tower site in the middle of the night or driving to work in inclement weather.

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I hear ya! That's why I bought my 3.6 powered 1500 4x4. I got a great deal on it. I love the darn thing. If I needed it to tow often, I'd go with a Hemi, but for everyday use, the pentastar is awesome.

I've had maybe 600-800lbs worth of cargo and people in my truck a bunch of times and all I notice is a smoother ride.

I live out in the country, where it's super hilly and there's many times I could use an LED light bar, but there's nothing worse than cresting a hill and getting blinded by the guy coming the other way with one, even after he clicks it off. I do find the stock incandescent headlamps and fogs to be marginal at best, but it makes me be more cautious.

dearchristopher · Sep 28, 2018

PoMansRam said:
I hear ya! That's why I bought my 3.6 powered 1500 4x4. I got a great deal on it. I love the darn thing. If I needed it to tow often, I'd go with a Hemi, but for everyday use, the pentastar is awesome.

I've had maybe 600-800lbs worth of cargo and people in my truck a bunch of times and all I notice is a smoother ride.

I live out in the country, where it's super hilly and there's many times I could use an LED light bar, but there's nothing worse than cresting a hill and getting blinded by the guy coming the other way with one, even after he clicks it off. I do find the stock incandescent headlamps and fogs to be marginal at best, but it makes me be more cautious.

i bet a couple LED cubes pointed at a 45* angle toward the road would do more than the stock incandescent lights do. i try to keep an eye on the lights cresting a hill on back roads in texas, i dont like blinding people either

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