ReefRaider
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Well looks like it would look better painted to match for now. What do you think ??
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b-rock
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I agree matching paint would look better, but there is enough flat black on the truck (under bumper air dam, side mirrors, etc.) that it still works.Well looks like it would look better painted to match for now. What do you think ??
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ReefRaider
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If the bumpers were black powder coated it might be better. That's about all the chrome left other than the handles and those are getting painted to match soon.
Forgot the running boards. They can be taken apart and powder coated too.
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I’ve yet to take apart a king shock but when I was talking to the tech over there he was saying it’s the same process as any other shock. And would more than likely need some sort of spring compressor, I also doubt the rental compressors will fit between the coils. I’ve used a ratchet strap and a vice in the past when doing FOA shocks but it is sketchy when dealing with all the sprung force. I was planning on giving it a go next weekend, another buddy needs his done as well so we were going to attempt to knock out all 4 shocks in one go.I’d attempt to revalve mines when rebuild time comes, rear should be easy but do we need to compress the front coils to disassemble the co’s? I looked at a video of the SAW 2.5 cos rebuild and it was as easy as loosing the adjuster all the way up to remove the spring, but I had my Kings all the way loose when I had them in my garage brand new and those springs are under full tension and I don’t think I can use pep boys spring compressors because they wouldn’t fit in those coils.
If you’re doing them on a weekend it
Would be awesome to be able to have a garage meet to watch the processI could give you a hand as well.
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Cool dude, if you don't mind i'd like to watch/learn from you guys and help if you guys wanted. i'll text you later on, again only if you don't mind, i won't feel bad or anything if it's not possible.
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Received this shipment today. Laramie wheels and Falken AT3W.
Sold my sport wheels last night. Going to be a good weekend
Sold my sport wheels last night. Going to be a good weekend
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New front calipers going on. The pistons decided to start seizing up. I also picked up new spark plugs so they can be replaced when the new shorty headers are installed. $700 in parts at the dealership. Bleh.
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No problem at all, I’ll let you know when we figure out what day we are going to rip everything apart
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Wanna sell the fold flat??
I love my truck!
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Nice. I've been looking for a set of those.Received this shipment today. Laramie wheels and Falken AT3W.
Sold my sport wheels last night. Going to be a good weekend
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Holy **** that’s heavy and an ass load of work. I’d offer to help but I’m too far away from ya. Good luck and use a back support.
I love my truck!
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Not did, but gonna do![emoji41][emoji869][emoji869][emoji869][emoji869]
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2016 1500 Outdoorsman 4X4 5.7L
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Been driving around without a rear bumper for two weeks now, no license lights so just waiting to be pulled over but have not been yet. Got the new rear bumper two days ago and the black top cap and brackets in today, so excited I cant sleep! Also picked up a complete front bumper from a 16 Ram Sport last night. Could not refuse the hour drive and the great $240 price. Been looking for one of these since I purchased my truck new back in 17 but never found on for a great price till last night. I will have to fix a few spots by the plate mount but all worth the time and cost. Working on the rear bumper install tomorrow, more pics to come!
Any one need a 17 Ram complete two piece front bumper in like new condition will have it available once the new urethane one gets installed.
Got the new rear bumper two days ago and the black top cap and brackets in today, so excited I cant sleep! Also picked up a complete front bumper from a 16 Ram Sport last night. Could not refuse the hour drive and the great $240 price. Been looking for one of these since I purchased my truck new back in 17 but never found on for a great price till last night. I will have to fix a few spots by the plate mount but all worth the time and cost. Working on the rear bumper install tomorrow, more pics to come!Any one need a 17 Ram complete two piece front bumper in like new condition will have it available once the new urethane one gets installed.
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Thanks, good news is, using a trailer, Lowe’s will just drop it on the trailer with a fork lift. The only real work is at the house. LOL
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Added this. 
2016 1500 Outdoorsman 4X4 5.7L
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Added this.
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I did the same thing today. Should have done it sooner.
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I know. I actually got it from my son for Christmas, but finally had the time and decent weather to install it.
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Best $27 I’ve spent. Great addition!
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