2014 RAM 1500 Express Crew Cab

ram1500rsm · Dec 3, 2021

RamRodJay said:
So topped off the gas tank completely and here's what I got (measuring from ground to top arch of wheel well) ..keep in mind, my newer tread tire is on the passenger front currently, so circumference may be adding a hair or two to measurements:

LF - 37 21/32
RF - 38 13/32
LR - 38 23/32
RR - 40 19/32

So in other words, I have ~ 3/4" lean on the front towards the driver side and ~ 1.875" lean on the rear driver side (full tank of gas)--which would also explain the ****** off girlfriend every time she hops in the truck haha.

Im guessing a 1.5" spacer tossed in the rear driver corner will level it out (still would have ~3/8" lean but i can live with that/still load the passenger side of the truck heavy to compensate.

Does that sound correct?

Yep, 1.5" rear driver should do it. if you wanted even more level front to back you could also add a 0.5" in the front driver strut if you have standard travel struts. If you have CO's you could put 2 more turns in the front driver side.
Have fun.

ram1500rsm · Dec 11, 2021

The new bumper skid showed up today. Super well packaged,

20211211_152524 by RAM RSM, on Flickr

No instructions included but took me 5 sec to figure out how it mounts:

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The skid mounts to the steering rack bolts (2 bolts) in the front crossmember , and then you have to drill 4 holes in the bumper. You can see the 2 fackers in the pic above right below the sway bar

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I don't know how much torque i'm supposed to put in those 2 bolts. They're the 2 big 15/16 you will see in the front crossmember frame. i thought i was going to find the values in the torque thread we have around but it's not there. I'll finish the install tomorrow. i don't know i'll be able to torque the suckers with the torque wrench though because access to those bolts with the skid in there is not as easy ait was without it. I can put my impact with a swivel in there no problem but i need to figure how much torque i need to kind of eyeball it with the impact by the amount of seconds i'll keep it on

Then to drill the bolt on in the bumper that should be easy part

20211211_170644 by RAM RSM, on Flickr

ram1500rsm · Dec 12, 2021

Got the skid installed. Found out my Kobalt electric impact didn't have the power to turn those bolts past the torque i gave them. I'm getting a Milwake M18 or similar next week or so just waiting for the Amazon gift cards from the family

. I looked into my Haynes manual and found the torque

Steering gear-to-crossmember mounting bolts
1500 models
2012 and earlier models	235
2013 and later models
Step 1	133
Step 2	Tighten an additional 90-degrees

I was able to give them 130 with my torque wrench, then i tried to turn them with the Kobalt electric impact and the sucker couldn't do it It doesn't help i had a 18" long extension and a swivel hooked up in there to reach but those bolts didn't move. So i grabbed my 18" breaker bar and gave them everything i could from from the openings in the skid. Not the best spot as it's very dificult to grab the bar with both hands but i managed to give them some more torque as much as i could and called it a day. Then i drilled the 4 holes in the bumper and installed the provided bolts and nuts.

Here she is now with her new skid

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ram1500rsm · Dec 23, 2021

Took the RAM and the family out for a couple of days to enjoy a little snow. We rented a cabin near the woods though we didn't do much offroad this time as the fired roads entrances we found towards the easy trails were iced out and we didn't want to try the chances with our families onboard.

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czervika · Dec 23, 2021

Awesome. I miss the west alot.

czervika · Jan 12, 2022

Ok I missed something.. Where'd the tow hook mounts go? Somewhere around January, I think, they ceased to exist in your pictures.

ram1500rsm · Jan 15, 2022

czervika said:
Ok I missed something.. Where'd the tow hook mounts go? Somewhere around January, I think, they ceased to exist in your pictures.

Shhhh.... they there just painted with invisible paint

ram1500rsm · Jan 15, 2022

Winter has been light for us so far but i know up north by Mammouth they're going nuts with snow. Since i'm allergic to mud for the most part i've tried not to drive in that stuff for long that means we have cut on the trips to the snowy mountains again and because the Omicron BS we've tried to enjoy the outdoors but away from large groups. So far so good knocking on wood.

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Had to rent a Uhaul trailer the other day to help my wife with some furniture stuff that she bough for the kids and wouldn't fit in the cab, she drove the truck and i just helped her load the trailer up. Was a fun experience.

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ram1500rsm · Jan 15, 2022

My other baby is also coming along. I thought Kings 2.5 but i've changed my mind and i'll do front/rear Eaton TT's first, or Eaton rear elocker + front TT. i'll decide in the next 2 weeks but definetly i'll start with traction aids with this build.

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So she'll stay on Fox 2.0's IFP's.

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BellevilleRam · Jan 19, 2022

AWESOME thread!

hodge-xj · Jan 25, 2022

Every time I check your thread I wanna buy all the cool stuff!

j-b · Jan 26, 2022

hodge-xj said:
Every time I check your thread I wanna buy all the cool stuff!

Same.... my wallet really hates you @ram1500rsm :Big Laugh:

But I do really thank you for spreading your good knowledge!

danielmid · Jan 31, 2022

j-b said:
Same.... my wallet really hates you @ram1500rsm But I do really thank you for spreading your good knowledge!

That's why I keep coming back, for both reasons.

ram1500rsm · Feb 6, 2022

I didn't realize my build have over 200k views. My son pointed out to me and i couldn't believe it

hodge-xj · Feb 6, 2022

Bad influence!

Jt 2247 · Feb 26, 2022

Hi I have a 2017 ram rebel my air suspension has broke and I want to change over to coil overs. I was thinking about getting bilstein 6112 struts for the front and clayton 2.5 coils for the rear. What else do you think I would need? I don't want to modify the truck it's my daily driver and I don't do any off road stuff. Just a little lift and no sagging thanks for your time and help in appreciate it.

ram1500rsm · Mar 3, 2022

Jt 2247 said:
Hi I have a 2017 ram rebel my air suspension has broke and I want to change over to coil overs. I was thinking about getting bilstein 6112 struts for the front and clayton 2.5 coils for the rear. What else do you think I would need? I don't want to modify the truck it's my daily driver and I don't do any off road stuff. Just a little lift and no sagging thanks for your time and help in appreciate it.

I'll say to get a 1/2 spacer for those 6112's, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HGKRWCQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Icon or JBA UCA's
Suspension maxx SMX-1300L front sway bar links
Core4x4 +2 rear sway bar links
Clayton adjustable rear trackbar COR-4510110

Change your rear control arms to Claytons when the stockers are gone.
Clayton Uppers: COR-1710103
Clayton Lowers: COR-1710102

ram1500rsm · Mar 6, 2022

With the gas situation deteriorating faster now days i was forced to take a decision: 2022 Kia Rio S

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I just added this one to the stable though, Truck is staying

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crazykid1994 · Mar 6, 2022

Our economy car is my wife’s DD. 2013 Toyota Corolla. 32mpg. Probably swapping to a new Corolla or rav4 soon hopefully.

ram1500rsm · Mar 6, 2022

I wanted the new 2022 Corolla but our local dealers didn't want to bulge from their 5-6k on top of MSRP. I got lucky with this one cause the sticker had the 5k markup as well but I guess the dealer needed to move these one ups. There were only 2 available and me and another dude buying them same day. I ended up paying MSRP and I've been looking around and around for the past 2 weeks from Corollas to Accents to Mirage, Sparks and Rios. The Rio does 33/41mpg, has a 10 year/100k miles warranty and 5 year/60k mile roadside assistance, so we'll drive this little sucker until the wheels fall off as the new daily ****** A to B transportation. The truck will continue on it's duties of outdoor family fun wheeler and the Jeep for the more aggressive trails.

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