What did you do with your 4th Gen this week?

CheechDogg.0n37s · Oct 12, 2022

MartyZ said:
I bought the truck with them on it so im not sure when they were originally installed. They were dried out but had decent tread left.
I put 30k on them, and yeah, definitely used up more than i should have. haha

I believe you 100%. They wear much faster with IFS than a solid axle, and because of them being cheap, they are manufactured cheap. When its manufactured cheap, your chances of having a defective tire are higher. (Not being a circle, resembling more of an oval)
I rolled all of mine on the concrete at work to see if any wobbled or were off round visually. They all rolled true, but they are also heavy as ****.
Mounting and balancing went very well. Balancer called out for 10oz. weight on the worst tire. Techs said that bags would be a safer bet for balancing them. I trusted their knowledge and went with them. Hit 70 -80MPH on the way home with zero vibrations or wobble. I did take a dirt road for a minute to shake up the bags before hand so I knew they had opened up.
It feels great and honestly these tires seem quieter than the Toyo's were.
Time will tell how wear and traction are, but based off my buddys experiences (2500 diesel, tuned) he loves them and gets great wear and traction.
I hope my deal remains a deal and not a waste of time and money.

Here are some pics, don't mind the filth:
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Oh yeah they are definitely heavy tires lol ... 10 oz. is a lot of weight even with the bags, they should of rotated that tire on the wheel 180° to bring the asking weight down ...hopefully they have improved those tires and you match your friends durability with them ...

jib88fer · Oct 13, 2022

Bit the bullet and added the .50cal antenna. Never listen to the radio, but reception is pretty good. I've read the older posts about the studs not fitting, but that was an easy fix. As the case has a 6mm threads, I just tapped them out to the Ram 1/4"-20 and Loctited in a 1-1/4" stud. Had to Loctite the bullet tip as well. Where I live we have vines and brush hanging out in the roadway and my whip antenna was always getting thrashed.

CheechDogg.0n37s · Oct 13, 2022

jib88fer said:
Bit the bullet and added the .50cal antenna. Never listen to the radio, but reception is pretty good. I've read the older posts about the studs not fitting, but that was an easy fix. As the case has a 6mm threads, I just tapped them out to the Ram 1/4"-20 and Loctited in a 1-1/4" stud. Had to Loctite the bullet tip as well. Where I live we have vines and brush hanging out in the roadway and my whip antenna was always getting thrashed.

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I've wanted one since I got my truck, but the "Boss" listens to the radio a lot when we go out lol ..she would kill me if her stations did get good reception ...

CrazyTrain62 · Oct 13, 2022

Drove it to Big Bend NP last week with 2 motorcycles in the bed.

Socalramfan · Oct 13, 2022

jib88fer said:
Bit the bullet and added the .50cal antenna. Never listen to the radio, but reception is pretty good. I've read the older posts about the studs not fitting, but that was an easy fix. As the case has a 6mm threads, I just tapped them out to the Ram 1/4"-20 and Loctited in a 1-1/4" stud. Had to Loctite the bullet tip as well. Where I live we have vines and brush hanging out in the roadway and my whip antenna was always getting thrashed.

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They look good installed, though I’ve decided to keep the long antenna as it’s a good clearance marker approaching anything low. If it hits the antenna….. the cab is pretty close too

Burn2k12Ram · Oct 13, 2022

CheechDogg.0n37s said:
I've wanted one since I got my truck, but the "Boss" listens to the radio a lot when we go out lol ..she would kill me if her stations did get good reception ...

Too bad that one doesn't expand if needed for that extra reception.

CheechDogg.0n37s · Oct 14, 2022

Burn2k12Ram said:
Too bad that one doesn't expand if needed for that extra reception.

They actually have 5" to 12" telescoping bullet antennas

TELESCOPIC 50 CALIBER CAL BULLET STYLE ALUMINUM SHORT ANTENNA KIT 5.5"

NEW!! PATENTED VMS Racing TELESCOPIC Billet Aluminum 50 Caliber Bullet Style Short Replacement Antenna. THIS ANTENNA HAS THE BEST RADIO RECEPTION OF ANY BULLET ANTENNA! The short antennas have always have always looked great, especially our bullet antennas, but they have always had one...

www.vmsracing.com

Wild one · Oct 14, 2022

Not a 4th Gen,but swapped the 180 summer thermostat back to the 203 winter thermostat in our 300 tonight.

hunterdan · Oct 14, 2022

CheechDogg.0n37s said:
They actually have 5" to 12" telescoping bullet antennas

TELESCOPIC 50 CALIBER CAL BULLET STYLE ALUMINUM SHORT ANTENNA KIT 5.5"

NEW!! PATENTED VMS Racing TELESCOPIC Billet Aluminum 50 Caliber Bullet Style Short Replacement Antenna. THIS ANTENNA HAS THE BEST RADIO RECEPTION OF ANY BULLET ANTENNA! The short antennas have always have always looked great, especially our bullet antennas, but they have always had one...

www.vmsracing.com

Ok, that's pretty cool....

CheechDogg.0n37s · Oct 14, 2022

hunterdan said:
Ok, that's pretty cool....

I might check them out lol ...

NCFireGuy · Oct 14, 2022

Finished the front and side lights this week

Socalramfan · Oct 14, 2022

NCFireGuy said:
Finished the front and side lights this week

Let’s see…… :waytogo:

kad · Oct 15, 2022

Hauled a couple of trailer/bed loads of furniture from a deceased relative's apartment to the local Habitat for Humanity donation center. As usual, had to keep checking the mirrors to make sure the trailer was there, 'cause you can't tell from how she handles!

-K

enuser · Oct 15, 2022

Installed Hood Protector

Adamcr68 · Oct 16, 2022

VolsRam said:
So I searched the forum for a thread like this and didn't find anything. I figured it would be fun to have a thread that everyone can watch what everyone is doing each week.

This week I put on Steelcraft nerf bars, and right now I'm getting the permaplating put on the truck. This way it gets a real good bath.

Had a fairly light day at work, so I did a wash & wax. She cleans up good for being 8 years old, just can’t get too close for the pictures!

Socalramfan · Oct 16, 2022

The process has begun for the dash swap over.

Was able to sneak in while the wife was out. I’m toast if she sees this, lol. :gr_grin:

cleaning every part thoroughly prior to install.

Socalramfan · Oct 16, 2022

Started a Thread over in the Interior area to continue with the Dash Swap…..

Cleaning of the main frame and applying Protectants to the various parts. Also began minor disassembling of the current dash to make the full swap over easier.

Rado · Oct 17, 2022

Fixed the Y Pipe on the Pentastar on my 2015 ! 2nd time since 2016 !
First time under warranty !
the bolt at the mounting flange rusted in 1/2 ! Joys of living in the rust belt !
No more warranty so had my mechanic drill out all 4 studs and replace the bolts, So now if happen again replace the nut and bolt !
Way cheaper the 250$ fo a new Y pipe lol

DILLIGAF · Oct 17, 2022

Red Line, I put that **** in everything... lol..

bcbouy · Oct 17, 2022

put my oem duracraps on a set of ion rims,had them studded,and now i'm waiting for snow to swap them with the 35 grapplers.i think i'm going to sell the 20" grabbers. i haven't had a use for them since i got the Powerwagon and sold my truck camper.we have snow on the way in the next couple weeks so a final wax and detail is in order before it's too cold to wash it. once it freezes here it stays that way for months.once they start sanding it is pointless to try and keep it clean.plus washing it turns it into a block of ice.

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