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  1. Desert Dawg

    Another ending but a new beginning...

    Well, this is the end of the road for me as my Ram has a new owner. I am getting a brand-new company truck and don't need two. So for my four-wheeling adventures, I am going to finish building up my old Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series. This will not be the last time you'll see me as the new owner...
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    Desert Dawg 2020 Ram Rebel Build

    Well, this is the end of the road for me as my Ram has a new owner. I am getting a brand-new company truck and don't need two. So for my four-wheeling adventures, I am going to finish building up my old Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series. This will not be the last time you'll see me as the new owner...
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    August 2021 Winner - Desert Dawg

    Thanks! If you're referring to the mountain pic, that one was taken in Corrales, NM (little village just north of Albuquerque along the Rio Grande).
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    What did you do with your 5th Gen this week?

    Went to a little place called Moab...
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    Desert Dawg 2020 Ram Rebel Build

    Thanks! Yeah, the Mickey Thompsons great and you'll be surprised how quiet the Baja Boss ATs are even at this size; 80 mph and still no intrusive noise at all. I will report back after they get some mileage on them!
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    Desert Dawg 2020 Ram Rebel Build

    I just realized that I had posted this in the General Discussion thread and not my build thread. Oh well! I had recently pulled the trigger on some new Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T LT305/70R18s (35.3 inches tall x 12 inches wide on my 18x8.5 Black Rhino wheels). I purchased a set of (5) tires...
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    What did you do with your 5th Gen this week?

    Thanks! Yes, they balanced out very nicely. And I am so impressed on how quiet they are despite being a tad over 35-inches tall with an aggressive tread. Great comfortable ride with lots of grip.
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    What did you do with your 5th Gen this week?

    Got some new shoes!
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    Desert Dawg 2020 Ram Rebel Build

    Thank you! :cheers:
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    Desert Dawg 2020 Ram Rebel Build

    A couple of close up shots: Again, I am very, very happy that I waited for this new system to finally come out. Although technically, I didn't really wait as I went through 3 other suspension systems in my attempt for the perfect setup that would achieve the stance I wanted while...
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    Desert Dawg 2020 Ram Rebel Build

    Also have the new BDS 3-inch lift with Fox 2.5 Performance Elite system installed! The front uses the Fox 2.5 adjustable coil-overs with remote reservoirs and dual speed compressors (DSC) paired with new BDS UCAs (which are optional for some reason) for the front. I upgraded the rear to...
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    Desert Dawg 2020 Ram Rebel Build

    Made some more progress! Finally have the winch all spooled up so ready to use! I did purchase a second clutch handle, grinded down the foot a bit more to better clear the Warn fairlead, and sprayed painted a satin black to match the rest of the assembly instead of having the chrome...
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    What did you do with your 5th Gen this week?

    A couple days ago now, but had to spend a day escaping a winter storm that was going hit while still at the cabin...made it home!
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    Desert Dawg 2020 Ram Rebel Build

    So, I have this sweet system coming in: BDS 3-inch with Fox 2.5 Performance Elite Coilovers with Dual Speed Compression (DSC): Instead of the Fox 2.0 Rear Shocks, I upgraded to the Fox 2.5 with Remote Reservoirs and DSC as well: Since the system is basically the 4-inch Fox PE system for...
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    Desert Dawg 2020 Ram Rebel Build

    Been a little remiss on my progress updates. While it only took me about 3 years to finally hook up the backlighting on my Rigid 360 Series Driving and Spot lights, I finally got it done right. As mentioned previously when I was installing my hidden winch, I completely redid the wiring for the...
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    Desert Dawg 2020 Ram Rebel Build

    Hope everyone had a good Holiday Season! I got to spend some time at the cabin that we have been rehabbing and almost done, so first time the Rebel got to spend a couple nights...lol.
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    Desert Dawg 2020 Ram Rebel Build

    After cutting out the center portion of the support, and removing the lower grille and back cover, you install the Vice Design front cover (with openings for the fairlead, clutch handle, and parking sensors). That was a royal pain too as it took a while to figure out that you literally have to...
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    Desert Dawg 2020 Ram Rebel Build

    Okay, I had my rant! I just can't part ways yet with the Rebel since I really do enjoy it as a road trip vehicle and weekend warrior (with limitations); I love the looks and have more plans for it as well as the fact it is quite comfortable and useful. I just need to stop exceeding those...
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    Desert Dawg 2020 Ram Rebel Build

    Thanks! My feelings exactly. I obviously have had Dodge/Ram trucks before, as well as a ton of F150s, Chevys, Jeeps (from classics to modern), Land Rovers, etc. and none of them had any issues to the level my new, modern Ram does. With exception of Land Rovers, none were as complicated...
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    Desert Dawg 2020 Ram Rebel Build

    Well, this is the end........................................I think. Earlier this week, I had to get into the office earlier than usual and so I go out to leave only to find that my +$60K , low mileage 5th Gen Ram Rebel is totally dead, again. If you recall, I posted exactly a year ago when I...
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    Desert Dawg 2020 Ram Rebel Build

    Got a short trip in to see how things worked out with the new Bilstein 6112 front coilovers! First, the 6112s are set at their highest level for 2-inches of lift on the Rebel. I retained the Fabtech UCAs along with the Dirt Logic 2.25 rear shocks and coil spring spacer. My existing wheel/tire...
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    Desert Dawg 2020 Ram Rebel Build

    Yes! The truck rides amazingly smooth. I lost about 1/2-inch of lift or so but still need to take some measurements to confirm. But my wheel and tire setup clears just fine and the 6112s soak up all the road imperfections. My previous off-road biased Dirt Logics provided a nice street ride but...
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    Desert Dawg 2020 Ram Rebel Build

    Thanks for following along! Yes, I will be posting more especially as I try out my new setup.
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    Desert Dawg 2020 Ram Rebel Build

    Great input, thanks! I wish I knew about the top hat spacers earlier as that is exactly what I wanted to do but couldn't find any. The truck is already at Desert Rat getting the 6112s installed so I guess I will wait to see how it sits and rides. But if I feel I still need the extra .5-inches...
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    Desert Dawg 2020 Ram Rebel Build

    I think that is the conundrum I feel I am in too. It makes sense to keep my Ram as it only has 18K miles on it, spend some money to fix the suspension, and maybe reconfigure some options, but use it as intended (so in other words, stop beating it up on the trails). Then maybe find an older Jeep...

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