2014 RAM 1500 Express Crew Cab

[ram1500rsm]

Testing before installing them
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[ram1500rsm]

15 min later
Hi beams on, fog lights on
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Hi beams + fogs + lightbar
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I'll wait for the sunset to adjust the fogs and see how they look at night.

 

[Goose_1327]

Just wanted to know if you think flush mount pods would work recessed into the bumper?


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[ram1500rsm]

Just wanted to know if you think flush mount pods would work recessed into the bumper?


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You'll have to open holes in the rubber fascia so in my case i wouldn't do them like that with this bumper, but i'd think everything is possible the rubber material is sturdy as heck though not something i'll do myself.

 

[ram1500rsm]

The fog pods will do the job. Not the most perfect cutoff but damn i won't complaint for $100 and 15 min of my time to install them. Still way better than any other pod I’ve tried before and they don’t bother the oncoming traffic, something i wasn’t able to do before with conventional pod leds.
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[joshuaeb09]

The fog pods will do the job. Not the most perfect cutoff but damn i won't complaint for $100 and 15 min of my time to install them. Still way better than any other pod I’ve tried before and they don’t bother the oncoming traffic, something i wasn’t able to do before with conventional pod leds.
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Hell for $100 of Amazon I'd say that's a super clean cutoff compared to some of the stuff I've seen that claims to have a "DOT" fog pattern. If I wasn't so sold on the Baja Designs amber SAE I'd be giving those a shot when I do my fog light pod setup.

 

[Goose_1327]

You'll have to open holes in the rubber fascia so in my case i wouldn't do them like that with this bumper, but i'd think everything is possible the rubber material is sturdy as heck though not something i'll do myself.

Once home from the sandbox and installed I want to go flush mounted to replace my factory fogs. I enjoy the clean look but we will see how it turns out.



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[ram1500rsm]

Came back from our trip to California Eastern Sierras. Stunning views given the hot summer we're having here in Socal with temps ranging from 95-100F, over there we were anywhere between 36F at night to 75F during the middle of the day.


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Little cold to get in June Lake water as it was windy as heck
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But great temps for mountain biking i swear..
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The new KO2's behave impeccably, on the way back i kept the speed around 68 and 70mph as i wanted to best the 16.5 MPG best ever i got with the Falkens in 315/70/17.

Finished the trip home with one gas tank and more likely an extra 50-60 miles (needle at 1/4 tank)
I'm impressed with the MPG considering my truck weights at least 500lbs more than stock (mods only), and for this trip i was loaded with an extra 500lbs of extra weight, (passengers and cargo) 4 cyl crap disabled in my tune, 30 PSI in the tires.

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[hodge-xj]

What kinda bike you hauling down the mountain on? I always wanted to get out and hit west coast stuff.

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[ram1500rsm]

What kinda bike you hauling down the mountain on? I always wanted to get out and hit west coast stuff.

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I rented them at the place, kids and wife got Trek Remedy 8's and i got me a Trek Session 88.
If you ever come down here you have to check this out and if you let me know in advance we can plan something out

https://www.mammothresorts.com/docs/default-source/maps/18-19_bikepark_trailmap_brochure_web.pdf

 

[hodge-xj]

https://customsuspension.com/collec...dodge-1500-2009-2015-custom-rear-coils-2-lift

Stumbled across these looking at coil options. Might be worth a look.



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[ram1500rsm]

https://customsuspension.com/collec...dodge-1500-2009-2015-custom-rear-coils-2-lift

Stumbled across these looking at coil options. Might be worth a look.



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Too bad they don't list the specs or anyting else that indicate if the thing has linear or progressive rates.
Also in your case you want loooong springs because of the shocks you have otherwise you'll have to strap them or run coil retainers. at 29.7" long, you literally have rear shocks for 5-6" lifts

 

[hodge-xj]

Too bad they don't list the specs or anyting else that indicate if the thing has linear or progressive rates.
Also in your case you want loooong springs because of the shocks you have otherwise you'll have to strap them or run coil retainers. at 29.7" long, you literally have rear shocks for 5-6" lifts

I know! Lol I'm kind of at an end pass for now. It functions as I need it. Rear came back up to 41" un loaded so I know these coils just don't like weight. Honestly I'm not running it hard enough to warrant a change right now. Ill consider my phase 1.5 done for now. It needs nothing honestly, I want everything.

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[ram1500rsm]

We spent the night camping in big bear.
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[ram1500rsm]

Made email contact one more time with Deaver springs today as i really want to pursue a spring that can hold the weight i have in the rear of my truck and still provide 1.5" lift.

With that said i had to spend some time chasing down what rear springs my truck came equipped with to provide that info to Deaver Springs so they can spec me new coil springs.
Looking in the Stevewhite site i found there are like 21-22 different rear springs options, some are the same but interchangable left and rigth given some codes, like ZRT, ZSU etc, etc.
My truck apparently came equiped like this
code ZPT right rear
code ZDT left rear
So then matching those codes to actual Mopar part#'s this is what i got
ZPT -- 68304489AA
ZDT -- 5154649AA


I hate there 2 springs lol because i threw away my stock coils and i have no idea what i had before and verify that info.

In any case i asked Deaver if they could spec progressive or linear rate springs for me. I'd prefer a linear rate cause it's a lot easier to understand how much i can add before i sag x amount of inches.

Icons are 19.25 free lenght+ 1" daystar spacer, im asking for the same 19.5" free lenght but harder rate spring, or maybe something in the 20.5" free lenght rate, linear than can keep some more weight than factory and that in the end ii'd like to maintain 1.5" lift after the 441lbs of weight i have in the bed/rear of the truck.

will see what happens next.

 

[revitupmoto33]

Made email contact one more time with Deaver springs today as i really want to pursue a spring that can hold the weight i have in the rear of my truck and still provide 1.5" lift.

With that said i had to spend some time chasing down what rear springs my truck came equipped with to provide that info to Deaver Springs so they can spec me new coil springs.
Looking in the Stevewhite site i found there are like 21-22 different rear springs options, some are the same but interchangable left and rigth given some codes, like ZRT, ZSU etc, etc.
My truck apparently came equiped like this
code ZPT right rear
code ZDT left rear
So then matching those codes to actual Mopar part#'s this is what i got
ZPT -- 68304489AA
ZDT -- 5154649AA


I hate there 2 springs lol because i threw away my stock coils and i have no idea what i had before and verify that info.

In any case i asked Deaver if they could spec progressive or linear rate springs for me. I'd prefer a linear rate cause it's a lot easier to understand how much i can add before i sag x amount of inches.

Icons are 19.25 free lenght+ 1" daystar spacer, im asking for the same 19.5" free lenght but harder rate spring, or maybe something in the 20.5" free lenght rate, linear than can keep some more weight than factory and that in the end ii'd like to maintain 1.5" lift after the 441lbs of weight i have in the bed/rear of the truck.

will see what happens next.

Not sure if the part numbers or loads are the same as the ones that came on my qc. I’ll happily pass em your way to use as long as you need if they physically need a set. Also interested in what they come up with even though I told myself I’m done with the rear end unless I find a killer deal on some used 2.5 bypasses.

 

[ram1500rsm]

Not sure if the part numbers or loads are the same as the ones that came on my qc. I’ll happily pass em your way to use as long as you need if they physically need a set. Also interested in what they come up with even though I told myself I’m done with the rear end unless I find a killer deal on some used 2.5 bypasses.

Thanks a lot bro i'll wait for them to reply and see if they need anything else.

 

[ram1500rsm]

Failed attempt at buying cheapy recovery traction boards lol
I swear i thought i was ordering something a lot more representative, sure i wasn't looking to pay Maxtraxx money but i didn't think they were going to be this small hahaha. I only paid $20 for them fackers with Amazon coupon so what that heck. I'll snatch something from Craiglist and keep these ones underderneath the rear seat anyways because i'm curious to see if at least they'll work for something.

How they looked in Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/RAMPAGE-PROD...PRODUCTS+7702&qid=1567035022&s=gateway&sr=8-3


To how they look in the ground

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At least they fold like lady **** pads hahahaha
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[ram1500rsm]

Fun stuff so people have an idea how 285/65/20's look side by with 37x12.5x17's
Love the 2500's look, maybe one day i'll have one of those beasts
At the Gym today.

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[revitupmoto33]

Failed attempt at buying cheapy recovery traction boards lol
I swear i thought i was ordering something a lot more representative, sure i wasn't looking to pay Maxtraxx money but i didn't think they were going to be this small hahaha. I only paid $20 for them fackers with Amazon coupon so what that heck. I'll snatch something from Craiglist and keep these ones underderneath the rear seat anyways because i'm curious to see if at least they'll work for something.

How they looked in Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/RAMPAGE-PROD...PRODUCTS+7702&qid=1567035022&s=gateway&sr=8-3


To how they look in the ground

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At least they fold like lady **** pads hahahaha
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Who knows they may just work in a pinch. I have used floor mats with success in the past.