2017 Ram 1500 5.7L - Canuck Build Thread

[fernandok]

Not many changes, just been driving it and enjoying it. Tossed on a set of 2500 fender flares as I'm planning on doing a 2500 front end swap at some point too! Enjoy the photos.

 

[fernandok]

Just checking in again! Can believe it's been almost a year since my last post, LOL.

I ended up installing a Zone 1.5" Body Lift on my truck, but haven't touched the front bumper to relocate it as I'm waiting for my paint guy to finish painting all the parts I have to complete my Ram 2500 / HD front end swap.

This is something I wanted to do for a very, very long time as I personally like the HD front end, especially the hood and grille, way more than the 1500 items. I could've sold my truck and purchased a 2500 but it's not really worth it for me at this point in time, so doing the front end swap is easier and much cheaper, LOL.

Anyways, here are two pics for now until the stuff comes back from paint and I can finish the front bumper relocation as well.

 

[fernandok]

Hey y'all.

2500 HD front end swap has officially begun. I'm just waiting at the moment for my custom front bumper brackets to come back from powercoating so I can finish up the install and mount the bumper.

As of right now I have swapped over the hood, grille and bumper fillers. As with the 1500's the grille's change between trim levels, so I searched and searched (literally almost 2 years) and found a black-out Laramie grille. I'm super stoked about.

Everything bolts up to the same location, no modifications or cutting is required of any components. The only thing required is a custom bracket to bolt the bumper on.

Hopefully I can finish this up within the next few weeks.

 

[fernandok]

Well, she's done!

Finished up the installation of everything last week, just didn't have time to post about it.

I also ended up using an old A/C Condenser from a customers car at my shop and made a faux "intercooler" filler panel to cover up the gap the 2500 bumper leaves where the intercooler lives on the 6.7 Cummins.

 

[mrack]

Looks great!

 

[fernandok]

Thank you!

I'm super thrilled with how it turned out.

 

[fernandok]

2024 Update

Not much else has happened, other than sizing up to 37x12.5x17 KO2's. I think the 37s fit perfectly.

 

[Buddy]

Alot of great changes, really looks great!