2025–2026 RAM Owners: What's Your First Modification?

[AlexBHONY]

Now that more of the 2025–2026 RAM trucks are on the road, what's one thing you've changed already—or know you're going to change soon?
Could be wheels, tires, suspension, lighting, interior, bumpers, bed setup... anything.
I'm interested in seeing what people are prioritizing first and why.

 

[RAM DRVR]

Lift and tires.

 

[91rt]

Magnaflow muffler and ram emblems on my doors like the bighorns have.

 

[platoon2063]

Added leather and upgraded the audio system in my 26' Bighorn

 

[oe542bob]

2026 Tungsten: new mopar slush mats & mudflaps
Swapped from my ‘22: Retrax power pro mx bed cover, bedrug, weathertech vent visors

 

[Jimmy07]

2025 Bighorn:
Swapped out 12” radio screen for 14” screen.
Swapped in the full digital instrument cluster.
Added the passenger screen.
Added surround view camera system, along with trailer hitch assist, trailer reverse steering control, limited grille, and side mirrors with the ram logo welcome lights.
Swapped out the headlights for the premium LED headlights.
Swapped out the halogen taillights for the 2019-2024 LED taillights.

 

[Dean2]

2025 Bighorn:
Swapped out 12” radio screen for 14” screen.
Swapped in the full digital instrument cluster.
Added the passenger screen.
Added surround view camera system, along with trailer hitch assist, trailer reverse steering control, limited grille, and side mirrors with the ram logo welcome lights.
Swapped out the headlights for the premium LED headlights.
Swapped out the halogen taillights for the 2019-2024 LED taillights.

So out of curiosity, how much did you save doing it this way versus just ordering those as part of the original package. Thanks.

 

[Jimmy07]

So out of curiosity, how much did you save doing it this way versus just ordering those as part of the original package. Thanks.

Some of these aren’t available on a bighorn at all, such as passenger screen, 14” radio, premium LED headlights, and pre-2025 LED tail lights.
I purposely bought a low option ram for the purpose of figuring out how to add all the higher factory options, and see what all wiring is present, and what wiring is missing for these features. Then I can inform others on how to add these features.
Most of the parts I source from junkyards, so the parts for these features come out cheaper for me than getting the packages that include them from factory. Then there’s money to be recovered from selling the swapped out parts.

 

[Doug Hawkins]

Now that more of the 2025–2026 RAM trucks are on the road, what's one thing you've changed already—or know you're going to change soon?
Could be wheels, tires, suspension, lighting, interior, bumpers, bed setup... anything.
I'm interested in seeing what people are prioritizing first and why.

1) Wiring and power relay (de-energized with truck off to prevent battery drain) for my mobile ham radio. 2) Aftermarket fender flares, just like the looks. 3) Front mounted hitch receiver to make maneuvering my 30' TT into my back yard easier on our narrow street.

 

[batwill1976]

2025 Bighorn:
Swapped out 12” radio screen for 14” screen.
Swapped in the full digital instrument cluster.
Added the passenger screen.
Added surround view camera system, along with trailer hitch assist, trailer reverse steering control, limited grille, and side mirrors with the ram logo welcome lights.
Swapped out the headlights for the premium LED headlights.
Swapped out the halogen taillights for the 2019-2024 LED taillights.

So how much work was it to add the surround view camera? Do you have instructions or video?

 

[dimulec]

Bumpers. And added electric running boards.

 

[gevans58]

Titan 50+ gallon diesel fuel tank replacement for 2026 2500SB Cummins

 

[big tom]

2025 Bighorn:
Swapped out 12” radio screen for 14” screen.
Swapped in the full digital instrument cluster.
Added the passenger screen.
Added surround view camera system, along with trailer hitch assist, trailer reverse steering control, limited grille, and side mirrors with the ram logo welcome lights.
Swapped out the headlights for the premium LED headlights.
Swapped out the halogen taillights for the 2019-2024 LED taillights.

How did the surround view cams install go and what was the cost?. I really want it on my Laramie but the deal on the truck was to good to pass up

 

[Michael Phipps]

wheels & tires- went with 35"s and Fuel wheels, and electric running boards (OEM). the rock rails were no bueno for getting in the truck.

 

[49ers]

Now that more of the 2025–2026 RAM trucks are on the road, what's one thing you've changed already—or know you're going to change soon?
Could be wheels, tires, suspension, lighting, interior, bumpers, bed setup... anything.
I'm interested in seeing what people are prioritizing first and why.

 

[49ers]

I added an AFE Cold Air Intake.

 

[GeauxinUp]

 

[TradesmanGuy]

Floor mats. Exciting, i know.

 

[TradesmanGuy]

Bumpers. And added electric running boards.

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Where did you get the front bumper? Link?

 

[BlueDwarf]

First thing I installed on my 2026 Rebel GT was OEM running boards/Side steps the dealer supplied in the deal. Out of pocket first thing I changed was the TIRES at 400 miles. Found the Goodyears to ride rough and were loud. Swapped out the Goodyear Duratracs with Bridgestone Duellers (same size etc). at $1400. Sold the Goodyears with 400 miles on them for $950. The Bridgestones were a good improvement in ride and road noise. Can't testify as to any improvement in MPG as did not check what was getting with the Goodyears. And the upgrades continue....