2500 6.4 build thread

[DarthMegaHD]

Don't see enough heavy duties on here, so here's mine. Fully stock for now, tint and running boards were put in the contract at the stealership so those will go on soon. Planning on doing a leveling kit with HBS or rough country spacers with Bilstein 5100s all around and 35" tires. Not sure if I'll need wheel spacers?? Oh and oem fender flares at some point. Not going crazy with this build since it's the family vehicle with a very new baby so it can't be too big or loading up the kids would be more trouble than it's worth. Wife already has a hard time getting out with her bad back. So no lift planned, just a level and 35s, which is perfect stance for these in my eyes anyway!

 

[Drummin4jc]

Welcome to the forum!! Great lookin rig you got there!!

Adam

 

[DarthMegaHD]

Thank you, I should have mentioned I've been lurking the forum for a while and finally decided to register, so this is my introduction!

 

[hemi1282]

Welcome, I'll be watching this thread there's not to many mega cab builds on here if any, I should've done one but ain't got pictures for everything I've done, so congrats on your new truck keep us up to date

 

[CMil527]

Welcome... Nice rig!

 

[WaterBoy1]

Welcome! Love the black HD

 

[SIhemi]

Welcome. I just picked up a 2016 megacab. I'm going to be keeping it stock for awhile but the plan is a lift with 35's or 37's. Mine came with the wheel to wheel steps also. When I do the lift I want to get the amp research steps. They have a XL version for lifted trucks. Good luck with the build and will be following.

 

[DarthMegaHD]

Thanks guys! Did a few small things this weekend. Started with a black 50 cal bullet antenna cuz I hate long antennas and cuz guns. Then stuck in a darth Vader helmet hitch cover to go along with the name I gave her. Looks cool but it kinda just sits in there loose, needs shims or something. Also installed the DeeZee tailgate shock. The blindnut was a pain in the D but once my buddy gave it a go it was pretty simple after that. Works great just like my last truck which was a Titan, and the wife loves that. Finished it all off with a K&N drop in filter, now to wait for the mpg gains!

 

[DarthMegaHD]

Up next will be the leveling kit once I get the money for it. Probably next month.

 

[WaterBoy1]

Did you put in the 2 1/2" adaptor before you put the hitch cover in? I'm just throwing that out there in case you forgot. That's probably why it's loose in there.

 

[DarthMegaHD]

Didn't come with any adapters you speak of, just smaller hitch arms which I didn't use. I don't know much about hitches, if there's even much to know

 

[WaterBoy1]

There's a 2" to 2 1/2" adaptor sleeve that comes with these HDs. Most standard hitch covers I'm guessing are a 2" and that could be why it's flopping around. Check under your back seat for a square tube, should be there somewhere!

 

[DarthMegaHD]

Thanks I think I did see something like that!

 

[DarthMegaHD]

Got everything I need for the leveling kit, now just waiting to have the time to put it on!

 

[DarthMegaHD]

Just finished putting the leveling kit on. Rough country (I know, I know) blocks and bilstein 5100 shocks. The wheel wells measured 10 and 5/8 rear, 10 and 7/8 front. Hopefully there will be some settling, I wanted it more spot on or even slightly raked would be ok. We'll see if it settles and I'll update.

 

[DarthMegaHD]

DIY with Dad / RAM 6.4 HEMI oil change https://youtu.be/ooZhPS90ZrU

I made an oil change video with my kids, it's quite fun and informative. The last two minutes are cut off for some unknown reason though. It was just pouring the quarts in while my kids said funny things and then resetting the trip computer. Please watch!

 

[DarthMegaHD]

Just wanted to share with y'all, this weekend I finally had time to take my truck in for the recalls. I had such a great experience with this dealership. I asked them if while they were at it they could top off fluids, rotate tires and check the ac because it hasn't been coming out very strong. They did EVERYTHING! All free of charge. And as far as the ac, they purged it and reserviced it so now I don't have to, and it runs like new again! I was very pleased

 

[Fitz-0518]

^^^Great post and a relief from the normal BD dealer experience. Need to move to TX.

 

[DarthMegaHD]

Finally made a part 2 to my oil change video. This one includes how to reset your oil change alert message after a quick recap! Check it out

 

[McBroom]

Just wanted to share with y'all, this weekend I finally had time to take my truck in for the recalls. I had such a great experience with this dealership. I asked them if while they were at it they could top off fluids, rotate tires and check the ac because it hasn't been coming out very strong. They did EVERYTHING! All free of charge. And as far as the ac, they purged it and reserviced it so now I don't have to, and it runs like new again! I was very pleased

Where is this awesome dealer you speak of?


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