SirGeorgeKillian
Senior Member
- Joined
- Nov 1, 2012
- Posts
- 121
- Reaction score
- 20
- Ram Year
- 2016
- Engine
- Hemi 5.7
I originally bought a 2012 Ram 1500 Express (6speed, 5.7, CC, 2x4, 3.92) in 2013. It was a great truck, but on it's second complementary oil change, I walked out of the waiting room and into a 2014 Charger. That car was a lot of fun to drive. But I missed my truck.
I broke down and traded back into a Ram. Got this truck 3 days ago. It's a 2016 Quad Cab 4x4 with the 5.7, also sporting the 3.92 rear end. While the Tradesman package is on the vanilla side, I think it suits me pretty well. I fell in love with the 8 speed in my Charger, and so far I'm not disappointed with it in the 1500. Considering it has the same rear gear as my last Ram, this truck is a straight up rocket.
I have a list of mods planned, not sure how long it will take me to knock them out.
First up is adding a keyless entry / remote start. This truck has power locks and windows, but no fob. I'm considering doing it myself with a Viper kit, which will be about 150 cheaper than having it done elsewhere. I've worked upfitting emergency vehicles in the past, so I shouldn't have too much of a problem.
Second on the list is a leveling kit. I'm leaning towards the Bilstein 5100 front struts. I might do all 4 corners, depends on where I can find them in stock and what they run. I would like to eventually add an aftermarket air bag kit to the rear.
Third, window tint.
Fourth, a new radio. While this one sounds far better than I thought it would (the Charger had Beats by Dre) lack of Bluetooth and a CD player are frustrating. Since I have no XM or steering wheel controls, the swap shouldn't be hard, and without the climate controls built into the stereo like other Mopars, it should be pretty easy to do.
If anyone can give guidance on the remote start, that would be great.
I broke down and traded back into a Ram. Got this truck 3 days ago. It's a 2016 Quad Cab 4x4 with the 5.7, also sporting the 3.92 rear end. While the Tradesman package is on the vanilla side, I think it suits me pretty well. I fell in love with the 8 speed in my Charger, and so far I'm not disappointed with it in the 1500. Considering it has the same rear gear as my last Ram, this truck is a straight up rocket.
I have a list of mods planned, not sure how long it will take me to knock them out.
First up is adding a keyless entry / remote start. This truck has power locks and windows, but no fob. I'm considering doing it myself with a Viper kit, which will be about 150 cheaper than having it done elsewhere. I've worked upfitting emergency vehicles in the past, so I shouldn't have too much of a problem.
Second on the list is a leveling kit. I'm leaning towards the Bilstein 5100 front struts. I might do all 4 corners, depends on where I can find them in stock and what they run. I would like to eventually add an aftermarket air bag kit to the rear.
Third, window tint.
Fourth, a new radio. While this one sounds far better than I thought it would (the Charger had Beats by Dre) lack of Bluetooth and a CD player are frustrating. Since I have no XM or steering wheel controls, the swap shouldn't be hard, and without the climate controls built into the stereo like other Mopars, it should be pretty easy to do.
If anyone can give guidance on the remote start, that would be great.