Best Mods for under $100 (5th Gen Edition)

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ANGLICO

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Putco makes an A pillar bracket that is much easier install and no clearance worries. I used on mine. I just had to drill the holes for mounting light to

How are those stake pocket covers holding up? My 2018 didn't come with any, which is really a mystery why they wouldn't. Anyway, need to buy some since I am installing a new hard tonneau cover this weekend. My old one, which still works great, covered the pockets but the new one won't.
Great. Snug fit. Don't even notice them.

Edit Add since initial response: Note that I had to sand some of the bottom width and length (what sticks down into the hole) to make them fit = slightly oversized. However, once in, they are SNUG and don't lift out easily by hand. Not hard to remove, but the airstream won't dislodge them. Pictures added.
 

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They actually mount to the fender bolt under the a pillar shrouding. You just pop up the trim with a trim tool to expose the fender bolt. I just use them for the ditch lights.
 

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They actually mount to the fender bolt under the a pillar shrouding. You just pop up the trim with a trim tool to expose the fender bolt. I just use them for the ditch lights.
I needed a little more tightening and lateral torque "umph" for all the crap I'm loading onto my brackets.

Two pods per side. They are wired left and right so I can spot one side or both sides independently.

CB antenna passenger side and soon to be a GMRS antenna on the driver side.

Mounting hardware (last picture):

- dual LED pod adaptor plates $35 - i added extra hole on each, for better open hood clearance.
- CB antenna mounting adaptor $24

Last picture is of the plates laid out before installation.
 

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ANGLICO

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In case anyone is interested

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I have bought some stuff from American Trucks, but mostly sale items. They are pretty pricy on some items that can be found elsewhere at less cost.

But, they do send window stickers/decals..... I put em on one of my hard hats.
 
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Is the wire long enough to go to the fuse block and install the hood light nicely or do you have to have wires hanging off the battery like in the Amazon pic?
 

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I posted this in what's done to your truck lately, but it might fit better here....

How much fun can you have for $22?

Added nifty red decals this week. You can get 3 sets including the front doors for the price from a guy on etsey.
 

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RAM DRVR

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I posted this in what's done to your truck lately, but it might fit better here....

How much fun can you have for $22?

Added nifty red decals this week. You can get 3 sets including the front doors for the price from a guy on etsey.
Link?
 

RAM DRVR

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I posted this in what's done to your truck lately, but it might fit better here....

How much fun can you have for $22?

Added nifty red decals this week. You can get 3 sets including the front doors for the price from a guy on etsey.
Link?
 

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Black lugs that don't scratch or rust. I bought some cheap ones a year ago that they were crap. They were cheaply painted, scratched upon installation, and completely rusted in about a month. I put these on and they did not scratch at all. I even just put new tires on and I'm sure the tire shop was not gentle. That's twice now and still not a scratch. Absolutely worth the $80.
 
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