Best Mods for Under $100

[RangerWeaver]

I recently (almost a month now) purchased a new to me 2011 Ram 1500 Crew Cab SLT, after owning a few vehicles after having to say goodbye to my 1996 Ram 2500.
After reading all 241 pages I have a few new ideas and came to realize that this is an expensive thread.

• I have already replaced the halogen H13 bulbs with Led replacements ($39.99).
• Installed two (will be more) small amber led pods in the grill ($15.00)
• Installed an Led floodlight behind the grill (free as I had it from my chevy), I do plan to add another.
• Installed low profile stake pocket anchors in the two open pockets (free as I already owned them).
• Mounted my CB antenna to the driver's side stake pocket behind the cab ($18.49 for the mount).

After replacing the passenger side headlightView attachment 216765 View attachment 216766 View attachment 216767
I have planned

• Cabin air filter
• tailgate assist
• Led floodlight pods for reverse lights
• bed mat
• Led bed lights

I also have a mod planned for this Wednesday that is over $100, as I am planning to replace the stock base radio with a touch screen radio with GPS and install a backup camera that replaces the tailgate handle all for $445

I have to add to my list as today I purchased a set of running boards for $100 through the Facebook marketplace. I will be mounting them tomorrow morning.

 

[tnctx02]

Go to carid.com and check out the Remin dash kits.
They have lots of colors & finishes. I have the African Zebrawood and it's top notch quality.

Will check it out. Thanks!

 

[RangerWeaver]

I have to add to my list as today I purchased a set of running boards for $100 through the Facebook marketplace. I will be mounting them tomorrow morning.

I installed the running boards today. Seeing as they were originally off of a Crew cab Silverado they are a few inches shorter than usual. Also, they needed some modifications to their mounts.

 

[NJMOPAR]

Not a mod, but just got new tailgate cables for my 2010.
Dorman p/n 38542 is a pair of cables with new bolts & washers for $18 on Amazon.

 

[ISKRA]

Had some left over 5050 SMD LED strips so I lit up the bed. Sorta free, but a 15 ft roll is about $7 on eBay.

 

[tnctx02]

Looks sharp! I got a kit of 8 LEDs I want to mount in the bed.
I am going to stretch out the last 2 LEDs and mount them inside my toolbox so I can see in there at night.

 

[daveray9]

Looks cool. I wish they made same in the satin finish that matches all my vents , console and radio bezels.

Where did you get the one for the other parts you mentioned above...

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[duckman631]

Where did you get the one for the other parts you mentioned above...

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My truck came stock with the satin finish trim. Maybe you meant to quote other member?

 

[ISKRA]

Found these and they are pretty heavy duty:

$15 for a 2-pack
https://www.amazon.com/Kolpin-21571-Black-Rhino-Grip/dp/B07GDHGH7Y

Super easy to mount, heavy duty, and won’t come unlatched with rough driving. I used it to hold a 3/8-50’ rubber air hose for my onboard compressor with the quick connect in the lower corner. Out of the way of cargo too. Only needed 2x 1/4” stainless bolts. On the largest setting, it is 3” in diameter so it could hold a small extinguisher. Wish I found these 6 yrs ago!

 

[shadowhawk]

Found these and they are pretty heavy duty:

$15 for a 2-pack
Kolpin 21571 Black 3" Rhino Grip,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GDHGH7Y?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Super easy to mount, heavy duty, and won’t come unlatched with rough driving. I used it to hold a 3/8-50’ rubber air hose for my onboard compressor with the quick connect in the lower corner. Out of the way of cargo too. Only needed 2x 1/4” stainless bolts. On the largest setting, it is 3” in diameter so it could hold a small extinguisher. Wish I found these 6 yrs ago!

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wonder how that would hold an AR tucked in a strategic place.

and your link is broken: https://www.amazon.com/Kolpin-21571-Black-Rhino-Grip/dp/B07GDHGH7Y

 

[ISKRA]

wonder how that would hold an AR tucked in a strategic place.

and your link is broken: https://www.amazon.com/Kolpin-21571-Black-Rhino-Grip/dp/B07GDHGH7Y

Thanks for the proper one. I think I didn’t properly paste it but it’s fixed now. I’d love to see an AR mounted!

 

[Ramm5.7]

Looks sharp! I got a kit of 8 LEDs I want to mount in the bed.
I am going to stretch out the last 2 LEDs and mount them inside my toolbox so I can see in there at night.

Gotta have toolbox lights at oh dark thirty!!

2 LEDGlow 12" strips (29.99) in toolbox and 2 60" mictuning bed light strips (23.99) wired to a full time hot switch mounted on inside lip of toolbox.
I installed a 4 wire #12 electrical S/O cord inside frame from engine bay to front of bed then to rear of bed for bed/toolbox lights and rear lights and future add ons.

 

[POINTMAN380]

Thanks for the proper one. I think I didn’t properly paste it but it’s fixed now. I’d love to see an AR mounted!

They work perfectly around the buffer tube and thinner hand guards. The exposed portion of the barrel also works

 

[shadowhawk]

They work perfectly around the buffer tube and thinner hand guards. The exposed portion of the barrel also works

I'm wondering how this might work out: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B006OZF6PY

 

[tnctx02]

Gotta have toolbox lights at oh dark thirty!!
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2 LEDGlow 12" strips (29.99) in toolbox and 2 60" mictuning bed light strips (23.99) wired to a full time hot switch mounted on inside lip of toolbox.
I installed a 4 wire #12 electrical S/O cord inside frame from engine bay to front of bed then to rear of bed for bed/toolbox lights and rear lights and future add ons.

Yes!

 

[Gregdad]

Got my door pillars done in gloss black tonight. Son did it for free.

 

[4eyedconekiller]

Got my door pillars done in gloss black tonight. Son did it for free.View attachment 218764

Looks good! I just had mine re-done because the mopar stuff was so badly deteriorated.

Miss doing stuff like that for my old man. Enjoy those times! I’m sure your son does!


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[POINTMAN380]

I'm wondering how this might work out: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B006OZF6PY

Those look like they’d be perfect. Especially for something that needs to be accessed quickly like a rifle. A bit more expensive than the other options but certainly more ideal. I may pick a couple of them up. Thanks for the link

 

[SitKneelBend]

Those look like they’d be perfect. Especially for something that needs to be accessed quickly like a rifle. A bit more expensive than the other options but certainly more ideal. I may pick a couple of them up. Thanks for the link

Some have used these mounted in Ramboxes...why have just one when you can have two?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001Q4XIHG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_CfboFb1PY910K


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[Gregdad]

Looks good! I just had mine re-done because the mopar stuff was so badly deteriorated.

Miss doing stuff like that for my old man. Enjoy those times! I’m sure your son does!


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Thinking I’ll get him to do the back doors and wrap around the back like this photoshopped pic of my truck