Brought my 4th gen. in for recall, drove a 19' Rebel...well

[McBroom]

If only there were some good off-roading places around here. Other than riding in the river beds and hoping the Army corps engineers don’t open the floodgates.
I’d prefer to ride some trails with rocks and mud climbing hills but, nothing like that here that I’ve found.
Maybe down there in the Texas hill country???


I Love my 18 Ram 2500HD 4x4 CC
Blue Streak Pearl off-road

 

[Irongoats]

Now, the TRX....that would be different. I am chomping at the bit for that one....

^^This!

 

[norton333]

Hah! We're in the same boat, Jay, but you've spent way more on yours than I have mine!

As to the second-gen Reb the OP drove, I'm not a fan of many of the items he already pointed out, but one that didn't get mentioned are those aircraft carrier-sized steps! Dang, how wide do they need to be? I get the benefits but any half-serious off-roading could make quick work of 'em.

TXCOMT

For me those side steps would come right off and be be on craigslist, or better yet have the dealer remove them and deduct the price, I'm not a fan of them.

 

[PerfectCreature]

^^This!

https://www.ramtrucks.com/special-editions/1500/trx.html

My goal is mod my Ram to be as close to this while being practical. I would be hard pressed not open my check book when these are released though....

 

[Hawkman]

https://www.ramtrucks.com/special-editions/1500/trx.html

My goal is mod my Ram to be as close to this while being practical. I would be hard pressed not open my check book when these are released though....

DITTO!!!

 

[slacadjuster]

I have to agree. I bought my 18 after driving a 19 only because the HUGE price difference. And I'm not going to lie I was a little let down that the motor department didnt get a bump. I would love a 1500 with a 6.4.

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Yup, I hear ya there. Took FCA nearly 10 model years for a complete redesign, and yet the motor AND out put stayed the same as my 2015.

GM and now Ford with it's Raptor motor available in the 2019 F-150 is WORLD'S ahead of Ram in the motor department

 

[slacadjuster]

My 16' Sport needed the tailgate recall, so was sitting there bored, so I figured why not drive a 19' Rebel, they had a billet silver, my favorite color so took it for a spin.I was one of the hate the new 5th gen. guys, but have to say it was really nice, handled great, loved the interior, loved the rims.What I didn't like was the price, the ugly tow mirrors, and mostly the fact that mine has only 12,500 miles on it, just couldn't justify a swap... but has me thinking about it.Here is the one I drove.

But grey??? WRONG!!!

 

[Ohio5pt7]

Yup, I hear ya there. Took FCA nearly 10 model years for a complete redesign, and yet the motor AND out put stayed the same as my 2015.

GM and now Ford with it's Raptor motor available in the 2019 F-150 is WORLD'S ahead of Ram in the motor department

If they truly give us the hellcat ram I'll pull the trigger on the 5th gen till then 448 stroker and a procharger? Or maybe I'll go straight to hellaphant crate motor. 1000hp 30k sticker paid 32k for the truck so I'd basically be in it for the price of a maxed out limited and no one else would have one

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[slacadjuster]

If they truly give us the hellcat ram I'll pull the trigger on the 5th gen till then 448 stroker and a procharger? Or maybe I'll go straight to hellaphant crate motor. 1000hp 30k sticker paid 32k for the truck so I'd basically be in it for the price of a maxed out limited and no one else would have one

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That would be badass for sure.

I've thought about a procharger for my truck, but being as it's got the 3.21 axle, and 2 wheel drive, would I really see all the benefits from a procharger. Or really any mods for that matter.

 

[Ohio5pt7]

That would be badass for sure.

I've thought about a procharger for my truck, but being as it's got the 3.21 axle, and 2 wheel drive, would I really see all the benefits from a procharger. Or really any mods for that matter.

You for sure would the thing about turbos and prochargers the higher you crank it the more they make. 3.21s would be perfect for a turbo.

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[bigred90gt]

At least THAT grill looks good

And I think exactly the opposite of that. To me, that black plastic grille looks like the cheapest of the bottom of the barrel grilles they could have put on it. Pulled with the black flares and bumper cover, looks like a cheap base model work truck with a lift and some wheels.

 

[norton333]

But grey??? WRONG!!!

? Grey what? if you read the post, the one first pictured is the Billet silver I drove, the only grey mentioned was the granite Rebel my son and I drove the next day, no pic was added of that one.

 

[indept]

And I think exactly the opposite of that. To me, that black plastic grille looks like the cheapest of the bottom of the barrel grilles they could have put on it. Pulled with the black flares and bumper cover, looks like a cheap base model work truck with a lift and some wheels.

Looks better to me than the typical 5th gen chrome grills.

 

[Lucy Girl]

I would never trade my Gen4 for that thing. Happy that you like it tho.

 

[norton333]

I would never trade my Gen4 for that thing. Happy that you like it tho.

I didn't like them at all at first, but the new Rebel has grown on me, but everyone has different tastes.

 

[indept]

No doubt the interior is better in the 5th gen

 

[chrisbh17]

I didn't like them at all at first, but the new Rebel has grown on me, but everyone has different tastes.

The Rebel is my favorite 5th gen too....I think its because its the only one that looks kinda like a 4th gen

 

[indept]

The Rebel is my favorite 5th gen too....I think its because its the only one that looks kinda like a 4th gen

My point exactly

 

[S0CAL]

I don’t mind the grille, it’s that unibrow above it that I can’t stand

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[screamneagle]

I've had mine for a few months now and can say it's the best truck I've ever had, way better than my '05 big horn. Smooth ride on highway, much better brakes. Would like to have the 6.4 or better yet the hellaphant but overall I'm very happy with it.