Cheap nice upgrades under $50

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I am always on a search for low cost items to give my vehicles a upscale look. My 13 Outdoorsman QC has ok interior, but always looking to make it better. Here are a couple things I did lately ordered already. There is not many things for these Rams, carbon fiber I found also, but being the interior is gray, black, chrome, brushed and silver theme, these items seemed to look better than carbon fiber. Knobs cost me $11 shipped, the bezels for doors cost $22 shipped for the set, the seat covers were slightly over the $50 limit I posted (they cost $55 each(set is $110). Center console cover(neoprene) was under $20. Let's see some upgrades that are low cost, but makes a impact. Also, it's not interior but antenna was $12 And I added a fakra universal antenna booster for $9. Made about a 30% difference in radio reception. (My radio is not the 13 one, I have a ra3 stock 8.4 non nav radio, but upgraded to a 15 ra4 nav radio.

 

[jaked1500]

Do you have a link for the radio knobs?


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[Anonymous007]

This has been ine of my fav mods.


*found on mods under 100

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z8192S9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_STwBFb1S4DC4K


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[rotwiler]

Do you have a link for the radio knobs?


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Look for the Dodge Challenger knob covers. If you look for a set that's says it fits Ram, for some reason they charge much more, like $10+ more. The Challenger has same size knobs and if you look using Challenger as car, you get many more options. Can find them on Amazon or eBay. I found depending on temperate the covers fit tight or loose, so I added a small pad on inside of each cover or can do a dab of silicone, then they will stay on.

 

[rotwiler]

This has been ine of my fav mods.


*found on mods under 100

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z8192S9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_STwBFb1S4DC4K


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On Ali Express I seen carbon fiber window switch covers and seat adjuster covers. Says fits 2019 classic, but not sure about earlier years.

 

[Anonymous007]

On Ali Express I seen carbon fiber window switch covers and seat adjuster covers. Says fits 2019 classic, but not sure about earlier years.

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I have 19 classic and the wheel trim piece fits like a glove


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[Jeremy Fry]

On Ali Express I seen carbon fiber window switch covers and seat adjuster covers. Says fits 2019 classic, but not sure about earlier years.

Oh those are slick. I've always liked the carbon fiber look.

 

[huntergreen]

I am always on a search for low cost items to give my vehicles a upscale look. My 13 Outdoorsman QC has ok interior, but always looking to make it better. Here are a couple things I did lately ordered already. There is not many things for these Rams, carbon fiber I found also, but being the interior is gray, black, chrome, brushed and silver theme, these items seemed to look better than carbon fiber. Knobs cost me $11 shipped, the bezels for doors cost $22 shipped for the set, the seat covers were slightly over the $50 limit I posted (they cost $55 each(set is $110). Center console cover(neoprene) was under $20. Let's see some upgrades that are low cost, but makes a impact. Also, it's not interior but antenna was $12 And I added a fakra universal antenna booster for $9. Made about a 30% difference in radio reception. (My radio is not the 13 one, I have a ra3 stock 8.4 non nav radio, but upgraded to a 15 ra4 nav radio.

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Is that a telescoping antenna ? Tks

 

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Is that a telescoping antenna ? Tks

No, looks like one, even coworker asked. Was about $11 on amazon. I think it does have better reception, than any shorter antenna I tried, about same as the long oem one. But the Universal fakra antenna booster I installed really made a improvement, I am picking up many more HD stations and noticed it's not cutting out in areas it used to. Was worth the $10 for the Antenna booster, plus was easy, plug into fakra port on back of radio, connect other end to antenna fakra. The run the blue wire to a positive wire. I used my remote turn on wire on the amp pro ch41.

 

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There are a lot of low cost things that do make huge difference. On the exterior I added led headlights and fog lights, both made huge difference and I used Oedro LEDs in the oem fog light housing, output is much better and excellent light pattern. I paid $29, been in truck about a year now, daily driven with zero issues. I used katana brand for the headlights, under $50 and they are great. I have found the katana ones in a generic brand before for around $30, same led. There are led license plate replacement housing in smoked and clear for around $12, replaces entire license plate light assembly. Been seeing led projector fogs that look cool, but I am happy with the oem housing now since installing the Oedro LEDs. Also one of best cheap upgrades for inside is anyone with the Alpine system should install jbl gx302 3.5 inch speakers in each corner of dash. You can find them for under $50 and makes system sound so much crisper and not muffled(oem is 2.4 ohm, I tested the door and dash oem speakers, so the jbl are perfect replacement/upgrade and pretty easy install. I did all 3 up front and found open box JBL power series 2.4 ohm 6x9 for rear and paid like $15. Also a cheap box of sound deadening(butyl) I paid less than $30 and made the sound better, cab is quiet and better midbass. Any rattles can be cured by getting some self stick open cell foam sheets and cut pieces for area behind door that rattles.

 

[4eyedconekiller]

I am always on a search for low cost items to give my vehicles a upscale look. My 13 Outdoorsman QC has ok interior, but always looking to make it better. Here are a couple things I did lately ordered already. There is not many things for these Rams, carbon fiber I found also, but being the interior is gray, black, chrome, brushed and silver theme, these items seemed to look better than carbon fiber. Knobs cost me $11 shipped, the bezels for doors cost $22 shipped for the set, the seat covers were slightly over the $50 limit I posted (they cost $55 each(set is $110). Center console cover(neoprene) was under $20. Let's see some upgrades that are low cost, but makes a impact. Also, it's not interior but antenna was $12 And I added a fakra universal antenna booster for $9. Made about a 30% difference in radio reception. (My radio is not the 13 one, I have a ra3 stock 8.4 non nav radio, but upgraded to a 15 ra4 nav radio.

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I’d like to find the door bezels. Anyway you could share a link?

 

[huntergreen]

No, looks like one, even coworker asked. Was about $11 on amazon. I think it does have better reception, than any shorter antenna I tried, about same as the long oem one. But the Universal fakra antenna booster I installed really made a improvement, I am picking up many more HD stations and noticed it's not cutting out in areas it used to. Was worth the $10 for the Antenna booster, plus was easy, plug into fakra port on back of radio, connect other end to antenna fakra. The run the blue wire to a positive wire. I used my remote turn on wire on the amp pro ch41.

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Thanks for the info.

 

[rotwiler]

I’d like to find the door bezels. Anyway you could share a link?

If you are talking about the silver ones for the door switches I found it on aliexpress, still waiting on it, will update this post when it arrives. It already went through customs, so should have in few days. Another good safety upgrade is a dash cam. I installed a $40 Yi dash cam a few years ago, bought a wiring kit for under $10 and tapped into the rear slider power switch on overhead console, so records anytime I start the truck and no wires running down. Looks better and hardwire kit is cheap.

 

[Hardracer]

How bout a link for the seat covers those look pretty decent

 

[ClarkandAddison]

the seat covers were slightly over the $50 limit I posted (they cost $55 each(set is $110).

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What seat covers are those?

 

[rotwiler]

Seat covers are Rough Country neoprene. They make a set for the Rams with bucket seats and rear split seat with fold down armrest. They don't make the rear for the 60/40 bench seat with no fold down armrest. So I bought the front fitted covers(around $110 shipped) rear is $80 but, I have the standard 60/40 seat, was going to get the one with fold down armrest and sew armrest area up with left over neoprene, but not sure if both seats are identical except armrest area, so using a universal neoprene cover in rear. Front RC covers are excellent, nice material, thick padding, love them, and they look oem. Plus, best price you can get on a good quality fitted seat cover.

 

[NapaRam]

Do you have a link for the radio knobs?


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I got mine here www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082NJS4VT/

 

[NapaRam]

I really like my pedal covers similar to this: www.ebay.com/itm/Gas-Brake-Clutch-Foot-Pedal-Cover-Fit-For-Dodge-Ram-1500-2500-3500-4500-5500/233679125951 A little pricey but I really like my door sill covers as well www.amazon.com/Genuine-Dodge-Accessories-82212428AB-Stainless/dp/B00BZQR6MI/

 

[rotwiler]

When on amazon, don't just look at one seller, there are about 15 sellers selling knob covers etc, one might be $30 another 10.00. look for 2015- Challenger knob covers, here is one I found just looking for a second.

 

[rotwiler]

On Ali Express I found the window switch cover I posted, but I also found for $28 instead of a cover, they sell just the switches in a brushed looking silver with the etched writing like oem. Also found for around $15 a chrome piece that attaches to each switch in door to give it a chrome line on each. Here are pictures of some things interesting I found.