Just about finished

[cgeorgemo]

I'm just about finished with the changes I wanted to make to my Ram.

I started out buying a Tradesman CCSB in True Blue.



Kicker Substage Subwoofer.

Side Steps.

2" Rear Lowering Springs.

Replaced black bumper fascia with color matched fascia.

Chrome door handle covers.

Chrome mirror covers.

Upper Glove Box.

Glove Box Lock.

Glove Box Lamp.

LED interior lamps.

Foot-well Lighting.

Remote Start.

Flip Down Rear Seat Back.

Shortened the Door Lock Knobs.

Rear Backup Camera.

Steering Wheel Audio Controls.

Mud Flaps.

Tool Box.

Tailgate Assist.

LED License Plate Lamps.

Big Horn Grille Inserts.

Window Tint.

Chrome Door Sill Plates.

Bayou GOAT GPS mounting bracket.

Door Panel Swap to Big Horn panels in front.

7" EVIC Cluster swap.

8.4 RA4 with navigation.

Kicker CS series speakers for all locations.
Projector headlights.



Picked these up but not installed yet, LED Taillights.
Ordered an Advantage Hard Hat tonneau cover...

 

[xrsman]

Have pics? how do the shortened door handles look?

 

[DavidRam]

I'm just about finished with the changes I wanted to make to my Ram.
I started out buying a Tradesman CCSB in True Blue.

Kicker Substage Subwoofer.
Side Steps.
2" Rear Lowering Springs.
Replaced black bumper fascia with color matched fascia.
Chrome door handle covers.
Chrome mirror covers.
Upper Glove Box.
Glove Box Lock.
Glove Box Lamp.
LED interior lamps.
Foot-well Lighting.
Remote Start.
Flip Down Rear Seat Back.
Shortened the Door Lock Knobs.
Rear Backup Camera.
Steering Wheel Audio Controls.
Mud Flaps.
Tool Box.
Tailgate Assist.
LED License Plate Lamps.
Big Horn Grille Inserts.
Window Tint.
Door Panel Swap to Big Horn panels in front. (Looking for rear door panels still)
7" EVIC Cluster swap. (Purchased but not installed yet)

Wow! Great stuff!

You know you can't say all this without posting some pics, right?!

 

[cgeorgemo]

Have pics? how do the shortened door handles look?

I hated the original height of the knobs. They would poke into my arm at drive thru windows. It's super easy I just unscrewed the knobs and drilled into them a bit farther then screwed them back on. I've got them about 1/4" above the trim ring when locked now.

Wow! Great stuff!

You know you can't say all this without posting some pics, right?!

I do have some pics but a lot of it is unremarkable. Just upgrading the tradesman package with some comforts or features I didn't want to pay for at the stealership. Sometimes the package cost included some things I wasn't willing to pay for so I decided to buy what I wanted and add it and leave off the stuff i didn't want.


This shot shows the Color Matched Upper Bumper Fascia,Tint, Chrome Mirrors, Chrome Door Handles, Side Steps, and Tool Box.



This one has the Chrome Grille Inserts which I think look much better than the black ones it came with.



Here is how it looks with the Drop Springs and the mudflaps installed.



Here's the radio showing the backup camera doing it's job.



Chrome Door Sill Plates. I forgot these in the list...



Audio Controls on steering wheel.




Door panels and upper glove box.




And here is the GPS mount.



I don't have any pictures of the interior LED or the remote start set up etc.

 

[DavidRam]

I agree with you on the chrome grill inserts, gives it a higher end look. Love the door sill covers, I just installed the same ones yesterday.

You did some really good mods, the truck looks beautfiul!

Only one question: Chrome exhaust tip?

 

[GreenClassic]

Any thoughts to replacing the front bumper for one with the fog lights? To me, the bumper with fogs would also help give it a little higher-end look.

I want a Laramie because of all the interior stuff. But I'd want to replace the grille inserts and tail lights from a Sport and the wheels from an SLT/Outdoorsman (the same wheels you got).

 

[cgeorgemo]

Any thoughts to replacing the front bumper for one with the fog lights? To me, the bumper with fogs would also help give it a little higher-end look.

I want a Laramie because of all the interior stuff. But I'd want to replace the grille inserts and tail lights from a Sport and the wheels from an SLT/Outdoorsman (the same wheels you got).

I've thought of it but I'm not sure the wiring is installed on the Tradesman and I'm also not sure I care enough to put them on there.
I did install the Sylvania Silver Star Ultra headlights but that is about the extent of my mods for exterior lighting besides the LED plate lights.


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[Jerry1984]

Where did you get the upper glove box?

 

[cgeorgemo]

Where did you get the upper glove box?

I ordered it from allmoparparts.com they are a forum sponsor and they have put together a kit for each of the different interior trims.

Mopar Ram Interior Accessories: 2009-2015 Ram 1500 Accessories

I went ahead and ordered the light kit for the upper glove box as well and the lower box lock kit.

If you get the lower box lock kit be sure to take it to a dealer to have the tumblers put in for your key before you insert the cylinder into the lock. If you don't you will have to buy another kit.
My first one didn't have that step on the instructions that came with the locking kit and the website's instructions were not working at the time I ordered.

 

[WarrenRam]

I am torn between the grill inserts. I like them both, about the same actually. Truck looks good, by the way.

 

[Birddog]

The truck looks great! Do I hear lift kit coming...?

 

[cgeorgemo]

I am torn between the grill inserts. I like them both, about the same actually. Truck looks good, by the way.

I decided that I wanted chrome inserts to match the chrome cross bars. If I had body color matched cross bars I would have kept the black inserts I think.

 

[cgeorgemo]

The truck looks great! Do I hear lift kit coming...?

Nope, I'm not going to make it harder for my wife (5'3") to get in the truck. That is part of the reason I lowered the rear a bit with the springs.

Also I've heard that lift kits lead to larger tires, and larger tires lead to poor economy. Not interested in poor economy. I bought the V6-8 speed combo for better economy since I don't load it down or tow heavy trailers.

 

[cgeorgemo]

I agree with you on the chrome grill inserts, gives it a higher end look. Love the door sill covers, I just installed the same ones yesterday.

You did some really good mods, the truck looks beautfiul!

Only one question: Chrome exhaust tip?

Not really sure about that. I think I've got about enough chrome on it. I held off on the door strips, fuel filler cap, and body trim because it can get downright "Bedazzled" if you aren't careful and exercise some self control.

 

[WarrenRam]

Not really sure about that. I think I've got about enough chrome on it. I held off on the door strips, fuel filler cap, and body trim because it can get downright "Bedazzled" if you aren't careful and exercise some self control.

Very true! In my opinion it's just right, now. Maybe some modest chrome wheels, a lift, but otherwise it's exercising the proper amount of 'look at me!' as it is.

 

[cgeorgemo]

I'm just about finished with the changes I wanted to make to my Ram.
I started out buying a Tradesman CCSB in True Blue.

Kicker Substage Subwoofer.
Side Steps.
2" Rear Lowering Springs.
Replaced black bumper fascia with color matched fascia.
Chrome door handle covers.
Chrome mirror covers.
Upper Glove Box.
Glove Box Lock.
Glove Box Lamp.
LED interior lamps.
Foot-well Lighting.
Remote Start.
Flip Down Rear Seat Back.
Shortened the Door Lock Knobs.
Rear Backup Camera.
Steering Wheel Audio Controls.
Mud Flaps.
Tool Box.
Tailgate Assist.
LED License Plate Lamps.
Big Horn Grille Inserts.
Window Tint.
Chrome Door Sill Plates.
Bayou GOAT GPS mounting bracket.
Door Panel Swap to Big Horn panels in front. (Looking for rear door panels still)
7" EVIC Cluster swap. (Purchased but not installed yet)

Needed to add I swapped in an 8.4 RA4 with the built in Garmin Navigation and just got done replacing all the speakers with Kicker CS series replacements.

 

[DavidRam]

Not really sure about that. I think I've got about enough chrome on it. I held off on the door strips, fuel filler cap, and body trim because it can get downright "Bedazzled" if you aren't careful and exercise some self control.

Oh ok, I just thought you might be interested in this behemoth, lol!

 

[cgeorgemo]

Oh ok, I just thought you might be interested in this behemoth, lol!

Haha....nope. I'm not looking to make it look like a diesel exhaust. LOL

 

[DavidRam]

I guess I am alone in this venture... Lol!

 

[Boulevardvette]

I am a fellow tradesman owner, your truck looks great.