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ProjectWolf

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My first vehicle ever was a 97 Dodge Ram 1500. That was a loyal truck, even took it on a 3000 mile road trip from CT to Key West and back. I took a break from trucks for a while, but doing so I started working on my own vehicles, and eventually a few years ago, got my first truck in a long time. A '13 F150 XLT. So poking around Ford forums, I noticed pretty much everyone was trying to mimic the Raptor, and most mods seemed designed to replicate that. The F-150 is extremely build friendly, and its cheaper to buy than a RAM. But the 4x4 system didn't like the first snow this year, and the Ford showed its fordness by having the electrical system start having bugs.

So last weekend I went out and same day bought a '14 RAM 1500 Laramie Crew Cab with the ram boxes, tonnau cover, and just about every damn option I could imagine putting in a truck. I have never owned a truck this luxury focused. This is honestly the first vehicle I have ever owned that I don't know what I would want to change/upgrade. And honestly, this forum has been very unhelpful. I am actually honestly shocked how many member builds that I have seen that basically are just integrating stock equipment or options from the factory instead of going aftermarket. This is so unhelpful because I already have most of them.

My only gripe currently is that the Uconnect Registration seems to not be able to connect. I tried leaving my truck running at home and letting it load, to no avail. The app says "no name". Anyone with a tip on this, feel free to comment.

Anyway, just an introduction, and possibly build thread if I find anything besides running boards.

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MADDOG

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Sorry you didn't find the site helpful.

There are a lot of suspension, engine, performance and other mod sections here so I'm sure with more time and reading here you'll find more information to your liking.

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S0CAL

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quietpeen

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likes2build

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Welcome from Arizona.:welcome:

Stick with the FORUM for a while and give it a try. The knowledge I've gleaned from the wonderful members here is unbelievable as are they.
 
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ProjectWolf

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lol hope no one took the original post negatively. Its actually I think a compliment to the truck that guys aren't trying to take the shell and make something new. I am just used to vehicles that are bought to be almost immediately functionally changed and redesigned.

I am hard pressed to find things I want to modify/change. A level is on the list, and I am not a fan of the wood trim in the truck, that will get replaced. Beyond that, it's tough.
 
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