Canadianbreed
Member
- Joined
- Apr 3, 2022
- Posts
- 44
- Reaction score
- 34
- Location
- Canada
- Ram Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 2500 outdoorsman 5.7
About myself -
Hello all, I figured I'd join these forums to be apart of the ram crew. To start things off I've been a ram owner for about 3 years now, rocking my 2500 outdoorsman hemi 5.7L and truly loving it.
A little about myself is I'm 26 from Ontario and do exterior and interior home finishes for a living, so I'm not exactly that knowledgable on most things mechanical.
About my truck -
I bought the truck used with 180,000KM on it which has been going well for me, I did have to get things done to it seeing as it was 6 years old when I first got it (Brakes, rotors, ball joints, bearings, tires, rebuilt differential, U-joint, ETC). Over time I had been considering a 2013 - 2015 1500 ram sport but honestly with all that I've had to do to my truck to feel practically brand new, would make it a waste of money seeing as I'd have to do it all over again within a few years of buying another truck. Plus I'm still pretty young trying to save for a house (Hilarious with the housing market).
Aside from repairs on my truck I've gotten new tires put on last year (General grabber ATX), an alpine touch screen and rear backup camera both about around december. Tinted windows, leather seat covers for the front and backseats, tailgate assist just recently which I actually like even if the weight of a tailgate isn't heavy.
What's next for my truck? -
Seeing as I made my big decision on keeping my truck based on all the maintenance done to it to make it feel like brand new, along with would like to save my money towards a home instead of blowing more on a newer truck... I might as well turn this into my dream truck that I'd like to have.
Well I read a post from a member on here that some of you guys like helping others spend money . Anyways with the help of some opinions and advice from you guys, maybe you'll help me come up with some of my decisions!
- Morimoto XB amber LED lights (May even go with white, going to start a thread for discussion on this)
- Morimoto XB LED tail lights blacked out
- Morimoto XB fog lights
- Black out chrome hood protector
- Sand off peeling chrome from side step panels and apply bed liner spray (Plastic covers will be masked off with tape) along with tighten the bolts as it feels a little loose
- Black out my emblems, either going to paint over or buy this set I've seen on ebay for a decent price
- Black rims, this will probably be done next year or so just cause I will have already spent a lot of money on some new lights. I do want some xd811 rims but the menace gloss black rims also look nice for half the price.
- I may even go with a new grille that looks like the ram rebel, but this is also going to be something I do next year most likely
- Possibly change exterior handles to be paint matched (Gloss black), but this will be done last probably as I'm fine with the matte black plastic handles
- I've always wanted to black out my truck but from what I remember last year when looking into it, that it's hard to black out chrome bumpers without it peeling off unless you vinyl wrap it. For that I'm also worried about debris while driving messing with the wrap, so this is out of the question for now unless someone can enlighten me on what's best to do?
- Truck lift or wide stance? I'm personally not a fan, the truck comes with a factory 6 inch lift I believe? Which works for me right now especially with gas prices, same for stance I just worry about rock chips
Sorry for the long introduction, just happy to be apart of the common -
If you want a TLDR, just go to the part where I talk about what's next for my truck!
P.S: Hopefully TOTM/TOTY will be more active again, as I'll look forward to entering!
Hello all, I figured I'd join these forums to be apart of the ram crew. To start things off I've been a ram owner for about 3 years now, rocking my 2500 outdoorsman hemi 5.7L and truly loving it.
A little about myself is I'm 26 from Ontario and do exterior and interior home finishes for a living, so I'm not exactly that knowledgable on most things mechanical.
About my truck -
I bought the truck used with 180,000KM on it which has been going well for me, I did have to get things done to it seeing as it was 6 years old when I first got it (Brakes, rotors, ball joints, bearings, tires, rebuilt differential, U-joint, ETC). Over time I had been considering a 2013 - 2015 1500 ram sport but honestly with all that I've had to do to my truck to feel practically brand new, would make it a waste of money seeing as I'd have to do it all over again within a few years of buying another truck. Plus I'm still pretty young trying to save for a house (Hilarious with the housing market).
Aside from repairs on my truck I've gotten new tires put on last year (General grabber ATX), an alpine touch screen and rear backup camera both about around december. Tinted windows, leather seat covers for the front and backseats, tailgate assist just recently which I actually like even if the weight of a tailgate isn't heavy.
What's next for my truck? -
Seeing as I made my big decision on keeping my truck based on all the maintenance done to it to make it feel like brand new, along with would like to save my money towards a home instead of blowing more on a newer truck... I might as well turn this into my dream truck that I'd like to have.
Well I read a post from a member on here that some of you guys like helping others spend money . Anyways with the help of some opinions and advice from you guys, maybe you'll help me come up with some of my decisions!
- Morimoto XB amber LED lights (May even go with white, going to start a thread for discussion on this)
- Morimoto XB LED tail lights blacked out
- Morimoto XB fog lights
- Black out chrome hood protector
- Sand off peeling chrome from side step panels and apply bed liner spray (Plastic covers will be masked off with tape) along with tighten the bolts as it feels a little loose
- Black out my emblems, either going to paint over or buy this set I've seen on ebay for a decent price
- Black rims, this will probably be done next year or so just cause I will have already spent a lot of money on some new lights. I do want some xd811 rims but the menace gloss black rims also look nice for half the price.
- I may even go with a new grille that looks like the ram rebel, but this is also going to be something I do next year most likely
- Possibly change exterior handles to be paint matched (Gloss black), but this will be done last probably as I'm fine with the matte black plastic handles
- I've always wanted to black out my truck but from what I remember last year when looking into it, that it's hard to black out chrome bumpers without it peeling off unless you vinyl wrap it. For that I'm also worried about debris while driving messing with the wrap, so this is out of the question for now unless someone can enlighten me on what's best to do?
- Truck lift or wide stance? I'm personally not a fan, the truck comes with a factory 6 inch lift I believe? Which works for me right now especially with gas prices, same for stance I just worry about rock chips
Sorry for the long introduction, just happy to be apart of the common -
If you want a TLDR, just go to the part where I talk about what's next for my truck!
P.S: Hopefully TOTM/TOTY will be more active again, as I'll look forward to entering!
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