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[ramguy11111]

Just bought a 2016 Ram 1500 Sport .........

https://www.southwestchrysler.com/i...seats-wheel-20-inch-wheels-4wd-crew-cab-picku

This ran in at $26,500 USD.

It's immaculate. Can you guys suggest either a 2'' lift or 2'' level ( I was thinking the latter).

Can the exhaust tips be plasti dipped sprayed for about $10 ? Flowmaster wants $350 here for black tips.

Any other suggestions guys? Keeping it real, no super charge or tuning.


Thanks, and I'm happy to finally be back to a Ram!!! not since 96' 2500 Diesel

 

[huntergreen]

Congrats on the new sport ! Many use the Bilstein 5100 shocks and do a level. I have no idea if the exhaust tips get too warm for Plasti dipped.

 

[ramguy11111]

Sorry guys - it's the Red Sport for $36k Cdn but converted and paid 26.5k USD.

RRed 2016 Sport

 

[werdna1977]

Congrats on the new truck! I used high temp flat black paint on my stock exhaust tips and i havent had any issues. I also have a rough country 2.5 inch lift installed

 

[cuminslvr]

Rough Country makes a 2" leveling kit that is popular around here. 2" in the front 1" in the back to maintain the rake

 

[JoshR104]

I wouldnt plasti dip the tips you can use high temp paint or take them off and have them powder coated most places wont charge you more than like $40 to have it done.

If you really want a quality level you can check out thuren tuned king coilovers but they arent cheap but well worth it for ride quality. I have a set on all 4 corners rides like a caddy on the road and can really handle speed offroad.

 

[ramguy11111]

bump..............

 

[William Hastings]

Plasti dipped my tips a couple months ago. Holding up just fine. Just peel it off if i wanna go back.

 

[ramguy11111]

Nice job William.. Do you think doing rims would work?

 

[William Hastings]

I never have but my honest opinion is no. I wouldn't think it would durable enough, and prepping the rim would be a PIA. Prepping tips was simple, i just used brake clean and rags, didnt bother to scuff or sand like you do when painting. I know people here have done rims, hopefully they chime in for you on that one.

 

[HammerHead]

Just bought a 2016 Ram 1500 Sport .........

https://www.southwestchrysler.com/i...seats-wheel-20-inch-wheels-4wd-crew-cab-picku

This ran in at $26,500 USD.

It's immaculate. Can you guys suggest either a 2'' lift or 2'' level ( I was thinking the latter).

Can the exhaust tips be plasti dipped sprayed for about $10 ? Flowmaster wants $350 here for black tips.

Any other suggestions guys? Keeping it real, no super charge or tuning.


Thanks, and I'm happy to finally be back to a Ram!!! not since 96' 2500 Diesel

I think we need some pics of your new rig

 

[RandyGallup]

I have done rims with plasti dip. Cleaned them real good and placed 3x5 cards all the way around to block overspray. Worked great and held up well!

 

[GsRAM]

Congtats!

 

[McBroom]

Pictures or it didn’t happen.
The link didn’t work for me.


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

 

[Pull Ya]

Congrat's on your new truck!!!! I think that Bil's are the way to go to level your truck. I also think you can have the tips powder coated. The only "performance" type mod I'd recommend if you don't want a tuner is a Pedal Commander. Also don't forget about the "famous" catch can's.
Jay

 

[McBroom]

Congrat's on your new truck!!!! I think that Bil's are the way to go to level your truck. I also think you can have the tips powder coated. The only "performance" type mod I'd recommend if you don't want a tuner is a Pedal Commander. Also don't forget about the "famous" catch can's.
Jay

Good morning Devil Dog


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

 

[ramguy11111]

Pictures or it didn’t happen.
The link didn’t work for me.


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

It just happened !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Need some opinions..... will post pics shortly. Winter tires or all terrains? 2'' level or billstein 5100 2'' lift? Fender flares or no ? Volant powercore cool air intake or ?

Thanks......

p.s. anyone recommend the absolute best wipers for snow, slush, rain, foul weather...


Thank you

 

[ramguy11111]

pps.... guys, synthetic or no? Thinking of Pennzoil Ultra Platinum Synthetic, and run a wix oil filter ?

Thanks again

 

[McBroom]

pps.... guys, synthetic or no? Thinking of Pennzoil Ultra Platinum Synthetic, and run a wix oil filter ?

Thanks again

Yes use the pup. Go to the dealership and get a SRT filter it’s the best there is. There’s a thread about it if you’ll look for it. The SRT is proven superior to the high $$ ones.


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

 

[McBroom]

It just happened !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Need some opinions..... will post pics shortly. Winter tires or all terrains? 2'' level or billstein 5100 2'' lift? Fender flares or no ? Volant powercore cool air intake or ?

Thanks......

p.s. anyone recommend the absolute best wipers for snow, slush, rain, foul weather...


Thank you

A/T’s and bils at 2.8 should make it level.
Flares (2500HD) if the tires are really flush or slightly outside the fender.
Vararam set up.
Matt @moesperformance.com(everything eninge)
And
[email protected](everything exhaust and suspension)
Customoffset.com (tires n wheels)
These are some of our preferred vendors and all are super guys to work with and their customer service is 2nd to none.


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