Upgrade hood

[thestuntboy]

Tree branch did not like my hood so all my trees must die. Thinking of replacing with a fiberglass Ram Viper hood and have it painted to match with red trim. Anyone have good/bad luck with fiberglass hoods on full size trucks??

 

[RoadRamblerNJ]

You got my vote.

 

[R.L.K.]

Awesome !!

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[MarshRam]

Can I come park at your house? I need a tree to fall on my stock hood!

 

[LoneStarSilver]

Any idea what the cost would be??

 

[McBroom]

Any idea what the cost would be??

I would guess about $750 +/-


Blue Mule 18 Ram 4x4 C/C
Off Road.

 

[mboymopar]

Tree branch did not like my hood so all my trees must die. Thinking of replacing with a fiberglass Ram Viper hood and have it painted to match with red trim. Anyone have good/bad luck with fiberglass hoods on full size trucks??View attachment 150069 View attachment 150070

That sucks, but you did have a big red M as a target for the tree

 

[thestuntboy]

Can I come park at your house? I need a tree to fall on my stock hood!

My trees are dying thats why I was waiting for my tractor to get here to start trimming but now its scorched earth time. If it had been my 2001 or 99 it wouldnt have hurt as much.

Any idea what the cost would be??

The Hood $575.-700. depending on the final pick. I can paint it myself but would have to wait till spring (no paintbooth) or pay $500 or more for a shop to do.

 

[MarshRam]

My trees are dying thats why I was waiting for my tractor to get here to start trimming but now its scorched earth time. If it had been my 2001 or 99 it wouldnt have hurt as much.


I guess more damage would be needed in order for the homeowners deductible to make sense on somewhat making out. Sucks. Your going in the direction I would though if I had to replace the hood.

Aside from the inconvenience, it's gonna look good with a custom hood when all is said and done.

 

[thestuntboy]

Since it only damaged the hood and and not structure I dont think a claim would be worth it plus if i make a claim and another tree takes out my Roadrunner or Cuda, one of my other toys before I can cut they will say to bad. 1969 Roadruuner is harder to replace.

 

[MarshRam]

Since it only damaged the hood and and not structure I dont think a claim would be worth it plus if i make a claim and another tree takes out my Roadrunner or Cuda, one of my other toys before I can cut they will say to bad. 1969 Roadruuner is harder to replace.

Yeah, keep those in the garage away from trees!

 

[rockbass]

I think this is the same company
https://amerihood.com/dodge-ram-150...e-functional-heat-extractor-ram-air-hood.html

 

[McBroom]

amerihood makes some sweet ass stuff. Made in the USA


I love my truck!
Blue Mule 18 Ram 2500 4x4 C/C Off Road.

 

[Ratket]

I would get a Cai that opens up the lid of the air box so you could use the functionality of that “ Ram Air” .. like the K&N with a bagged afe filter. .. just saying

 

[thestuntboy]

I think this is the same company
https://amerihood.com/dodge-ram-150...e-functional-heat-extractor-ram-air-hood.html

I would get a Cai that opens up the lid of the air box so you could use the functionality of that “ Ram Air” .. like the K&N with a bagged afe filter. .. just saying

That is the hood but I found one for $678 free shipping and post Christmas deals are popping up. A K&N CAI is planned but I am researching how to tie it in, also I am concerned with rain/snow melt getting into engine bay and corroding everything up. I have seen vented hoods that route the water away but havent found recent info. If anyone has a method I would love to hear it.

 

[Ratket]

That’s why I said a “ Bagged” lots of the “ Aftermarket Filter “ companies make a “Wicking bag”/ cover that goes over the filter to keep water from getting in. On previous vehicles where I had a exposed air filter I ran a piece of pantyhose untill I got a bag. On my previous quads “ I can’t remember the name of the company but they actually made air box lids that had a “ Filter like material that was supposed to filter out sand and water and they workerd great as they snapped in place of the factory lid but it had 4 big squares of breathable material to let more air in. I wouldn’t run the K&N filter and I would go with a “Bagged afe filter”. Plus you can measure the K&N box and get the biggest size filter you can shove in there.

 

[allenmp]

https://www.ramforum.com/threads/new-amerihood-hood.119353/

I have had this hoodfor about 5,000 miles now and still love it

When I contacted them they told me there were channels in the hood to deflect water away from the engine components and filter
I have driven in heavy down pours and looked and didn't see any excessive water where it wasn't supposed to be
But if I know it's raining I will put the lid on my air box for peace of mind lol

I got the S&B air box and the hood painted and installed at the same time

 

[olyelr]

I have always liked the look of the AEV hood. But holy heck, get out your wallet.

 

[Tray Burge]

Since it only damaged the hood and and not structure I dont think a claim would be worth it plus if i make a claim and another tree takes out my Roadrunner or Cuda, one of my other toys before I can cut they will say to bad. 1969 Roadruuner is harder to replace.

You have a 69 road Runner? I officially hate you! Fortunate *******, nice.

 

[thestuntboy]

That’s why I said a “ Bagged” lots of the “ Aftermarket Filter “ companies make a “Wicking bag”/ cover that goes over the filter to keep water from getting in. On previous vehicles where I had a exposed air filter I ran a piece of pantyhose untill I got a bag. On my previous quads “ I can’t remember the name of the company but they actually made air box lids that had a “ Filter like material that was supposed to filter out sand and water and they workerd great as they snapped in place of the factory lid but it had 4 big squares of breathable material to let more air in. I wouldn’t run the K&N filter and I would go with a “Bagged afe filter”. Plus you can measure the K&N box and get the biggest size filter you can shove in there.

I know about bagging but am not thrilled with water pooling on the engine and components. My jeep TJ runs in rough winter weather,mud bogging and the engine bay looks like it sat at the bottom fo the ocean for years. I clean it twice a year and rustproof which lasts a short while. Some hoods have rain gutters and that is what I am looking for although I dont think heat is an issue I just liked the looks. Why dont you like K&N?? I admit its pricey but as are most top of the line systems and I have used K&N with great succes where a MOPAR system wasnt available.