What did you do with your 4th Gen this week?

[Ramm5.7]

Missle launcher

1 button retractable roof
2nd button Passenger eject seat
Lol

 

[Beemer533]

Good ideas for sure. Unfortunately I live in NY so no missile launchers...

I might be able to get away with lights or something lol

 

[Adamcr68]

So I searched the forum for a thread like this and didn't find anything. I figured it would be fun to have a thread that everyone can watch what everyone is doing each week.

This week I put on Steelcraft nerf bars, and right now I'm getting the permaplating put on the truck. This way it gets a real good bath.

I drove to Marcus Hook, Pa to Quick-Shifter’s shop. He had some 1.5” spacers for sale, I had some rubbing on my uca’s at full lock, I started a conversation with him for advice to fix my rubbing. Instead of just telling me his would work he gave me lots of options, I ended up going with a 1” spacer but knew then that he was a true professional more concerned with helping customers/members than making a sale. I had posted anyone within a 100 miles of his shop needing/wanting repairs or upgrades should check him out. Took my own advice today & we- I say we, he let me help him with the install but it was clear he was expert & did all the heavy lifting but I did what I could. We put a new fuel pump & sensor, new brakes with a fluid flush, rear springs, control arms, pan hard & & sway bar. I had a awesome day working with Quick-Shifter & learned a lot. He has a great shop, every tool you would ever need, & he is a great guy who isn’t satisfied until it’s perfect! I would be happy to drive twice as far to have him work on my truck!

 

[ram1500rsm]

Ordered these from Nick couple of days ago. Icon Delta Joint UCA's. Thanks a lot Nick for a super quick delivery. damn
I'll do the install tomorrow. I'll put them side by side with Zone and see the differences with the BJ angles. I wish i had done the comparison with the stockers as well.
2021-01-16_07-29-59 by RAM RSM, on Flickr

 

[Khanaar]

I picked up a used upper glovebox from a wrecker for 100 canadian pesos. Wrong color but it serves its purpose!

 

[tones2SS]

Going to take mine through the touchless car wash today. It's currently 39 degrees and sunny. It's been a while since she's been cleaned.

My usual touchless car wash place closed down, I'm guessing because of the Chinese virus, so I have to go to the next town over. If there's a long line, I'll go into the self service bay and wash it myself by hand. I'll bring all my supplies with me, just in case.

 

[ram1500rsm]

Got the Icon UCA's installed.

Compared to my previous Zones (they'll go for sale soon), not a lot of difference in the BJ max down travel, at least that i can tell from the camera, i didn't measure the angle at which both BJ's are mounted, the Icons do seat at a different angle. Sorry i didn't measure. All pics here are driver side for comparison sakes

Icon Delta Joint UCA vs Zone UCA Max Down travel by RAM RSM, on Flickr

Up travel is easier to visualize from this angle
Icon Delta Joint UCA vs Zone UCA Max Up travel by RAM RSM, on Flickr

Icons have a little more offset as well so i'm sure little more camber and more caster as well easy. I loved the built-in caster from the Zones, Icon seems to have more.
Icon Delta Joint UCA vs Zone UCA Driver side by RAM RSM, on Flickr

Wife's gift for Christmas, made my ***** very plushy haha
2021-01-17_06-17-32 by RAM RSM, on Flickr

And Final product, wheel is in the air in this pic at max down travel you can tell by the angle of the CV
2021-01-17_06-17-38 by RAM RSM, on Flickr

I know one of these days i'll detail her lol she'll be dirty in a couple of days so i didn't want to work double time this week
2021-01-17_06-17-50 by RAM RSM, on Flickr

2021-01-17_06-18-01 by RAM RSM, on Flickr

Took her for a spin and it maybe in my head but i could swear my Kings feel even plushier than before, hit several speedbumps at different speeds and heights so i'm extremely satisfied with the addition.

 

[Nick_rp]

Us sport owners wernt cool enough to have badges like everyone else. Took like 2.5 months but i finally got my badge


It said universal but im pretty sure its a Ford badge. Dont hate lol

$3 from aliexpress

 

[Ramm5.7]

Made her purdy for a minute

 

[Senzapaura]

Finally got my NH Oil Undercoating done! Buzzards Bay, MA

 

[Octane]

Made her purdy for a minute

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Amazing!

 

[rhenry1970]

Replaced Blower Motor and headlight switch. Bought from the dealer walked in, limped out, wallet lighter.

 

[LoadedExpressRam]

Finally get these JBA UCA's to stop rubbing

 

[Rustyraindog]

Replaced the turn signals and puddle lamps on the tow mirrors.Broke the passenger convex mirror in the process. Replaced the parking sensors in the rear and used a heat gun on my wheel flares. I took this as I finished the last one.

 

[shadowhawk]

Changed the oil. 9800 miles on it. Sending into Blackstone for analysis. Emptied my catch can. 4000 miles since install. I had maybe 1/4 tops in it. Looked a bit like chocolate milk.

 

[MikeDee]

I bought a used bedrug and cut it down to fit the floor and tailgate (6’4 bed with ramboxes). Got it for $40 on FB marketplace from a Silverado. Still debating whether to try and use the sides. I probably will pass on that. Installed the bedrug piece on the tailgate and added some tailgate seals to keep the water out. Used a heat gun to
Warm up the adhesive as it was only 40 degrees today. Still need to add new velcro for the bed floor piece. If the tailgate piece holds I’ll try the heatgun on the mat too. Also installed a 9-drive throttle controller. Works great so far.

 

[Socalramfan]

Replaced the turn signals and puddle lamps on the tow mirrors.Broke the passenger convex mirror in the process. Replaced the parking sensors in the rear and used a heat gun on my wheel flares. I took this as I finished the last one. View attachment 234398

Heat gun?

 

[Rav3ncroft]

Heat gun?

Heat brings the oils in the plastic up to the surface. It's temporary and will eventually fade again. A new heat cycle will do it again until there are no oils left in the plastic.

 

[Socalramfan]

More goodies arrived today.....

What I found was amazing, and quite shocking as well, was that when I was searching for these items at how many company's.... and well known ones intentionally misrepresent, and try to avoid answering a direct question..... "Is your product Made In the USA?"

It's quite simple. It either is, ...... or it isn't.

Which is fine, but then it is my decision to purchase it or not. After all... it is my money $$$

I got various answers from these company reps that ranged from;

1. Well, ...it was designed in the US,
2. It's built to our "US" specs,
3. We've been based in USA for several years now,
4. Our warehouse in in California,

and my favorite:

5. If it was "Made in the USA" it would cost a lot more $$$. Which in fact has a great amount of truth. Again, this is my $$$ and my choice.

A shout out to Fact 55 for being honest, professional, and actually having products that are "Made in the USA".

Could have gotten the set up online for @ $40 made from who the hell knows where. Spent $150 and know exactly where its from, and just as important... that it is TESTED for what they advertise.

This is a "Safety" item in my mind, not a "Bling pos". What's your safety worth?

The world is a different place for sure, but "come on man" at least be honest about it.

Ok.... off my soap box.......

 

[ram1500rsm]

Got these two talking to each other today
2021-01-18_05-58-30 by RAM RSM, on Flickr

2021-01-18_05-55-16 by RAM RSM, on Flickr