What did you do with your 5th Gen this week?

[turkeybird56]

Mine didn’t fit well using the double sided tape, so I removed the tape and stuck them on with silicone adhesive.

Pic?

 

[Six Turboed]

Mine didn’t fit well using the double sided tape, so I removed the tape and stuck them on with silicone adhesive.

I am giving it one more try I ordered some from American Truck. Built differently and the fit looks better on the pictures of the trucks? We shall see. Bed step in finally on the way too.

 

[Gregdad]

Finally got the new tires on. Ride is more comfortable than the duratracs and still an E rated tire.

 

[Six Turboed]

I am giving it one more try I ordered some from American Truck. Built differently and the fit looks better on the pictures of the trucks? We shall see. Bed step in finally on the way too.

The Bed Step that fits the 24s does NOT work on the 25s. I could get it to mount on the two bolts but there were very little threads left, the whole bracket just barely cleared the fender lining, and when the step was retracted it would slam on the underneath of the fender. The whole bracket assembly needs to be shortened and the bedstep piece needs to be reworked to give it (the step) another 1 1/2 clearance on the underneath where it retracts upward. Close but no cigar. I was soooo hoping it was going to work but it did not so shipping it back. We tried but it just would not fit, we even tried flipping around pieces but that was definitely a no go!!!. Now the wait begins which is just part of the deal when purchasing a new model year vehicle!

 

[Hawkman]

Saw these door sill protectors, in another member’s thread, Really liked them. Ordered a set and really pleased with them.

Priced reasonably, shipped quickly. And really easy a to install.

Will order a set for our Durango later today.

 

[Six Turboed]

The new door latch covers/protectors came in. I ordered the RedRock ones from American Trucks. These are plastic, I guess I did not read that part. The first one I tried broke, so,,,,, I was much more careful with the other ones. Now I had to get another set. When I first ordered these I was sent a throttle body spacer!? After getting that all straightened out they shipped the right ones. I called about the broken one and they were nice enough to send me out four more. They also gave me 3 ten dollar certificates for the troubles of the original order. I really like these they are gloss black and snap into place and fit very nicely. I’ll post a picture this weekend.


After looking at them I like them now even more. The fit is perfect and they snap into place. Nice shiney gloss black and they add the little bit of color in this very white truck
I put the rest on carefully by getting the top first by bending the top flap outward and pressing inward, the bottom gets past the latch first and then it all presses on right as rain! I think they look nice! Bright and Shiney!!

 

[G-Ride990]

Got some oil, already have a ton of RP 20-820s

Waiting on a thermostat and some coolant and we'll be having fun soon!

Ordered some black emblems from Benny too. Hope they come in soon so I can ditch some of this chrome stuff.

 

[skates15]

Got some oil, already have a ton of RP 20-820s

Waiting on a thermostat and some coolant and we'll be having fun soon!

Ordered some black emblems from Benny too. Hope they come in soon so I can ditch some of this chrome stuff.

Which thermostat did you get?

 

[G-Ride990]

Which thermostat did you get?

Mr Gasket 180* Thermostat for 5.7L, 6.1L, 6.2L, and 6.4L Hemi

Mr Gasket 180* Thermostat for 5.7L, 6.1L, 6.2L, and 6.4L Hemi

www.moes-performance.com

I ended up ordering this one from Moes. Already shipped it out so it should be here soon

 

[skates15]

New engine air filter (wix) and cabin air filter (Kax).

 

[turkeybird56]

Put 89 Octane Top Tier Shell in gas tank

Also cleaned my AEM Air Filter and re-installed in air-box.

 

[JonAdams]

Used my pressure washer and cleaned it down!

 

[Six Turboed]

Took the truck in to have PPF put on the door edges and the handle cups. Next in the near future will be PPF on the partial hood, under headlights, full front bumper, and mirrors. Then that should be it. Not bad for mods considering the truck comes well equipped.

 

[skates15]

Bought a Kax engine air filter which was in sale. This filter is nice with no defects, pretty solid and heavy. Ill try it on my next change.

 

[G-Ride990]

Swapped out the start button for the red TRX/Hellcat one.

Installed my Kaodtech security bypass so I can make some modifications with AlfaOBD.

My new Lomax tonneau cover is sitting in the garage waiting to be installed, just need to get the line-x spray in bed liner done first.

Link here in case anyone is interested in a completely pointless mod that just looks cool haha.

Genuine Mopar Red Engine Start Button - 68453905AA | All Mopar Parts

Buy Genuine Mopar Red Engine Start Button - 68453905AA online. Choose All Mopar Parts for its discounted Mopar parts & save $13.96. Shop now!

www.allmoparparts.com

 

[Six Turboed]

Done with mods for awhile now. Today I had the first 18 inches of the hood, underneath the headlights, the whole front bumper, and the mirrors covered in PPF 10mil. With the whiteness of the truck it is really hard to tell anything is on there. Anywhos,,, have the truck to our/my liking now and the only thing left is an Amp bedstep when they put one out there for the 25s and that will complete our Ram 1500! The truck rides nicely, the stance is fine, and everything underneath is OEM STUFF that come with the truck, it was an easy truck to mod and finish without spending a fortune to do so. Now to drive it and tow a few things here and there and enjoy it.

Was going over it this morning and this place does amazing work. It looks good being that it is hard to see!! HA HA!!
Yesterday mid morning my truck. a Chevelle, and another vehicle were all inside their work area/ big AC garage. The guy showed up to look at his Chevelle and when he left he hit every car in the parking lot! Last one he hit was a high HP Challenger and when he hit it he mashed the gas. They all thought he was dead, had a heart attack. He gets out and says the eye doctor dilated his eyes and said it was ok to drive!!! WTHeck???? Really!!! If you are having problems then don’t drive!! Wonder how many vehicles he hit yesterday before making it home. He gave them all his insurance info! WOW it takes all kinds and they are everywhere!! We had a bit of good luck being that our truck was not outside on the lot! YAY!

 

[Hawkman]

Installed, that’s a strong word, a Undercover Swing Out box in he bed of my truck.

Literally the difficult part was getting the self tapping screws through the spray in bed liner. Man that stuff is thick and tough.

I ended up using my power drill and doing a pilot hole to get the screws started. After that, the install took less that ten min.

 

[KingJ2]

I replaced my 22-inch tires with 18-inch ones. The 22s were brand new General Tires Grabber APT and replaced with Goodyear Wrangler all-terrain with Kevlar (used). Hopefully, The ride will be smoother, both on the pavement and gravel roads

 

[1stindoor]

Installed, that’s a strong word, a Undercover Swing Out box in he bed of my truck.

Literally the difficult part was getting the self tapping screws through the spray in bed liner. Man that stuff is thick and tough.

I ended up using my power drill and doing a pilot hole to get the screws started. After that, the install took less that ten min.

Periodically check the hinges for cracks. Had them on my last Ram and one broke after about a year. In their defense, I might have had too much weight in that one: had my compressor in there.

 

[1stindoor]

Today I took mine down to the collision shop for an estimate. I'll be dropping it off on Monday. My neighbor backed into my rear bumper last weekend...left me "hanging." I went and ordered a nice "beefy" Fab Fours rear bumper, and will get it paint matched to the truck.