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

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DOlds

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I had the Solo performance exhaust MR300
I added the Rubigrid phone mount from Bulletpoint mounting systems

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Installed some interior LED's I had bought.

Holy Moly, Batman! What a Difference they made.

Enough that I had to look them up.

Dome Light Bulb is a 578 - 150 Lumens
Led Replacement bulb is 44mm Festoon - 440 Lumens

Yep, you read that right. 150 vs 440 dome Light.
AND, the light itself is a brighter color palette and more normal appearing to the human high, which makes it seem ever brighter.

Now, this is important. These light fixtures are pretty darn cheaply made. the Bulbs are kinda loose inside the clips that hold them. on this bulb, in particular, it is very important to pay attention to LED Bulb placement. you can aim it forward, backward or straight down.

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that yellow part ids the actual light emitting bulb and it is only a small sliver of the circle that makes up the bulb.
SO, Aiming it down, gets plenty of light everywhere.



Remember i said these light fixtures are cheaply made?
For the dome light, get a small screwdriver, standard or flat edge.
Large eye glass screw driver works great.

Place it against the lens itself, on pssgr side of vehicle.
That is where the catch is located.
It only takes a a bit of pressure of to push the catch
back enough so the lens will drop down.

Do not worry, it should not fall out, as there is a hinge on the other side of the lens.


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Here is the catch that you move backwards by pressing against teh lens with your tiny screwdriver.


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Here is what 440 lumens looks like in the daylight.


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Notice those two orange looking spots towards the windshield?
That's my Map Lights. They are on and really look poor next to this new LED Dome Light.

Regarding those Map lights.

The Map light Bulb is a 194/T10 - 25 Lumens
Replacement LED is a 194LED - 800 Lumens


Again, an Insane amount of light. Which, if you really think about it, when you turn on a light switch, you need light, why not get the most like you can?

Changing out those two bulbs is slightly more involved than the come light, I will link to a terrific instructional video on how to do it.
I do want to share how the Map Light Assembly comes out. it reaally is a snap. ( no Pun intended)


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First thing you do is open the sun glass holder at very front of the assembly."
(I did not know that holder was even there until I watched the video)
Now grab an 8mm nut driver and remove those two screws.
Probably going to do it by Braille so feel around.

Once you get the screws out of there, then pull one clip towards the windshield to release it.
Now go pull the other clip towards the windshield to release it.
Again, by Braille, and it is so easy to do so do not Hulk Out here.



Your assembly will be held in place by the push clips on the back. They simply push straight in or pull straight out.
Gently pull straight down, with steady, even pressure.


Once you get the assembly out, there are two wiring connections that need to be released.

Once released, the entire assembly can now be placed on your work bench or table.

At this point, get a set of plastic gloves. Once you remove the lens cover, over teh bulbs, there is a chrome cone surronding the bulb that will just fall out. If you touch any part of the chrome, with your fingers, you are toast. The finger prints cannot be removed and the oils, from your finger, will cause the chrome to lift and fall away from the cone.

So get some darn cheap gloves and make your life easy.


Here is the video that shows how to do all this stuff.


 

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Got Depressed watching my College team get Spanked so went out for a drive and took a few pictures.



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These are the two I liked Best.
 

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Today:

AVS Aeroskin Bug Shield, #AVS322163
Mostly, it's for helping to keep down rock chips on leading edge of hood.

This version sits flush with the hood. Nothing goes under the hood.

TThere are two rows of 3m Double sided tape underneath the Aeroskin.
Align the shield with the hood and press down firmly.
Truly a form fitting bug shield, which I wanted.


This version sits flush with the hood. Nothing goes under the hood.

There are two rows of 3m Double sided tape underneath the Aeroskin.
Align the shield with the hood and press down firmly.
Truly a form fitting bug shield, which I wanted.



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It's the Trucks Slinky Black Bug Shield


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Looks really sharp, on the truck. Will try to get outside pictures when it turns Sunny. Raining all day here.




AVS Original Vent Visor, #AVS94806.
Have had these are every truck I've owned, for the last few decades.
Flat out find the handy. I like to have my windy cracked, in all kinds of Weather.
Without getting soaked and these do the job, terrifically.


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Though about getting the low profile.
I like how the low profile version "met" in the B pillar instead of being gapped, like these are,
but, in the end, went with what I know.


Because my Son talked me out of usual Topper and into this thing.
Truxedo Sentry CT, TRX-1586916, Tonneau Cover.


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I do like the looks of it. Not so sure about that Rise, up by the Cab.
Here's a tighter shot of it.



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Weather sealing is pretty darn good and that's what gives it the Rise.
Rear does not have as much of a Rise.



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Rear is pretty well sealed up, as well.

Some water did get into the bed but not much.
About what would have leaked into a Topper.

Got to admit, I do like the looks of it.
Not having to crawl all the way into the bed to fetch something way, way back will be nice too.
Just roll up the Cover and reach over the side of the bed to grab it.



Of course, while the truck was in, getting its Cover. I had them seal the tailgate too.
But no pictures of that.
 

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Last Friday:


Husky Liners Wheel Well Guards | Rear Wheel Well Guards - Black | 79211​



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Corner


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Tires on it



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Husky Liners Mud Guards | Front and Rear Mud Guards - Black | 58146​




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In the above image,
Starting from bottom, upwards.
Mud Flap
Factory Splat
(that's what they call those things on your truck by the wheel wells, Honest)

Factory inner fender panel
Husky Inner Fender Well.


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Husky Liners Mud Guards | Front and Rear Mud Guards - Black | 58146​

Figured since I had the tires off, may as well put on my new Husky Rear Mud Flaps.

What's that?
Dave, you got Husky Floor Mats, Husky Inner Fender Wells, and now, Husky Splash Guards?

To quite the great Comic, Tim Allen, "Damn Right, Husky!"
Seriously, they make a great product.
Kind of like God did, with Mammoth Mammeries.... and, almost as much fun.

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Shot of the rear, facing backwards.

If you look at left upper corner of that flap, You will notice a tiny Hole-like indentation.
Behind that is a piece of 3m Tape. When pressed tightly, during installation, it did a hold quite well.
But I decided to use a 1/8th drill bit, drill through that hoel like guide and install a scre and clip that came with the mudflaps.


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You can see the screw here.

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Side shot.
yeah, I know. I forgot to put the 3m Rub tape so the paint don't get rubbed off.
very top of the mud flap, above factory Splat.
Put it on, this morning, but think its too small so gonna buy some and cut to fit.

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Starting from bottom, upwards.
Mud Flap
Factory Splat
(that's what they call those things on your truck by the wheel wells, Honest)
Factory inner fender panel
Husky Inner Fender Well.



When installing the husky inner fender well, you leave those 2 factory inner fender panels, in place.
Put the Husky's in front of them and tighten everything down.
 

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My Ram came with a Cinch Bag to hold my Owners manual, Radio Manual and other books.
Had nothing to hold the usual Glove Box paperwork we all carry with us. So I bought:

Glove Organizer, made by Cacturism

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Holds my Dealership paperwork, until i get a Registration, my Insurance stuff, Line-X Warranty,
Truxedo Warranty and the other detritus that comes with having a vehicle.
 

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Luyed 7440 LED Reverse Bulbs


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OEM 912 Incadecent bulbs produce 264 Lumens
Luyed 7440 LED bubs produce 1550 Lumens

Intellectually, I know that is a lot more light.
So, I put them in, held the brake and put it in reverse.
HOLY CRAP!!

Once again, I been taught there is a huge difference between Knowing something and actually seeing it.



Thank you Amazonian God!!!!





My Son actually came over and put them in.
He saw how bright they were and first thing out of his mouth,
"Wow, those are going to be great, backing the boat in pre-dawn waters."

Hmm,
I NEED VLED's LICENSE PLATE BRACKET LED!!!

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just like Bobbies
more is better.

SENSORS: I really did mean Bobbies, you know, those English Cops without guns.
. Not my fault you got a dirty Mind.
 

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Hmm,
I NEED VLED's LICENSE PLATE BRACKET LED!!!

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just like Bobbies
more is better.

SENSORS: I really did mean Bobbies, you know, those English Cops without guns.
. Not my fault you got a dirty Mind.
I would take a measurement first. I'm not sure what the gate-to-plate cleareance is when the gate is down for your '22 but the '19 does not have much clearance. Some have a little more than others depending on assembly.

I put a very low profile plate frame on and noticed that the gate barely cleared it when down (I could pass a piece of paper through the gap but not the width of a McDonald's takeout bag) so I took it off as that was too close for comfort for me.

I had been eyeing the VLED bracket until I noticed the gap issue.
 

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I would take a measurement first. I'm not sure what the gate-to-plate cleareance is when the gate is down for your '22 but the '19 does not have much clearance. Some have a little more than others depending on assembly.

I put a very low profile plate frame on and noticed that the gate barely cleared it when down (I could pass a piece of paper through the gap but not the width of a McDonald's takeout bag) so I took it off as that was too close for comfort for me.

I had been eyeing the VLED bracket until I noticed the gap issue.
It positively absolutely for darn sure hit the VLED Light.
That;s why guys trim about an 1/8 inch of the bottom of their license plate.
Drop down an 1/8 directly below the top license plate screw holes, drill new holes and install the new light and plate.

Problem solved.

Tried to order directly from VLED but the site froze everytime I treid to use my credit card.
Was starting to get worried the 3rd that i had bought 3 of the things Forgot to check it today or call them

Oh well, if 3 how up looks like stocking stuffers for a couple of my kids.
 

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Had my BedRug installed.

This is how it actually looks to the human eye.




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Also had them install a couple of 30inch LED light strips, connected to an On-Off Switch.
Camera makes the front appear much darker than it actually looks to me.



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NOTE: Cameras can only see 5 Steps of Light, Humans can see 12.

Pretty happy with the Install.
Everything looks snug & Tight.
The Rug still has to lay down a bit but that's just from packaging.
Can see the fold lines still but those will come out, over time.


Closing the tailgate takes some Oooph, what with the bedrug and the tailgate seal.



Also had them install some Putco Door Sill Guards.


Not my Truck but this is how they look.
My Picture turned out horrible.




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Can't really see it, not nearly like the Companies picture shown here.
Got to really look hard to notice it's there.
Just black 3m Tape but, hopefully, it will keep my door sill paint from wearing off, like it did in my last two trucks.

Figure replacing that 3M tape will be much cheaper then painting the Sills.
I do not want a patch of gray primer showing up because i wore the paint out on this black truck.
Primer popping up on my red trucks was bad enough.
 

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Installed the LED headlights, brights, and fogs today!

Why all vehicles not pulled by a horse don't come standard with LED's is beyond me but here we are. Anyway, I installed the LED's today. I went with SEALIGHT LED's from Suncet Auto .com.

Very easy install and I can't wait to try them out tonight.

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Fogs installed as well...
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Had my BedRug installed.

This is how it actually looks to the human eye.




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Also had them install a couple of 30inch LED light strips, connected to an On-Off Switch.
Camera makes the front appear much darker than it actually looks to me.



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NOTE: Cameras can only see 5 Steps of Light, Humans can see 12.

Pretty happy with the Install.
Everything looks snug & Tight.
The Rug still has to lay down a bit but that's just from packaging.
Can see the fold lines still but those will come out, over time.


Closing the tailgate takes some Oooph, what with the bedrug and the tailgate seal.



Also had them install some Putco Door Sill Guards.


Not my Truck but this is how they look.
My Picture turned out horrible.




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Can't really see it, not nearly like the Companies picture shown here.
Got to really look hard to notice it's there.
Just black 3m Tape but, hopefully, it will keep my door sill paint from wearing off, like it did in my last two trucks.

Figure replacing that 3M tape will be much cheaper then painting the Sills.
I do not want a patch of gray primer showing up because i wore the paint out on this black truck.
Primer popping up on my red trucks was bad enough.
Oh I gotta check out those Putco Door Sill Guards. I tried the Weathertech ones and they did not fit at all. I'm a big Weathertech fan so I was disappointed with that.
 

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I brought mine home. Traded in my 2012 Ram 1500 Quad Sport for a 2022 Rebel with the 5.7 Hemi, Rebel Level 2 package, My old one gave me 203,000 miles of trouble free driving until the rear axle started to chew something up inside. Metal in the fluid. Figured it was a good excuse to trade up.
 

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