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What did you do TO your RAM today?

Installed Desert Does It seat jackers and multi mount panel. Then installed my gmrs antenna switch to switch between the 3db ghost antenna and the 6db on the roof.
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Someone also parked their stock power wagon next to me at work. Thing looks good stock or modified. Definitely still happy with this truck.
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Aaandroger said:
Installed Desert Does It seat jackers and multi mount panel. Then installed my gmrs antenna switch to switch between the 3db ghost antenna and the 6db on the roof.
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Someone also parked their stock power wagon next to me at work. Thing looks good stock or modified. Definitely still happy with this truck.
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love that idea on the switch! If you need more mounting room let me know, they work with Jackers and allow trim to be replaced.

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Mounted up some 4500 Fender Flares. They are a direct fit. Plug and Play. I have to figure a way to mount the bumper extension pieces since I run an aftermarket bumper.
Here are the partnumbers if anyone need them:
Flares:
6MS40GXHAC
6MS41GXHAC
Bumper Flare extension:
6MS38GXHAA
6MS39GXHAA
 

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relbus said:
Got a few things done this morning. Thuren 2” level w/ tracbar. Thuren swaybar, backflip mx4 bed cover, weather tech liners, and banks pedal monster.

Tint and PPF Monday. After I can throw on my mud flaps then tires and wheels.
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In regards to your PPF...not sure how OCD you are with your paint...I would do a paint correction and nice paint sealant (or even ceramic) before PPF. I wish I shouldve done it before they laid down the PPF on mine. That PPF is going to seal over the current condition of your paint. For me I see every swirl and imperfections and cant do anything about it UNTIL I ripoff the PPF and then do a paint correction.
 
Wheelz said:
Mounted up some 4500 Fender Flares. They are a direct fit. Plug and Play. I have to figure a way to mount the bumper extension pieces since I run an aftermarket bumper.
Here are the partnumbers if anyone need them:
Flares:
6MS40GXHAC
6MS41GXHAC
Bumper Flare extension:
6MS38GXHAA
6MS39GXHAA
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Looks good @Wheelz
I looked at those flares on a dealer lot while I was waiting for my truck to come in, I figured they should fit no problem but I went a different direction ultimately.
Considering the AEV appears to mimic the stock bumper I think you could get there pretty good with some trimming. FWIW, I don't hate em without the extensions in place. :cool:

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Or if want a simpler route with less trimming/fitting you could mimic this.
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Did some cutoff wheel and rattle can "custom fabrication" to get the Sinister Diesel Bypass filter kit to work with the Monster Ram, installed my PPE magnetic drain plug, changed the truck over to Amsoil filters, and SS 5W40 w/ HSS FR3 in it. After the other '22 6.7 we have that sees more work got switched over from T5 10W30 to T6 5W40 we noticed it ran noticeably smoother and having dealt with the Hydraulic Roller lifter issues in the Hemi world I figured why not make sure I'm giving this girl some lubrication love. If I still had a line to Red Line at wholesale pricing I would've gone with Red Line Professional Series 5W40 Diesel oil, but I order enough Amsoil stuff for various things that I constantly have preferred customer pricing so that was more cost effective.

As to the Sinister Diesel kit with the Banks Monster Ram you've got a few issues. The mounting bracket doesn't clear the extra tab on the grid header delete plate so I had to notch that first. I was a little aggressive in my notching, but I didn't want to have to cut it up again, wait for it to cool down, and then respray it. Once you tackle that problem you'll notice that you cannot use the oil inlet on the side facing the firewall as you will hit the Banks elbow, but on the side facing the radiator you would rub the upper radiator hose without the radiator hose support bracket that sinister says to remove. Instead I cut off the tab that conflicts with one of the bolt holes on the support bracket and clearanced it so that it would fit correctly over the Sinister Diesel bracket which retains the upper hose support as well as pushes the radiator hose up enough so that you have ample clearance to use the radiator side oil input to the bypass filter block. While the picture looks like the oil line is very close to the radiator hose it never contacts and has ample clearance with the truck running/vibrating everything. Taking the truck for a quick drive it seems to be running a bit "smoother" with the SS 5W40 and FR3, but time will tell on how much smoother it gets.

I added the bypass filtration due to the fact I plan on staying emissions on for as long as I can and wanted better filtration due to retaining EGR. I'll be running normal change intervals of the oil/full flow filter and likely changing the bypass every 24 months unless I surpass the 60K miles which is unlikely.

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Got the BD light bar installed and wired to aux1.
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joshuaeb09 said:
Did some cutoff wheel and rattle can "custom fabrication" to get the Sinister Diesel Bypass filter kit to work with the Monster Ram, installed my PPE magnetic drain plug, changed the truck over to Amsoil filters, and SS 5W40 w/ HSS FR3 in it. After the other '22 6.7 we have that sees more work got switched over from T5 10W30 to T6 5W40 we noticed it ran noticeably smoother and having dealt with the Hydraulic Roller lifter issues in the Hemi world I figured why not make sure I'm giving this girl some lubrication love. If I still had a line to Red Line at whole sell pricing I would've gone with Red Line Professional Series 5W40 Diesel oil, but I order enough Amsoil stuff for various things that I constantly have preferred customer pricing so that was more cost effective.

As to the Sinister Diesel kit with the Banks Monster Ram you've got a few issues. The mounting bracket doesn't clear the extra tab on the grid header delete plate so I had to notch that first. I was a little aggressive in my notching, but I didn't want to have to cut it up again, wait for it to cool down, and then respray it. Once you tackle that problem you'll notice that you cannot use the oil inlet on the side facing the firewall as you will hit the Banks elbow, but on the side facing the radiator you would rub the upper radiator hose without the radiator hose support bracket that sinister says to remove. Instead I cut off the tab that conflicts with one of the bolt holes on the support bracket and clearanced it so that it would fit correctly over the Sinister Diesel bracket which retains the upper hose support as well as pushes the radiator hose up enough so that you have amble clearance to use the radiator side oil input to the bypass filter block. While the picture looks like the oil line is very close to the radiator hose it never contacts and has ample clearance with the truck running/vibrating everything. Taking the truck for a quick drive it seems to be running a bit "smoother" with the SS 5W40 and FR3, but time will tell on how much smoother it gets.

I added the bypass filtration due to the fact I plan on staying emissions on for as long as I can and wanted better filtration due to retaining EGR. I'll be running normal change intervals of the oil/full flow filter and likely changing the bypass every 24 months unless I surpass the 60K miles which is unlikely.

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I took the family out to dinner since I've gotta get on a plane tomorrow for work and won't see them all week. About 55 miles round trip, mostly highway with some crap city driving thrown in here and there. Picked up 1.2 MPG after the oil change to the Amsoil with the FR3 in it. We do that loop regularly so I'd say its significant given traffic today was pretty bad with a sporadic little rain making the San Antonio idiots drive like the sky was falling and the world was ending.
 
CFE said:
Very nice! Been looking at something to brighten up the rear in dark areas.
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If you want to take the extra time involved, those lights will fit inset in the lower plastic trim pieces below the bumper. I went easy route for now but I may circle back and do it.
 
The wife saw a truck with a tailgate light bar going down the road and wanted me to look into it. I looked them up and liked the idea of extra light output in reverse. So ordered some bling. 60 inch Putco plug and play tailgate light bar. Unfortunately Putco just ships these by slapping a label on the box and USPS tried to fold it in half. Putco is making me go through the warranty process which is odd since it is a shipping issue. Not that it matters. Truck is 105 days since built and still waiting to be shipped. The replacement I am sure will get here before the truck no matter how long it takes Putco to process the warranty claim.
 

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The wife saw a truck with a tailgate light bar going down the road and wanted me to look into it. I looked them up and liked the idea of extra light output in reverse. So ordered some bling. 60 inch Putco plug and play tailgate light bar. Unfortunately Putco just ships these by slapping a label on the box and USPS tried to fold it in half. Putco is making me go through the warranty process which is odd since it is a shipping issue. Not that it matters. Truck is 105 days since built and still waiting to be shipped. The replacement I am sure will get here before the truck no matter how long it takes Putco to process the warranty claim.
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That sucks - interested once you do get the replacement and installed, how much brighter it is. Not sure what 600k white light equates to in lumens, but the ones @44Dan44 has are 8000 lumens for the pair.
 
Alligator John said:
The wife saw a truck with a tailgate light bar going down the road and wanted me to look into it. I looked them up and liked the idea of extra light output in reverse. So ordered some bling. 60 inch Putco plug and play tailgate light bar. Unfortunately Putco just ships these by slapping a label on the box and USPS tried to fold it in half. Putco is making me go through the warranty process which is odd since it is a shipping issue. Not that it matters. Truck is 105 days since built and still waiting to be shipped. The replacement I am sure will get here before the truck no matter how long it takes Putco to process the warranty claim.
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I’ve gotten to the point where I’ve stopped supporting vendors that use USPS or I’ll pay extra to avoid them. I’ve noticed the last few years that they’ve been total garbage doing stuff like that or delivering packages anywhere but my mailbox/address.
 
CFE said:
That sucks - interested once you do get the replacement and installed, how much brighter it is. Not sure what 600k white light equates to in lumens, but the ones @44Dan44 has are 8000 lumens for the pair.
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Yea, intent of the post was not to compare to Dan's. The reverse light aspect of it was just a little lagniappe I noticed when I was shopping for the turn signal/brake bar that fits between the tailgate and bumper and not purposed for lighting up the world back there. Honestly here in Texas where I go, I can't have anything lower than that rear valence as it is, so his lights though look great, would not work for me. Mesquite sapling's and staubs would tear that up and I predict will have to replace the rear bumper with something else when the rear plastic valance with sensors starts getting torn up. I would rather wait to see what bumper I end up with and any serious lighting installed into the bumper with a dedicated switch for them. The Putco bar is more of a safety thing to be more noticed.
 
Alligator John said:
Yea, intent of the post was not to compare to Dan's. The reverse light aspect of it was just a little lagniappe I noticed when I was shopping for the turn signal/brake bar that fits between the tailgate and bumper and not purposed for lighting up the world back there. Honestly here in Texas where I go, I can't have anything lower than that rear valence as it is, so his lights though look great, would not work for me. Mesquite sapling's and staubs would tear that up and I predict will have to replace the rear bumper with something else when the rear plastic valance with sensors starts getting torn up. I would rather wait to see what bumper I end up with and any serious lighting installed into the bumper with a dedicated switch for them. The Putco bar is more of a safety thing to be more noticed.
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That’s why my 4th gen had all my aux lighting in my headache rack or in my ranch hand rear bumper.
 
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