Beginning my MODs (Updated 2/3/24)

[Caleyvtwin]

We’ve had our truck for almost a year now and I couldn’t be more happy. Coming from the Ford world I am super pleased with the performance.

So we needed a 3/4 ton to pull a 40’ 5th wheel and I didn’t want or need the expense of a Diesel. So we found a 2020 6.4 tradesman with 10,000 miles on it. While it’s not basic it is lacking some of the things I enjoy in a truck. After much reading and research I have several things I want to do and I enjoy the research and sharing my upgrades. So, I will, to the best of my ability, document and share my progress and defeats.

First thing I did was found a set nicer OE wheels put on a set of Toyo Open Country M/T’s.

Here is a list of the things I plan to do.

1. 5” to 8.4” upgrade
2. DIY Aux switches
3. Power fold mirrors
4. Proximity door handles
5. 360 Surround Cameras
6. BSM sensors
7. Bed lights
8. Front fog lights
9. Front park sense
10. Additional lighting front and rear
12 OEM fender flairs
11. And if anyone can it worked out I want to add the adaptive cruise.

Here is a before and after with the new wheels and tires.

 

[Crusty old shellback]

Looks like you got a plan. Keep the post updated as you go. Good luck.
Lots of pictures before and after.
And don't be afraid to ask questions as you go. Lots of good people willing to help you spend your money.

 

[Caleyvtwin]

Looks like you got a plan. Keep the post updated as you go. Good luck.
Lots of pictures before and after.
And don't be afraid to ask questions as you go. Lots of good people willing to help you spend your money.

I’ve noticed everyone’s willingness to help me spend my money.

 

[popeye2002]

I’ve noticed everyone’s willingness to help me spend my money.

Don't worry, it's not as bad as an Ex wife spending your money

 

[popeye2002]

I must say the Mopar bed lighting is not worth it except for the switch near the tail gate. I added the option to my truck order and then I added these bed lights and wired them into the same switch. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KXR799K?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

 

[Caleyvtwin]

I must say the Mopar bed lighting is not worth it except for the switch near the tail gate. I added the option to my truck order and then I added these bed lights and wired them into the same switch. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KXR799K?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
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Absolutely not bad at all for the price and visibility. See you may have just saved me money.

 

[popeye2002]

I just purchased the same lights again to use on my running boards.... my previous truck had the mictuning brand leds in the bed and they lasted over 10 years no issues. So far I'm happy with Nilight brand as well. YMMV

 

[Caleyvtwin]

I just purchased the same lights again to use on my running boards.... my previous truck had the mictuning brand leds in the bed and they lasted over 10 years no issues. So far I'm happy with Nilight brand as well. YMMV

Knowing they lasted so long makes them well worth the money. Much better price that what I was looking at.

 

[Caleyvtwin]

So this may be picture overload but I tried to detail my entire 5” to 8.4” upgrade. I want to thank everyone for all the post and information I was able to read through that allowed me to piece together my unit. I ordered most of my parts individually and put it together. I especially want to thank @Jimmy07 for answering my questions.

This is the removal part 1

 

[Caleyvtwin]

Removal part 2

 

[Caleyvtwin]

Removal is pretty straightforward. Because I ordered individual parts, I had to disassemble the original for the screws and to remove my trailer brake control and 12 volt plug that I reused on my install.

Disassemble

 

[Caleyvtwin]

After I removed the screws and parts I needed the reassembly was pretty easy. I added an Aux switch panel with front park sense which I intend on adding at a later point.

Assembly part 1

 

[Caleyvtwin]

As far as the reinstall it was dark when it put the radio back in but it was exactly opposite of how I unplugged everything. Th final product is hand and feet above the the 5”. I am extremely happy with how it turned out. I did have to get a security code to activate the radio as it was used. I used this site, recommended by @Jimmy07 , https://www.carstereocode.com/ to get my code. This was supper easy and thanks to everyone before me it went flawlessly.

 

[randydotly]

Let me know if you got any questions about the aux switches, I just completed it myself so it’s pretty fresh in my mind. Good luck with your mods, sounds pretty close to what I’m trying to accomplish

 

[Caleyvtwin]

Let me know if you got any questions about the aux switches, I just completed it myself so it’s pretty fresh in my mind. Good luck with your mods, sounds pretty close to what I’m trying to accomplish

Thank you. I’ll sure do that.

 

[Caleyvtwin]

I did not get to take any pictures of the process of the up grades as I bought the parts but the body shop put everything together. I did install the wiring harness on the bumper for the fog light and front park sense and the camera in the grille but that is all.

The MODS include front pull eyes, front camera in preparation for the 360 cameras, night edition headlights with LED bulbs, fog light with LED bulbs, and front park sense. I think it looks much better from the front.

 

[Caleyvtwin]

Got my EVIC installed today. Looks super good. I found a power wagon cluster on Facebook and sent it to Frank Harrison at OEM Solutions and he corrected the mileage and hours and changed the lens to say RAM instead of Power Wagon. I am super happy with how it turned out and it’s so much better looking.

 

[Caleyvtwin]

EVIC part 2