My sentiments exactly! It's funny you posted that picture of an SLT chassis cab. I just got my 3500 SLT and it has been sitting in my garage for the last 2 months waiting for the upfit to come in.Good work, looks great! Been thinking about this mod since I got my tradesman but am really put off by having a badge that doesn't belong.
I find it silly they would rather display the SLT trim name (in 4500 and 5500) instead of simply RAM or Heavy Duty.
What did it look like under the emblem?I put mine in yesterday. I finally found a badge to replace the trim level badges that don't belong in a Tradesman.
The "HEMI"badge is acceptable since that is what's under the hood and it is just right size where it can be just about centered and cover the post holes for the factory badging.
I was looking for something that had " RAM", "4X4","6.4 HEMI" or "HEAVY DUTY" but could not find anything that fit in the opening without any "customizing".
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I should have taken a picture before I added the the hemi badge but , it's flat with 2 small square holes that the posts on the factory applique fit into if that helps.What did it look like under the emblem?
Go ahead to put one in. Just tell the Boss that she still has "her" shelf just with "your" door on it so her clutter can be organized and secure......You're doing it for her!Just showed my wife this mod.
She says “why? I like having my little shelf there”
I said “that’s exactly why”
Guarantee In mine right now there are baby wipes and target receipts.
If there is none of us that have installed the upper have found it.Like the 4th Gens, there is a plug to power a light taped back in the dash or do we need to create a plug after finding some power?
one page back, he found a spot to get power at least.If there is none of us that have installed the upper have found it.
Where do you get the Hemi badgeI put mine in yesterday. I finally found a badge to replace the trim level badges that don't belong in a Tradesman.
The "HEMI"badge is acceptable since that is what's under the hood and it is just right size where it can be just about centered and cover the post holes for the factory badging.
I was looking for something that had " RAM", "4X4","6.4 HEMI" or "HEAVY DUTY" but could not find anything that fit in the opening without any "customizing".
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Where do you get the Hemi badge
I have a 2023 Tradesman 1500 Classic and I just installed the glove box door from a 2016 Laramie. I bought the glovebox itself and the striker from the Dodge dealer. It fit perfectly. I don’t mind the Laramie chrome badge on it, I’ll just tell people it’s an upgraded Tradesman.The upper glove box design changed in 2019. Totally different animal now.
The reason the old truck parts fit in your new truck is because you have a 1/2 ton which is different than an HD truck and you are on an HD forum.I have a 2023 Tradesman 1500 Classic and I just installed the glove box door from a 2016 Laramie. I bought the glovebox itself and the striker from the Dodge dealer. It fit perfectly. I don’t mind the Laramie chrome badge on it, I’ll just tell people it’s an upgraded Tradesman.
According to the video I watched, the wire (and plug) for the light was supposed to be taped close to the firewall, but I couldn’t find it. I went to the dealer and they said I could buy the plug with 8 inches of wire for $42. I said no thanks. I bought the Tradesman because I wanted a real truck, not a four door SUV with a little bed tacked on the back, but also because I’m a cheap bastard. I bought some 7/64th female spade connectors, which I’ll use and tape everything up. I’m planning to tap into the wire for the 12volt power outlet that’s right next to it.