Dark Knight G45
Member
Greetings. This is my 3rd Ram in a row. Went from a ‘19 and ‘21 Rebel with Hemi V8 to a 2024 2500 HD Rebel with 6.7 Cummins diesel.
I’m here to learn more and to share my experiences.
The truck is excellent. It doesn’t drive as smooth or nimble as my 1500 Rebel with air suspension, but it’s a complete beast and I still find it very pleasant for long trips and around town.
First mod I’m thinking of is swapping to an aftermarket 50/52 gallon fuel tank.
I saw Titan and S&B but it seems like S&B fits a bit better and their customer service was top notch as I literally got a response from them within minutes of contacting. This would be for the once in a while very long trip or for SHTF scenarios (hurricanes/civil unrest/etc). I would have pulled the trigger but my concern is how much lower it hangs than the frame and how i have to remove the fuel tank skid plate. I bought a Rebel partially for its off road chops and don’t want to compromise that by having an Important part like the fuel tank exposed. Their rep said they run support trucks in the Baja with their tanks and they are fine. He also said there’s a slight possibility a shop can run “spacers” and still attach the factory skid plate over it. But he was just throwing it out there. Just not sure if anyone else has done this and if will cause ground clearance issues and hang down and be too exposed. i don’t really off road to be honest. Job sites and such only. But nice to know in a brutal winter or SHTF scenario I have the capability and don’t want to hurt that. The other concern with exposure is some bad actor stabbing it or drilling it. Unfortunately work brings me to some rough areas and I don’t want my tough truck to be immobilized by a lunatic (or worse) with a drill/basic tools. Just thinking out loud and would love everyone’s thoughts. Thanks.
I’m here to learn more and to share my experiences.
The truck is excellent. It doesn’t drive as smooth or nimble as my 1500 Rebel with air suspension, but it’s a complete beast and I still find it very pleasant for long trips and around town.
First mod I’m thinking of is swapping to an aftermarket 50/52 gallon fuel tank.
I saw Titan and S&B but it seems like S&B fits a bit better and their customer service was top notch as I literally got a response from them within minutes of contacting. This would be for the once in a while very long trip or for SHTF scenarios (hurricanes/civil unrest/etc). I would have pulled the trigger but my concern is how much lower it hangs than the frame and how i have to remove the fuel tank skid plate. I bought a Rebel partially for its off road chops and don’t want to compromise that by having an Important part like the fuel tank exposed. Their rep said they run support trucks in the Baja with their tanks and they are fine. He also said there’s a slight possibility a shop can run “spacers” and still attach the factory skid plate over it. But he was just throwing it out there. Just not sure if anyone else has done this and if will cause ground clearance issues and hang down and be too exposed. i don’t really off road to be honest. Job sites and such only. But nice to know in a brutal winter or SHTF scenario I have the capability and don’t want to hurt that. The other concern with exposure is some bad actor stabbing it or drilling it. Unfortunately work brings me to some rough areas and I don’t want my tough truck to be immobilized by a lunatic (or worse) with a drill/basic tools. Just thinking out loud and would love everyone’s thoughts. Thanks.
