What did you do TO your RAM today?

[Scooter29]

Did your kit come with new center pins? The instructions show them, but there weren't any in the box I received. I reached out to them, but don't expect to hear anything until Monday.

Yes I had everything needed.

 

[Scooter29]

@cj8rockcrawler i think there is a small quality control problem with center pins in their add a pack kits. I installed mine about a month ago and was short 2 pins. I reached out to cjc offroad and I was the 2nd or 3rd person that week that had the same problem. They shipped me out a new set no problem but kinda sucked having to wait for the parts.

@Scooter29 looks good. I actually did the same thing but did not gain any lift in the rear. I was kinda disappointed although the ride seems to be more controlled than it was before.

Ya so far like 7/8” I see of lift where from Carli it says 1”-1.5” lift before the 1” lift block. I’m glad I used the stock height shackle position and not the .5” lowering position like I planned. If they settle I’ll put the blocks in. But yes on my short drive on some dirt potholes it’s a gradual hit vs the quick abrupt slam from the overload engagement.

 

[Scooter29]

Installed Thuren .5” coils and Fox 2.0s to finish the truck off. Posted it all in Suspension page.

 

[IndyRamMega]

Started the braided brake line conversion and power stop z36 brakes all around....these drop lines are a b!t€h if you have larger hands....

 

[IndyRamMega]

Rears done....on to the front....

 

[joshuaeb09]

Rears done....on to the front....

I'll be interested to see how you feel about the upgrade. I've always ended up putting powerstops on everything when it's time to do brakes and sometimes upgrade to braided lines. I assume you're using this KLM kit - https://klmperformance.com/collecti...dge-ram-2500-3500-stainless-steel-brake-lines

 

[jsalbre]

Not so much "to" as "with". Rescued a poor, stuck traveller. Details here: https://hdrams.com/forum/index.php?...-rebel-build-and-adventures.14486/post-267714

 

[IndyRamMega]

I'll be interested to see how you feel about the upgrade. I've always ended up putting powerstops on everything when it's time to do brakes and sometimes upgrade to braided lines. I assume you're using this KLM kit - https://klmperformance.com/collecti...dge-ram-2500-3500-stainless-steel-brake-lines

I did use the klm kit....

 

[Rockcrawlindude]

Rears done....on to the front....

Very cool. Are there any extra steps to bleeding the brakes in these trucks? I ask because All the electronics and such.

I’ve been hesitant to remove my rear swaybar because the rear brake lines don’t have a lot of droop left in them and my truck isn’t even lifted. Longer lines would be great.

 

[IndyRamMega]

Very cool. Are there any extra steps to bleeding the brakes in these trucks? I ask because All the electronics and such.

I’ve been hesitant to remove my rear swaybar because the rear brake lines don’t have a lot of droop left in them and my truck isn’t even lifted. Longer lines would be great.

No extra steps unless you disconnect at the abs block....then it's a beyotch!

 

[joshuaeb09]

I did use the klm kit....

Very nice. Your pictures so far are selling me on picking it up when I need to do brakes.

 

[IndyRamMega]

I'll be interested to see how you feel about the upgrade. I've always ended up putting powerstops on everything when it's time to do brakes and sometimes upgrade to braided lines. I assume you're using this KLM kit - https://klmperformance.com/collecti...dge-ram-2500-3500-stainless-steel-brake-lines

These things grab....the difference is pretty big...also my fluid came out looking almost like bourbon....just got done bedding them in and cooling them down...couldn't be happier.....

 

[joshuaeb09]

These things grab....the difference is pretty big...also my fluid came out looking almost like bourbon....just got done bedding them in and cooling them down...couldn't be happier.....

That's awesome to hear. This might move up my list quite a bit now. Don't get me wrong my truck can stop, but I didn't realize how used to just mashing the brakes I was until I drove my wifes ford over the weekend. It took me a few stop signs to stop doing emergency stops going through the neighborhood lol. I always felt like something was off on my '22 like braking felt like I was heavier than I really was empty, but this was my first daily 2500/CTD coming from either driving my 4th gen 1500 that had all sorts of upgrades or my Scat Pack Shaker Challenger with the brembos so I just wrote it off as being in an HD truck. Sure I've driven plenty of HD trucks from all the brands off and on, but they were always part of the family fleet so infrequently empty or when loaded up using it as a truck. Comparing those experiences I just chalked it up to something about the newer trucks having a "lazy" pedal just like everyone does on the skinny pedal these days. Anything I can do to improve it, is a win in my book.

 

[Highcountry]

Just added the tailgate soft opening strut. I wondered if the half hour I had while waiting for someone was enough time. It only took 5

 

[werard]

30K oil and filters changed today.

 

[Scooter29]

Installed bumper plugs from @acogs91 and went back and forth with shop to try to get alignment to Thuren specs.

 

[Rockcrawlindude]

Lost count how many times I’ve pulled a bird hotel out of my grille.

Installed a custom bird stopper today

 

[acogs91]

Installed bumper plugs from @acogs91 and went back and forth with shop to try to get alignment to Thuren specs.View attachment 59115View attachment 59116View attachment 59117

Thanks man, truck looks great! Hate those damn holes!!

 

[Brutal_HO]

Lost count how many times I’ve pulled a bird hotel out of my grille.

Installed a custom bird stopper today

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Is blue Taylor Swift's favorite color?

 

[CdnHO]

Is blue Taylor Swift's favorite color?

Starlings are persistent. By the time I was done cleaning it out, I had filled a bushel basket. 24 hours later it was full again. Ended up moving the truck.