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What did you do TO your RAM today?

Aaandroger said:
I'm cheap when it comes to certain things. So, instead of installing the OEM digital mirror and camera, I installed a wolfbox digital mirror. I installed the rear camera on the back of my Bestop topper. It has a separate, front dash cam as well; and you can split view the front and rear on the mirror (if you wanted).

I don't like how the mirror looks mounted (it attached to the OEM mirror with rubber straps), but.... It works...and I'm cheap.
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I've had a 12" 4k dashcam mirror for a few years.(Cheap Chinese Vantop 612, I loved the start-up voice pronouncing it "Welcome to One Top").
It provided AMAZING clarity and is highly recommended for use with camper shell/truck cap - in combination with rear facing camera.

Attaching the big unit atop the mirror with rubber bands was very secure however, I live on bumpy dirt roads and the weight of the unit caused the mirror to droop on larger bumps.
The LCD on mine is a reflective "mirror" used when camera is off. This is a dim reflection - combined with the tinted rear window, truck cap front window and truck cap rear window...4 obstructions to the rear view. Having the rear camera was necessary and provided good view rearward. I mounted rear cam high on camper shell by it's 3rd brk light.

My 2500 is getting front & rear dash cams soon as they arrive. I wanted to repurpose the 4k camera to my RZR but the flimsy Polaris mirror won't support it.
I think you won't ever notice the rubber band setup. I never even touched the actual bands until removing from my truck after 18 months.
 
Although I've shared some things done to my RAM, my very first was to install a Tonneau cover, which I didn't share because I wasn't proud of it. Hmm... so I decided to share today to help you make a better decision when choosing a cover.

I picked, like throwing darts, despite having seen others here, The Leer Roll-it-up Tonneau. It was $220... familiar name and cheap.
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I do not like how wide it is, covering all of my bed rails. I also don't understand these things since this is my first, why it barely touches the super-wide tailgate rail.

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I thought, when ordering, the photos showed a track that was flush with the interior of the bed rails and would present a cleaner lower profile and expose much of the bed rails.

A complete bed cover for $200 seemed like a good solution for my cross-country drive. With such a short bed, I don't have room for a tool chest and still lie down to sleep back there so the tonneau allowed me to toss my portable toolboxes in there and go. (don't tell anyone there's only a pocket knife between them and my livelihood) (I'll be sleeping back there, always supporting 2A, as the dog in the reflection and I don't like hotels anymore)

Still...not a fan of tossing $200 darts.
 
IDK_Ram said:
Although I've shared some things done to my RAM, my very first was to install a Tonneau cover, which I didn't share because I wasn't proud of it. Hmm... so I decided to share today to help you make a better decision when choosing a cover.

I picked, like throwing darts, despite having seen others here, The Leer Roll-it-up Tonneau. It was $220... familiar name and cheap.
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I do not like how wide it is, covering all of my bed rails. I also don't understand these things since this is my first, why it barely touches the super-wide tailgate rail.

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I thought, when ordering, the photos showed a track that was flush with the interior of the bed rails and would present a cleaner lower profile and expose much of the bed rails.

A complete bed cover for $200 seemed like a good solution for my cross-country drive. With such a short bed, I don't have room for a tool chest and still lie down to sleep back there so the tonneau allowed me to toss my portable toolboxes in there and go. (don't tell anyone there's only a pocket knife between them and my livelihood) (I'll be sleeping back there, always supporting 2A, as the dog in the reflection and I don't like hotels anymore)

Still...not a fan of tossing $200 darts.
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Yep - Here are the basics that I learned after deciding to go with a soft roll-up tonneau:-

1. Full width - stake pockets are covered up (bad); tonneau rails sit on top of the shoulders of the bed, and are thereby very well supported (good)
2. Not full width - stake pockets are exposed and can be used with the tonneau closed (good); the rails for the tonneau protrude into the bed, and seem a bit flimsy. (bad). (This is the type I went with, but discovered that I have to be careful not to put weight on them).
3. "Low Profile" - the tonneau will essentially be flush with the top of the bed of the truck, and much less noticeable. Looks good, but reduces some of the capacity of the bed.
4. Not low profile ("elevated") - these versions all seem to sit about 3/4" higher than the bed of the truck, and are quite noticeable. But they allow for slightly taller objects to sit under the tonneau and not be seen. (I chose this because of the extra height for gear, and didn't really care about the fact that it sits higher than the top of the bed. My Yeti Tundra 105, which is 20.25" tall, hides under the elevated tonneau and doesn't show. I took measurements with the low profile versions, and was worried that there would be a rectangular bulge showing).
 
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Added the old man's handle in the stake pocket for climbing in and out. The kit came with a flimsy nickel plated screw for attachment. I ditched that and opted for 2 stainless steel lag bolts.


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ColderWeather86 said:
Ram-ish related. Got my 37" BKT tires mounted to the 20" Night edition wheels I picked up a few months back while passing through Vegas. Still waiting on lockers to build the 1 ton axles to swap under my Roxor.
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What’s your intended use for a 3000lb jeep with tons under it?

Why tons and 37s?

Roxors have “dana 44s” and don’t make enough power (70hp?) to break them with 37” tires.

I ask because For what we do, tons are boat anchors unless you’re running 42”s or 43”s. Anything smaller and you’re going to be dragging it over everything and not seeing any benefits from larger ring gear. In fact, the drawbacks (power to weight, namely) overshadow the benefits by far
 
Rockcrawlerdude said:
What’s your intended use for a 3000lb jeep with tons under it?

Why tons and 37s?

Roxors have “dana 44s” and don’t make enough power (70hp?) to break them with 37” tires.

I ask because For what we do, tons are boat anchors unless you’re running 42”s or 43”s. Anything smaller and you’re going to be dragging it over everything and not seeing any benefits from larger ring gear. In fact, the drawbacks (power to weight, namely) overshadow the benefits by far
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My roxor makes 139 HP and close to 300 ft lbs with the tune and turbo. The Roxor dana 44s are just too narrow.

I want full width axles to eliminate tipping it over when I'm wheeling with my wife and kids. Almost sent it over last fall with them in it. It's all mountains and mud up here. I have 2 winches on the roxor, 12k front, and 9k rear. My main goal with this is to be able to winch a moose out of the woods. We will see how the 37s do this fall/early winter. If they're too small, it's only money for bigger tire.
 
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ColderWeather86 said:
My roxor makes 139 HP and close to 300 ft lbs with the tune and turbo. The Roxor dana 44s are just too narrow.

I want full width axles to eliminate tipping it over when I'm wheeling with my wife and kids. Almost sent it over last fall with them in it. It's all mountains and mud up here. I have 2 winches on the roxor, 12k front, and 9k rear. My main goal with this is to be able to winch a moose out of the woods. We will see how the 37s do this fall/early winter. If they're too small, it's only money for bigger tire.
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Awesome. that’s great power, much more than my toys make. Sounds like it will be fun
 
ColderWeather86 said:
My roxor makes 139 HP and close to 300 ft lbs with the tune and turbo. The Roxor dana 44s are just too narrow.

I want full width axles to eliminate tipping it over when I'm wheeling with my wife and kids. Almost sent it over last fall with them in it. It's all mountains and mud up here. I have 2 winches on the roxor, 12k front, and 9k rear. My main goal with this is to be able to winch a moose out of the woods. We will see how the 37s do this fall/early winter. If they're too small, it's only money for bigger tire.
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I really really want one of those for my property. I have a Mahindra tractor so I know they make a quality product.
 
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