drsubie
Active Member
Hi, relatively new owner here (< 2 wks) of a Silver Ram 1500 Limited 4x4 short bed, and I have to say, so far this truck has not disappointed me. I went from a modded out and mildly lifted '13 F150 FX4 Screw ecoboost (King off road coilovers, FMIC, Air raid intake, custom 5 star tune) that developed the ecoboost timing chain slap. After <40k miles on it, I just wasn't sold on turbos for a truck, especially not for the type of driving I mainly do (ultra short in-city).
That said, I've been looking at potential light upgrades for this Ram, and with the truck being so new, there aren't many parts that are referenced to work on it.
So what are the mechanical differences between the 5th and say 4th gen in terms of suspension, engine, exhaust? I realize the 5.7L hemi has been around forever, but aside from introducing e-torque (which I don't have), would 4th gen or even '19 Ram 1500 classic engine stuff work?
And has the infamous "hemi tick" due to broken exhaust manifold bolts been remedied in this generation truck?
Anyone found any lightly upgraded off-road/heavier duty shocks (like Bilsteins) that would work w/ these trucks w/ the air suspension? I'm not too interested in lifting, but would like to firm up the ride and improve handling some... also debating on whether to do the Hellwig rear sway bar and endlinks...
That said, I've been looking at potential light upgrades for this Ram, and with the truck being so new, there aren't many parts that are referenced to work on it.
So what are the mechanical differences between the 5th and say 4th gen in terms of suspension, engine, exhaust? I realize the 5.7L hemi has been around forever, but aside from introducing e-torque (which I don't have), would 4th gen or even '19 Ram 1500 classic engine stuff work?
And has the infamous "hemi tick" due to broken exhaust manifold bolts been remedied in this generation truck?
Anyone found any lightly upgraded off-road/heavier duty shocks (like Bilsteins) that would work w/ these trucks w/ the air suspension? I'm not too interested in lifting, but would like to firm up the ride and improve handling some... also debating on whether to do the Hellwig rear sway bar and endlinks...