Recent content by vandersnoot

Unless you have a camper shell.....

I really just wanted a flat tailgate for the times I kneel to climb in the back and for camping. Those grooves (you know what I mean) crush my knees. Might have had a bourbon or two when I added it to the cart….

I ordered mine a few months ago (10/10/22). After 2 months I emailed them twice, after the first email went unanswered. It looks like the cover for the Tacoma is a replacement piece. The Ram model sits on top of the existing tailgate cover.

How many bikes are you looking to transport? I just bought a fork mount (like $30) and screwed it into a piece of 2x4 cut to the width of the bed. Nothing slides and when I’m not riding I just take the 2x4 out.

Started installing Baja Designs fog light kit (S2s). Got the passenger side done then had to pick the kiddo up from school. Went with amber outer and clear inner light…looks pretty good imo.

So I received my Mountain Hatch tailgate cover and put it on tonight. Here are some preliminary thoughts: 1. I wish I had paid more attention to the photos before I purchased it. I didn't realize how much border was left from the original tailgate. 2. The bolts don't sit flush (albeit close)...

12.5 around town. 15 freeway.

That’s the opposite experience I’ve had. The stockers on my ‘12 2500 and ‘06 1500 were the absolute worst. I was happy with the Duratracs before I swapped them out.

35" Trail Grapplers, 2.5" lift, extra weight from camper shell/skid/sliders/box and averaging around 12.5 mpg...Meh, I don't commute and I love the truck. I've noticed a 1mpg drop (16-15mpg) just from going from 65-70mph.

Only time I had the overheating warning show up was when I sunk my truck to the frame rails in snow and was spinning the tires. Once I got the truck pulled out, no issues for the rest of the trip, which consisted of 4x4 low, rear locker engaged for the whole day. Otherwise, I haven't had any...

I keep a Pelican case in the truck at all times with the following: 30 ft kinetic rope 30 ft tow strap x2 soft shackles hard shackles tire repair kit MORRFlate Viair 450p compressor Staun deflators Colby valves (saved me last trip out) socket set Channellock Pliers Needle Nose Pliers Crescent...

I went with Nitto Trail Grapplers. I don't put many miles on per year and wanted a capable tire for varied conditions. I've had some variation of Nittos on 3 Rams and have never had a problem with the brand.

I ordered the Carli "Rebel" springs, but who knows when they will actually ship. That should solve the 1" issue. Timber Groves are still sitting in my garage uninstalled.

I have a '21 Rebel (leather) and the driver seat definitely doesn't get as hot as my '12 Ram 2500. I always run it on high. The steering wheel however does get hot, which I like.

I can only speak to the MX4, as I have owned two now. Like someone previously stated, keeps out 99% of water (just some edge drip), has good load tolerance on top, and looks good. Only thing I had to replace in 5 years was some of the rivets popped off after a spirited load, BUT the repair was...