What did you do to your Ram today???

[boogielander]

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steel-it.com

https://www.race-dezert.com/forum/threads/steel-it-vs-seymour-316l.161318/

first time i've heard of seymour 316 lol
maybe i'll give it a shot on the next truck when i do sliders!

 

[boogielander]

Filed insurance claim due to getting backed into in a parking lotView attachment 206978View attachment 206979

damn that sucks... metal bumper time!

 

[boogielander]

decided to take a break from BF6 (due to... this is my first high refresh rate OLED 34" curved screen... i was getting dizzy LOL) and was bored.
so ended up doing a long-overdue wash (last time I washed my M3 and the truck was August)

earlier this week, I was migrating my data from all the portable hard drives (about 12TB total) and was going through the photos from the past few years, and I missed how shiny the truck's exterior plastic trims were (bumpers and flares). So I decided to do something about it and was told to get Cerakote Trim Wipes.

Today, I was bored so... (no pic of washing the truck)

(before - front bumper was done already)

(after)

(before - it was hard to take picture with gloves on)

(after - while curing)


(after - I coated the inside of the flare too because... i was bored)

(after - rear)

(after - the flare trim was the same color as the liner before)

(after - i did the bottom piece under the bed and bumper as well)

don't know how long it well last, supposedly it is "permanent" according to Cerakote, especially with my usage. but for $17/ box of 10 i figured why not lol

 

[Ready Go]

Installed the core 4x4 rear end links. Question, do I need to also install a washer on the top bushing between the frame? I only did it on the side facing outward? No instructions came with the links.

I have the Core4x4 with JJoints, so for me, running the endlink to the outwards side of the swaybar gave a more perpendicular angle (and I reasoned more leverage on the swaybar being on the outside of the bar than the inside..probably not).
I used the aluminum spacer that came with my endlinks and put a washer on each side of it for extra thickness also.
When I mocked mine up with no spacer on top and with the endlink on the inside of the swaybar, the endlink had a lot of angle or slope to it..I like this setup better, for me.
You don't have to put a washer on the inside of your upper mount, some lube wouldn't hurt though. You can put one on the inside if you want also though.
I like to put washers on both sides of any "clearanced" sleeve in a poly bushing because I never feel like the sleeve is quite long enough from most manufacturers and a washer can help give the bushing a little "play"..but that's just me.
I'm a huge JJ fan because ALL possibility of binding is eliminated.

 

[Ready Go]

Installed the core 4x4 rear end links. Question, do I need to also install a washer on the top bushing between the frame? I only did it on the side facing outward? No instructions came with the links.

I'm just noticing..you must have the Mopar 2" Lift?
I see that trackbar/panhard relocators in there.
I bought the relocators and hardwire kit off Ebay last year for cheap, but haven't seen the need for them yet.

 

[Jako]

first time i've heard of seymour 316 lol
maybe i'll give it a shot on the next truck when i do sliders!

First time I heard of Steel It and researching it came up with Seymour.

 

[Morenar]

I'm just noticing..you must have the Mopar 2" Lift?
I see that trackbar/panhard relocators in there.
I bought the relocators and hardwire kit off Ebay last year for cheap, but haven't seen the need for them yet.

I’m running the bds 6 in coilover kit

 

[RAM REAPER MAN]

Filed insurance claim due to getting backed into in a parking lotView attachment 206978View attachment 206979

Is that enough damage to contact the insurance over? Do you plan on upgrading or going back to stock?
Not that it's any of my business

 

[Marine6212]

Is that enough damage to contact the insurance over? Do you plan on upgrading or going back to stock?
Not that it's any of my business

Its the other ladies insurance I'm filing against, if they give me enough to upgrade the bumper I'll get a heavy duty one like she had on her jeep, 1/4" steel!

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

Its the other ladies insurance I'm filing against, if they give me enough to upgrade the bumper I'll get a heavy duty one like she had on her jeep, 1/4" steel!

$600-1200 on Mopar site. There are in between, but without knowing exactly.. GUESSTIMATE

 

[Grimlakin]

$600-1200 on Mopar site. There are in between, but without knowing exactly.. GUESSTIMATE

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Don't forget the cost of labor and shop time, and the rental fee when they come at you with an offer of 400 bucks.

 

[CalvinC]

decided to take a break from BF6 (due to... this is my first high refresh rate OLED 34" curved screen... i was getting dizzy LOL) and was bored.
so ended up doing a long-overdue wash (last time I washed my M3 and the truck was August)

earlier this week, I was migrating my data from all the portable hard drives (about 12TB total) and was going through the photos from the past few years, and I missed how shiny the truck's exterior plastic trims were (bumpers and flares). So I decided to do something about it and was told to get Cerakote Trim Wipes.

Today, I was bored so... (no pic of washing the truck)
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(before - front bumper was done already)
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(after)
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(before - it was hard to take picture with gloves on)
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(after - while curing)

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(after - I coated the inside of the flare too because... i was bored)
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(after - rear)
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(after - the flare trim was the same color as the liner before)
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(after - i did the bottom piece under the bed and bumper as well)

don't know how long it well last, supposedly it is "permanent" according to Cerakote, especially with my usage. but for $17/ box of 10 i figured why not lol

I’m over a year from using the Cerakote wipes on all my black plastic bits and it all still looks as “wet” and nice as the day I applied it. And that’s with automatic car washes at least 2x/month.

Applied it at the beginning of last summer.

Glad to be done with trim dressings that last a week and run all over.

 

[RAM REAPER MAN]

I’m over a year from using the Cerakote wipes on all my black plastic bits and it all still looks as “wet” and nice as the day I applied it. And that’s with automatic car washes at least 2x/month.

Applied it at the beginning of last summer.

Glad to be done with trim dressings that last a week and run all over.

Pictures or links?

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

Don't forget the cost of labor and shop time, and the rental fee when they come at you with an offer of 400 bucks.

Keyword...GUESSTIMATE and only showing cost of bumper Anybody in their right mind knows there's added costs.

 

[CalvinC]

Pictures or links?

Of product? From the large jungle river store…

CERAKOTE Ceramic Trim Coat Kit -... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SHJVK4G?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[RAM REAPER MAN]

It's amazing the look difference between chrome and plain black. It was worth it! Very happy with it and hood waxing

 

[Marine6212]

$600-1200 on Mopar site. There are in between, but without knowing exactly.. GUESSTIMATE

View attachment 207005

Don't forget the cost of labor and shop time, and the rental fee when they come at you with an offer of 400 bucks.

Keyword...GUESSTIMATE and only showing cost of bumper Anybody in their right mind knows there's added costs.

I had to deal with state farm 2ish years ago when some one totaled out my 2016 Ram 1500. They definitely try to low ball you! I'm gonna talk to some adjusters and get several quotes and only give them the highest one.

 

[RAM REAPER MAN]

Of product? From the large jungle river store…

CERAKOTE Ceramic Trim Coat Kit -... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SHJVK4G?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I bought it Is it shiny or greasy???

 

[RAM REAPER MAN]

A quick question probably not in the correct place I3 tuner it just popped up here on market place. Is it something anyone would recommend?

 

[mk2019ORP]

Camera installation complete. Front cam is iffy. Needed that angle. Went in-cabin for rear cam. Just not feeling the under the truck work. If I had a lift, would have been different. Had about 10 feet of wire I to shove in a pillar. Used a connector to steal power from existing mirror.

Now to learn the app and turn sh!t off.

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Parts
WOLFBOX G900 Tripro Bumper... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DY1GM6DR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

WOLFBOX USB C 4A Acc Hardwire Kit... Amazon.com: WOLFBOX USB C 4A Acc Hardwire Kit 11.48ft for All WOLFBOX Dash Cams, Converting 12V-24V to 5V, with Battery Drain Protection : Electronics

mangoal Dashcam Power Adapter for... Amazon.com: mangoal Dashcam Power Adapter for Chrysler 10-Pin (Model A) for Jeep Ram Dodge Chrysler Grand Cherokee etc, Hide The Wires, Connect Rearview Mirror Plug (Hidden) : Electronics

Did you need the hardwire kit since you ended up using the adapter to steal power from the existing mirror?