What did you do to your Ram today???

[RAM REAPER MAN]

I mean, if you are flexing the contacts sure but once installed in the connector there isn't a strain on that part of the contact, so being a "weak point" is moot. That's the style contact used in aviation for some power connections, where they don't have a cannon plug. The solid contacts only crimp the strands on the conductor. The stamped ones also crimp the insulation so all the tension isn't on the conductors.
This is just one layer of my travel tool box for work. View attachment 212363

The weakest point isn't moot its the most likely part to fail because its weak You can't convince me a stamped connector is just as strong as a solid one.
Your knowledge and experience is respected. More than likely you know more than I do about this, but at the same time I'm not that far behind you
I have a connector fetish and was just glad I finally got a chance to use these. That was all I was trying to do with my post.
What's the long red tool? torch or grinder? it has a cover over the end.

 

[HSKR R/T]

The weakest point isn't moot its the most likely part to fail because its weak You can't convince me a stamped connector is just as strong as a solid one.
Your knowledge and experience is respected. More than likely you know more than I do about this, but at the same time I'm not that far behind you
I have a connector fetish and was just glad I finally got a chance to use these. That was all I was trying to do with my post.
What's the long red tool? torch or grinder? it has a cover over the end.

Hot knife for cutting nylon tech flex we put over the top of harnesses

And the whole connector would fail long before you had any issues with the contacts pulling apart.

 

[KichoRebel]

1. Ordered Sequential Mirror Marker Lights
• I tried to level up the side‑profile lighting with those sequential mirror markers.
• Problem: They Did not fit my mirrors
• Result: Back in the return box today.

2. Seat Cover Solutions Seat Covers
• Front seats: Surprisingly solid. Fit is decent, material feels good, and they give the cabin a cleaner look.
• Rear seats: Absolute disappointment. Loose, sloppy, and nowhere near the quality of the fronts.
• Lesson learned: Reviews matter — especially with universal-fit rear covers.

3. LASFIT Lighting Upgrades
Rear Bulbs
• Clean, crisp output.
• Noticeably brighter than stock.
• Better visibility without looking aftermarket-cheap.
Front Switchback Turn Signals
• These are the stars of the show.
• White running light → Amber turn signal transition is sharp.
• Output is seriously bright — the kind of bright that makes you grin when you test them in the driveway at night.

4. Rear Light Bar
• Adds a strong, modern visual line across the back end.
• Helps with visibility and gives the truck a more “finished” look.

5. Programmable LED Rear Window Display
• This is pure fun — and you know it.
• Lets you run messages, animations, or patterns.
• It’s one of those mods you don’t need, but once you see it lit up, you’re glad you got it.

On the programmable LED rear window display, can you upload a custom animation?

 

[KichoRebel]

Every time I exit the Truck I cringe.. so trying this. We'll see how it comes up after it dries..

 

[Eighty]

Every time I exit the Truck I cringe.. so trying this. We'll see how it comes up after it dries..

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I'd like to see what that looks like after it's dried/cured. I have the exact same tears on mine, and would really like to do something about it. But only if it doesn't come out looking worse (or even more noticeable).

 

[1.21gigawatts]

I don't think Jscan is free and AlphaOBD is definitely not free.

Jscan is free but i think if you want to do adaptations you have to "purchase a VIN" but its like $20 IIRC. and i dont use alfa so i wasnt aware, but thx for chiming in!

 

[1.21gigawatts]

These women and their expensive shoes. Falken Wildpeak AT4W stock size LRE... but i reduced to 50front 40 back, actually noticeably nicer and these are much quieter than the Duratracs even when those were new.

 

[boogielander]

I've used Anderson connectors for a winch and a set of jumper cables some time ago. We didn't call them Anderson connectors but I don't recall what we called them.
Probably some sort of slang term totally unrelated

hahaha yeah they are amazing.
funny story: first time I tried to use them I was so confused because the components are so simple, and i was scratching my head trying to figure out how they work. Then my friend saw me messing with it and told me he used to work in sales for Anderson.

i was like... okay how do i use this? and proceeded to get a full product seminar LOL

 

[KichoRebel]

I'd like to see what that looks like after it's dried/cured. I have the exact same tears on mine, and would really like to do something about it. But only if it doesn't come out looking worse (or even more noticeable).

I think it looks better than before. Initially the bond kind of sank into the holes. (instructions says you should add fabric in the holes - I didn't do that)
So I applied a second layer. on the pic below I hadn't spread it out with a Q tip per the instructions. I do think it is an improvement from before.
It is already a WIN if it stops it from further ripping.
I will post another pic after the 2nd layer cures.

 

[Eighty]

I think it looks better than before. Initially the bond kind of sank into the holes. (instructions says you should add fabric in the holes - I didn't do that)
So I applied a second layer. on the pic below I hadn't spread it out with a Q tip per the instructions. I do think it is an improvement from before.
It is already a WIN if it stops it from further ripping.
I will post another pic after the 2nd layer cures.

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Thanks. I'd love to see the final product.
Then the next question, after some time, will be...does it hold up and prevent future tears?

 

[KennyP]

1. Ordered Sequential Mirror Marker Lights
• I tried to level up the side‑profile lighting with those sequential mirror markers.
• Problem: They Did not fit my mirrors
• Result: Back in the return box today.

2. Seat Cover Solutions Seat Covers
• Front seats: Surprisingly solid. Fit is decent, material feels good, and they give the cabin a cleaner look.
• Rear seats: Absolute disappointment. Loose, sloppy, and nowhere near the quality of the fronts.
• Lesson learned: Reviews matter — especially with universal-fit rear covers.

3. LASFIT Lighting Upgrades
Rear Bulbs
• Clean, crisp output.
• Noticeably brighter than stock.
• Better visibility without looking aftermarket-cheap.
Front Switchback Turn Signals
• These are the stars of the show.
• White running light → Amber turn signal transition is sharp.
• Output is seriously bright — the kind of bright that makes you grin when you test them in the driveway at night.

4. Rear Light Bar
• Adds a strong, modern visual line across the back end.
• Helps with visibility and gives the truck a more “finished” look.

5. Programmable LED Rear Window Display
• This is pure fun — and you know it.
• Lets you run messages, animations, or patterns.
• It’s one of those mods you don’t need, but once you see it lit up, you’re glad you got it.

Which LED rear window display did you order and where? I have a few people I want to send a message to! You know, that dumb @ss in the left lane going 50mph? Lol
Love that light bar mod. I did mine and what I found interesting is the difference in prices in some of them. I can’t remember what I paid for mine exactly, but I know it wasn’t over $200. There was this one brand(can’t remember the name) that I’m sure was a name brand that wanted over $700 if I remember correctly.
Mine works and looks great! I can’t imagine that expensive one working and looking any better. No way I was paying that much

 

[KennyP]

Thanks. I'd love to see the final product.
Then the next question, after some time, will be...does it hold up and prevent future tears?

We had my wifes Recaros seats with some pretty heavy wear on it and the dealer had someone(I’m assuming a pro) repair it and you can’t even tell there was ever an issue. It’s held up for a few years now.
If that home repair don’t hold up, maybe give a pro a call and see what they can do. Surely it didn’t cost that much for the dealer to repair it, and they fixed it fast I remember

 

[AdamChandler]

Stopped for a few photos after the snow.

 

[boogielander]

well i packed the truck with snow gear, food and drinks, and camera gears for Yosemite for the next 3 days to chase Firefall.
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then proceeded to unpack the truck because:
1. I don't have chains for my 35s currently. The only set of communal chains for 35s are 5 hours away from me for the weekend and there is a very high chance that they will check for it on Tuesday on the way out.
2. only 30% chance of seeing it due to cloud coverage at sunset... 30% for 2 nights of lodging (yes lodging, no camping inside the park that is close enough to Firefall) that would run me north of $700 is not great odd. That's not 30% chance a day, it's 30% chance combined in 3 days...

 

[Finn5033]

Couple easy mods today. Reflective concepts Ram stickers front and back. And Vice designs grill marker lights. I did the fogged ones, you basically can’t see them when they are off.

 

[Greaser]

Changed out the spark plugs.

I wasn't sure what to expect with this job, some people have clearly had a nightmare while doing it and others say it's a 3/4 hour job. I'm fairly handy with a wrench, had bought the plugs a while back along with a fancy, swivel, magnetic plug socket as recommended in another thread. So as a way to ease myself back into a work mindset after a bout of man-flu that knocked me on my a*s for most of the last working week I figured this would be a good thing to do.

Sweating like a pig and feeling a little fatigued I banged this out in 2hrs 53 minutes including a stop to empty the old bladder and make myself another flask of hot tea, no impact drills used and being a leftie with a torn rotator cuff in my left shoulder I actually found the pair at the back of the passenger side the most uncomfortable to do.

I took heed of someone's advice to throw a blanket over the engine and beach myself like a whale but actually found this more uncomfortable than my usual trick of balancing one legged off a 5' stepladder, that and there's a certain amount of paranoia involved with not knowing what a 250lb whale thrutching around on top of the engine might end up breaking.

I like my new magnetic bendy socket but it wasn't really necessary and the one place I really needed it I couldn't get it past the brake booster into the hole because there wasn't enough bend. (Forward most of the pair directly under the booster, the pair behind was a doddle). In the end I used my usual plug socket to get that one out, it was a bit of a sphincter twitcher dropping the socket into the depths but the extension bar added easily and the whole lot came out easily, even separating the extension from the socket while lifting out the old plug was easy. What was not easy however was retrieving the socket after installing the new plug, it's rubber grommet was not going to pull off the plug before the extension bar separated, leaving the socket firmly in place. After a bit of swearing and using the oldest extension pieces in my kit (hoping the added rust and burring would provide a tight enough fit) I gave up, removed the new plug, removed the rubber grommet from the socket, carefully dropped the plug back in the hole and proceeded effortlessly.

Better prepared and not feeling like a bag of poop this would have been an easy 1 3/4 hour job, (did I mention that I have a pair of hands like a gorilla?) don't know what all the fuss was about.

 

[HSKR R/T]

We had my wifes Recaros seats with some pretty heavy wear on it and the dealer had someone(I’m assuming a pro) repair it and you can’t even tell there was ever an issue. It’s held up for a few years now.
If that home repair don’t hold up, maybe give a pro a call and see what they can do. Surely it didn’t cost that much for the dealer to repair it, and they fixed it fast I remember

I've had my Built to Serve seats repaired three times now by a professional. 100% can tell there is a patch job. First time they came out it just looked like total ***. Second time it looked battery but the pattern they put in to try and match the seats wasn't oriented properly. That repair peels off after a couple months. This last time they came out to attempts again, it looks even worse, and one spot has already started to peel after only a week. I've seen work this same person has done on other seats and they came out far better. He said the material is thin, and he doesn't have a matching pattern for the texture in the seats.

 

[Greaser]

I've had my Built to Serve seats repaired three times now by a professional. 100% can tell there is a patch job. First time they came out it just looked like total ***. Second time it looked battery but the pattern they put in to try and match the seats wasn't oriented properly. That repair peels off after a couple months. This last time they came out to attempts again, it looks even worse, and one spot has already started to peel after only a week. I've seen work this same person has done on other seats and they came out far better. He said the material is thin, and he doesn't have a matching pattern for the texture in the seats.

That seems fairly poor for seats that, I assume, are only just 6 years old? I haven't seen mine since putting covers on them but they didn't look too shabby considering the previous owner had been wriggling around on them for 150k miles.