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Biggiehorn's Build Thread
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Biggiehorn
Ram Guru
So I just crossed over 1 year of ownership back on 5/22/22. Feels like I've had this truck forever and at the same time it seems like I just signed the paperwork yesterday. One year, approximately 10,500 miles later and I have no regrets. I'm just as happy with this purchase as I was back on day one, if not even happier now because I've made it my own. Speaking of making it my own, I decided to recap with a list of pretty much everything I have done to it over the previous 12 months.
Looking forward, I've got several items still on my wish list that I would like to add to the truck. I'm not sure if a build is ever really finished, but these are the things that I have my eyes on the most.
- Spray In Bed Liner
- Ceramic Window Tint
- TAC Straight Bar Side Steps
- Bumper Plugs
- 3W All Weather Floormats
- Enixwill Tow Hooks
- Autmatch Shackle Hitch
- 3.5" ReadyLIFT SST Kit
- 20x10 -18 Fuel Rebel Wheels
- 35x12.5x20 Kenda Klever Tires
- VLAND LED Reflector HeadLights
- Rough Country Black Series Light Bar
- Lasfit Interior LED Lights
- Lasfit LED Fog Lights
- Infinity Reference Dash Speakers
- Built To Serve Edition Seat Covers
- Rexing V1-4K Dash Camera
- B2 Fab Round Muffler & Res Delete
- Bulletpoint Phone Mount
- Recon LED 3rd Brake Light
- OEM Night Edition LED Taillights
- Added Rain Sensing Wipers
- Added Passive Entry
- Added Blind Spot Monitoring
- Blacked Out Sport Decals
Looking forward, I've got several items still on my wish list that I would like to add to the truck. I'm not sure if a build is ever really finished, but these are the things that I have my eyes on the most.
- BAK Revolver X4S Bed Cover ( I have already ordered and it just arrived today. A separate post will be added for that)
- Power Folding Tow Mirrors W/ BSM (Still backordered and I cannot seem to source anywhere right now)
- Amp Research Power Steps
- OEM/similar bed step
- OEM Bed Lights
- Rock Lights? (I'm still on the fence with these. I'm considering just buying true white lights to help accent the truck. I don't have much desire for RGBW but that could change lol)
- 33 Gallon Fuel Tank (I've wanted to add this for awhile, seems pretty straightforward and it isn’t very expensive to add since I have the 26 gallon currently. Low priority, but would be cool to have)
- Wheels? (Love the Fuel Rebels, but man they are just too common. Everyone runs them. Also a very low priority, but I would like to eventually sell the Fuel Rebels and throw on a different set of wheels to change things up a bit)
MikeyHo808
Ram Guru
Well done, sir. Your before and after pics are priceless. Definitely NOT the same truck it was. 
Idahoktm
Spends too much time on here
What a transformation! You took it from a plain, old man truck into a beast. Nice job.
Biggiehorn
Ram Guru
Haha right! That sounds like a great plan but my wife would murder me! Lol funny you say that though because I already joke around with her about trading it in for a new one pretty regularly. I tend to hang on to my vehicles forever though, so I’m sure I’ll have this truck for many more years. It took nearly 7 years to finally talk myself into buying a new truck, it’ll probably take twice that long for me to consider letting it go!
Really appreciate it! It took some time, money, and effort, but I’m loving every minute of it. It has been so rewarding to watch it transform.Well done, sir. Your before and after pics are priceless. Definitely NOT the same truck it was.
Thanks man! It’s crazy, I never realized how basic and plain it actually looked when I bought it. I was new to the Ram world, and I remember thinking how luxurious, and high-end looking I thought it was when I bought it lol. Now that I’ve become more familiar with Ram’s lineup and my own truck, I can’t help but look back and realize how basic it really was. You’re 100% right! It was definitely an old man truck
Looks great!
Biggiehorn
Ram Guru
5/24/2022
BAK Revolver X4S
I was able to get the X4S installed last night, and I'm really satisfied with the product so far. A bed cover is something that I have wanted since shortly after buying the truck, but I have been unable to make up my mind and decide on which one to purchase. I've done a ton of research for the last 6-8 months, and I finally landed on the X4S. I like the convenience (and price point) of soft rollup covers, but I knew I wanted something more durable and secure. Hard tri-fold and quad-fold covers are some of the best looking in my opinion, but I didn't like the idea of the cover blocking all visibility out of the back window when folded up or even leaning against the cab like certain brands can have the tendency of doing. Retractable covers are phenomenal, but slightly out of the price range I wanted to stay in, and I also don't like how you have to sacrifice a portion of your bed space to hold the canister. Being a motorcycle guy, that was a sacrifice I couldn't make as dirt bikes/atvs/motorcycles would no longer comfortably fit without removing the cover. The X4S doesn't check off all of my boxes, but I think it is the best overall fit for me when all things mentioned above are considered.
I also want to thank RealTruck for taking care of me with their generous forum member discount pricing. I got several quotes on this cover before purchasing, and RealTruck had the best pricing by far.
BAK Revolver X4S
I was able to get the X4S installed last night, and I'm really satisfied with the product so far. A bed cover is something that I have wanted since shortly after buying the truck, but I have been unable to make up my mind and decide on which one to purchase. I've done a ton of research for the last 6-8 months, and I finally landed on the X4S. I like the convenience (and price point) of soft rollup covers, but I knew I wanted something more durable and secure. Hard tri-fold and quad-fold covers are some of the best looking in my opinion, but I didn't like the idea of the cover blocking all visibility out of the back window when folded up or even leaning against the cab like certain brands can have the tendency of doing. Retractable covers are phenomenal, but slightly out of the price range I wanted to stay in, and I also don't like how you have to sacrifice a portion of your bed space to hold the canister. Being a motorcycle guy, that was a sacrifice I couldn't make as dirt bikes/atvs/motorcycles would no longer comfortably fit without removing the cover. The X4S doesn't check off all of my boxes, but I think it is the best overall fit for me when all things mentioned above are considered.
I also want to thank RealTruck for taking care of me with their generous forum member discount pricing. I got several quotes on this cover before purchasing, and RealTruck had the best pricing by far.
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Biggiehorn
Ram Guru
Thank you!
MidnightExpre$$
Ram Guru
Idahoktm
Spends too much time on here
But it doesn't have to look like an old man's truck.Every truck I drive is an Old Man Truck.
AngelPhoenix
Ram Guru
If I could pay you to customize my truck, I would. Just amazing.
Biggiehorn
Ram Guru
Wow, that means a lot! Thank you!
Biggiehorn
Ram Guru
5/30/2022 - Stepping My Game Up!
Amp Research PowerSteps
Have you ever came across a deal so good that you could not look away from it? Well... That happened... To me.... Again.... I've wanted these steps since day one but have held off due to their price. I was hopeful that I would eventually come across a decent used set and that is ultimately what I was holding out for. I never expected to snag a brand new set of these at the price I just did. A coupon code was floating around in a few of the Ram groups online claiming it was good for 50% off certain products (Amp Steps being one of them). Seemed far too good of an offer to be true, but I submitted it and to my surprise it actually came up as a valid promo code. It didn't take much convincing at that point to add my credit card info and click the checkout button lol. They were dropped off at my front door a few days later. I wasn't looking forward to the install, but it honestly was a breeze. It all went very smoothly. I chose to solder all of my connections on the LED step lights rather than use the included wire connectors with the kit. It created a cleaner install in my opinion. A local guy with with an awesome Ram Rebel is meeting up with me this weekend to buy the original side steps I had on the truck. That will recoup a few more bucks on top of the discount savings. I'm pretty stoked to say the least! I really liked the look and styling of the fixed steps that I had on the truck before, but these are next level. The truck looks great with these installed and I love that it adds a taller appearance with the additional ground clearance.
Amp Research PowerSteps
Have you ever came across a deal so good that you could not look away from it? Well... That happened... To me.... Again.... I've wanted these steps since day one but have held off due to their price. I was hopeful that I would eventually come across a decent used set and that is ultimately what I was holding out for. I never expected to snag a brand new set of these at the price I just did. A coupon code was floating around in a few of the Ram groups online claiming it was good for 50% off certain products (Amp Steps being one of them). Seemed far too good of an offer to be true, but I submitted it and to my surprise it actually came up as a valid promo code. It didn't take much convincing at that point to add my credit card info and click the checkout button lol. They were dropped off at my front door a few days later. I wasn't looking forward to the install, but it honestly was a breeze. It all went very smoothly. I chose to solder all of my connections on the LED step lights rather than use the included wire connectors with the kit. It created a cleaner install in my opinion. A local guy with with an awesome Ram Rebel is meeting up with me this weekend to buy the original side steps I had on the truck. That will recoup a few more bucks on top of the discount savings. I'm pretty stoked to say the least! I really liked the look and styling of the fixed steps that I had on the truck before, but these are next level. The truck looks great with these installed and I love that it adds a taller appearance with the additional ground clearance.
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CMil527
Spends too much time on here
Changes the whole look of the truck.. looks great!5/30/2022 - Stepping My Game Up!
Amp Research PowerSteps - $824.50
Have you ever came across a deal so good that you could not look away from it? Well... That happened... To me.... Again.... I've wanted these steps since day one but have held off due to their price. I was hopeful that I would eventually come across a decent used set and that is ultimately what I was holding out for. I never expected to snag a brand new set of these at the price I just did. A coupon code was floating around in a few of the Ram groups online claiming it was good for 50% off certain products (Amp Steps being one of them). Seemed far too good of an offer to be true, but I submitted it and to my surprise it actually came up as a valid promo code. It didn't take much convincing at that point to add my credit card info and click the checkout button lol. They were dropped off at my front door a few days later. I wasn't looking forward to the install, but it honestly was a breeze. It all went very smoothly. I chose to solder all of my connections on the LED step lights rather than use the included wire connectors with the kit. It created a cleaner install in my opinion. A local guy with with an awesome Ram Rebel is meeting up with me this weekend to buy the original side steps I had on the truck. That will recoup a few more bucks on top of the discount savings. I'm pretty stoked to say the least! I really liked the look and styling of the fixed steps that I had on the truck before, but these are next level. The truck looks great with these installed and I love that it adds a taller appearance with the additional ground clearance.
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Idahoktm
Spends too much time on here
I agree. I used to like the look of fixed side steps, but as soon as saw the power running boards on my neighbors Limited, I had to have them. So clean.
MikeyHo808
Ram Guru
Nice score! Blends well into your exterior when stowed and changed the whole side view of your truck.
Good job, sir!
Good job, sir!
Biggiehorn
Ram Guru
Sure can’t! I was shocked and quite honestly didn’t think it was legit. I didn’t believe it until that package hit my doorstep. I was like for that price, I’m definitely going to get some cheap knockoff crap from Wish lol
Thank you!
I had seen them in person, but never up close enough to really check out the build quality. I definitely see why they cost so much now. Premium product all around.
It does. They’re almost invisible when not in use! Thanks, appreciate it!
