Father son projects

[reb0957]

Looking for ideas for Father son projects on the Ram 1500. All of my maintenance is paid for by work, so that is out of the question. We will be installing rear wheel liners this weekend.
What else can we do besides wash and wax?
Thanks!

 

[vincentw56]

My son had helped me install mods, steps, etc.

 

[nburd]

Be careful and take your time on the rear spats (behind the wheel well, lower quarter). I guess you can get behind them and squeeze the tabs. Much better option. I pulled down lightly and slid them out away from the truck side, and did not break the plastic retainers. There is a pilot pin on the rear one that makes it difficult. Thanks for the corrections.

 

[Richard320]

Figure out the best way to pack for camping. Then go.

 

[PowerJrod]

Looking for ideas for Father son projects on the Ram 1500. All of my maintenance is paid for by work, so that is out of the question. We will be installing rear wheel liners this weekend.
What else can we do besides wash and wax?
Thanks!

We did the DIY bed liner and installed the TechLiner made by weatherTech. (If you don't have a bed liner). Upgrade headlights, etc..

 

[nburd]

My 8 year old daughter helped me install my back up camera on my '13 express. Try to get her to do anything like that now at 14 with an iphone!

I am installing scratch protection film under the door sills, to prevent my dog from scratching anymore with his nails. That's only $28 in parts and a whole lot of fun for two https://www.ebay.com/itm/2019-2020-Fits-Dodge-Ram-Crew-Cab-6pc-Door-Threshold-Step-Shield-Guard-Cover/274045347699?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649.

The weathertech mud flaps are a great father son project..... I did mine right after my fender well liners (do not forget to Fluid Film the behind the liners and the screw holes and in the outer quarter cavities (search my posts). That's great fun too, to smell like Lanolin.

Also, Maybe bed lights if you do not have them Tri fold Tonneau, my son and I did a rustoleum brush in bedliner in his truck 3 weeks ago.........

Now my boys are 19 and 22. So I help them. My sons Warlock got running boards (twice, long story), a tonneau, mud flaps. My other sons F150, we just did a Pioneer 7" Receiver install, did the bed liner, repaired his two front end collision damages over the past 2 years (1 car and 1 deer), installed fender flares, I recovered the drivers seat and armrests.....)

Next weekend all three trucks get undercoated with NHOil. That will be a party for sure.

BTW, my kids do not help me do anything on my truck, now that they have theirs. So savor every moment!!!

 

[hydrant328]

Please post the liners photos and video if possible. It's on my list of wants/needs.

 

[Billy James]

Install a MOPAR 2" lift. My son and I completely rebuilt the front suspension in his 2006 RAM 1500; it was a good learning experience for him.

 

[nburd]

Please post the liners photos and video if possible. It's on my list of wants/needs.

It looks like you have my truck......Here is a link to the fluid film portion of the liners. An ounce of prevention.....

Installed wheel well liners, do not forget the fluid film

I just finished the easy install of the rear liners and Weathertech flaps. After removing the stock base liners I had a good look at the fenders over the wheels. The foam Ram uses and the joint construction looks just like my 2013 F150 and we all know what those do in New England. The good...

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[Ellisstrong]

My son helped me install my headers but I wouldn’t do it again lol

 

[nburd]

I plan on doing this soon. Invisible door edge guards. I actually bought these in 14 for my ‘13 lease truck and never did them. Might as well put them in this one. Also before winter I may spend the $250 in the front paint protection film. That’s definitely a 2 person project.

 

[Waterfowler41]

I built a subwoofer box for my truck and let my 4 yo paint it. It isn’t perfect by any means but he’s really proud of his work (as am I). We had to switch his booster seat to the subwoofer side so he can be closer to his work...

 

[reb0957]

That's awesome!

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[RJS]

Be carful and take your time on the rear spats (behind the wheel well, lower quarter). Take your time and slide them out away from the truck side, try not to break the plastic (slide in) retainers. There is a pilot pin on the rear one that makes it difficult.

If you look where the clips that hold the spat go up through the metal fender you will see the clips have a set of ears that holds them in place. Squeeze the ears with a set of needle nose pliers and the whole spat assembly will drop out. It can be easily reinstalled by pushing the assembly back in place.
Trying to slide the spat out of the clips can easily break a clip or two.
That's how I installed mine.

 

[Waterfowler41]

If you look where the clips that hold the spat go up through the metal fender you will see the clips have a set of ears that holds them in place. Squeeze the ears with a set of needle nose pliers and the whole spat assembly will drop out. It can be easily reinstalled by pushing the assembly back in place.
Trying to slide the spat out of the clips can easily break a clip or two.
That's how I installed mine.

Here’s my walkthrough for the liners.

Mopar Wheel Liners - Ram Rebel

 

[reb0957]

Here’s my walkthrough for the liners.

Mopar Wheel Liners - Ram Rebel

I thought the rough country were a lot easier to install? Per instructions ( pics suck), rough country just slide between fender or flare and the retighten. Am I wrong?


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[Waterfowler41]

I thought the rough country were a lot easier to install? Per instructions ( pics suck), rough country just slide between fender or flare and the retighten. Am I wrong?


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No idea, they weren’t available when I bought my truck. Only mopar on the market.

 

[NorthStar]

For installing the rear fender liners, never slide your spat off. Use an 8MM socket, get under the truck so you can see where the white clips protrude through the metal, slide the 8MM socket down over the end of the clips, and each will release from the metal. They will remain in the spat and won’t break. To reinstall them, just align and press up until they click back into position.