neelddo
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Im starting this thread to provide pictures and (maybe) videos of my 2020 Built To Serve Ram 1500. Ill try to give a little background on the photos.
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You all have seen a stock Built to Serve truck, so ill start with the below photo. This was the first time I took the truck on some real off-road trails in the San Bernadino Mountain area in California. Specifically, the route we took was Cleghorn truck trail to pilot rock which landed us in Arrowhead, CA. The trail was fun, and I was quiet impressed with how the truck performed stock. The only issue was ground clearance, tire traction, and suspension travel. I banged up the running boards and wheels on a couple rocky sections. I was never really a fan on the running boards so damaging them didn't cause much pain. I know I will eventually remove them (they just get in the way of things on trials and reduce clearance - FYI this is my first experience with running boards - I've always been one to "Hop in" to my truck). The photo below is the rig completely stock, besides the Softopper bed Cap and a Bedrug liner.
Softopper: The reason I chose the Softopper was because I needed a cover that would allow me still load my dirt bike, and provide a place to sleep for a quick overnight exploration. I had previously run a MX4 Bakflip on my 4th Gen 1500, which I thoroughly enjoyed, but I did want a little sleep area with more headroom on this new build. The Softopper is affordable, and adaptable. I'm pleased with it so far. The truck bed does still accumulate a fair amount of dust when I'm out on the trails but that is something i'll have to live with. I am enjoying the bed rug liner, as I can easily take out the Dyson vacuum for a quick clean up like you would any carpeted surface. It provides a nice little pad, and a clean look.
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The photos below is my truck on a 2.5" leveling kit from Amazon, 35x12.5R18 Grabber ATX's, & the infamous Black Rhino Dugger. I love the wheel and tire combo. I had BFG K02's on my 4th Gen, but wanted a more aggressive tire this time around. The leveling kit is temporary as I plan to go with Carli's 2.5" King system when it is released. For now, the 2.5" lift with 35's will remedy the clearance issues I have on the trails. The ride quality on road is "like stock" - go figure. Nothing I've ever driven rides like the Carli system I had on my 4th gen Ram. I cant wait to see what they have to offer for the 5th Gen rams. We are a lucky group to be offered a system through Carli Suspension, since the Ram 1500 is the only half ton truck they build for. As some of you may know, their main focus is the Heavy Duty rigs. When Ram released the "Ecodiesel" they decided to build a system for the diesel half ton. They are now continuing the system on the new 5th Gen's - Thankfully. I will say that it is a pricey SYSTEM - but its a system, not just a lift/level. my 4th Gen was highly capable in slow crawl scenarios, fast whoops, and drove like a Cadillac on the freeway. If you do any type of off-roading, it is will worth the money (IMO).
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You all have seen a stock Built to Serve truck, so ill start with the below photo. This was the first time I took the truck on some real off-road trails in the San Bernadino Mountain area in California. Specifically, the route we took was Cleghorn truck trail to pilot rock which landed us in Arrowhead, CA. The trail was fun, and I was quiet impressed with how the truck performed stock. The only issue was ground clearance, tire traction, and suspension travel. I banged up the running boards and wheels on a couple rocky sections. I was never really a fan on the running boards so damaging them didn't cause much pain. I know I will eventually remove them (they just get in the way of things on trials and reduce clearance - FYI this is my first experience with running boards - I've always been one to "Hop in" to my truck). The photo below is the rig completely stock, besides the Softopper bed Cap and a Bedrug liner.
Softopper: The reason I chose the Softopper was because I needed a cover that would allow me still load my dirt bike, and provide a place to sleep for a quick overnight exploration. I had previously run a MX4 Bakflip on my 4th Gen 1500, which I thoroughly enjoyed, but I did want a little sleep area with more headroom on this new build. The Softopper is affordable, and adaptable. I'm pleased with it so far. The truck bed does still accumulate a fair amount of dust when I'm out on the trails but that is something i'll have to live with. I am enjoying the bed rug liner, as I can easily take out the Dyson vacuum for a quick clean up like you would any carpeted surface. It provides a nice little pad, and a clean look.
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The photos below is my truck on a 2.5" leveling kit from Amazon, 35x12.5R18 Grabber ATX's, & the infamous Black Rhino Dugger. I love the wheel and tire combo. I had BFG K02's on my 4th Gen, but wanted a more aggressive tire this time around. The leveling kit is temporary as I plan to go with Carli's 2.5" King system when it is released. For now, the 2.5" lift with 35's will remedy the clearance issues I have on the trails. The ride quality on road is "like stock" - go figure. Nothing I've ever driven rides like the Carli system I had on my 4th gen Ram. I cant wait to see what they have to offer for the 5th Gen rams. We are a lucky group to be offered a system through Carli Suspension, since the Ram 1500 is the only half ton truck they build for. As some of you may know, their main focus is the Heavy Duty rigs. When Ram released the "Ecodiesel" they decided to build a system for the diesel half ton. They are now continuing the system on the new 5th Gen's - Thankfully. I will say that it is a pricey SYSTEM - but its a system, not just a lift/level. my 4th Gen was highly capable in slow crawl scenarios, fast whoops, and drove like a Cadillac on the freeway. If you do any type of off-roading, it is will worth the money (IMO).
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