New to Ram! Need help with running boards and other things!

[Afesposi]

Hi all!
I am a proud owner of a new 2024 Tradesman 1500 crew cab. I have always wanted a truck and now, even better, I am part of this awesome forum!

I am looking to add a few things and wanted to know your advice. I of course have searched existing forums, but it's hard to track down suggested brands.
1- I want to add running boards/step rails for the sides to get in - any suggested brands you all like?
2- I would also like to get a good bed cover ( I was thinking Gator but open to suggestions)
3- I would love to get a good bed mat/tailgate mat and was thinking Mopar, but they're about 220 with shipping - ouch!

Thank you all so much in advance!

 

[vincentw56]

Hi all!
I am a proud owner of a new 2024 Tradesman 1500 crew cab. I have always wanted a truck and now, even better, I am part of this awesome forum!

I am looking to add a few things and wanted to know your advice. I of course have searched existing forums, but it's hard to track down suggested brands.
1- I want to add running boards/step rails for the sides to get in - any suggested brands you all like?
2- I would also like to get a good bed cover ( I was thinking Gator but open to suggestions)
3- I would love to get a good bed mat/tailgate mat and was thinking Mopar, but they're about 220 with shipping - ouch!

Thank you all so much in advance!

Welcome and congratulations on your purchase. If you use the search feature of this site, you will find all your answers from the many threads already posted on these topics.

 

[Jako]

1. Running boards.

Let's see those running boards/side steps

I think the look is complimented by the OWL of the tires. I dig it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks. I dig the white letters. Not everyone does.

5thgenrams.com

-Find OEM on For Sale or put out a WTB

2. https ://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/tonneau-cover-thread-compilation-maybe.18241/

-Bak Flip MX4

3. Suggestions for a tailgate mat?

Bed mat

Looking at getting a bed and tailgate mat dont wont spray in. Whats out there for options. If you have pictures of them installed that would be helpful.

5thgenrams.com

What to buy: bed rug or rubber bed mat?

Hi all, I have the factory spray-in liner, but it is scraping up my stuff. I don’t carry heavy duty stuff like rocks or lumber. Most common things in the truck bed is luggage, inflatable paddle board, and my bike. What do you guys recommend for my needs: bed rug or bed mat? Thank you!

5thgenrams.com

-Highly recommend, no drilling uses existing holes

Duraliner Tailgate Liner

www.buyautotruckaccessories.com

Best wishes, good luck on your decision and keep us posted.

And for future consideration

Bed Light Compilation

I was searching for a pdf for the bed light kit installation and came across these 3. BUT I can not find the installation instruction pdf. Anyone with more info please feel free to post. https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/mopar-bed-light-kit-tips.2890/page-4...

5thgenrams.com

 

[irishwake63]

I put cheap 150.00 running boards on my last ram and f150 and they work just as well as the OEM just a whole bunch cheaper mine had no rust etc as far as the bed why not a spray in you can do it yourself with raptor about 150 and a few hours of prep looks great and last a long time

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

Hi all!
I am a proud owner of a new 2024 Tradesman 1500 crew cab. I have always wanted a truck and now, even better, I am part of this awesome forum!

I am looking to add a few things and wanted to know your advice. I of course have searched existing forums, but it's hard to track down suggested brands.
1- I want to add running boards/step rails for the sides to get in - any suggested brands you all like?
2- I would also like to get a good bed cover ( I was thinking Gator but open to suggestions)
3- I would love to get a good bed mat/tailgate mat and was thinking Mopar, but they're about 220 with shipping - ouch!

Thank you all so much in advance!

Welcome!!

I like Aries brand and they're quality is great! Ran them on my 4th Gen.

I had the Bak Revolver 4XS and worked great. I sold for a topper.

No experience with bed mats, as I usually go with Bedrug, but don't haul much if anything. Bedrug does have a few options though.

 

[Jako]

I put cheap 150.00 running boards on my last ram and f150 and they work just as well as the OEM just a whole bunch cheaper mine had no rust etc as far as the bed why not a spray in you can do it yourself with raptor about 150 and a few hours of prep looks great and last a long time

I did that for my first set because I needed something quick and OEM were not available at the time (late 2018 and 2019), the brackets did peel and rust. My 2001 Dodge Ram OEM are still in service. There are deals out there for OEM on Craigslist and such, that may take time. But I have seen OEM go for sale on both sides of $200. If not in a rush it happens.
Buying OEM retail is expensive in my eyes. Although Black Friday deals may not be as bad. I spent $390 free shipping on the Matte Black OEM in Nov. 2019, which were hard to come by for some time.

I am not knocking after market as I am sure there are plenty of satisfied customers just stating my own experience.

 

[Afesposi]

Welcome and congratulations on your purchase. If you use the search feature of this site, you will find all your answers from the many threads already posted on these topics.

I did and couldn't find anything on these except models that weren't mine - thanks!

 

[Afesposi]

1. Running boards.

Let's see those running boards/side steps

I think the look is complimented by the OWL of the tires. I dig it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks. I dig the white letters. Not everyone does.

5thgenrams.com

-Find OEM on For Sale or put out a WTB

2. https ://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/tonneau-cover-thread-compilation-maybe.18241/

-Bak Flip MX4

3. Suggestions for a tailgate mat?

Bed mat

Looking at getting a bed and tailgate mat dont wont spray in. Whats out there for options. If you have pictures of them installed that would be helpful.

5thgenrams.com

What to buy: bed rug or rubber bed mat?

Hi all, I have the factory spray-in liner, but it is scraping up my stuff. I don’t carry heavy duty stuff like rocks or lumber. Most common things in the truck bed is luggage, inflatable paddle board, and my bike. What do you guys recommend for my needs: bed rug or bed mat? Thank you!

5thgenrams.com

-Highly recommend, no drilling uses existing holes

Duraliner Tailgate Liner

www.buyautotruckaccessories.com

Best wishes, good luck on your decision and keep us posted.

And for future consideration

Bed Light Compilation

I was searching for a pdf for the bed light kit installation and came across these 3. BUT I can not find the installation instruction pdf. Anyone with more info please feel free to post. https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/mopar-bed-light-kit-tips.2890/page-4...

5thgenrams.com

THis is really amazing - thank you so much for all these details man!

 

[Afesposi]

I put cheap 150.00 running boards on my last ram and f150 and they work just as well as the OEM just a whole bunch cheaper mine had no rust etc as far as the bed why not a spray in you can do it yourself with raptor about 150 and a few hours of prep looks great and last a long time

awesome thank you so much!!

 

[vincentw56]

I did and couldn't find anything on these except models that weren't mine - thanks!

Doesn't really matter what model, a Ram 1500 is a Ram 1500 regardless of model. The items you asked about aren't model specific.

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

Welcome and congratulations on your purchase. If you use the search feature of this site, you will find all your answers from the many threads already posted on these topics.

So I guess we shouldn't bother asking anymore? Just lock up the forum and call it a day, all the answers are posted.

 

[vincentw56]

So I guess we shouldn't bother asking anymore? Just lock up the forum and call it a day, all the answers are posted.

Or you know, do your own work first before asking the same questions over and over and expecting everyone else to do the work for you. Don't be lazy.

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

Or you know, do your own work first before asking the same questions over and over and expecting everyone else to do the work for you. Don't be lazy.

OR, if you don't want to asnwer... scroll right by. I know you can't do that, you would rather knock someone for asking questions.

 

[vincentw56]

OR, if you don't want to asnwer... scroll right by. I know you can't do that, you would rather knock someone for asking questions.

Guess we both can't do that. Anyway, it was a suggestion to use search. The fact is, there are a lot of people who don't even know about it. But thanks for adding helpful information and not scrolling by.

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

Guess we both can't do that. Anyway, it was a suggestion to use search. The fact is, there are a lot of people who don't even know about it. But thanks for adding helpful information and not scrolling by.

Suggestion, got it!

 

[vincentw56]

Suggestion, got it!

Whatever. You just going to troll my posts or do you have something to actually contribute to this thread? Bet you you will reply since you seen to have nothing better to do than troll. Anyway, moving on from this troll.

 

[Afesposi]

Welcome!!

I like Aries brand and they're quality is great! Ran them on my 4th Gen.

I had the Bak Revolver 4XS and worked great. I sold for a topper.

No experience with bed mats, as I usually go with Bedrug, but don't haul much if anything. Bedrug does have a few options though.

I appreciate all this awesome info!

 

[Realtruck]

It's STEPtember here at RealTruck! We've got a large selection of nerf bars, running boards and electric running boards that are a perfect fit for your new Tradesman. See our post here:

Upgrade Your Truck with Premium Running Boards from RealTruck! ​

We also carry a variety of trusted brands for tonneau covers, Gator being our in-house brand. If you have any questions on fitment, availability, ship times, or would like a pricing quote, please PM me or email me at [email protected]

 

[theblet]

Retrax bed cover is great

 

[Afesposi]

Retrax bed cover is great

looks amazing!!