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[Lauqnz]

Just picked up my big boy. What are some must haves for the truck ?

 

[Jako]

Additional reverse lights, LEDS for the CHMSL aka 3rd brake light for the reverse.

Reverse Lights POSTS COMPILATION

https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/license-plate-reverse-light.4787/page-17#post-238534 https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/reverse-light-mod.13871/ https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/another-reverse-led-idea.14148/...

5thgenrams.com

 

[Richard320]

Ropes, ratchet straps, cargo bar.

It's a truck. It's supposed to haul stuff.

 

[AmericanRebelution]

For black diamond crystal pearl - ceramic coating or paint protection film and an an arsenal of high quality detailing supplies used in the proper way.

 

[jdmartin]

Things I have found useful and added: mud flaps, step rails, the bed utility group slide rails, seat covers, bed top, and probably a few things I am forgetting.

 

[Yangster]

AJT Design's shift knob and red start/stop button, bed mat

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www.ajtdesign-llc.com

 

[Richard320]

AJT Design's shift knob and red start/stop button, bed mat

Products | ajt-design

www.ajtdesign-llc.com

Does that $75 knob make it shift that much better?

 

[AmericanRebelution]

Does that $75 knob make it shift that much better?

adds at least 30hp and improves mpg by 20%.

 

[Yangster]

adds at least 30hp and improves mpg by 20%.

Yep, the additional power is staggering! The looks and feel are well worth the $75. My friend is a dealer in St. Louis and we have the same truck, only his is a 4X4 and a dealer demo. He saw my shift knob and promptly ordered one for his truck also!

 

[mikeru82]

I'd suggest a tailgate extender based on what's in the bed of your truck.

 

[LaxDfns15]

Just picked up my big boy. What are some must haves for the truck ?

Extra reverse lights, bed extender, rear air bags if you haul/tow a lot.

 

[tidefan1967]

It’s a shame the factory B/U bulbs can’t be upgraded like with the 4th gens. I’m not to keen on hanging lights off the rear bumper personally.

 

[LaxDfns15]

It’s a shame the factory B/U bulbs can’t be upgraded like with the 4th gens. I’m not to keen on hanging lights off the rear bumper personally.

I used the small ones in the "Frugal" thread, and I put them at the bottom of the tow chain attachments on the hitch. They've been on there over a year, didn't take long to wire up, and they don't throw light back at people if I'm in a parking lot.

 

[X-Wrestler]

Install LED bed lights. The stock in bed "lighting" is freaking useless.

If you camp, it's a must.

 

[LaxDfns15]

Install LED bed lights. The stock in bed "lighting" is freaking useless.

If you camp, it's a must.

Yeah I did this too. There's a kit on Amazon that's a little more expensive than just buying an LED strip, but it's pretty much plug and play once you connect to power and ground.

 

[Mountain Whiskey]

Gasoline. Lots and lots of gasoline.