Official Built to Serve Thread

[Grape_Ape]

This is all could get.
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"Rear Spring - 68262684AB (or 68262686AB)
(I cannot figure out why there are two part numbers that people have used - up to this point I have only been able to verify 68262684AB for myself, though another member used 68262686AB sucessfully)" from earlier in the thread in the quote of @rsonedecker

So it looks like those are probably correct rear spring part numbers.

 

[SCasey89]

The third phase (Air Force - Anvil and Billet Silver) of the BTS line-up has officially been launched.

Stellantis Media - Ram Launches Third Phase of U.S. Armed Forces-inspired, Limited-edition ‘Built to Serve’ Trucks

Ram is celebrating America's land, sea and air-based armed forces with “Built to Serve Editions” of its popular Ram 1500 truck lineup. This third installment offers an aeronautical-inspired theme with both Anvil and Billet Silver exterior colors, offered along with a black interior and Light...

media.fcanorthamerica.com

 

[Pyleketerson]

"Rear Spring - 68262684AB (or 68262686AB)
(I cannot figure out why there are two part numbers that people have used - up to this point I have only been able to verify 68262684AB for myself, though another member used 68262686AB sucessfully)" from earlier in the thread in the quote of @rsonedecker

So it looks like those are probably correct rear spring part numbers.

I was able to flip the tag over enough to confirm the last three digits are 6AB. So the part number for my rear springs is 68262686AB. Hope that helps.

 

[PicRR]

Spotted! Finally!

Up north, there aren't too many BTS's on the road so when you see one, especially in Gator, it's a thing! To the gentleman on Hwy 48 near Pefferlaw this morning, "Hello!" Hope you're on here. We looked at each other like, "Hey, what the h---? I thought I was the only...." A cool encounter as I don't get to see mine in motion from the driver's seat. AND...a nice change from Springgate, lol.

Have a good day, "eh!"

 

[CJR28]

I was able to flip the tag over enough to confirm the last three digits are 6AB. So the part number for my rear springs is 68262686AB. Hope that helps.

And you have the ORP springs correct?

 

[Pyleketerson]

And you have the ORP springs correct?

Yes. Measuring center hub to fender is 23.25" in front and 24.75" in rear on stock setup.

 

[pstemme]

Congrats! Beautiful truck! Any chance you can get the part number for the rear springs?

I tink I have the ORG on my ceramic gray BTS, green stickered shocks too.. Here is back and front

 

[User name]

So, I’m planning on ordering a BTS now that Anvil is released. Anyone know why the heck you can’t get the BTS in the 33 gallon tank anymore!? I’m getting the diesel and when I go to build it on the Ram site, it’ll remove the BTS package if I select the 33 gal tank! Please tell me this is a site error

 

[Pyleketerson]

Already modded after one day of ownership lol. Everything was ready to go since it took over a month to get the truck here.

BDS suspension (Basically Fox) - https://bds-suspension.com/product?kid=1664F
18x9 Fuel Vector wheels 0 offset
35/11.5/18 Falken Wildpeak A/T3w

Drove about 25 miles on the highway home...very happy with it! Can’t wait to get off-road.

 

[dtlrshp]

Just over a month with the car... so far:

Full body PPF with colored infused satin black roof PPF
A multitude of various pro ceramic coatings on everything
Llumar Stratos/Formula One ceramic window tint
Line-X Premium

Sound system upgrade in the works. And a peragon bed cover is on the way

Hope to turn this into a semi-overlander at some point, after I recoup from the hurt ($$$$). Which probably means a bed rack and suspension will come at some point. I don't like stock wheels usually, but I actually like these 5 spoke BTS wheels. I wish they sat further out though. Thoughts on running hubcentric spacers with integrated studs? I've done it on my old Acura.. but this car seems rather heavy to sit on some spacers.

 

[SCasey89]

So, I’m planning on ordering a BTS now that Anvil is released. Anyone know why the heck you can’t get the BTS in the 33 gallon tank anymore!? I’m getting the diesel and when I go to build it on the Ram site, it’ll remove the BTS package if I select the 33 gal tank! Please tell me this is a site error

The Build and Price for the 2021s has been extremely buggy, so it could very well be a site error. I’m pretty sure you can get the 33 gal tank with the diesel. I’d use the NADA Build and Price linked below. It’s a bit more reliable at this point.

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www.nadaguides.com

 

[User name]

The Build and Price for the 2021s has been extremely buggy, so it could very well be a site error. I’m pretty sure you can get the 33 gal tank with the diesel. I’d use the NADA Build and Price linked below. It’s a bit more reliable at this point.

2021 undefined undefined undefined Price with Options - J.D. Power

Research 2021 undefined undefined undefined Price with Options.

www.nadaguides.com

Thank you! Has anyone had luck with a dealer being able to order a BTS. Mine is saying he’s not able to, even though I showed him the announcement saying the next phase has been released. What gives?

 

[SCasey89]

Thank you! Has anyone had luck with a dealer being able to order a BTS. Mine is saying he’s not able to, even though I showed him the announcement saying the next phase has been released. What gives?

There’s been a lot of mixed messages concerning ordering BTS trucks. Some say that dealers can’t order them and Ram basically sends dealers trucks of their (Rams) choosing (which I find hard to believe). Then others say that dealers can order them and I think there’s one or two members here that factory ordered a BTS truck.

When I was looking for my Ceramic Gray model, I had dealers telling me they could order, but when they went into their system it wouldn’t allow them to. It was late in the run, so I figured it was just because the factory hit their total allotment of 1,000 units.

All I can suggest is to have your dealer keep trying. Ask him to try to order as a “Sold Order” if he hasn’t already tried. Given these were just announced yesterday, perhaps the “switch” hasn’t been thrown yet in the system to allow for ordering.

 

[HSKR R/T]

Just over a month with the car... so far:

Full body PPF with colored infused satin black roof PPF
A multitude of various pro ceramic coatings on everything
Llumar Stratos/Formula One ceramic window tint
Line-X Premium

Sound system upgrade in the works. And a peragon bed cover is on the way

Hope to turn this into a semi-overlander at some point, after I recoup from the hurt ($$$$). Which probably means a bed rack and suspension will come at some point. I don't like stock wheels usually, but I actually like these 5 spoke BTS wheels. I wish they sat further out though. Thoughts on running hubcentric spacers with integrated studs? I've done it on my old Acura.. but this car seems rather heavy to sit on some spacers.

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As long as they are hub centric spacers and properly torqued you will be fine

 

[HSKR R/T]

The three dealers I worked with before I got mine said they weren't able to order, they only got what Ram sent them. And I was working with them when the first run of the Navy ones were still being built. . I have not seen a single person mention actually being able to custom order one

 

[User name]

The three dealers I worked with before I got mine said they weren't able to order, they only got what Ram sent them. And I was working with them when the first run of the Navy ones were still being built. . I have not seen a single person mention actually being able to custom order one

My buddy custom ordered his, so I know it can be done. I’m not sure why the dealers are so uninformed on these trucks and their ability to order.

 

[Fishwiz]

I was listening to talk radio (Fox News Channel, audio only), and they do a segment on The Five where each host shars something positive.... One host shared a comment about how Ram announced their latest BTS edition. She also said that they are built by veterans.... Is it possible there's a special staff that is used for these trucks that consists of veterans?

That seems unlikely to me, but pretty cool if it's true.

P.S. Please no political comments. I only shared what station/channel in case anyone else happens to have also heard it or wanted to look for the transcript/recording.

Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

 

[Izcuacho]

I was listening to talk radio (Fox News Channel, audio only), and they do a segment on The Five where each host shars something positive.... One host shared a comment about how Ram announced their latest BTS edition. She also said that they are built by veterans.... Is it possible there's a special staff that is used for these trucks that consists of veterans?

That seems unlikely to me, but pretty cool if it's true.

P.S. Please no political comments. I only shared what station/channel in case anyone else happens to have also heard it or wanted to look for the transcript/recording.

Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

This is on one of the commercial for the build to serve where they show some of their staff on the assembly line being veterans. But not all of them just like any other business that has veterans working as part of their staff.

 

[Izcuacho]

Finally finished the cosmetic mods I wanted;

20% window tint on the front / 50% windshield (all ceramic)
Black lug nuts and center wheel cover
DeBadged the bighorn / 4x4 / Ram emblem from back and sides
Shackle hitch
Smoke tint on lights / light on headlight and fog / medium on tail / center / mirror turn signals
Also did a magna flow 14” swap for the center muffler.
All done for now; start saving $$ for next year 5100s & UCA (level).
Tires (285/65r20) will be later once I need them to much $$ specially while stocks are good.

BTW I have the ORG springs and shocks build date 7/20 bought 9/20 dealer inventory not ordered.

 

[c0mbatVet]

Update regarding spring gate that someone posted on Facebook