Official Built to Serve Thread

[Warmonkey497]

I'm not sure, I didn't ask. I figured they simply got in another set of non ORP springs since they asked if I wanted to pick it up until the "other parts" came in. As long as it's covered and I have a free loaner, I'm ok with it as long as it gets done right.

 

[bcwood64]

Yeah when they called me to let me know mine was done I checked by part number to make sure they had the correct springs on there.

 

[Warmonkey497]

Good idea.

 

[HEMITKN]

Well saw my first Built To Serve on the way home tonight. Kinda sucks that it was a Tank one lol... Eight colors out there and the first one I see is the Tank one. Must have just picked it up had MD temp plates on it. Still cool though. No time to wave to busy gawking ;-)

 

[brian1684]

Well saw my first Built To Serve on the way home tonight. Kinda sucks that it was a Tank one lol... Eight colors out there and the first one I see is the Tank one. Must have just picked it up had MD temp plates on it. Still cool though. No time to wave to busy gawking ;-)

There is a Gator and a billet silver that I know of in my town.

 

[Rjshoaff1]

Well saw my first Built To Serve on the way home tonight. Kinda sucks that it was a Tank one lol... Eight colors out there and the first one I see is the Tank one. Must have just picked it up had MD temp plates on it. Still cool though. No time to wave to busy gawking ;-)

Same thing happened to me. At the end of my road a guy works at a body shop has a ceramic gray one I see it every day and it pisses me off. LOL

 

[Grape_Ape]

I've never seen another black one in the wild. There's a guy with a ceramic grey that works beside my plant. I saw a ceramic grey in PCB last week and I've seen a gator around ATL.

Tbh my favorite thing about our trucks besides the unique colors are the wheels. They look great going down then road.

 

[Warmonkey497]

I have only seen one other BTS edition in over a year by me and it was Gator as well. I figured it would be way more common since they were built in sterling heights(45 mins away from me).

 

[Warmonkey497]

and... I'm still waiting to get my truck back from the dealer. I dropped it off Monday 0645 for the recall on the springs and there it still sits. I made the appointment last week, they said a loaner would be waiting for me when I drop it off, of course it wasn't, and I was an hour late for work. As stated in an earlier post, they called and told me they had to order more parts as well (not sure what parts since you would think it would have been described in the recall notice to the dealer on how to replace the wrong parts). My conversation with them yesterday(Thursday) was it should be ready for me today(Friday) or Saturday at the latest. Not getting a warm and fuzzy from my dealer so far on what should be fairly straight forward swap. When the Bilstein's arrive, I am taking it to the local 4x4 shop for install.

 

[RamCares]

and... I'm still waiting to get my truck back from the dealer. I dropped it off Monday 0645 for the recall on the springs and there it still sits. I made the appointment last week, they said a loaner would be waiting for me when I drop it off, of course it wasn't, and I was an hour late for work. As stated in an earlier post, they called and told me they had to order more parts as well (not sure what parts since you would think it would have been described in the recall notice to the dealer on how to replace the wrong parts). My conversation with them yesterday(Thursday) was it should be ready for me today(Friday) or Saturday at the latest. Not getting a warm and fuzzy from my dealer so far on what should be fairly straight forward swap. When the Bilstein's arrive, I am taking it to the local 4x4 shop for install.

Greeting Warmonkey497,
We apologize for any dissatisfaction with your dealer services. If you are in need of additional support while in service, please let us know via DM.
Rob
Ram Cares

 

[HEMITKN]

So went through my first tank of gas, just shy of 500 miles with 17.8 MPG average. Just wanted to say how impressed I am with the ride. Not sure if it's the RC lift or not as I never drove the truck stock. It rides better than my 17 Rebel did. Very plush yet firm enough to feel all of the road if that makes sense. Very happy.
Here is my next question. How much do you think the 295/70R 18's or 295/60R 20's will change the ride. More than likely they would be Nitto Ridge Grapplers.

Thanks Mike

 

[Wookie0323]

Since I ordered mine back in Dec, I have seen a Gator Green at my local Home depot, Ceramic Grey when I was working in northern FL, Patriot Blue leaving Miami, and another tank green at the dealership when I picked mine up. May have seen the tank another time on the road heading home from work so I wonder if I'll cross paths again

 

[Grape_Ape]

So went through my first tank of gas, just shy of 500 miles with 17.8 MPG average. Just wanted to say how impressed I am with the ride. Not sure if it's the RC lift or not as I never drove the truck stock. It ride better than my 17 Rebel did. Very plush yet firm enough to feel all of the road if that makes sense. Very happy.
Here is my next question. How much do you think the 295/70R 18's or 295/60R 20's will change the ride. More than likely they would be Nitto Ridge Grapplers.

Thanks Mike

Very nice fuel economy! When we went to the beach last week I barely cracked 17 mpg. Normally I'm 15-15.5 mpg around my house. Very hilly and I have a lot of 70+ MPH driving which I think contributes to my "poor" mpg. Obviously I didn't buy the truck for gas savings lol. That's what my beater is for. That little fella gets 33 mpg.

 

[Mattbancroft]

So I ordered mine March 5th and dealer says I have a vin # now but truck is not built yet. Wonder how long it takes once you get a vin # ?

 

[SCasey89]

So I ordered mine March 5th and dealer says I have a vin # now but truck is not built yet. Wonder how long it takes once you get a vin # ?

It all depends on the factory and their current constraints (which, unfortunately there are quite a bit right now between COVID, part shortages, etc.). You ordered in March, but the trucks weren’t scheduled to enter production until this month. I thought I had read early April, but I haven’t seen any bright white or spitfire orange trucks pop up as being in transit, which leads me to believe they haven’t started production yet.

Which color did you order? On every previous release, they’ve produced the every-day color first (black, blue, silver, red) then they finish the production run with the low volume color. So if you ordered the spitfire orange, I reckon it’ll be built after the bright whites are built.

And there’s this...

Michigan COVID surge threatens Ram truck plant

The uptick in COVID cases and subsequent quarantine requirements is one of several factors slowing production for one of Stellantis’ most profitable vehicles, Bloomberg reported.

www.autonews.com

 

[TractorM]

It all depends on the factory. You ordered in March, but the trucks weren’t scheduled to enter production until this month. I thought I had read early April, but I haven’t seen any bright white or spitfire orange trucks pop up as being in transit, which leads me to believe they haven’t started production yet.

Which color did you order? On every previous release, they’ve produced the every-day color first (black, blue, silver, red) then they finish the production run with the low volume color. So if you ordered the spitfire orange, I reckon it’ll be built after the bright whites are built.

And there’s this...

Michigan COVID surge threatens Ram truck plant

The uptick in COVID cases and subsequent quarantine requirements is one of several factors slowing production for one of Stellantis’ most profitable vehicles, Bloomberg reported.

www.autonews.com

I ordered on March 3rd. Yes, the last of these trucks were going to start April 1st. But, then ram production for the 1500 shut down for 3 weeks. Production should be back up the week of April 19th.

 

[Mattbancroft]

I ordered on March 3rd. Yes, the last of these trucks were going to start April 1st. But, then ram production for the 1500 shut down for 3 weeks. Production should be back up the week of April 19th.

I don't believe that the new Ram production was down for 3 weeks that was the classic line (different plant). Mine has a ship date of May 2nd they are telling me. I sure hope so

 

[PicRR]

So had time to install my tail gate decal, idea I stole from another gen5 BTS member. Not the best pic but she needs a bath anyway.

Looks great. Thank you for your service.
Please tell me what you think of that tail gate, worth it?

 

[Zefal]

So I saw this article the other day, and it irritated me a tiny bit, since this truck with almost nothing special, gets a cert plate

Mopar 2021 Ram 1500 Special Edition Brings a Strong Sticker Game, Rarity

Mo' Mopar!

www.motortrend.com

and here is the official Stellantis post:

Stellantis Media - Stellantis Introduces New Mopar ’21 Ram 1500 Special Edition in North America

Today, Stellantis announced a new, limited-production vehicle built with a package of unique performance parts and accessories from the Mopar Custom Shop – the new Mopar ’21 Ram 1500 Special Edition. Available exclusively on the 2021 Ram 1500 Big Horn/Lone Star Crew Cab 4x4, the new Mopar ’21...

media.stellantisnorthamerica.com

 

[HEMITKN]

Looks great. Thank you for your service.
Please tell me what you think of that tail gate, worth it?

I do as I have already made good use of it, plus it's cool ;-)