Official Built to Serve Thread

[HEMITKN]

Ram has announced/released the fifth, and final, installment of the 1500 Built to Serve. Pays tribute to the Coast Guard with Spitfire Orange and Bright White being the two color options.

Only 500 units of the Spitfire Orange and 750 units of the Bright White will be built, which is the lowest of any of the colors released in the Built to Serve trucks

There you go Coasties! FYI everything I saw said 500 and 500.

 

[HEMITKN]

It seems to be that there is only one low-volume paint BTS out there...and that is the one gator model that FCA used for promotional material. I have not seen any other low-volume paint BTS trucks with the Ramboxes. I seem to recall FCA showing a ceramic gray BTS with Ramboxes in a press release, but that was most-likely just digitally edited.

I believe you to be on point brother! Still pisses me off to have to give up my RAM boxes! I really like them and use them quite often! I do have the Decked system sitting in the garage waiting though ;-)

 

[HEMITKN]

View attachment 84410 really like the orange. I was gonna join the coast guard...

Now...will RAM give the BTS to the HeftyDuty?!

Awesome pic!

 

[bcwood64]

For the guys who had the wrong springs. How long did it take for the correct ones come in?

 

[HEMITKN]

So read all the lift combinations and everyone's post's. Here my question With the BTS or ORP/ORG adding the 2" Mopar lift nets you how much lift? Is it two or a little more or less. I have dropped the idea of 6" lift as it would only be for looks 20" to the side steps is a stretch. I want to run 18X9's with -12 offset with RG's in 34X12.5 or 35X12.5. My other question is a 3.5" lift with the ORG would push angles out of range and cause added wear? Want to keep this tank BTS for the long haul and why I am being so picky. This is a gator one on here and the look and height I am after. Thanks Mike

 

[Grape_Ape]

So read all the lift combinations and everyone's post's. Here my question With the BTS or ORP/ORG adding the 2" Mopar lift nets you how much lift? Is it two or a little more or less. I have dropped the idea of 6" lift as it would only be for looks 20" to the side steps is a stretch. I want to run 18X9's with -12 offset with RG's in 34X12.5 or 35X12.5. My other question is a 3.5" lift with the ORG would push angles out of range and cause added wear? Want to keep this tank BTS for the long haul and why I am being so picky. This is a gator one on here and the look and height I am after. Thanks Mike

If you're getting new wheels you can run 35x12.50s with just a level. So Bilsteins or Eibachs would suffice if that's the route you wanted to take.

Most third party manufacturers have said not to go above 2" of additional lift with the ORG. A lot of people will buy the 3.5" Readylift, chunk the preload spacer, and use adjustable shocks in its place. This will keep your ride nice and keep you from over extending your angles.

Alot of guys are running the Mopar 2" lift with ORG springs with no issues. Although Mopar does not recommend this. I believe it's a total of 3" with the springs.

If you want to keep your stock wheels then you should be able to fit 34s with just a level.

 

[Grape_Ape]

For the guys who had the wrong springs. How long did it take for the correct ones come in?

At most 1 week. Was pretty quick. I think I had time to order my Eibachs and they came in around the same time.

 

[Wookie0323]

Can anyone with a 2WD BTS verify if they got the skid plates/heavy duty shock absorbers/lift? I saw on the website the 4x2 has less listed then 4x4 for the BTS package but is the same price.

 

[bcwood64]

At most 1 week. Was pretty quick. I think I had time to order my Eibachs and they came in around the same time.

Yeah Debbie said the Service Manager didn't give her a estimate. I asked for one so I can plan my month out.

 

[Pebcak]

I've done some digging but can't find anything definitive. I have a 2021 BTS, Crew with the Alpine Stereo in it. My coworker has a 2021 RAM 3500 with a subwoofer in the back that he doesn't want.

So my question is if the sub from the 3500 is compatible with my BTS?

I've looked at my VIN and can't find anything saying that it's wired for the Sub. I've searched forums/Google and have found a reference for a 2019 Lonestar that the connection for the sub is in the middle of the back seats and has a Black/White wires going to the drivers seat.

I'm leaving work in an hour and will check when I get home to see if I can find anything.

I'd like to get it from him if it's a direct fit.

 

[Grape_Ape]

I've done some digging but can't find anything definitive. I have a 2021 BTS, Crew with the Alpine Stereo in it. My coworker has a 2021 RAM 3500 with a subwoofer in the back that he doesn't want.

So my question is if the sub from the 3500 is compatible with my BTS?

I've looked at my VIN and can't find anything saying that it's wired for the Sub. I've searched forums/Google and have found a reference for a 2019 Lonestar that the connection for the sub is in the middle of the back seats and has a Black/White wires going to the drivers seat.

I'm leaving work in an hour and will check when I get home to see if I can find anything.

I'd like to get it from him if it's a direct fit.

Your alpine should already have a sub behind the rear right seat.

Are you wanting to add his as an additional sub?

 

[SCasey89]

Can anyone with a 2WD BTS verify if they got the skid plates/heavy duty shock absorbers/lift? I saw on the website the 4x2 has less listed then 4x4 for the BTS package but is the same price.

I just compared the build sheet of a new tank green 4x2 to my 4x4 and it looks like the 4x2s don’t come with the skid plates, heavy duty shock absorbers, or raised ride height. You basically aren’t getting any of the features included in the off-road group.

 

[Wookie0323]

I just compared the build sheet of a new tank green 4x2 to my 4x4 and it looks like the 4x2s don’t come with the skid plates, heavy duty shock absorbers, or raised ride height. You basically aren’t getting any of the features included in the off-road group.

That's what I noticed too. If that's the case it sucks they are marking it for the same price. My guy at the dealership said the drive train should matter, and both trucks should have the same equipment. I guess I'll see when I gets delivered

 

[SCasey89]

That's what I noticed too. If that's the case it sucks they are marking it for the same price. My guy at the dealership said the drive train should matter, and both trucks should have the same equipment. I guess I'll see when I gets delivered

Here's the 4x2 I located, which you can tell doesn't have the raised ride height. And the second link is the build sheet for the truck where you'll notice none of the off-road group options are listed. If the options aren't listed on the build sheet, they won't be on the truck.

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/838916682/overview/

https://www.dodge.com/webselfservice/BuildSheetServlet?vin=1C6RREFM7MN661772

 

[Jeffjad]

Where is the Space Force RAM 1500 Built to Serve???

Where's the Space Force-Inspired Ram 1500 Built to Serve Edition?

Ram’s Built to Serve edition pickups have honored five of the six branches that make up the U.S. military.

www.google.com

 

[HEMITKN]

If you're getting new wheels you can run 35x12.50s with just a level. So Bilsteins or Eibachs would suffice if that's the route you wanted to take.

Most third party manufacturers have said not to go above 2" of additional lift with the ORG. A lot of people will buy the 3.5" Readylift, chunk the preload spacer, and use adjustable shocks in its place. This will keep your ride nice and keep you from over extending your angles.

Alot of guys are running the Mopar 2" lift with ORG springs with no issues. Although Mopar does not recommend this. I believe it's a total of 3" with the springs.

If you want to keep your stock wheels then you should be able to fit 34s with just a level.

Thanks I have reread several posts on lifts. Guess it will come down to wear and tear of the vehicle. Would like3-4" but this is not right for the suspension and I'm not dropping the coin for fabtech or the likes. I think I will go with the 6" lift and get new side steps to replace the new factory ones, kind of a waste but, 20" not cool after along days work IMO. Thanks grape-ape for your help and rundown. The other option would be the 2" lift with ORG for 3' but still think that would work too. Still waiting on update on truck as it was in body vendor two weeks ago.

 

[Pebcak]

Your alpine should already have a sub behind the rear right seat.

Are you wanting to add his as an additional sub?

I don't know about additional or just replacement. It's the under seat type that looks similar to this one.

Would this add anything additional? Or similar to the sub behind the seat?

Not an audio person here.

 

[HSKR R/T]

I don't know about additional or just replacement. It's the under seat type that looks similar to this one.

Would this add anything additional? Or similar to the sub behind the seat?

Not an audio person here.

Won't fit as the 3500 still uses the 4th gen cab.

 

[Wookie0323]

Here's the 4x2 I located, which you can tell doesn't have the raised ride height. And the second link is the build sheet for the truck where you'll notice none of the off-road group options are listed. If the options aren't listed on the build sheet, they won't be on the truck.

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/838916682/overview/

https://www.dodge.com/webselfservice/BuildSheetServlet?vin=1C6RREFM7MN661772

Well that's a bummer! Looks like I have some research for upgrades to do.

 

[SCasey89]

Well that's a bummer! Looks like I have some research for upgrades to do.

Yeah definitely a bummer that Ram still charges the same price for the package on the 4x2, even though the 2WD versions aren’t getting the bulk of the features.