Rock Crawler’s Build

[Rock Crawler]

2022 1500 Laramie - Crew Cab - 2WD - 6’ 4” Bed - Granite Crystal Metallic - 5.7L V8 Hemi - Anti-Spin Diff / 3.92 Rear Axle - 33 Gallon Fuel Tank - Night Edition - Laramie Level 2 Equipment Group - Bed Utility Group - Advanced Safety Group - Trailer Tow Group - Technology Group - Rear Wheelhouse Liners - 12” Nav - Power Running Boards - Panoramic Sunroof

Ordered from Mark Dodge 02/07
VIN: 02/09
B/S: 04/11
W/S: 04/13
Dealer: 05/02
Home: 05/07

Pics from the dealership:

 

[Rock Crawler]

05/14/2022

Had TriTek in Garland, TX install XPEL ceramic film/tint and PPF.

XPEL Clear ceramic film:
Windshield
Rear window and slider (has factory tinted glass)
Rear driver and passenger sides (has factory tinted glass)

I know, it’s a clear film. But, the reduction in heat is well worth it here in Texas.

XPEL 35% ceramic tint:
Front driver and passenger sides
Panoramic sunroof

XPEL PPF:
Full hood
Front bumper
Front fenders
Mirrors
Headlights
Grill surrounds
Front shrouds

 

[Rock Crawler]

05/20/2022

Installed paint matched bumper plugs from Acogs91. He is here on the forum.

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Installed McGard black lugnuts and locks

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Installed Bedrug Impact Bed Liner



Installed BakFlip MX4 Bed Cover

 

[Solracer]

Can you pm me what you paid for the tint, film and ppf?

like you build so far!

 

[Biggiehorn]

Nice truck, really like what you have done to it so far as well. Looking forward to following along!

 

[MikeyHo808]

Well done. Our beds are almost identical! How much fun did you have making the holes for your rails and bolting them back in?
But really, nice job sir. Love going through these transformation type threads…
Unfortunately, my wallet usually takes a beating soon after.

 

[Rock Crawler]

Nice truck, really like what you have done to it so far as well. Looking forward to following along!

Thanks. There is more to come for sure.

 

[Rock Crawler]

Well done. Our beds are almost identical! How much fun did you have making the holes for your rails and bolting them back in?
But really, nice job sir. Love going through these transformation type threads…
Unfortunately, my wallet usually takes a beating soon after.

It was pretty time consuming for sure, but worth it.

 

[OG_Sik7]

Awesome truck. Hows the heat reduction from the ceramic on the windshield? Thinking about getting that done soon. Dash gets super hot, even more with this texas heat and black leather.

 

[Rock Crawler]

Seems to be working well. With the crappy weather we’ve been having, I’ve been driving the Jeep. Don’t want any hail damage. Jeep is a crawler, so not too worried about it. Not worried about the truck getting dirty, it’s just that the possibility of hail here in Texas is usually pretty high and don’t want to risk it.

 

[Rock Crawler]

No pic, but I installed the OCDplug matte screen protector on my 12” screen last night. I had it on my last truck and I really liked it.

 

[Rock Crawler]

Installed the WeatherTech Floor Liner HP’s that I pulled out of my previous truck. Great fit and coverage. They are a bit dirty right now since I have not had time to wash the truck lately.

 

[Rock Crawler]

Installed AirLift 1000HD helper bags, 2” lowering springs and Hellwig swaybar that I had removed from my previous truck.



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AIR VALVES

 

[bfabian76]

id move those air valves if you tow a lot. D ring will end up breaking it eventually.

 

[Rock Crawler]

id move those air valves if you tow a lot. D ring will end up breaking it eventually.

I had them on the front of that plate on my previous truck and never had any issues. But, I’ll have to see how it works out where they are.

 

[bfabian76]

I dont have them on this truck but my old truck i put them by my license plate too. worked out good. My cousin tried them down by yours and broke a few lines so he moved it but he tows a lot

 

[Rock Crawler]

Front: Maxtrac 2” lowering struts (372403)
Maxtrac Upper Control Arms (352700)

Rear: Timber Grove 4” Drop Coil Replacement Mount Airbags
(SQ8419421)
Bilstein 5100 Shocks (24-185684)
IHC Suspension Cut-Kit Relocation Brackets
Spohn Panhard Bar (D09-1500-104)
Hellwig Adjustable Sway Bar End Links (7961)

I would have preferred to use the drop spindles, but oh well. Installation of the front struts was not very difficult and the UCA’s were simple since I was already in there to do the struts. The rear axle Cut Kit is a ton of work and would be much easier if the axle was removed from the truck. There is a lot of cutting and grinding to do and some of the spots are very tight. I had to use a Dremel with a cut-off wheel in these areas. This seems to take forever. It seems to do what it is supposed to. The lower control arm is horizontal to the ground like it is supposed to be. So, rear geometry should all be good. Oddly enough, after taking measurements with a plumb bob, the rear axle is still centered. I did not have to adjust the panhard bar at all. Maybe it will move after being driven a bit. It’s very important to read all direction and not tighten any of the bolts until the suspension is under a load. This way the tension bushings don’t get damaged and everything aligns properly. This can easily done with jack stands under the rear axle and a jack under the control arms in the front. The Timber Grove bags are pretty simple to install. It’s a bolt in kit and will support up to 6K lbs. I wanted these because I wanted to lower the truck but I did not want to lose my towing capabilities. The Hellwig adjustable sway bar links help to keep my Hellwig sway bar horizontal to the ground like it is supposed to be. For the rear shocks, the bushings from Maxtrac worked well. After removing the Bilstein lower bushings, they seem to be identical to the Maxtrac ones. I think the only thing you really need is the metal sleeve. I just went ahead and used the Maxtrac stuff. Job made fairly easy with a press and some sockets. The ride is not bad. I actually don’t mind a little stiffer ride. It’s definitely not the super soft drive of the factory suspension, but nothing to complain about. All-in-all, it’s a lot of work and was definitely made easier on this old body by having a BendPak two post lift. I meant to take pics before I put the wheels back on, but I forgot.

 

[Rock Crawler]

More pics

STOCK

2/4 DROP

 

[Rock Crawler]

It finally arrived. Maybe I’ll get a chance in the next few days to install it.

19'-UP RAM 1500 or REBEL (STAINLESS) Auto Air System (SQ4033746) — Timber Grove Enterprises, LLC

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[PurpleRT]

Oh snap. Bookmarked and watching close. I’m guessing your using that setup when your towing or hauling something heavy in the bed?


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