What did you do to your Ram today???

[Dontfront82]

I replaced mine with JL to tide me over until I do my SQ system.View attachment 23392

JL!

 

[Dontfront82]

Shucks if I add anything more to signature lol, the mods are going to ban me. I have a full SQ systems in my audio room,I’m just trying to get my exterior done before I start tearing into that.

How hard was it replacing the ones in the dash? I would like to swap those. I can hear some distortion coming from those speakers.. I have the h&k audio system

 

[Rampat]

I really like the tint, I know it's 3m but I'm not specifically sure what type. I wanted to go 5% all around but man these state troopers in Texas are hardcore about tint and I don't need reasons to get pulled over. So I went somewhat legal.. (25% fronts is legal I believe)

The polarized lenses on your costas will create the halos lol

I just had a loaner when my truck was in the body shop (got rear ended) and it had 15% on the front. Enterprise said it was a police account vehicle but the only vehicle they had so I signed a release stating I know it was illegal tint. It didn’t create halos at all. Had it for a week and never noticed, I drove my wife’s car for 5 minutes and hated it.

 

[Rampat]

What issues did you have with the lomax? I’ve had none.

Woke up this morning after a light rain last night and this is what I see.......this thing absolutely sucks.

 

[Mighty Snowpants]

Woke up this morning after a light rain last night and this is what I see.......this thing absolutely sucks.

I had similar until I put in Truxxedo universal tailgate seal. Found on Amazon. Have not been thru heavy rain yet to final test since it &#@%§?¥ snowed 5 inches here yesterday.

 

[Al Czervik]

Installed bed step and fender flares...

 

[Patsy1099]

Woke up this morning after a light rain last night and this is what I see.......this thing absolutely sucks.

I’m not familiar with the lomax but obviously it shouldn’t be doing that. Maybe try calling them and they can go over the install with you so you can get a better seal. I would think there should either be some adjustments you could make and/or using some weather stripping in certain locations to seal the perimeter. You could also try starting a thread specifically for the lomax and posting detailed pics and maybe other members here with the lomax could chime in with their thoughts. Good luck. Frustrating for sure.

 

[Rampat]

I’m not familiar with the lomax but obviously it shouldn’t be doing that. Maybe try calling them and they can go over the install with you so you can get a better seal. I would think there should either be some adjustments you could make and/or using some weather stripping in certain locations to seal the perimeter. You could also try starting a thread specifically for the lomax and posting detailed pics and maybe other members here with the lomax could chime in with their thoughts. Good luck. Frustrating for sure.
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How do you like your Truxedo? I’m open to any cover at this point.

 

[PorBoy]

How hard was it replacing the ones in the dash? I would like to swap those. I can hear some distortion coming from those speakers.. I have the h&k audio system

It’s really easy and I have pry tools that I’ve used on audio installs in the past.

 

[Patsy1099]

I really like my Truxedo but it’s my first Tonneau so I don’t have much of a reference point. I read up on them and pulled the trigger. It gave me the most bang for the buck for what I was looking for: low profile, locks but without a key, under 1k, quality, roll up so I have quick access to entire bed but also reinforced, lastly no leaks. This checked all those boxes. I’m happy.

 

[W13NY]

Brought my truck for the rear brake squeal service bulletin (had the parts ordered for it) and a bad drivers side ball joint (parts ordered too) just to find out they are now changing the upper and lower control arms along with the ball joint and had to take a loaner truck home since they need until tomorrow to fix it.

The loaner is a 2019 RAM 1500 Classic Quad Cab (V6) - man that thing is slow compared to the V8

Just wanted to give a little update on this:

I dropped my 2019 RAM 1500 off Friday (took off of work to do this) to have a ball joint (defective from factory) and rear pads and rotors replaced as per a service bulletin.

It was supposed to be done Friday by 4:30pm - a few hours before that they called me and said it will not be ready until tomorrow (Saturday). I then received a call Saturday that it will not be ready until TUESDAY because they did not order all of the parts correctly for not just the first time but this is the second time they have done this. It costs me $25 in tolls and gas every time I have to go there for their screw ups along with an hour and 15 mins of driving each way.

Along with that they now say they have to replace the upper and lower control arms which I was not told until Friday late afternoon after they already had the truck.

How is a dealerships service center so unorganized where they ordered the wrong parts twice but told me on the phone each time before coming in that they had them? A ball joint and control arms should last atleast 50,000 miles according to all other mechanics I’ve spoken to about this problem.

I have a feeling there is something more wrong with it then they are saying because I cant see them ordering the wrong parts twice when I specifically spoke to the parts department and confirmed what parts they had before driving all that way.

Any thoughts on this?

 

[Briencrotty]

Just wanted to give a little update on this:

I dropped my 2019 RAM 1500 off Friday (took off of work to do this) to have a ball joint (defective from factory) and rear pads and rotors replaced as per a service bulletin.

It was supposed to be done Friday by 4:30pm - a few hours before that they called me and said it will not be ready until tomorrow (Saturday). I then received a call Saturday that it will not be ready until TUESDAY because they did not order all of the parts correctly for not just the first time but this is the second time they have done this. It costs me $25 in tolls and gas every time I have to go there for their screw ups along with an hour and 15 mins of driving each way.

Along with that they now say they have to replace the upper and lower control arms which I was not told until Friday late afternoon after they already had the truck.

How is a dealerships service center so unorganized where they ordered the wrong parts twice but told me on the phone each time before coming in that they had them? A ball joint and control arms should last atleast 50,000 miles according to all other mechanics I’ve spoken to about this problem.

I have a feeling there is something more wrong with it then they are saying because I cant see them ordering the wrong parts twice when I specifically spoke to the parts department and confirmed what parts they had before driving all that way.

Any thoughts on this?

That is definitely a bummer when the dealership sets the wrong expectation. On the plus side, you have a loaner at least, so you can slam the miles on that puppy. Any long road trips you need to knock out while you have their truck?

B

 

[fotomatt1]

Call your salesman and ask him to go on the shop and FaceTime (or Android equivalent) and show you with the tech what’s wrong. If it’s nothing really out of the ordinary they should be able to explain.


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[Dontfront82]

It’s really easy and I have pry tools that I’ve used on audio installs in the past.

Ok thanks! I'll look for it

 

[JeffK2019]

Woke up this morning after a light rain last night and this is what I see.......this thing absolutely sucks.

I have the Lomax and it's tight as a drum, have never had any water come in anywhere but right around the tailgate and that only going through the high pressure car wash. I have some seals I am going to add around the tailgate as per other posts and that should fix it, just have not gotten to it yet.

I was also surprised you had a ding in your rail as I felt mine was packaged very well. But I guess things can happen in shipping, can't really blame Lomax for that.

 

[W13NY]

That is definitely a bummer when the dealership sets the wrong expectation. On the plus side, you have a loaner at least, so you can slam the miles on that puppy. Any long road trips you need to knock out while you have their truck?

B

1,000 mile road trip unfortunately is in 4 weeks lol

 

[fotomatt1]

I have the Lomax and it's tight as a drum, have never had any water come in anywhere but right around the tailgate and that only going through the high pressure car wash. I have some seals I am going to add around the tailgate as per other posts and that should fix it, just have not gotten to it yet.

I was also surprised you had a ding in your rail as I felt mine was packaged very well. But I guess things can happen in shipping, can't really blame Lomax for that.

Just installed my Lomax a few minutes ago. Ordered it Wednesday night late and it came on Friday from Luke at Truck Alterations. Amazing service from him and he is so patient!

Mine is not flimsy in any way shape or form. In fact, it’s extremely rigid...much more so than I thought! Also heavier than I thought. Also no light coming through after I installed which only took about 15 mins. I’ll report back after a rain storm but can’t imagine this leaking.

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[kjn86]

I got the Inifinity Reference and I think they're OK, but not sure I love them. Wondering if the Kickers or JL would be better. Considering returning them and getting one of the other options. Opinions?

That's funny because at this speaker thread https://5thgenrams.com/community/th...eakers-to-kickers-wow.7060/page-8#post-133080 we are discussing how some people found the Kickers to be a little too high/much/"bright" (not sure the right word) and the JL or Infinity maybe better. I am not into audio enough to appreciate the subtleties, but I am sticking with the Kickers for a week at least to see if I get used to them. Right now, I notice they are better than the stock but it's almost like it throws off the system with 2 of the 6 more powerful and clear. I had to adjust the output to be less front, more rear, and less bass and at lower volume to get it to be OK. For $35, I am not too worried about it. I am just not sure what would make it better - new corner speakers (return the Kickers) or all new speakers to even it out or return to stock. Not enough experience to know honestly. A lot of this may just be me, my ears, and my preferences as well.

 

[Lil Miss Always Wrong]

TRADED IT IN... : )
We bought one of our 2019's used with 5K on it, so we got a REALLY good deal originally.... BUT hubby really wanted a 4X4, (a SECOND 4x4, the greedy bugger, lol) wasn't in love with the chrome, plus wanted NAV, a sunroof (even with all the possible issues, couldn't shake him....lol) and black headliner AND Alpine and a few other upgrades so we traded yesterday.

Really took very small hit and payment is just 50 bucks higher & went from 66 months to 72 with no down payment....Practically stole it, i think the dealer was getting ready to offer to "pay my husband" just to get me off his back!!! "Is there anything left in my dealership your wife would like to pillage before y'all go??!!" No thanks, i'm good... ....lol

Not showin' pics till we get them wheels off...eeeeesh! lol

 

[Truckin]

Did nothing except a quick wash and wax. (well, at least a quick as possible on a beast this size!) Got to look good for first date...