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What did you do to your Ram today???

HemiDude said:
Interesting. I've been thinking about supercharging, never considered doing it with the stock manifolds. I would think with the long tubes that beast will feel more responsive.
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Added about 120 to the wheels with it and the stock manifolds compared to the before dyno run.
 
Couldn't decide on new wheels and I like the design of the stock 18x8s so I decided to have them powder coated instead of replacing them!! Wheel spacers are on the way and then maybe a simple 2" leveling kit and I will be done ..... for now!!

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I installed my Hellwig rear sway bar today. Holy crap what a difference! Best $300 you could spend upgrading this truck in my opinion.
 
BilletLaramie57 said:
I installed my Hellwig rear sway bar today. Holy crap what a difference! Best $300 you could spend upgrading this truck in my opinion.
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Did you re-use the stock stabilizer links, or does it come with new ones? I ask because everyone on this forum who has installed them says the make a big difference. In my mind, if the new bar is that much stiffer, then the factory links become the weak point or limiting factor.
 
HemiDude said:
Did you re-use the stock stabilizer links, or does it come with new ones? I ask because everyone on this forum who has installed them says the make a big difference. In my mind, if the new bar is that much stiffer, then the factory links become the weak point or limiting factor.
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Yes, I reused the factory links. That doesn't automatically make them the "weak point or limiting factor". Unless the engineer(s) that designed the parts can comment, for all we know the best part of that rear anti-sway system are the links. And to be honest for how much this does for the ride quality and handling (huge difference), if you installed the bar first, and then found factory length aftermarket links and installed them, I highly doubt you would notice a difference between the links.

Not all aftermarket products are "better" than the OEM ones. Sometimes they are just a part that is designed to replace a factory part to be able to install other components and could actually be worse than the OEM.

Simply put, I installed the rear sway bar and then I took one of our techs for a ride right after. He bought his Limited a week after I bought my Laramie. He was ordering his sway bar while we were still in the truck and not back to the shop yet.

It is a huge difference. So much so that if I was richer than rich, I would tell everyone to buy one and if they didn't like it, I'd pay for it... It really is that much of a positive difference.
 
Mother said:
When they were still offered, $340/each. Then Fifteen52 blew them out for $125/each when they discontinued them. I got them for $580 for a set of 5 still new in the boxes.
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DId you ever get these mounted? Like to see some pics on the truck if you can
 
BilletLaramie57 said:
Yes, I reused the factory links. That doesn't automatically make them the "weak point or limiting factor". Unless the engineer(s) that designed the parts can comment, for all we know the best part of that rear anti-sway system are the links. And to be honest for how much this does for the ride quality and handling (huge difference), if you installed the bar first, and then found factory length aftermarket links and installed them, I highly doubt you would notice a difference between the links.

Not all aftermarket products are "better" than the OEM ones. Sometimes they are just a part that is designed to replace a factory part to be able to install other components and could actually be worse than the OEM.

Simply put, I installed the rear sway bar and then I took one of our techs for a ride right after. He bought his Limited a week after I bought my Laramie. He was ordering his sway bar while we were still in the truck and not back to the shop yet.

It is a huge difference. So much so that if I was richer than rich, I would tell everyone to buy one and if they didn't like it, I'd pay for it... It really is that much of a positive difference.
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I get what you are saying, I guess I'm thinking more long term. The whole system flexes a certain amount as a unit. When you install a stiffer part in one place, it (potentially) transfers more torque to the other components. We've all replaced worn out stab links, but most of us haven't had to replace a "worn out" bar.

That said, any stiffness gained is a good thing to me. I really like the ride of my Ram, but I'm not one to take it easy in the turns, so I see an upgrade in my future. If the links wear out quicker they are easy enough to replace. Just didn't know if the new bar came with upgraded links.
 
HemiDude said:
DId you ever get these mounted? Like to see some pics on the truck if you can
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No, not yet. I've been considering a move to a different climate so I might be trading in for a 4x4 so I'm holding out for a bit.

Here's someone else with the same wheels. Different offset, but you get the idea...

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285/60r20 on 20x9 +18 Turbomac HD

I have some 20x9 +18 Turbomacs on the way and some BFG K02 285/60r20 in my garage. My trucks a Laramie with air suspension and I was wondering if this would fit. I haven’t been able to find anything about this specific size, I’ve seen lots of 275/60r20 but no 285.
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Installed the Luxe distressed Flag, followed the install video they posted of an install on a Challenger sunroof. Our roof's are MUCH larger and my OCD kicked in making the install a two afternoon process.

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The upside Mopar emblem is a reflection from my rear sliding glass. I have blue vinyl striping coming for a thin blue line.
 
BilletLaramie57 said:
Yes, I reused the factory links. That doesn't automatically make them the "weak point or limiting factor". Unless the engineer(s) that designed the parts can comment, for all we know the best part of that rear anti-sway system are the links. And to be honest for how much this does for the ride quality and handling (huge difference), if you installed the bar first, and then found factory length aftermarket links and installed them, I highly doubt you would notice a difference between the links.

Not all aftermarket products are "better" than the OEM ones. Sometimes they are just a part that is designed to replace a factory part to be able to install other components and could actually be worse than the OEM.

Simply put, I installed the rear sway bar and then I took one of our techs for a ride right after. He bought his Limited a week after I bought my Laramie. He was ordering his sway bar while we were still in the truck and not back to the shop yet.

It is a huge difference. So much so that if I was richer than rich, I would tell everyone to buy one and if they didn't like it, I'd pay for it... It really is that much of a positive difference.
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What setting did you use? There are 3 settings. I've ordered one, just waiting on it.
 
Has anyone installed a Dash Camera in Ram. Which one is best.
 
LakesAZ said:
I hope you have better luck with your Lasfit brake light bulb then I did. I’m referring to the key not located problem when you change the CHMSL bulb.
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Well crap...replaced all three and sure enough, I'm having issues now with it not recognizing my key fob is present. So is it just the center brake light bulb that causes it or is it all three? If I can get away with leaving the outer two cargo lights, I'm fine with putting the center halogen bulb back in.
 
Funeman said:
Well crap...replaced all three and sure enough, I'm having issues now with it not recognizing my key fob is present. So is it just the center brake light bulb that causes it or is it all three? If I can get away with leaving the outer two cargo lights, I'm fine with putting the center halogen bulb back in.
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That should solve the problem. Seems it is only the brake light because you have to push the brake to start.
 
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