What did you do to your Ram today???

[z0n3]

Are those the newfangled sleeve solder joints I see on Facebook ? You just heat them up and they solder AND shrink? Can you get them locally?

They are waterproof butt connectors. Got them from amazon. I also put some heat shrink tubes on the ends for added protection just because. These work extremely well for this application. https://www.amazon.com/TICONN-Conne...uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

 

[ssphil]

Tinted, added 1.5 wheel spacers. Ordered BN fab oval muffler and 2 inch rear drop springs View attachment 83553View attachment 83555

Did you have any problems with the 1.5 spacers? Did you need to trim? I have 2 in spacers but the wheels for my bighorn stick out too far for my taste.

 

[HSKR R/T]

Looking for some advice on locking lug nuts. I might find myself dispersed camping in Appalachia during some dirt bike trips. I don't want to return and find my truck with no wheels and all my camping gear gone. I have met many great folks out there, but it only takes one derelict to spoil everything.

Do you get just one lock per wheel?
Do the key patterns vary across models and brands?
Can I get them in black?

I'm seeing 16-22 pc key sets for under $75 on Ebay, at Lowes, at Harbor Freight. Honestly, is it that easy? All you need is a cordless drill and a kit in a nice carrying case, and you've circumvented all of those clever wheel owners.

It's not hard to "defeat" locking lug nuts. Just like anything else, they only keep honest people honest. If someone really wants your wheels, they are going to get them. Locking lug nuts or not. Just a money maker for lug nut manufacturers because they can charge more for them, and only a headache for owners trying to keep track of the key and hope you never lose it.

 

[HSKR R/T]

Are those the newfangled sleeve solder joints I see on Facebook ? You just heat them up and they solder AND shrink? Can you get them locally?

They aren't new fangled. Have been around for quite a while. When I joined Navy in 1995, the military had already been using them for years.

 

[Trexmx77]

What I did...Picked the truck up at the dealer, installed the Bakflip X4, a Bedrug, and the posts to use the bed divider as a bed extender. I think that's enough for today.
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Looks good! Where did you get the post to use the bed divider as the extender? Or do you have a part number for those? Id like to be able to use that on mine as well.

 

[Smashius]

Looking for some advice on locking lug nuts. I might find myself dispersed camping in Appalachia during some dirt bike trips. I don't want to return and find my truck with no wheels and all my camping gear gone. I have met many great folks out there, but it only takes one derelict to spoil everything.

Do you get just one lock per wheel?
Do the key patterns vary across models and brands?
Can I get them in black?

I'm seeing 16-22 pc key sets for under $75 on Ebay, at Lowes, at Harbor Freight. Honestly, is it that easy? All you need is a cordless drill and a kit in a nice carrying case, and you've circumvented all of those clever wheel owners.

One lock per wheel, yes on black.

I have a friend who works in the wheel industry, and has for the past 20 years, and he's not a fan of locks. If someone wants your wheels they're going to get them, it's just likely to be more damage if there are locking lugs on there. Hopefully it's just breaking the window to get the lug key. Not trying to discourage anyone, just passing along what I've been told from someone who knows more about it than I do.


ETA - HSKR beat me to it

 

[DeepH2ODriller]

One lock per wheel, yes on black.

I have a friend who works in the wheel industry, and has for the past 20 years, and he's not a fan of locks. If someone wants your wheels they're going to get them, it's just likely to be more damage if there are locking lugs on there. Hopefully it's just breaking the window to get the lug key. Not trying to discourage anyone, just passing along what I've been told from someone who knows more about it than I do.

Yep. Worked at a tire shop while going to college. Numerous times people lose the key. All we would do is hammer a size smaller socket over it and zip it off with impact! Really easy. I wouldn’t waste my money!


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[DeepH2ODriller]

Yep. Worked at a tire shop while going to college. Numerous times people lose the key. All we would do is hammer a size smaller socket over it and zip it off with impact! Really easy. I wouldn’t waste my money!


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Or, a good ease out socket! They’re cheap!


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[DanoUF]

Looks good! Where did you get the post to use the bed divider as the extender? Or do you have a part number for those? Id like to be able to use that on mine as well.

I bought these. https://www.ebay.com/itm/BOX-Handle...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

 

[BowDown]

I bought these wheel locks, you're not sliding a socket over these and taking them off.

Yes if someone wants your wheels, they'll find a way but it wont be easy. You can keep the key in a console/gun safe in the truck

 

[DeepH2ODriller]

I bought these wheel locks, you're not sliding a socket over these and taking them off.

Maybe not a socket, but I promise I could get them off. We saw everything at the ole Tire shop!


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[BowDown]

Maybe not a socket, but I promise I could get them off. We saw everything at the ole Tire shop!


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Maybe but not without a lot of noise including some from my friend H and his friend K. Wheel locks aren't a "you're not getting my wheels" they are a "let's look for an easier target" device.

 

[Ellisstrong]

Looking for some advice on locking lug nuts. I might find myself dispersed camping in Appalachia during some dirt bike trips. I don't want to return and find my truck with no wheels and all my camping gear gone. I have met many great folks out there, but it only takes one derelict to spoil everything.

Do you get just one lock per wheel?
Do the key patterns vary across models and brands?
Can I get them in black?

I'm seeing 16-22 pc key sets for under $75 on Ebay, at Lowes, at Harbor Freight. Honestly, is it that easy? All you need is a cordless drill and a kit in a nice carrying case, and you've circumvented all of those clever wheel owners.

I have 2 sets of advanced wheel locks on each of my wheels and I don’t think they will be easily defeated...

 

[West1986]

Ordered the Tazer DT and gave him a wipe down to keep that ceramic coating smooth..lol

 

[HemiDude]

Looking for some advice on locking lug nuts. I might find myself dispersed camping in Appalachia during some dirt bike trips. I don't want to return and find my truck with no wheels and all my camping gear gone. I have met many great folks out there, but it only takes one derelict to spoil everything.

Do you get just one lock per wheel?
Do the key patterns vary across models and brands?
Can I get them in black?

I'm seeing 16-22 pc key sets for under $75 on Ebay, at Lowes, at Harbor Freight. Honestly, is it that easy? All you need is a cordless drill and a kit in a nice carrying case, and you've circumvented all of those clever wheel owners.

Locking nuts will keep the random kids looking for a quick score from taking your wheels, which is a slight peace of mind, but in most cases someone who wants something bad enough will find a way. A $2500 set of wheels and tires is worth the investment in whatever level of protection you feel comfortable with. Even if a thief were to butcher the wheels getting them off, there is still value in a brand new set of tires, so I try not to lose too much sleep over my choice of protection

 

[Drumnut14]

Looking for some advice on locking lug nuts. I might find myself dispersed camping in Appalachia during some dirt bike trips. I don't want to return and find my truck with no wheels and all my camping gear gone. I have met many great folks out there, but it only takes one derelict to spoil everything.

Do you get just one lock per wheel?
Do the key patterns vary across models and brands?
Can I get them in black?

I'm seeing 16-22 pc key sets for under $75 on Ebay, at Lowes, at Harbor Freight. Honestly, is it that easy? All you need is a cordless drill and a kit in a nice carrying case, and you've circumvented all of those clever wheel owners.

I use the Gorilla 96644BDX set on my 21 Rebel, all locking bulge style black nuts, at least it will slow them down??

 

[securityguy]

Are those the newfangled sleeve solder joints I see on Facebook ? You just heat them up and they solder AND shrink? Can you get them locally?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C3NBTJ9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[grimreefer]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C3NBTJ9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Great kits and priced right.

 

[HSKR R/T]

New decal for tailgate

 

[Smashius]

Finally a nice enough day that I got to the install the iDrive TC and the Tazer DT today.



Oh, and a quick run through the car wash too!