What did you do to your Ram today???

[davidn0021]

Custom Dodge RAM LED Backlit Grill Letters

Custom LED backlit grill letters for the Dodge RAM. Letters are designed in CAD based off the sizing of the stock letters They are 3d printed using ABS plastic which is the same material Dodge and…

www.harmoncustoms.com

This company makes an illuminated emblem, but you have to choose one color. Also myself and other have found the fitment to be off. They were gracious enough to accept a return though. Harman mentioned they would correct the fitment issues, but I haven't heard anything new about that.

I went ahead and made a spacer for the factory letters that follows the curve of the mounting plate. It can fit a full RGBW strip in it. Still need to print a version with 100% in fill to tone down the brightness and hot spot look of the LEDs. What's nice is they plug directly in to the Diode Dynamics controller I already have for the headlight LED boards.
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Wow, I was just thinking about doing something like this! I looked at the Limited's RAM emblem in the grill and I think I would have to cut out the letters... I may have to remove the entire grill and route out a spot for some LEDs.

 

[TruckDriver]

I went ahead and made a spacer for the factory letters that follows the curve of the mounting plate....

That's awesome! I have been thinking to do the same thing but haven't pulled my emblems yet - had the same qualm with Harman's product.

Can you share the STL? I'd be glad to tweak it with some ideas also

 

[slick300]

Simple add—finally got my new plates!

 

[RebelWraith]

That's awesome! I have been thinking to do the same thing but haven't pulled my emblems yet - had the same qualm with Harman's product.

Can you share the STL? I'd be glad to tweak it with some ideas also

Let me think on that. I've got quite a bit of time tied up in this and prototypes. The curvature of the letters and mounting base makes things exponentially more difficult which is why I think Harman never completed corrections.

I had made a post about these some time ago about possibly making these (cheap) and I took a lot of grief from a couple of members here. So, I may just keep it as a one off.

 

[sbdf1]

Not a big change, 9 year ceramic coating including windows. Got the truck back yesterday and it looks amazing, the red pops like crazy even at night. Had them do PPF on the hood, fenders, mirrors and door handle pockets too. They did the winter rims for me even though it's going back once the summers are on which is a nice bonus service. Both sets of wheels will be coated and protected .
*Second picture is a little blurry but truck is covered in snow now..*

 

[WReckeR]

Not a big change, 9 year ceramic coating including windows. Got the truck back yesterday and it looks amazing, the red pops like crazy even at night. Had them do PPF on the hood, fenders, mirrors and door handle pockets too. They did the winter rims for me even though it's going back once the summers are on which is a nice bonus service. Both sets of wheels will be coated and protected .
*Second picture is a little blurry but truck is covered in snow now..*

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Lookin sharp! Red's not my color personally, unless it's a Ducati But the gloss is really up! How much? I'd like to get a 9 year as well.

 

[sbdf1]

Lookin sharp! Red's not my color personally, unless it's a Ducati But the gloss is really up! How much? I'd like to get a 9 year as well.

Cost of the coating alone is $2,000 plus the PPF. But I'm in Canada so pricing may be different if you're in the US. The detail shop I go to uses Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra.

 

[Ellisstrong]

Let me think on that. I've got quite a bit of time tied up in this and prototypes. The curvature of the letters and mounting base makes things exponentially more difficult which is why I think Harman never completed corrections.

I had made a post about these some time ago about possibly making these (cheap) and I took a lot of grief from a couple of members here. So, I may just keep it as a one off.

I would be interested

 

[Grouper]

BedRug mat for RamBox Bed.

I had the full BedRug in my Silverado for 10 years and I'm a big fan but decided to try just the mat, since this truck has factory spray-in liner.

Way too soon to draw a conclusion but I think BedRug could have put some more Velcro on the mat, closer to the edges.

 

[Wsmith]

I don't agree. I have the standard mirrors as well on my 2021 (they should be no different from 2019 - 2021). It appears that you just have to insert a very small screwdriver in the correct spot and pop out the old. I just don't want to damage the mirror underside so looking to see what the OP used. I have tiny flat blade drivers so probably just need to pick the smallest one I have. Should not be any different than this YT video.

I have a 2020 gen 5. That video is a classic. I looked at my mirrors the are completely different from the ones in the video. My puddle lights look like the are behind a large clear lens. Is this the mirrors you have as well.

 

[securityguy]

I have a 2020 gen 5. That video is a classic. I looked at my mirrors the are completely different from the ones in the video. My puddle lights look like the are behind a large clear lens. Is this the mirrors you have as well.

Yep...it appears that the 2020 mirrors and 2021 are the same. They are LEDs behind a clear plastic lens built right into the mirror bottom side. Never looked at them on my 2019 to ever notice.

 

[Gio]

So today I got katzkin installed. Really happy with how it turned out. Still looks a bit loose, but the installer told me that it'll tighten up. The truck was super hot inside so that the wrinkles will relax. Regardless I'm happy.

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[securityguy]

So today I got katzkin installed. Really happy with how it turned out. Still looks a bit loose, but the installer told me that it'll tighten up. The truck was super hot inside so that the wrinkles will relax. Regardless I'm happy.

Very nice! Love the two-tone look...great colors! Enjoy the new seats my friend

 

[Ram Man 727]

Night Rebel,
I would not order the tow mirrors, but if I buy off the dealer lot I may have to accept an otherwise preferably equipped model. I have found one that is suitable, but with the tow mirrors. As a 2021 model, they are now power retracted. Do you think the mirrors look okay when you DON'T have a trailer? They don't look goofy oversized or extend too far from the cab? I know the effect is exaggerated when they're flipped 90 degrees. I have not been able to see one in person, but I have looked at photos and videos. I can't decide.

If I do end up buying this model, I will remember your hint here with the damping noise control. I had not yet heard this was an issue.

Tow mirrors look fine. You will likely love them, being a little larger than regular mirrors. Bonus if they are now power folding ! Don't make the mirrors your deciding factor... truck looks great no matter what mirrors!

 

[HemiDude]

So today I got katzkin installed. Really happy with how it turned out. Still looks a bit loose, but the installer told me that it'll tighten up. The truck was super hot inside so that the wrinkles will relax. Regardless I'm happy.

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Man those look comfy

 

[HemiDude]

Ordered my new wheels and tires - Fuel Heaters and Cooper Discoverer AT3 4s - Can't wait for month's end!

 

[WReckeR]

The Ram I will get will have a 6'4 bed and the MFT. The one I'm looking at now does not include the factory tonneau cover. Most likely I can order it from the dealership. But I could also buy from the aftermarket. When I was browsing in December, every one said it was not compatible with the MFT. So what is the solution?

 

[securityguy]

The Ram I will get will have a 6'4 bed and the MFT. The one I'm looking at now does not include the factory tonneau cover. Most likely I can order it from the dealership. But I could also buy from the aftermarket. When I was browsing in December, every one said it was not compatible with the MFT. So what is the solution?

If you don't have Ram Boxes, then all you'll need is this:

5th Gen RAM Truck Bed Replacement Brackets - Install A Tonneau Cover

Replace Stock Truck Bed Brackets To Allow A Tonneau Cover To Be Installed. USA Made Steel Right Angle Bracket. 5th Gen RAM Truck Bed Replacement Brackets.

rightonbracket.com

 

[Runagun]

Ended up totalling my baby this past Sunday... Breaks my heart.

 

[securityguy]

Ended up totalling my baby this past Sunday... Breaks my heart.

Holy ****...what happened? Clearly you're OK if you're on the forum.