What did you do to your Ram today???

[Shifts And Grins Fab]

Its your 30" light bar bracket for 5th gen rams: 5th Gen Ram 1500 30″ Light Bar Bracket Set (Behind Bumper Grill) 1 Pair – Shifts and Grins Fabrication

I am very curious what issue you had and why the bolts were too short. The supplied bolts go through two pieces of 1/8" thick metal and the bolts are 1" in length. I haven't had any reported issues but want to more of the issues you had so we can help others if they run into the same problem. I have also installed many of these bracket sets myself and have not encountered any problems. If you can let me know the year and trim level to provide context and see if there is anything we need to be aware of that would be awesome. I appreciate you taking the time for this feedback.

 

[Shifts And Grins Fab]

I got some pictures of the issue, they arent the best its the best I can do. Sort of need to be hands on to know exactly what it is. Its the other peice of metal smushed against the bracket. Did my best to highlight it. It is a part of a much larger piece of metal, with very hard to reach bolts, so I assume it was not something that was needed to be removed. 2nd picture you can see I tried to beat the crap out of it to make it flat but the limited space made it impossible. The video linked on your website did not have the piece that was blocking me, so maybe its just something the longhorns have? The reason that it was a problem is when I would tighten the brackets down they would pivot around the edge of the metal, causing them to be super angled and not fit the bar.

Looks like we both replied at the same time. I will look at the photos now.

 

[Shifts And Grins Fab]

I got some pictures of the issue, they arent the best its the best I can do. Sort of need to be hands on to know exactly what it is. Its the other peice of metal smushed against the bracket. Did my best to highlight it. It is a part of a much larger piece of metal, with very hard to reach bolts, so I assume it was not something that was needed to be removed. 2nd picture you can see I tried to beat the crap out of it to make it flat but the limited space made it impossible. The video linked on your website did not have the piece that was blocking me, so maybe its just something the longhorns have? The reason that it was a problem is when I would tighten the brackets down they would pivot around the edge of the metal, causing them to be super angled and not fit the bar.

Thank you for those photos. Can I get a photo of the bumper support where our brackets mount from the engine side looking forward. I can't tell what that is from the other angles. Not sure if the Longhorn has something extra there or not.

 

[PurpleRT]

Agreed, then you're replacing all bushings.

This! I remember complete replacement lowers being non-existent (think covid years) but then eventually Mevotech having a set for a good price come out and were in stock. By the time you source and replace the other bushings that should also be replaced while you’re there and the time to remove or hack the balljoint/bushings out.. Mevotech are the better option. Now if replacement weren’t reasonably price I get it but -$500 for both sides just save yourself the headache.

 

[kdoublep]

When the cop pulled me over, he came strutting up like Buford T. Justice, with a big-a$$ grin on his face. I think it made his day pulling over a TRX

Now that was an attention getter - Buford T. Justice

 

[kdoublep]

I'm in love with your wheel/tire combo, dang they're sexy!!

Yea those are sweet

 

[kdoublep]

I'm sure some of you are aware, back in late 2022 Ram either had supply chain issues or they purposely deleted a few small items. One of them that I thought was necessary was the lower glove box light.

I ordered the OEM switch, which comes with a halogen bulb (dumb), so I also ordered a Lasfit blue LED. I figured the blue LED would give me an opportunity to see if wanted to change out the ambient lighting to match the blue stitching in my Lunar TRX.

I do like the blue light in the glove box, but not sure if I want the rest of my ambient lighting to be blue.

2001-2024 Mopar Glove Box Switch And Lamp 4565022 | My Mopar Parts

2001-2024 Mopar part # 4565022 - Glove Box Switch And Lamp

www.mymoparparts.com

194 168 158 2825 LED Interior Door Map Trunk Step well Lights | Cool Blue, 2 Bulbs

LASFIT Top Quality Canbus Error Free LED Interior Light Bulbs T10(192 194 168 W5W...） Color: Cool Blue Cross Reference: W5W 2825 194 147 152 158 159 161 168 175 184 192 193 259 280 285 447 464 555 558 585 655 656 657 1250 1251 1252 2450 2652 2921 2825 921 906 579 Warranty: 1 YEAR

www.lasfit.com

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Lasfit Ice blue is nice. I use them for my footwells. Not as bold but still blue.

 

[Threesuns1]

I had the Mopar Power Steps installed at the dealership. They work fine but are not showing screen access. I figure I'll wait till Monday to see if it shows up.

Edit: Took it in today (Monday) and they programmed it to UConnect, everything shows up and works as it should.

 

[Idahoktm]

I had the Mopar Power Steps installed at the dealership. They work fine but are not showing screen access. I figure I'll wait till Monday to see if it shows up.

It won't show up unless the dealer changed the settings. After I installed mine, I used AlfaOBD to change the settings and it showed up on the UConnect screen almost immediately.

 

[stevieb92]

Mod #5 is some sill protection I made from some cheap stuff off of Amazon. I wasn’t too thrilled about the options I’ve seen so I went my own way. I’m not sure if I’ll keep them or not. I guess I’ll see how they hold up. It’s some cheap carbon fiber style of thick tape. Nothing special.

 

[Threesuns1]

It won't show up unless the dealer changed the settings. After I installed mine, I used AlfaOBD to change the settings and it showed up on the UConnect screen almost immediately.

Thanks. When I asked for a quote to install dealership, I asked if it would be accessed through screen and they told me they would be, this is why I had them install steps rather than doing it myself. Looks like I will be heading back to dealer Monday.

 

[Mountain Whiskey]

I watched my Ram sit in the driveway while I gave attention to my 300 doing some interior mods.

I swear that damn truck used some gas up sitting there just out of spite...

 

[Dogpatch]

Anyone need an oil change?
Theres options aside from dealerships…

 

[kapinallinen2]

I apologize for my earlier rant. It's probably my fault, anyway.

It is throwing codes

U1267
P0562

The U is most likely due to the P code.
The P0562 is thrown because "the battery voltage is outside of a calibrated value for a set time at the PCM"

 

[JamRam]

Anyone need an oil change?
Theres options aside from dealerships…

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This is actually a lot of today's dealerships.

 

[boogielander]

well this happened. all it did was sitting at home.
my friends and i figured it out though. The chip that this crack originated from was filled but when we polished the windshield the filling got taken off. Nothing happened for 4 days (including the trip to the river) but when it sat at home it decided to crack itself.
Replacement ordered and hopefully be installed on Wednesday and then Thursday my buddy will come pick up the truck from the shop to have the windshield retinted.



Also did my 20K. this batch oil didn't make it 5k (was almost 4k because i did it late when i did my 15k service in November due to the MT GFC trip) I said screw it i'm doing it now so it's easier for me to keep track lol
Also greased my Carli UCA while the truck was taking its time pissing out the oil.

 

[Waterfowler41]

Started my search for a new truck this weekend, results were meh. Prices are out of hand and it’s really hard to beat the interior of my Rebel (even with a Raptor), so I decided to give the Rebel some love for now and removed my bedside graphics for a cleaner look.

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[Dogpatch]

Started my search for a new truck this weekend, results were meh. Prices are out of hand and it’s really hard to beat the interior of my Rebel (even with a Raptor), so I decided to give the Rebel some love for now and removed my bedside graphics for a cleaner look.

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Someone will end up with a nicely optioned/updated truck when you do sell yours!

 

[Jeffjad]

Started my search for a new truck this weekend, results were meh. Prices are out of hand and it’s really hard to beat the interior of my Rebel (even with a Raptor), so I decided to give the Rebel some love for now and removed my bedside graphics for a cleaner look.

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Wrap it with the color of your choice and it will feel like a new truck for awhile .

 

[jamie.howlett]

Fixed my washer nozzles ..which led to adding in engine bay lights .. then motivated me to change the start button and put in the LED fogs lights.