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What did you do to your Ram today???

I added the Vice Design Slimline Reverse Light kit today..and can verify that the kit will fit DT models with the Multi-Function Tailgate Step (Vice Design said apparently no one had yet, and weren't sure).

I did buy the Left side Towhook Mount kit also in case it didn't fit, so now I had to decide if I keep the step (rarely use it) or swap it for the Left Towhook to match the Right one.
 

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Put four new sneakers on my truck. The Goodyear Eagle tires ... as usual ... are junk in a hot climate. 19920 miles is all I got.
Those match the sneakers on my 2020. They are great tires and have lasted over 60,000 miles. I'm sure driving easy has something to do with that, though.
 
Put four new sneakers on my truck. The Goodyear Eagle tires ... as usual ... are junk in a hot climate. 19920 miles is all I got.
I replaced my Goodyear Eagle tires at 29k miles only because I hit a pothole and got a bubble on the front passenger side. I was planning on running them for another year before it happened. Replaced them with Michelin Defender LTX MS2.
 
Put four new sneakers on my truck. The Goodyear Eagle tires ... as usual ... are junk in a hot climate. 19920 miles is all I got.

Ive had those tires since 21, replaced the goodyears with them. They are great in the rain, my only negative is that they are about 3lbs heavier than the goodyear and my mpg dropped about 1mpg; other than that, theyve been good tires
 
Took the truck in for an ABS recall. 1st recall since I've had it. No update on the transmission but they did get an email asking to go with an aftermarket one. The dealer said no and told me they already sent the email reaching out to the next level I guess? Not sure how, but that makes me happy at least they are trying.

Then I went and hosed 'er down with a soapy brush for the first time since the beginning of winter. I think my exhaust tips are rusting, but not sure. It could just be caked on crap so I'll try a teflon scrubber and some bar keepers friend and hopefully it shines back up. Not really a fan of how easily everything gets kicked up onto those tips. At least the bigger tips from a decent exhaust would hide it. Probably just the heat baking everything into it.
 
Installed AirLift 1000HD in my rear coils to give a little extra support when hauling the horse trailer longer distances a few times per year, will use them this weekend to see how they go.

Also got new BFG K03 tires in stock size 275/70r18, they look and ride nice, but are more square than the duratracs, so they appear to look skinnier, so not sure I love the "stance" of the truck now, might be in my head...
 
Was able to install the last knuckle after getting the replacement sent out. Adjusted the rear bag air pressure to where it sits about 1/2” higher in the rear. Need to reinstall the front bumper valance that I took off when I did the lift/level. Install the adjustable rear track bar when I do an alignment. And I need to order lower shock bushings for the new rear 5100’s. Probably end up removing the running boards as well. So far I’m really happy with how it turned out. Now just wait until now more salt is on the roads! Also definitely needs a bath… was filthy behind the fender flares.
 

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Was able to install the last knuckle after getting the replacement sent out. Adjusted the rear bag air pressure to where it sits about 1/2” higher in the rear. Need to reinstall the front bumper valance that I took off when I did the lift/level. Install the adjustable rear track bar when I do an alignment. And I need to order lower shock bushings for the new rear 5100’s. Probably end up removing the running boards as well. So far I’m really happy with how it turned out. Now just wait until now more salt is on the roads!
Looks good friend all you need is some rear wheel liners and would look great!
 
Was able to install the last knuckle after getting the replacement sent out. Adjusted the rear bag air pressure to where it sits about 1/2” higher in the rear. Need to reinstall the front bumper valance that I took off when I did the lift/level. Install the adjustable rear track bar when I do an alignment. And I need to order lower shock bushings for the new rear 5100’s. Probably end up removing the running boards as well. So far I’m really happy with how it turned out. Now just wait until now more salt is on the roads! Also definitely needs a bath… was filthy behind the fender flares.

I highly recommend the Hellwig sway bar, if you haven’t done so yet.
 
I haven’t yet no, was looking into that as well. Does it come with new link ends as well or use factory ones? What benefits does it do?

It aids in minimizing body roll. It makes the truck more planted in the corners. The factory one is not as stiff and is a bit flexible. You will need shorter links to keep the sway bar parallel to the ground or it will sit at an angle minimizing its effectiveness. I ordered a shorter set from Hellwig. When you install it, pay attention to the factory one and how it is installed so you don’t install the new one upside down. Then adjust your new links to keep the bar straight (parallel to the ground).
 

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