What's your favorite low-cost Amazon upgrade?

[djevox]

Do you think Ram designed the door striker to hold a couple hundred pounds? I realize that a portion of the weight is transferred to the jamb, but I still wouldn't want to weaken that area and cause issues with the door closing tight. You can't use that thing to wash your truck without getting water in the cab anyway. This is a safer solution.

3-Step Pro-Grade Steel Step Stool, 300 lbs. Load Capacity Type IA Duty Rating (9ft. Reach Height)

I should’ve mentioned that ladder also. I use that every time I wash the truck or do an oil change.

 

[Idahoktm]

The door jamb SEPA have been around for over 20 years. Can't say I have ever heard of any issues from people using them

I read some reviews where they said the door striker screws were coming loose after using the step a few times.

 

[FLiPMaRC]

Do you think Ram designed the door striker to hold a couple hundred pounds? I realize that a portion of the weight is transferred to the jamb, but I still wouldn't want to weaken that area and cause issues with the door closing tight. You can't use that thing to wash your truck without getting water in the cab anyway. This is a safer solution.

3-Step Pro-Grade Steel Step Stool, 300 lbs. Load Capacity Type IA Duty Rating (9ft. Reach Height)

I bought this one last BF for $20

Gorilla Ladders 3-Step Steel Lightweight Step Stool Ladder 225 lbs. Load Capacity Type II Duty Rating (9ft. Reach Height) GLS-3-2 - The Home Depot

Complete your projects in style and convenience by using this Gorilla Ladders 3-Step Steel Lightweight Step Stool Ladder, Load Capacity Type II Duty Rating.

www.homedepot.com

Oh and OP, I hate you for making this thread.

Not sure if you need mud flaps, but I got these: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QXT13SJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[wegasque]

Do you think Ram designed the door striker to hold a couple hundred pounds? I realize that a portion of the weight is transferred to the jamb, but I still wouldn't want to weaken that area and cause issues with the door closing tight. You can't use that thing to wash your truck without getting water in the cab anyway. This is a safer solution.

The door jamb step is an interesting concept and I might think about it if I didn't already have a truck tire step. It works fairly well. If I need to get to the roof of the cab, then I usually just stand on top of my tonneau cover.

https://www.amazon.com/Heininger-Hitchmate-4040-Black-TireStep/dp/B0002Z9KE0/ref=sr_1_7?crid=U71H4NM2M0J5&keywords=TRUCK+TIRE+STEP&qid=1674865789&sprefix=truck%2520tire%2520step%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-7&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc

 

[theblet]

New Ram owner here, still getting my head around the whole leveling concept. I never knew it wasn't level until I read about it, now I can't unsee it. Seems like there are lots of options to do the same thing, and pricing is all over the place. Are these pucks really all that are required to level a stock '22 Laramie, for example? Is there a better option that'll result in a better ride or longer wear for the other suspension parts?

There are other options out there for leveling. This is the cheapest by far. Doesn’t affect ride quality, as they don’t go with the spring, just on top of the whole strut. I would look at another option if you plan on doing a lot of off roading, as it will slightly affect the upper control arm angle. Also, they may not work with air ride if you have that. Maybe someone else could advise. I have regular suspension.

Otherwise they are great and the truck looks 100% better leveled. No issues so far!

 

[NCLife]

my 2022 did not came factory with them, so i odered them. it seem for a dumb safety reason they drop that for 2022

they are same spec as pre 2022,

they are matte black, just a picture effect

https://www.amazon.com/Compatible-2...aces+68054996aa+68054997ab,aps,76&sr=8-1[/URL

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I bought this one last BF for $20

Gorilla Ladders 3-Step Steel Lightweight Step Stool Ladder 225 lbs. Load Capacity Type II Duty Rating (9ft. Reach Height) GLS-3-2 - The Home Depot

Complete your projects in style and convenience by using this Gorilla Ladders 3-Step Steel Lightweight Step Stool Ladder, Load Capacity Type II Duty Rating.

www.homedepot.com

Oh and OP, I hate you for making this thread.

Not sure if you need mud flaps, but I got these: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QXT13SJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I hate me for making this thread. I found some stuff I didn't know I needed though!

 

[Crazy Dane]

Do you think Ram designed the door striker to hold a couple hundred pounds? I realize that a portion of the weight is transferred to the jamb, but I still wouldn't want to weaken that area and cause issues with the door closing tight. You can't use that thing to wash your truck without getting water in the cab anyway. This is a safer solution.

3-Step Pro-Grade Steel Step Stool, 300 lbs. Load Capacity Type IA Duty Rating (9ft. Reach Height)

The striker is called a Nader pin and is probably the strongest piece and point on your truck. It is designed to keep your door shut in any type of collision. When using the "jaws of life" to pry open a car door, the metal around the latch mechanism on the door will collapse and tear before the latch pops off of the Nader pin. It is almost impossible to cut the pin with hydraulic cutters or any other cutter for that matter. I don't think you would have any problem using that step.

 

[Idahoktm]

The striker is called a Nader pin and is probably the strongest piece and point on your truck. It is designed to keep your door shut in any type of collision. When using the "jaws of life" to pry open a car door, the metal around the latch mechanism on the door will collapse and tear before the latch pops off of the Nader pin. It is almost impossible to cut the pin with hydraulic cutters or any other cutter for that matter. I don't think you would have any problem using that step.

Okay, you've addressed the strength of the pin and I'm sure the B pillar is beefed up around the pin. I still wouldn't use that step because I think the vertical load would eventually knock the pin out of alignment. It's held in place by two torx screws.

 

[Crazy Dane]

Okay, you've addressed the strength of the pin and I'm sure the B pillar is beefed up around the pin. I still wouldn't use that step because I think the vertical load would eventually knock the pin out of alignment. It's held in place by two torx screws.

 

[Scram1500]

Dee Zee tailgate gate strut, didn't even need tools to install it

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N33C8JN?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[Darksteel165]

Dee Zee tailgate gate strut, didn't even need tools to install it

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N33C8JN?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Why? There is already one built in, and this will prevent the tailgate from opening with the release on the remote.

 

[Rick3478]

Why? There is already one built in, and this will prevent the tailgate from opening with the release on the remote.

Not all years/trim levels had it, and no it won't.

 

[Darksteel165]

Not all trim levels had it, and no it won't.

There are people that installed it having the factory damper and stated it will not open. But okay.

 

[Rick3478]

If they already had a damper, what was the point? In any case, it wouldn't change weight or torque on the tailgate. Unless there's something wrong with it. My thinking, it's just a damper.

 

[Darksteel165]

If they already had a damper, what was the point? In any case, it wouldn't change weight or torque on the tailgate. Unless there's something wrong with it. My thinking, it's just a damper.

I installed one on my old silverado because the built in damper wasn't that strong during the winter months and would slam the tailgate.

It does affect the torque required to open the tailgate greatly. It's a great product, but only if you don't have other forces involved

 

[Scram1500]

Why? There is already one built in, and this will prevent the tailgate from opening with the release on the remote.

Mine didn't come with a damper. I also do not have remote open

 

[Darksteel165]

Mine didn't come with a damper. I also do not have remote open

Then it would work great.
Just warning anyone with a damper and remote tailgate to watch out.
Would be pretty sad if I installed it and found out it didn't work right after myself.

 

[HSKR R/T]

Then it would work great.
Just warning anyone with a damper and remote tailgate to watch out.
Would be pretty sad if I installed it and found out it didn't work right after myself.

I would think those who have the factory dampner wouldn't even consider buying this because they already have one.

 

[Darksteel165]

I would think those who have the factory dampner wouldn't even consider buying this because they already have one.

Mine has the factory damper but I would like it to open softer still (MFT if it matters) but I sometimes use the open tailgate button on my remote.
My old truck also was the same way but only opened manually, sometimes I would need to pull it forward vs just hitting the open lever which was fine.

 

[jl13]

Mine didn't come with a damper. I also do not have remote open

Mine does have the damper but i did install one on my 4th gen. Super easy install, not expensive, great mod. Its one of those small things I would think would be standard on all trims