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Bigred0311's Build Thread

8.2K views 24 replies 11 participants last post by  Chunkem  
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Well I'm finally getting around to doing my build, i have been wanting to share for so long but just haven't had the time. I hope you all enjoy everything!

To start off i have a 2010 Ram 1500 5. 7L v8 4x2. Ever since i got this truck i can't stop putting new mod's on it, even my girlfriend says i love my truck more then i love her. I bought it used with less than 5,000 miles on it and i must say i got one hell of a deal on it. Below are mod's i have completed so far ( with pics ) and at the end a list of soon to come mods.

To start off some pics of the truck-
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I'm not going to go in order of when i got the mods, instead start with exterior, interior, and performance.

Exterior-

The first mod was a Rhino liner. I got this done with a price tag of $375 and i must say it was definitley one of my best investments. In my opinion a bed liner is a must if you own a truck ( unless you have a cover with a bed rug ) especially if you move a lot of stuff around. These trucks should all come with factory bed liners but hey I fixed that problem.

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Next mod is a Billet Tech Fuel door. I believe this was around 125 bucks. Mostly i got this because for my truck to have the factory chrome package and not to have a chrome fuel door just didn't seem right. I especially like that it is magnetic, however downside in the magnet is a cheap plastic piece that has a tendency to break when filling up this gas guzzler and i have had to replace it once already. It cost me a whopping 3 bucks for a new one!

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Factory OEM Tow Hooks. I believe these ran me around 120 bucks. Considering that i was unable to the 4x4 ( which i was really upset about ) and i have an extreme passion for snowboarding just in case i ever get stuck i would want to have them to be able to be pulled out. Also i think they make the truck look a little meaner. Definitely a good choice. IF ANYONE KNOWS WHERE TO GET THE LOWER BILLET GRILLE WITH THE CUT-OUTS FOR THE HOOKS PLEASE LET ME KNOW! I HAVE LOOKED EVERYWHERE!

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LED lisence plate lights. There is so much more lighting i would like to do but so far this is all i got.

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Interior-

As we all know dodge gave us a shitty looking interior... well at least the gray/silver parts of our dash, so i decided to make it better! The total process took me about 2 days in between work and all to sand everything down from a medium to a fine, then paint and clear coat.

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C/B Cobra 25 radio with a Lil wilson 500. The furthest i have tested this is up to 7 miles and its chrystal clear. This was a Christmas present to me and after months of it sitting under my back seat i finally decided to install it. Its powered by wiring i ran through my firewall and hardwired/grounded to my battery, and the antenna runs under the carpet, under the driver seat, under the truck and out through the bed.

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Cabin Filter Mod. This is great and i think everyone should get one. Honestly i think i spend about 30 bucks for this and it took me maybe 20 minutes to completely install it.

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Performance-

Diablo sport predator tuned. Currently i am running the Perf. 91 octane tune and love it! there is such a difference in power.

K&N 63 series cold air intake. Preferred the plastic one over the chrome but it gave the engine a nice little whistle just before changing gears on WOT. Believe this ran me around $250.

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Moroso Catch Can. This is an awesome investment. although i haven't caught as much oil at i have see some with the BT catch can's ( possibly cause i have only ever run synthetic) it still works great and it was a very easy install.

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Sonnax line pressure booster- i have seen a lot of skeptical threads about this but personally i noticed a major differnce in shift pressure right after the first drive. Supposed to reduce wear and tear on the tranny over a long period of time so we will see.

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Flowmaster 40 series w/ single in duel out- no explanation needed.

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Resonator Delete- simple and it gave the 40 a much deeper and meaner growl.

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Thats all i have for now for the truck. Currently in the mail i have a new v6 e-fan and a fox accoustics fox box for my subs.

Future mods:
JBA Shorties
Magnaflow Y-Pipe
Bilstein 5100's for the front and rear
HID's ( DDM tuning)
Shorty antenna
LED interior kit
Carbon fiber dash kit
New head unit ( ideas anyone?)
skid plate
remote start
 
#14 ·
2010 rams didn't come with a cabin filter. did that mod a long time ago and dont remember the part numbers for the filter and cover i used. Another member here did a very good write up on it. pm me if you really need the info


SORRY I HAVENT UPDATED MY MOD LIST IN A WHILE!

tomorrow i will upload some photos of a few new things i have added to the truck!!!
 
#18 ·
they just pop out of your steering wheel pretty easily. there will be a harness behind them for the steering wheel controls you have to disconnect but its very easy. just use a small flathead screw driver or a panel popper to get underneath them and slowly pop them out. pry from the left side of the left panel and the right side of the right panel.

if your going to repaint them then dont worry about sctatching them up.