2006 Mega Cab to 2006 Punisher Ram

millon9 · Oct 28, 2011

I had a mini-build thread in a different section, figured i'd start fresh, and put it all in one (and the right) place. All the stock pictures I have:

This is the only photo I currently have of the ram before mods began

2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab 1500
5.7L HEMI
Infiniti sound system
Sunroof
power rear slider
overhead DVD building

millon9 · Oct 28, 2011

I installed 285/70/17 on it, replacing the 265/65/17s. I of course went with a much more aggressive tread (Kelly Safari) They aren't AS big as they could possibly be, however price wise, and manufacture wise, they were my current best option at the time. The stock Michelins lasted me about 55,000 miles. No complaints there!

Found out this 3/4 ton chassis can handle 1 1/2 tons pretty easy

millon9 · Oct 28, 2011

After a long time, about 8 months or so, after installing my tires, I became single, and cash flow was more open. So I started my mad mod month! First up... HIDs! AND, new front plate!

8000k Hi/low/fogs

Fogs are still stock in this photo

Night pic

millon9 · Oct 28, 2011

Shortly after installing the HIDs, I realized how yellow and disgusting my rear "white" (notice the quotation marks) looked. LED replacements!

2002-2006 plate and cargo lights are 168/194 bulbs:

The reverse lights on 02-06 are 3057/3157:

Night shots

millon9 · Oct 28, 2011

Next, thanks to BlackHemi and his color matched thread... He gave me the idea to color match my handles... and more. Thanks!

And the wiper cowl:

And the fog light surrounds:

millon9 · Oct 28, 2011

I know I shouldn't post all on my own thread, but I wanted to separate the projects, and this thread was started after alot of this was done.

Needed new tail lights too!

Annnnd, to tint them!

Finished product:

I got the third brake light in, and decided AGAINST tinting, due to the fact the smoked lens almost matched my truck dead on.

millon9 · Oct 28, 2011

The OEM inside lights are too damn yellow, so therefore LEDs to replace them! (just map lights for now)

millon9 · Oct 28, 2011

And for the most important mod of all:

kristopgun · Mar 3, 2012

nice sticker lol

and just turned single lol

millon9 said:
And for the most important mod of all:

BlackHemI · Oct 28, 2011

Wow bro, that thing is a beast!! Thanks for giving me credit with the paint!! I gotta redo my fogs because I painted them first before I actually knew the correct steps and the primer made them crack... I'm trying to convince my friend tO get a mega cab! Can you tell me the part numbers for the tail LEDs again? :rep: again lol

millon9 · Oct 28, 2011

Stangshcky12 said:
Lookin good, I can come here to get ideas and how they look haha
What paint did you use to color match?

MADDOG said:
Looks great! Those are some really nice touches.

Pat- No problem on the credit! The sizes for the 02-06 are:
License plate/cargos: 168/194
reverse lights: 3057/3157 (both will work)
07-08 rams are ALL 168/194 on the back end

The seller I deal with has the bulbs I bought listed:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WHITE-3157-...t=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item1c1f633753#ht_4366wt_1147

Stang- I used Duplicolor PERFECT MATCH paint... available at Advance Auto Parts. I'll be posting a how-to for the cowl soon, so you can reference that for sure.

Maddog- Thanks for the props! I am getting exhaust done, and I hate to be a copy cat, but I dig your setup. What tips did you get?

Stangshcky12 · Oct 28, 2011

Lookin good, I can come here to get ideas and how they look haha
What paint did you use to color match?

MADDOG · Oct 28, 2011

Looks great! Those are some really nice touches.

MADDOG · Oct 28, 2011

My tips are just universal fit, double wall brushed aluminum units with a bevel cut. 2.5" inlet, 4" outlet, 10" long.

millon9 · Oct 28, 2011

Thanks Michael! Again, sorry to copy, but I think your set up is the perfect mix between modification and not too flashy.

BlackHemI · Oct 28, 2011

sweet thanks million

Stangshcky12 · Oct 29, 2011

Do you happen to have the can still? I've looked a few times and they didn't have the exact match mineral gray just the old body style mineral gray, is that what you used?

millon9 · Oct 29, 2011

Sure do! It's listed as BCC0331 Charcoal Grey Met. The barcode number is 026916714954, they may or may not use the first 0 in that code. After the first 3 paint coats, a side by side comparison, your parts will be quite a bit more 'silver' than your truck. Clear coat will darken your paint right down so that it's real close to matching your OEM paint.

BlackHemI · Oct 29, 2011

hope you get everything you need stang!

BlackHemI · Oct 29, 2011

make sure to post pics!

millon9 · Oct 31, 2011

Does anyone know where to buy the silver inlays on the doors? I just bought a nav bezel, but it's got the silver instead of wood grain (like I have), so I wanna switch my doors to silver. Kinda think it'll be a better look anyhow.

BlackHemI · Oct 31, 2011

I got the silvers lol

why not color match them???

millon9 · Oct 31, 2011

I'm not sure that would work, maybe it would............hmmmmmm...........

BlackHemI · Oct 31, 2011

well hell you could paint them anything including silver, not just color match

Stangshcky12 · Oct 31, 2011

Depending on what you want to put into it you could also try hydro graphics and really give it a custom look. Someone on here posted pictures of there friends mineral gray 4th gen that had a skull graphic on the trim and it looked so bad ass. I'll try to find the thread.

Took awhile to find: http://ramforumz.com/showthread.php?t=92412

millon9 · Oct 31, 2011

Wow! that guy has a punisher ram! I can't wait to do mine! I was actually thinking about getting the silver trim, and putting black punisher skulls on all 4 doors, keep with the theme.

millon9 · Nov 1, 2011

Had an idea, what do you guys think?

I am considering taping off the headlight except for the bottom strip of amber and the side of the headlight (kinda like a side 'eyebrow' if you will) and tinting out the lens. Thoughts?

BlackHemI · Nov 1, 2011

ive always wanted to do that, i think itll look great! and plus you can be our ginny pig!!!!!! do it do it do it!!

millon9 · Nov 1, 2011

It will be a bit of a change from you doing it first and me following right? :gy:

Would it be better to open up the lenses and tint the ambers themselves? They aren't smooth, so I wonder how easy it would be to tint them.

BlackHemI · Nov 1, 2011

LOL!! ive always wanted to crack them lol and paint them but im afraid i wont seal them properly. you should crack them and paint them completely, i dont think just tinting the outside and leaving the marker visible would look right

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