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I have a thread in the Domestic Full Size forum titled: Built a Rack for My 02 Ram 1/2 Ton (or something similar) I don't know how to post link. Sorry.

This is my 02 Doge Ram 1500. Current mods are leveled the front 2 inches, added 2 inch longer shocks, dumped the 20's for 17" wheels with 315/70/17 Duratrack tires, homebuilt winch bumper with 12,000 lb Smitty Built X2O winch, Blue Sea auxiliary fuse block, home built switch panel, CB radio...

Man, you have your hands full on this one.

I did the Hughes Performance plenum kit almost two years ago on my 02 5.9. Everything I read said it would be the end of my plenum troubles. I followed the instructions to the letter. I just had to replace the gasket again last week as it had failed again. We will see.

So we currently are starting a re-model on the kitchen for the wife. After that is done, I plan on building a rear bumper with tire/fuel carrier to get free up bed space. Then I want to build an off road camp trailer with slide out kitchen, power, water, and a rooftop tent.

I installed a Blue Sea auxiliary fuse block under the hood for current and future add-ons. I also installed a 750 amp relay to turn power on and off to the winch. I added switches to the interior with a small custom bracket. I initially was going to put a light bar on the front but chose not...

And here is a glamor shot of the finished product. Like I said, it's not perfect but I am satisfied with the fact I built it from scratch and did not buy it.

Then I shot it with some Duplicolor bed liner. It's the same stuff I used on the rack and it holds up pretty well for the price. I like the non gloss textured finish. It matches well with my wheels.

So I finished the bumper a while back but have been too busy to update you guys. So here is an update. I finish welded everything, added lights and shackle points. I got a little warping on the ends of the bumper after welding but I expected it. It's not perfect but I'm happy with it.

Thanks for all the nice comments. My job and family keep me busy so I don't get a lot of time to work on it. I will post new picks when I get it fully welded. OffGridCamper, I spent a lot of time sitting in my truck thinking about where I was going to mount the CB. That was the only logical place.

I believe Detroit makes a mechanical locker for the rear. I would advise against a locker for the front as they are not a very strong unit. just adding a rear locker makes a world of difference in my experience. I have a 2002 dodge ram 1500 and I have found the same lack of aftermarket support...

Yeah, I haven't found much about our trucks either. I ran the coax through the lower door opening trim and out a hole I drilled at the lower edge of the back of the cab, installed a boot there and then through a drain hole at the corner of the bed, and then to my rack.

Sorry, the pictures are out of order. The specs: This main cradle that holds the winch is 1/4 inch Everything else is 3/16 The winch is a 12,000 lb Smitty built I still have to do all the final welding, grinding, sanding, powdercoating, etc.

Decided I needed to build a bumper

I took the family on a week long camping trip with the truck to three different camping spots. The tuck worked well but I think I need to re-gear it for the larger tires to get some of the power back. My wife and I are also considering a pop up camp trailer. I think my next items to build are...

I shouldn't have drank so much beer when I built it ;)

Thanks for the compliment.

So I have lurked here a long time but never started a thread. I currently own a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad cab. My wife and I used to camp quite a bit before our son was born 5 years ago. We had a 95 4runner on 35's with gears, lockers, etc. That rig was sold before our child was born and now...

Love it, miss having my 4 runner and going up there. Not sure how well the dodge would do.

Hummer bead locks, 37x12.50's and run it. But we had this discussion yesterday;)