Building 04 ram 2500 into expo rig. need thoughts/advice

[crismateski]

here is a few shots of the rack. dont judge the mounting system, we were short on time and couldnt finish building the legs so we just bolted it to the yakima load bars.

Looks great, only thing I am not sure of is the lights are kind of exposed, the trails I am normally on, I end up rubbing the roof in trees a lot. I would be afraid of damaging the lights.

 

[Texan1983]

yea i can see that... pictures kinda make it look like it sticks out on the sides but they are practicly even with the sides. we will see how it works, they are just mocked up for now.

 

[crismateski]

yea i can see that... pictures kinda make it look like it sticks out on the sides but they are practicly even with the sides. we will see how it works, they are just mocked up for now.

Well, when you work out the bugs, you can make up a second and drop it off at my place. :wings:

 

[Farmfresh]

Do you live in Ames?

I swear I saw your truck in Ames, yesterday. Its a really good lookin rig. I am hoping to add a few things to my white 98 quad cad cummins. Excellent build, keep it up. See ya around.

 

[Amesff01]

Yeah you saw it... we just made it back. And that second rack id going on my truck!

 

[chilliwak]

All I have to say Texan, is `Nice Rack´:Wow1: no pun intended...... Cheers, Chilli.

 

[Rockhard426]

I sent my transmission to DTT when it died, not cheap$$.... 4 1/2 years later and I'd still do it again (thankfully won't need to for a long time yet though!)

They even warrantied it for 2 years, including the engine mods (injectors, box, turbo, intake & exhaust), tow, race or pull. Built to go with a PAC Brake as well.

A built transmission in these trucks is definitely a worthwhile investment- my .02

+1 on a Built Transmission !! , I have a 06 3500 Megacab and I put in a Full Billet Suncoast Trans and that was by far the best Mod I have ever done to my truck and I did it at 5k miles on my new truck .....LOL !!

 

[jkcobra]

Really like your build so far. I'm digging the bumper, going to call Fusion as soon as I get back from Africa and see what their price range is for a winch setup on my '13.

Also curious if you have any details / rough dimensions on your rack. I bought a short term solution for over my bed rails but I am thinking about going for something a little sturdier in order to mount my spare and fridge.