Full Size Dodge Thread

[huntsonora]

Guess it's time for an update on my rig. It's now up to ~221k miles and I finally gave it some TLC:

• 35" E rated Nitto Ridge Grapplers
• 17x8.5 Hummer H2 wheels with stock Dodge center caps
• Bilstein 5160 shocks with external reservoirs
• Metal Cloak front control arms
• 14" brakes from a 3rd gen Dodge

Some of the goodies...

And with the new (to me) wheels and new tires...

This past weekend I packed it up to go to Big Bend National Park in very southwest Texas. Until I do more of this, I haven't been able to justify more permanent mods to get the truck ready for this kind of thing. That being said, I definitely need to fab up a better bracket for a full size spare and since I had such a good time, I definitely envision some more mods coming up for the truck.

This truck and frojoe's truck are my two favorite Dodges right now! I think I'm going to line x my rocker panel that same grey on my 98

 

[WahooJeep]

'17 Power Wagon

 

[Tommy R]

This truck and frojoe's truck are my two favorite Dodges right now! I think I'm going to line x my rocker panel that same grey on my 98

Thanks very much!

 

[CoeGuthrie]

Guess it's time for an update on my rig. It's now up to ~221k miles and I finally gave it some TLC:

• 35" E rated Nitto Ridge Grapplers
• 17x8.5 Hummer H2 wheels with stock Dodge center caps
• Bilstein 5160 shocks with external reservoirs
• Metal Cloak front control arms
• 14" brakes from a 3rd gen Dodge

Some of the goodies...

And with the new (to me) wheels and new tires...

This past weekend I packed it up to go to Big Bend National Park in very southwest Texas. Until I do more of this, I haven't been able to justify more permanent mods to get the truck ready for this kind of thing. That being said, I definitely need to fab up a better bracket for a full size spare and since I had such a good time, I definitely envision some more mods coming up for the truck.

Great looking truck!
Curious on the braking difference between the second and third gen front brakes?

I am on my third dodge Cummins-my current one is your trucks twin, But without the tasteful upgrades yet. Although I did have the metal-cloak control arms on my 07 and thought they were a great product.

I'm wanting to do much better suspension on my current 01, but I'm torn in the suspension department-so any input from you would be much appreciated! If you'll bear with me-I have a few questions: How do you like the 5160 shocks? Where would you recommend getting them? How much better is the ride? If you had to do it over again-would you have gone with Fox or Kings instead?

 

[Tommy R]

Great looking truck!
Curious on the braking difference between the second and third gen front brakes?

I am on my third dodge Cummins-my current one is your trucks twin, But without the tasteful upgrades yet. Although I did have the metal-cloak control arms on my 07 and thought they were a great product.

I'm wanting to do much better suspension on my current 01, but I'm torn in the suspension department-so any input from you would be much appreciated! If you'll bear with me-I have a few questions: How do you like the 5160 shocks? Where would you recommend getting them? How much better is the ride? If you had to do it over again-would you have gone with Fox or Kings instead?

Thanks! The brakes feel a whole lot better than they did, but I think I may have another hydroboost leak so the brakes still don't seem to be as good as I think they can be.

The 5160s are pretty nice and I'm happy with them. Keep in mind I'm coming from old 'n' busted Monroes, but the best way I can explain it is the truck now feels taut, but not harsh. They're definitely pretty firm, but by no means are they uncomfortable. In all honesty, I was hoping for something a bit more plush, but that could be the springs. So the eventual plan is to get rid of the 2.5" spacers and get some 2.5" springs with a softer spring rate. Not sure how the Fox or Kings compare with regards to damping (or cost), so can't really compare. The Bilsteins were pretty affordable. Overall, I'm happy with them and would get them again....

 

[chris_the_wrench]

Great looking truck!
Curious on the braking difference between the second and third gen front brakes?

I am on my third dodge Cummins-my current one is your trucks twin, But without the tasteful upgrades yet. Although I did have the metal-cloak control arms on my 07 and thought they were a great product.

I'm wanting to do much better suspension on my current 01, but I'm torn in the suspension department-so any input from you would be much appreciated! If you'll bear with me-I have a few questions: How do you like the 5160 shocks? Where would you recommend getting them? How much better is the ride? If you had to do it over again-would you have gone with Fox or Kings instead?

I had the 5160's on my 2006 for about a year and then upgraded to Thuren Kings(3 years ago). The 5160s were a lot better than stock but compared to the kings you get what ya pay for. 1/2 mile of washboard the stocks would be faded and useless, maybe 2 -3 miles on the 5160s but the Kings almost never fade even after 15 miles of blasting down constant washboard hauling a heavy camper.

Just my experience.

Chris

 

[Tommy R]

Chris, what about ride quality on the road? How do the Kings compare to the 5160s?

 

[chris_the_wrench]

Chris, what about ride quality on the road? How do the Kings compare to the 5160s?

I have my Kings valved for carrying a heavy camper, so when the truck is loaded it's smooth. But unloaded is abit rough. It's all compromises.

The 5160s were abit softer so the camper swayed more, but unloaded the 5160 are softer than my Kings. The beauty of Kings or any of the higher end shocks is the custom tuning.

Chris

 

[CoeGuthrie]

Really appreciate the responses fellas! My dream is Thuren springs AND King's, DOR shackle flip/block removal, and track bar with 08+ steering linkage topped off with MetalCloak ca's.

Better start selling things/saving!

TommyR-let me know about those brakes after you get then dialed in would you?

 

[Jeepin_D]

RAM Rebel

This is my 2016 RAM Rebel : http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/173246-my-2016-RAM-Rebel

 

[huntsonora]

This is my 2016 RAM Rebel : http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/173246-my-2016-RAM-Rebel

Shiras?

 

[Jeepin_D]

Shiras?

Eastern Canadian moose, from Newfoundland.

 

[Wildcat]

I get to join the dodge group. just picked this up last week. 2003 ram 1500 hemi 4x4 quad cab. 168k on the clock. its going to mostly be my work truck for my lawn service but it will also serve haulin kids around and some offroad fun.

first thing i want to do it is get some of the chrome off.

 

[chet6.7]

Nice truck,the CHMSL gasket is known to leak.

http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/2013-general-discussion/1950697-water-issue.html#post22588153

 

[joemyself]

2005 Dodge 2500HD 4x4 Quad Cab
5.7 Hemi, Auto trans, AFE Stage II CAI, Superchip Tuner
Lockers and 4.56 Gears
5" lift springs on front, 3" Blocks and Air Bags w/ 3" spacers on rear
37/12.5R17 BFG At's on 17x8.5 ProComp 5129 wheels
Bushwacker Extend-A-Flares, Westin Sportsman one piece grille guard
Kargo Master Canopy rack, Front receiver hitch
11,000 lbs Portable Winch
Led lighting (360 degrees) 1- 50", 2- 36" and 4- 6.5"
Big Steel - Sport Canopy, DAC truck tent
CB radio, UHF 2-way radio, Garmin Rhino GPS / GMRS handheld radio and 3w Cell booster
205L (55gal) Aux Fuel Tank
Bed in canopy w/ storage drawer

I know this was posted 5 years ago but DAMN that is a great looking Ram!! Makes me want to get one.