My First Build

[kunstmilch]

Nice progress. Nice build. I really like that you are building based on needs. How have the tires been holding up? I really like those. Tire choice was agonizing for me personally, ended up going with Toyo commercial traction tires. I like that those grabbers dont look stupid aggressive yet have lots of sidewall meat.

 

[El-Dracho]

Just found this thread. Great build and super progress. Thanks for sharing and enjoy!

 

[Dave Snyder]

Nice progress. Nice build. I really like that you are building based on needs. How have the tires been holding up? I really like those. Tire choice was agonizing for me personally, ended up going with Toyo commercial traction tires. I like that those grabbers dont look stupid aggressive yet have lots of sidewall meat.

Thanks Erich. The tires are awesome. The ride is great and there isn't a lot of road noise. I would definitely buy these again.

 

[Dave Snyder]

Just found this thread. Great build and super progress. Thanks for sharing and enjoy!

Thanks Bjoem. I really appreciate that.

 

[Dave Snyder]

Latest progress report. Installed molle seat panels from Desert Does It. One will get a fire extinguisher, not sure what I'm putting on the other one yet. Also installed SDHQ mounting brackets for my ditch lights. I went with the Lightforce ROK 40's for ditch lights. Really liking the VoSwitch controller. Simple to hook the lights up to it and easy to program.

 

[Dave Snyder]

The cap for the truck finally came in ( it only took 4 months ). Had the dealer install it this morning. Now to decide what I want to do inside. I've thought about a Decked drawer system but that won't give me what I really want even though the storage would be awesome. I'll probably build something myself

 

[Dave Snyder]

"Cockpit" is finished for the most part. All of the mounts have been changed to 67 Designs products. Much cleaner look to everything now.

 

[Dalton]

Looking Great!
Im very curious about your mount ontop of the console....ive been looking for something like that to mount my ipad/gps/phone... what brand is it? or is it custom? thanks!

 

[Shawn686]

Looking Great!
Im very curious about your mount ontop of the console....ive been looking for something like that to mount my ipad/gps/phone... what brand is it? or is it custom? thanks!

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[Dave Snyder]

Looking Great!
Im very curious about your mount ontop of the console....ive been looking for something like that to mount my ipad/gps/phone... what brand is it? or is it custom? thanks!

Thanks! I got the mount from Expedition Essentials. Not sure if anyone else carries it. It's the Ram Powered Accessory Mount (RAMPAM). Installation wasn't too bad but I did end up getting different mounting hardware because of the way the console was molded.

 

[Dave Snyder]

Finally recovered enough from shoulder surgery to attempt a small mod to the truck. Mounted the Element 50 extinguisher to the Desert Does It molle panel under the seat.

 

[Dave Snyder]

With the help of my daughter and son-in-law we got the Front Runner rack installed on the new cap. Now to decide what the next mod will be. Leaning toward a rear bumper but I may go for a 270 degree awning.

 

[grubworm]

With the help of my daughter and son-in-law we got the Front Runner rack installed on the new cap. Noe to decide what the next mod will be. Leaning toward a rear bumper but I may go for a 270 degree awning.View attachment 242617View attachment 242618View attachment 242619

nice rig. i have a topper with cargo basket on top and love it. i kept the stock rear bumper, but i did get a swing-a-way hitch carrier that gives me extra storage and it swings to the side so i can lower the tailgate without having to remove the carrier. might be something youd like...

 

[Dave Snyder]

nice rig. i have a topper with cargo basket on top and love it. i kept the stock rear bumper, but i did get a swing-a-way hitch carrier that gives me extra storage and it swings to the side so i can lower the tailgate without having to remove the carrier. might be something youd like...

Thanks! I've already considered that. When I finally get a full size spare I'll probably get the Rig'd tire carrier.

 

[Dave Snyder]

I got the Overland Vehicle Systems Nomadic 270 LT awning installed today. 80 square feet of coverage. I'm really liking it.

 

[Neon Paradise]

Coming along very nicely! Love the awning and may go with that exact model for my rack !

thinking about adding the mud flaps too

 

[Dave Snyder]

Coming along very nicely! Love the awning and may go with that exact model for my rack !

thinking about adding the mud flaps too

Thanks. Highly recommend Overland Vehicle Systems. The customer service is awesome. Mine had a small cut in the weather cover. All I had to do was send them a photo of the damage and they sent a new one right out.

 

[Dave Snyder]

Since RAM saw fit not to put a light in the engine compartment I took advantage of the warmer weather and installed the Cyclone V2 Two Light Accessory Kit from KC Hilites today. I'm really happy with the amount of light they put out.

 

[Dave Snyder]

Took advantage of some warmer weather and installed the rock lights on the truck. I got the KC Hilites Cyclone V2 six light rock light kit in amber. Since I don't do anything crazy with the truck I also got the magnets for them. It made the installation a lot easier plus I can reposition them if I have to. The magnets are pretty strong so I'm not really worried about them falling off.

 

[Dave Snyder]

Ordered the extra cross bars I needed for the roof rack so I could install the recovery board brackets and the cargo tiedowns. Slowly getting the truck where I want it. In hind-sight I should have ordered three more cross bars to fill in the rest of the roof rack but that's a project for another day. Next I'm replacing the factory sway bar before I replace the suspension system.