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[OnTheReel]

got the gorilla lug nuts on today. i like them alot

Looks so much better than the stock ones!

 

[OnTheReel]

The more things change, the more they stay the same. This was the first I saw of my Rex exactly two years ago. Sales rep sent it right after she was unloaded from the truck:

Two years later:

Lots of little tweaks to make it mine. 18,100 miles now, everything still running great. I’ve fixed the clunk twice and a rear shock also had to be replaced, but other than that there haven’t been any issues.

No plans to ever sell her, but I have been kicking around a Wrangler (just a stripped out one with a manual, not a 392). Nothing wrong with getting her another friend to share the workload with. At any rate, I still love this stupid thing as much as day one!

 

[04Ram2500Hemi]

I hit two years and 22,500 miles about 10 days ago. It’s hard to not love these trucks!

 

[T Town TRX]

Have you installed your cutouts yet? I'm hoping you have those along with the Magnaflow mufflers. That's the setup I want to run and it'd be great to hear it.

 

[OnTheReel]

Have you installed your cutouts yet? I'm hoping you have those along with the Magnaflow mufflers. That's the setup I want to run and it'd be great to hear it.

I haven’t yet but it’s still on the list. When I was looking it over it’s gonna take some doing since the new mufflers are longer than the originals AND the new cutout pipes won’t slip fit over them. So all told I’d have to get rid of a few inches to make it work.

 

[AmosMoses]

I haven’t yet but it’s still on the list. When I was looking it over it’s gonna take some doing since the new mufflers are longer than the originals AND the new cutout pipes won’t slip fit over them. So all told I’d have to get rid of a few inches to make it work.

I need a few inches...

 

[Mr.Sandman]

Well, I’m at the 1 year mark with my lovely 2021 TRX Level 2.
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Just under 8000 miles. It uses no oil, no coolant, no leaks. Lifetime fuel economy has crept up to 9.9 MPG according to the lie-o-meter. In the winter it was pegged between 7 and 8. So she hasn’t lived an easy life by any stretch with the majority of time spent in sport mode.

There has been no warranty work needed, but I have fixed a few things myself. First, the minor fit and finish things such as exhaust tip and hood alignment. Also, my ambient lighting wasn’t working from day one, traced and repaired a pinched wire on the rear door panel. I did have to take it in to have the VVT harness under the blower replaced, but that was the fault of a tree-rat chewing the wire, not the truck. Everything has been pretty much perfect and I’ve had a blast doing my small, subtle improvements over the past year.

Which brings me to the other point of this thread. As we get more and more members taking delivery of their trucks (or waiting), I figured I’d share what I’ve done with part numbers and/ or links when I can. Some of the mods are common, but others may be something you haven’t seen or thought of. And maybe I can support your truck spending addiction.

Once I got it home, literally same day job was for me to install the Mopar power steps. I like the low profile looks and factory integration. The part number at the time was 82215287AE and they were around $1400 bucks. I’m sure it went up since.

Next were color matched mirror caps. Billet Silver part numbers 6RP44JSCAA and 6RP45JSCAA. Usually around $35 on eBay, plus another $5 for a suction cup makes for a nice cheap mod.

At this time I also put on Adam’s Graphene ceramic coating as well as fluid changes. The coating has held up amazing and the fluid changes were a necessity due to under-filled transfer case and front diffs, Hercules-tight oil filter, and hand-tight oil cooler drain. Trust me, it’s better to just start over fresh if you’re capable.

I am currently using Redline 5w40 Euro, Fram Ultra XG2 filter, and ValvoMax drains for pan and cooler.

Pan:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077Z9GQCB?tag=ramtrx05-20

Cooler:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077ZNH8C9?tag=ramtrx05-20

Drivetrain got Redline 75w140 rear diff, Redline 75w85 front diff, and Mopar 68049954AC for the transfer case.

From there I did a barrage of small things over the following months.

Matte screen protector:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089P22TY4/?tag=ramtrx05-20

OEM Hitch cover:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FXPS3P6/?tag=ramtrx05-20

Peragon tonneau cover:
https://www.peragon.com/shop/covers/Ram/1500/2021

WeatherTech bed mat:
https://justboltons.com/weathertech...ram-trx-new-body-without-ram-box-36701-3tg13/

Tazer DT: https://www.zautomotive.com/product/z_tzr_dt/#accessories

Bosch Icon 24A wiper blades, stock ones are lousy:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VBPKKG9/?tag=ramtrx05-20

Gorilla 96644BDX black lugs:
https://smile.amazon.com/Gorilla-Automotive-96644BDX-Factory-24-Pack/dp/B01N2ABJME/?tag=ramtrx05-20

I was also the first to get my mitts on WeatherTech mud flaps:
https://justboltons.com/weathertech...ront-rear-set-for-2021-ram-trx-110137-120137/

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2022 brought some more modding and out of control spending, mainly in a stereo. I posted a long thread on the process. I didn’t update that thread but I actually went up to an active 3 way after posting it. And then subsequently back to stock due to annoying drone without ANC that made itself much more apparent towing my boat. The decision to go back to stock was also helped along by a new addition coming to our family and some other projects needing attention.

I am still running the JL Stealthbox, JL VX1000/1 amp, and the PAC interface. I am able to use factory ANC and enjoy my peace and quiet and blower whine. But with some extra bump when I want it.

Stealthbox:
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_13694677/JL-Audio-Stealthbox-Black.html
Amp:
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_13698631/JL-Audio-VX1000-1i.html
Interface:
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_541AP4CH41/PAC-AmpPRO-AP4-CH41-Aftermarket-Amplifier-Interface.html

To complement the sub box and allow easier access to the RamBins, I bought the carpet rear floor mat to replace the rubber. Part number is: 82215409
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While doing the stereo I also installed the Paragoptics red lighting kit since everything was apart:
https://www.paragoptics.com/dt-ram-abl-crew-cab
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Some more reasonably priced mods followed.

Brighter reverse lights were a needed improvement:
https://www.shiftsandgrinsfabricati...amics-ssc1-pro-lights-and-wiring-harness/1249
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Sway bar corrected the lean and added some sporty handling to boot. I am running it on the max stiffness setting:
https://justboltons.com/hellwig-rear-sway-bar-kit-for-2009-2021-ram-1500-4wd-with-2-4-lift-7883/
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This hardware was needed to complete the install:

McMaster-Carr

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McMaster-Carr

McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.

www.mcmaster.com

While I was back there I added the black chrome Borla tips, easy bolt on improvement:
https://justboltons.com/borla-black-chrome-5-tips-304-stainless-steel-for-2021-2022-ram-trx-60718bc/View attachment 49118

Underhood mods are limited to the UPR catch can, and S&B intake.
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S&B:
https://solisracinggroup.com/jeep-dodge-performance-parts/sb-cold-air-intake-ram-trx-2021-2022/
Catch can:
https://www.uprproducts.com/15-21-d...eye-z-bracket-oil-catch-can-6-2l-plug-n-play/

Other interior mods & accessories include a Valentine 1 Gen 2 radar detector installed with mirror tap:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L2SVXQO?tag=ramtrx05-20

And a 3D printed windshield mount:

Valentine 1 G2 Permanent Mount by OBeerWANKenobi on Shapeways

Check out Valentine 1 G2 Permanent Mount by OBeerWANKenobi on Shapeways and discover more 3D printed products in Other.

www.shapeways.com

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I found the 2022 bright pedals and also came up with these cool seat shields from a 2022+ Ram Limited. They replace the plain plastic with TRX matching black chrome trimmed parts that look fancier. Parts:
6VF061X7AB (passenger)
6VF071X7AB (driver)
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I also came up with a quick and easy kill switch to at least slightly reduce the theft risk. It is not a huge concern in my area but I sleep better with it:

https://www.ram-trx.com/threads/“plug-and-play”-anti-theft-kill-switch.10323/

Think that about covers it. I don’t have many other things planned, at least while under warranty. Truck is basically perfect anyway. But I will update if I get bored and find something else to improve!

Where can i find the screws for the hood alignment ?

 

[OnTheReel]

Where can i find the screws for the hood alignment ?

There are two of these threaded things at the front that will level the leading edge of the hood.

Anything more “advanced” than that will need to be done at the hinges.

 

[CJAY]

There are two of these threaded things at the front that will level the leading edge of the hood. View attachment 129848
Anything more “advanced” than that will need to be done at the hinges.

i WAS GOING TO SAY THEY ARE UNDER THE TAILGATE JUST FOR FUN, BUT OH WELL. THOSE ARE FOR THE BACK OF THE HOOD.

 

[Mr.Sandman]

There are two of these threaded things at the front that will level the leading edge of the hood. View attachment 129848
Anything more “advanced” than that will need to be done at the hinges.

Those will adjust the front of the hood my problem is the gaps near the drivers door.
This is not my car in the photo but i got the same problem.

 

[TH3]

I like it. Retrax was another option I considered, but the Peragon is like half the weight which is pretty important with low payload. You can also completely remove it rather quickly if you need the whole bed space.

Anyway, I haven’t had any issues with it. I had a Bak Revolver X4 on my last truck and it was already showing it’s age at 1 year, and was pretty well smoked by 3 years. I won’t buy another from that brand.

I had trouble with my Retrax. The small guide bearings at the very front of the cover would shear off and get hung up in the drum causing issues with opening and closing. A super pain to get out. When I bought it two years ago, they advertised that the automatic version is lockable, it is not. You can push it open with your hand. If you install the lock that comes on the manual version just to get some kind of security out of the cover, they void your warranty. I do not recommend Retrax.