@@TruckLifeProductions yeah, I put subs in my truck under there waiting on wiring and stuff. I finally started adding nice stuff to my truck and just ordered me some 20x12-51 wheels with 305/50r20 tires. Hopefully it sticks inch or two past my two inch fenders lol. Love ur truck dude
@@billmarty really? I got mine in and they sound fine. Bass isn’t good but who knows could be running wrong amp or box is reason why. I didn’t plan on getting subs but they were given to me so it didn’t matter
Let’s be honest all brands rust on the fenders and bed especially northern trucks. It’s steel and that’s what steel does is rust when cities put salt on the roads.
Definitely true, and other things like with the Dodge there is some foam behind the bedside that holds moisture, so that didn’t help. There are some ways to prevent it like full wheel liners, applying primer or rustoleum to the inside arch panels or not driving in the rain or when there is salt on the roads. I know that’s not the case for everyone but it could help. There are even fiberglass bedside panels that could help prevent it as well, although it could be a costly solution.
Every single truck manufacturered has issues with the rear fender wells. It's not dodge specifically. They all do it. And the 2rd gens do come from the factory with tow hooks if you get a truck with features like tow package and etc. You got a load of space behind the back seat also to store stuff. Be glad ram gave us rear seat storage because most companies don't.
Gotta say, i liked the 2nd gen ram better. It looked better and i liked the 318 magnum it came with when paired with the manual. But... now that i have an 08 ram 1500, the 3rd gens kinda growin on me. Not too modern, and has just enough mash between the older classy look and a newer feel. I dont think imma get any car older than 08, mostly cuz of my truck. If it werent for my 3rd gen, i woulda stayed 90s and lower
Honestly it took some time to grow on me as well, there are times I’ve thought about selling it, then turn around and be like nah I can’t there’s just something about it
Have you replaced the 3rd brake lights rubber gasket yet? Well if you haven't, I guarantee water will eventually come into the cab of your truck. I noticed mine leaking early, bit there are several horror stories out there. Anyways, pick up a marine grade gasket seal. It cost me about 8 bucks, and took about 20 minutes to replace. There are several videos online that show how to do it properly. So far no leaks whatsoever! It is well worth the investment.✌️
Thanks and I’ll keep that in mind. I haven’t replaced it and it does leak and makes my storage area under the back seat wet. I was thinking about going with some aftermarket led taillights and 3rd brake light that are smoked so they blend in with the black paint
@@TruckLifeProductions It's very common from what I hear, with some that are less than 10 years old. I would suggest the marine seal, and not the gasket that comes with the light. I can't remember the guys channel, but I'm sure you can find it with a quick RUclips search. Best of luck and Keep on Truckin'!
It's not an issue with either of my 3rd gens but I'd imagine if you live in a much warmer area where the sun really cooks vehicles it would be an issue for sure, I live in the north so it doesnt get crazy hot so rubber deals like that tend to last much longer, but ill definitely keep my eye on it now haha both my 03 and 04 haven't had any issues besides the dreaded blend door actuators but that was a simple fix just make sure you replace the blend doors with the metal replacements so it last forever haha 😀
@@bernhard8540 Thanks for the tip! I'm also having an issue where there is a slight growling noise. It usually makes the noise when I'm just giving the truck a little gas when taking off. It isn't exhaust related when I say growling, more like something is vibrating. I don't drive it like a racecar or anything. It's just aggravating not knowing what it could be. Sometime soon, I need to see about finding out what is making the noise. Anyway, take care and keep on truckin'! 😎👍
Crazy video. First you could have put a Single Din new radio in and saved any trouble. With a Dodge radio mount kit & plug, it’s a 10 minute job. They also make kits for double din setup that are just about $20. Not sure why your bumper damage would be something you hate about your Ram. Should be something you hate about a bad driver. I actually love my old Ram, always take care of it, it’s a 2004 and looks and runs better than most new ones! For storage I actually like it. I don’t keep it junked up and find that storage perfect for inflator, a few straps and tow rope, but I don’t use my floor board for a toolbox, but that’s what the floor board cover plate is for! I’ll have to check my lower heater exit, but I don’t seem to notice any issue with heating. I will give you the stupid wheel well issue! Scrape that crap out and squirt some fluid film in there! Change the oil & filter every 3-5k and it will last longer than most of the new $55k trucks now!
Thanks for the comment I did install a single din DVD player but it kept hitting the dash so that’s why I went with the double and I’m sure there were cheaper routes but that’s just the ones I came across at the time. Yes the bumper incident was actually my dad running into me with the 10th Gen F150 that’s on my channel when he owned it lol but I did like the truck so I kinda had to find something wrong “bumper” just was convenient. As far as the storage I think it’s just I’m used to trucks with the opening at the front under the rear seat especially if I have something on top of the seat, so with this design I personally felt that having something in the seat would be an inconvenience to have to move before I lifted the seat to get what I needed from under it or with the tray in this trucks case I’d have to lift it up all the way for it to stay lifted so I wouldn’t have to hold it. I no longer have the truck now but it was nearing 300k miles when I parted with it
#3 seat storage. The problem with that is that if they extended that bottom area out for more storage it would be a real hassle for kids or whoever to get their feet in the truck to sit down. Essentially it would be in the way
I mean they coulda just not gave us any storage like ford and chevy did for these year trucks. I have all three at my shop for my employee work vehicles and the dodge is the only one with real under seat storage so there isn't tools rolling around the floor.. so he really doesn't make sense with his arguments about the rear storage... he needs to not be cheap and actually buy a tool box or something to organize his crap. Lol
I have a third gen Ram 1500, as for the uder seat storage, amazing. You have to keep your shit in a bed mount tool box. The radio my truck was good, I wanted to upgrade so I did. I wouldn't shit on the truck because I wanted a better radio. My truck came tow hooks factory, it's a Sport quad cab 4x4. My heater is also messing up but hey it's 2004, I call it dealing with your bullshit. My truck has wheel well issues, holes critters can live lol.... Now one thing I noticed and maybe you haven't had this issue yet, wiring harness the goes to the rear doors from the B pillar breaks. I wired mine up and got rid of the plug on both sides of the harness. Other than that I love my truck and yes it does have Hemi💪💪💪. Oh one more thing, my neighbors hate my Hemi because it's loud.... that's ok, I'm looking into a neighbor delete.
These trucks are definitely one of a kind and I’m going on 7 years of ownership, and it’s been good to me. Haven’t noticed any issue with the wiring harness in the B pillars but I’ll keep an eye on it and definitely make it loud, you can hear from a ways away and it’s awesome
There is NO foam behind that panel and ALL pickups without the optional wheel well guard installed will do this. You need to cut that out and weld a new panel on while it's still small. I repaired mine without any experience (you can see a quick vid of my job here on YT) I let my rot go too long and needed to use a lot of the replacement panel on one side. The side with less rot was way easier to do. I couldn't find a wheel well guard for a 3rd gen so had to make one out of black ABS. ruclips.net/video/1jXbYsBwIq0/видео.html
Ok, let me give it a try in case I get a response. Been months without new comments. My question: is it possible to add/install a GPS/back up camera like you have on my '05 ram 1500?
You do know they came with different front bumpers...? That's why you don't have tow hooks. Both my 2003 and my 2004 ram trucks came with tow hooks. But they are Laramie's. The slt and st didn't come with tow hooks unless you paid extra for them when you ordered a truck. It's that way to this day for new trucks also, so if you go buy a new ram make sure you order tow hooks if your buying a st or slt :) but as for the back seat you just need to organize your stuff man really. Not trying to be rude but it's not their fault all your stuff doesn't fit... you do know that metal plate folds out .... and personally without trying to sound rude.... you need to not be cheap and go buy a tool box or tool bag or something. They can't assume that a customer is gonna store everything they own under the back seat.. if you want a work truck with loads of storage they make those, it's call the 2500 and up with utility beds on them. and the 1500 isn't it.. 1500 is for a weekend canper/haul a fishing boat kinda truck.
@@jacobsebastien3910 I prefer the shifter on the floor, yours should have a solid front axle and that’s the reason for that type of shifter. I plan to do a sas in the near future
i got 5 better things.1 heater core goes bad must remove dash to replace (just replaced mine myself wasn't too bad but common issue). 2 the hoods have always felt like they would fly off driving down the highway. 3 shift pack in trans goes bad. 4 hood struts fail(just replaced mine). 5 seats fall apart. 6. dash but not all of them my 05 is still perfect even after the heater core replacement i done myself in 3 hours time. i added an extra lol
True it would be the blend doors and the plastic tabs that come on them from the factory. Don’t have the truck anymore so don’t have the problem anymore 😂
@@TruckLifeProductionsThe ONLY vents that works on my 2007 RAM 1500, are the vents on the front of the dash, all the other blend doors broke eons ago and a local Dodge dealership want $6800 to fix it......sureeeeeeee. Guess he mistook me for Donald Trump...LOL!
Heater box and a/c fix just cost me $4k to fix. (New actuator motors, actuator doors, 7 hours labour...$2.8k. New compressor, evaporator, seals, etc.,....$1.3k). No longer having a garage to fix things myself and just a parking spot in an over 55 community, I got royally screwed, but taking that whole dash out is ridiculous. The damn thing had parts cracking and falling off with every touch of a hand. It's good now, but with 187K miles, it's sphincter tightening every time I turn the key, but it runs strong. Oh! BTW, I fit a marine isolation switch in the cab, inline with the positive from the battery, as the battery drain issue (Fuse 50) just got stupid. I lose radio settings, but in a 2003 Dodge Ram, that's the least of my concerns!! I have CD's.
@@TruckLifeProductions Yes it was, but every quote I received was in that ballpark, or way more! The Dodge dealer was waaay more $'s. Taking that dash and air direction ducting out and fixing, is a long and tedious job. I knew that going into it. The truck is not worth it, I know, but now everything works and with a few other new parts, I trust it. The sad thing is. I sold my '04 Infiniti M45 Rocket Ship to buy this thing! It was only a matter of time before I lost my license, as that 2004, M45 is the greatest "sleeper" in existance and smoked most cars with ease, IF the fancy and conditions took me over! It had fresh new paint, run like a champ with a Borla system, was quiet but with suthority, but the truck is a better fit, for an old fart like me, with a dog and love of camping in the wild. However, I believe older Dodge trucks are garbage still. But when on a limited budget....
@@guardian7773 the steering has a slight pull to passenger just alignment havent cared too much about it other than that fine just a truck lol but i do take care of it fluid changes etc. ill be working on front end soon just because i feel like its time.
Also, what I have never found the answer to or seen anywhere is how to adjust the emergency brake cables? Anyone with any thoughts? It's just feels like it barely holds the truck in park unlike the old drum brakes.
Gotta adjust it from the shoes in the hat, first. I just did mine, parking brake holds even on the steepest of hills. Theres a little peephole behind the rear brakes through the dust shield that you can access to adjust them. Just make sure you know what youre doing before you adjust em, otherwise youll either smoke your park brake shoes, or make em too loose and completely useless
Pioneer AVH-120bt $170 Back up cam $65 (don’t remember the name) Misc equipment like harness and wires $45 Bezel for double din cut out around $30 Be sure to check out my 5 first mods video where I explain about it
My 04 2500.5 Ram 5.9 did not have them. I found a guy last month that wanted to trade my factory bumper for a Iron Cross steel bumper and I installed a new winch on the bumper problem solved. Direct bolt on replacement heavy duty bumper.
@@TruckLifeProductions is there any other truck that you would want besides the dodge like a chevy? Just wondering because I was looking for a 03-06 chevy but the 06 Dodge Ram 1500 is growing on me 😅
@@Jackson-vd3np absolutely I’ve been looking at another 10th Gen F150 like my 98 with the 5.4 and 4wd. I like the Ram and will probably keep it til the wheels fall off but if I could get another F150 and just build it up like I did the Ram or modify it even more I think it would look sick and be a stout performer. I only plan to do just minor modifications to the one I currently own
@@Jackson-vd3np also if you are looking at an 06 if you get the 5.7 it’s possible to have MDS which deactivates 4 cylinders and I’m not keen on that, so like my 05 Ram and the 98 F150 they stay all 8 at all times
@@TruckLifeProductions only thing I don’t like about mine is the body style lmao. I have an 2008 as well as the 04 that I actually drive to work everyday and I wish it was an 03-05 body. Other than that I have no complaints from mine, it’s been garage kept and cleaned weekly. It has 164k miles and runs like a top plus it looks brand new body wise.
I know that but if it were open I could put more stuff under there like some subs and what not. I would then build a box to hold straps, tools, gear and such
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Check out the 5 things I LOVE about my 3rd Gen Ram 1500
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The under seat storage I found is perfect for subwoofers
Sure is, I believe there is even a thing made with 2 subs in it to fit the spot exactly
@@TruckLifeProductions yeah, I put subs in my truck under there waiting on wiring and stuff. I finally started adding nice stuff to my truck and just ordered me some 20x12-51 wheels with 305/50r20 tires. Hopefully it sticks inch or two past my two inch fenders lol. Love ur truck dude
under the seat subs sound like shit imo
@@billmarty really? I got mine in and they sound fine. Bass isn’t good but who knows could be running wrong amp or box is reason why. I didn’t plan on getting subs but they were given to me so it didn’t matter
@@braaap5.7 ya I'll probably end up just putting one 12inch in the middle of the backseat.. just gotta find myself a new box..
Let’s be honest all brands rust on the fenders and bed especially northern trucks. It’s steel and that’s what steel does is rust when cities put salt on the roads.
Definitely true, and other things like with the Dodge there is some foam behind the bedside that holds moisture, so that didn’t help. There are some ways to prevent it like full wheel liners, applying primer or rustoleum to the inside arch panels or not driving in the rain or when there is salt on the roads. I know that’s not the case for everyone but it could help. There are even fiberglass bedside panels that could help prevent it as well, although it could be a costly solution.
@@TruckLifeProductions I think my 05 dodge is the only one I’ve seen that doesn’t have any rust anywhere on it.
@@johnbrand8366 that’s good and it’s mostly ones from the southern states bc they don’t have to deal with the salt from when it snows
@@johnbrand8366 my 05 doesnt have any rust on it either. Such a clean truck. And I live in wisconsin
@@200130769 same here I'm from the northwest in Oregon. Had my truck for 8years daily driven no rust what so ever. It's an 04
Every single truck manufacturered has issues with the rear fender wells. It's not dodge specifically. They all do it. And the 2rd gens do come from the factory with tow hooks if you get a truck with features like tow package and etc. You got a load of space behind the back seat also to store stuff. Be glad ram gave us rear seat storage because most companies don't.
Fr. Dodge used to be the homies before chrysler was bought out by those dastardly italians and ruined em
My 05 doesnt have a spot of rust on it. It's all about how you take care of it and where you live
I agree unfortunately I found out after I bought mine that the rust had been patched prior
@@TruckLifeProductions ahhh and they used foam? They didnt realize foam traps moisture lol
@@200130769 yep and for some reason the people who previously patched it left some foam in there so that sucks but I plan on fixing right one day
Gotta say, i liked the 2nd gen ram better. It looked better and i liked the 318 magnum it came with when paired with the manual. But... now that i have an 08 ram 1500, the 3rd gens kinda growin on me. Not too modern, and has just enough mash between the older classy look and a newer feel. I dont think imma get any car older than 08, mostly cuz of my truck. If it werent for my 3rd gen, i woulda stayed 90s and lower
Honestly it took some time to grow on me as well, there are times I’ve thought about selling it, then turn around and be like nah I can’t there’s just something about it
Have you replaced the 3rd brake lights rubber gasket yet? Well if you haven't, I guarantee water will eventually come into the cab of your truck. I noticed mine leaking early, bit there are several horror stories out there. Anyways, pick up a marine grade gasket seal. It cost me about 8 bucks, and took about 20 minutes to replace. There are several videos online that show how to do it properly. So far no leaks whatsoever! It is well worth the investment.✌️
Thanks and I’ll keep that in mind. I haven’t replaced it and it does leak and makes my storage area under the back seat wet. I was thinking about going with some aftermarket led taillights and 3rd brake light that are smoked so they blend in with the black paint
@@TruckLifeProductions It's very common from what I hear, with some that are less than 10 years old. I would suggest the marine seal, and not the gasket that comes with the light. I can't remember the guys channel, but I'm sure you can find it with a quick RUclips search. Best of luck and Keep on Truckin'!
It's not an issue with either of my 3rd gens but I'd imagine if you live in a much warmer area where the sun really cooks vehicles it would be an issue for sure, I live in the north so it doesnt get crazy hot so rubber deals like that tend to last much longer, but ill definitely keep my eye on it now haha both my 03 and 04 haven't had any issues besides the dreaded blend door actuators but that was a simple fix just make sure you replace the blend doors with the metal replacements so it last forever haha 😀
@@bernhard8540 Thanks for the tip!
I'm also having an issue where there is a slight growling noise. It usually makes the noise when I'm just giving the truck a little gas when taking off. It isn't exhaust related when I say growling, more like something is vibrating. I don't drive it like a racecar or anything. It's just aggravating not knowing what it could be. Sometime soon, I need to see about finding out what is making the noise. Anyway, take care and keep on truckin'!
😎👍
@@ChrisfromGeorgia is your truck a manual? Mines making some whining noise cuz the bearings have gone bad. New trannys like 1800$ 🥲
Crazy video. First you could have put a Single Din new radio in and saved any trouble. With a Dodge radio mount kit & plug, it’s a 10 minute job. They also make kits for double din setup that are just about $20. Not sure why your bumper damage would be something you hate about your Ram. Should be something you hate about a bad driver. I actually love my old Ram, always take care of it, it’s a 2004 and looks and runs better than most new ones! For storage I actually like it. I don’t keep it junked up and find that storage perfect for inflator, a few straps and tow rope, but I don’t use my floor board for a toolbox, but that’s what the floor board cover plate is for! I’ll have to check my lower heater exit, but I don’t seem to notice any issue with heating. I will give you the stupid wheel well issue! Scrape that crap out and squirt some fluid film in there! Change the oil & filter every 3-5k and it will last longer than most of the new $55k trucks now!
Thanks for the comment I did install a single din DVD player but it kept hitting the dash so that’s why I went with the double and I’m sure there were cheaper routes but that’s just the ones I came across at the time. Yes the bumper incident was actually my dad running into me with the 10th Gen F150 that’s on my channel when he owned it lol but I did like the truck so I kinda had to find something wrong “bumper” just was convenient. As far as the storage I think it’s just I’m used to trucks with the opening at the front under the rear seat especially if I have something on top of the seat, so with this design I personally felt that having something in the seat would be an inconvenience to have to move before I lifted the seat to get what I needed from under it or with the tray in this trucks case I’d have to lift it up all the way for it to stay lifted so I wouldn’t have to hold it. I no longer have the truck now but it was nearing 300k miles when I parted with it
#3 seat storage. The problem with that is that if they extended that bottom area out for more storage it would be a real hassle for kids or whoever to get their feet in the truck to sit down. Essentially it would be in the way
I mean they coulda just not gave us any storage like ford and chevy did for these year trucks. I have all three at my shop for my employee work vehicles and the dodge is the only one with real under seat storage so there isn't tools rolling around the floor.. so he really doesn't make sense with his arguments about the rear storage... he needs to not be cheap and actually buy a tool box or something to organize his crap. Lol
_That rear floor storage is definitely uncomfortable for passengers especially on long trips it'll feel claustrophobic._
This is one of the best dang trucks I’ve ever seen man
Thanks
Shes got 305k and running strong!
Wow 305k I knew it wouldn’t be long, keep me updated 👍🏻
Replaced the starter a month ago but still drives like dream!
I have a third gen Ram 1500, as for the uder seat storage, amazing. You have to keep your shit in a bed mount tool box. The radio my truck was good, I wanted to upgrade so I did. I wouldn't shit on the truck because I wanted a better radio. My truck came tow hooks factory, it's a Sport quad cab 4x4. My heater is also messing up but hey it's 2004, I call it dealing with your bullshit. My truck has wheel well issues, holes critters can live lol.... Now one thing I noticed and maybe you haven't had this issue yet, wiring harness the goes to the rear doors from the B pillar breaks. I wired mine up and got rid of the plug on both sides of the harness. Other than that I love my truck and yes it does have Hemi💪💪💪. Oh one more thing, my neighbors hate my Hemi because it's loud.... that's ok, I'm looking into a neighbor delete.
These trucks are definitely one of a kind and I’m going on 7 years of ownership, and it’s been good to me. Haven’t noticed any issue with the wiring harness in the B pillars but I’ll keep an eye on it and definitely make it loud, you can hear from a ways away and it’s awesome
There is NO foam behind that panel and ALL pickups without the optional wheel well guard installed will do this. You need to cut that out and weld a new panel on while it's still small. I repaired mine without any experience (you can see a quick vid of my job here on YT) I let my rot go too long and needed to use a lot of the replacement panel on one side. The side with less rot was way easier to do. I couldn't find a wheel well guard for a 3rd gen so had to make one out of black ABS. ruclips.net/video/1jXbYsBwIq0/видео.html
I feel like most problems with this truck are things you did to it but it’s an all around thing, like the video and keep it up
Thanks for the feedback
Not his fault the ram didnt come with tow hooks in the front. Or that the wheel wells tend to rust, or that the mode doors also tend to go bad
What set of wheels and tires do you have?, i really like those wheels
Thanks!
20x12 -51 Vision Widow satin black
33x12.5R20 Atturo Trail Blade XTs
Ok, let me give it a try in case I get a response. Been months without new comments. My question: is it possible to add/install a GPS/back up camera like you have on my '05 ram 1500?
You do know they came with different front bumpers...? That's why you don't have tow hooks. Both my 2003 and my 2004 ram trucks came with tow hooks. But they are Laramie's. The slt and st didn't come with tow hooks unless you paid extra for them when you ordered a truck. It's that way to this day for new trucks also, so if you go buy a new ram make sure you order tow hooks if your buying a st or slt :) but as for the back seat you just need to organize your stuff man really. Not trying to be rude but it's not their fault all your stuff doesn't fit... you do know that metal plate folds out .... and personally without trying to sound rude.... you need to not be cheap and go buy a tool box or tool bag or something. They can't assume that a customer is gonna store everything they own under the back seat.. if you want a work truck with loads of storage they make those, it's call the 2500 and up with utility beds on them. and the 1500 isn't it.. 1500 is for a weekend canper/haul a fishing boat kinda truck.
This is the first ram that I seen with a normal knob for the 4x4 all the ones I seen have the handle on the floor
The knob on the dash are electronic “shift on the fly” setups which are vacuum actuated. The shifter on the floor is a linkage setup
On my 08 Ram 2500 4/4 Hemi
4wd shift on the floor an the only kind of 4/4 system I like.
@@jacobsebastien3910 I prefer the shifter on the floor, yours should have a solid front axle and that’s the reason for that type of shifter. I plan to do a sas in the near future
i got 5 better things.1 heater core goes bad must remove dash to replace (just replaced mine myself wasn't too bad but common issue). 2 the hoods have always felt like they would fly off driving down the highway. 3 shift pack in trans goes bad. 4 hood struts fail(just replaced mine). 5 seats fall apart. 6. dash but not all of them my 05 is still perfect even after the heater core replacement i done myself in 3 hours time. i added an extra lol
I can agree with all those things, definitely had to deal with the hood struts and the seats tearing up
@@TruckLifeProductions also water pumps idler pulleys the typical stuff on most cars as well
That's not the Heater Core causing your issues. It's the AC/Heat Plenum Manifold and its DEFECTIVE Blend Doors.
True it would be the blend doors and the plastic tabs that come on them from the factory. Don’t have the truck anymore so don’t have the problem anymore 😂
@@TruckLifeProductionsThe ONLY vents that works on my 2007 RAM 1500, are the vents on the front of the dash, all the other blend doors broke eons ago and a local Dodge dealership want $6800 to fix it......sureeeeeeee. Guess he mistook me for Donald Trump...LOL!
Heater box and a/c fix just cost me $4k to fix. (New actuator motors, actuator doors, 7 hours labour...$2.8k. New compressor, evaporator, seals, etc.,....$1.3k). No longer having a garage to fix things myself and just a parking spot in an over 55 community, I got royally screwed, but taking that whole dash out is ridiculous.
The damn thing had parts cracking and falling off with every touch of a hand.
It's good now, but with 187K miles, it's sphincter tightening every time I turn the key, but it runs strong.
Oh! BTW, I fit a marine isolation switch in the cab, inline with the positive from the battery, as the battery drain issue (Fuse 50) just got stupid. I lose radio settings, but in a 2003 Dodge Ram, that's the least of my concerns!!
I have CD's.
That’s expensive as hell but at least it works probably now and CDs will never go out of style 😂 still got a collection myself
@@TruckLifeProductions
Yes it was, but every quote I received was in that ballpark, or way more! The Dodge dealer was waaay more $'s.
Taking that dash and air direction ducting out and fixing, is a long and tedious job. I knew that going into it.
The truck is not worth it, I know, but now everything works and with a few other new parts, I trust it.
The sad thing is. I sold my '04 Infiniti M45 Rocket Ship to buy this thing!
It was only a matter of time before I lost my license, as that 2004, M45 is the greatest "sleeper" in existance and smoked most cars with ease, IF the fancy and conditions took me over! It had fresh new paint, run like a champ with a Borla system, was quiet but with suthority, but the truck is a better fit, for an old fart like me, with a dog and love of camping in the wild.
However, I believe older Dodge trucks are garbage still.
But when on a limited budget....
YEP....I LIVE IN THE SNOW BELT AND AM METICULOUS ABOUT WASHING.. WHEELWELLS STILL RUSTED BUT IT TOOK 14 YEARS
That’s crazy 🤦🏻♂️
Cut that rust out man, it’s like cancer and just spreads throughout the whole body
I know man it’s on the to do list
What’s your suspension, wheel and tire setup in this video ?
2” Rough Country level keys
20x12 -51 Vision Widows
33x12.5r20 Atturo Trail Blade X/Ts
Is that the original grill? Or is it an upgrade? If it’s an upgrade where did you get it?
No it’s a 06-08 Ram grille, I bought it from a local guy
Can get upgraded grills from amazon, carid, eBay and even Facebook marketplace
What is the lift/ wheel/tire setup you are running
Rough country 4" on some iron man 35x12.5r20lt off some dx rims nothing fancy
What head lights do you have I have an 03 need better lights
Tow hooks... I know.. 😠😠😠 you have to buy the 2500 bumper stops
Thanks for the heads up 👍🏻
what is your suspension setup ?
Just 2 inch Rough Country leveling keys
So you have no complaints on the engine or the trans or the front end steering and suspension?
Nope
The 2004-2005 trucks were pretty good on those I think
@@guardian7773 yeah i have an 2005 5.7 545rfe just rolled 240k runs and shifts good
@@guardian7773 the steering has a slight pull to passenger just alignment havent cared too much about it other than that fine just a truck lol but i do take care of it fluid changes etc. ill be working on front end soon just because i feel like its time.
Is your truck black or brilliant pearl crystal?
PX8 Basic Solid Black non metallic
Tow hooks were an option
I wish mine would have came with them although I like the 2500/3500s better. I might get some of those
who's signatures are on the dash
Mine came with tow hooks
Heck yeah, I’ve never understood why some trucks don’t have them... at least the 4wds
Also, what I have never found the answer to or seen anywhere is how to adjust the emergency brake cables? Anyone with any thoughts? It's just feels like it barely holds the truck in park unlike the old drum brakes.
Gotta adjust it from the shoes in the hat, first. I just did mine, parking brake holds even on the steepest of hills. Theres a little peephole behind the rear brakes through the dust shield that you can access to adjust them. Just make sure you know what youre doing before you adjust em, otherwise youll either smoke your park brake shoes, or make em too loose and completely useless
is your truck lifted?
Leveled with 2” Rough Country keys
what's your radio set up and cost?
Pioneer AVH-120bt $170
Back up cam $65 (don’t remember the name)
Misc equipment like harness and wires $45
Bezel for double din cut out around $30
Be sure to check out my 5 first mods video where I explain about it
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@@TruckLifeProductions thank you sir
Those hooks are ment for securing the vehicle while hauling it not recovering it
You can use them but I wouldn't do any serious yanking with em
Those hooks are meant for recovery points.
My 03 2500 5.9 has tow hooks on the front, previous owner said it was an option? LOL all heavy duty’s should come with them right.
I definitely agree, I feel all trucks should have them especially heavy duty’s
My 03 5.9 does not have any. Has two covers for where they would go. My 08 6.7 has them tho
my 09 3rd gen has them. trust they come in handy!
My 04 2500.5 Ram 5.9 did not have them. I found a guy last month that wanted to trade my factory bumper for a Iron Cross steel bumper and I installed a new winch on the bumper problem solved. Direct bolt on replacement heavy duty bumper.
Is it just a normal 06 grill
Yes stock grille 06-08
@@TruckLifeProductions fit pretty good actually
What year?
2005
@@TruckLifeProductions is there any other truck that you would want besides the dodge like a chevy? Just wondering because I was looking for a 03-06 chevy but the 06 Dodge Ram 1500 is growing on me 😅
@@Jackson-vd3np absolutely I’ve been looking at another 10th Gen F150 like my 98 with the 5.4 and 4wd. I like the Ram and will probably keep it til the wheels fall off but if I could get another F150 and just build it up like I did the Ram or modify it even more I think it would look sick and be a stout performer. I only plan to do just minor modifications to the one I currently own
@@Jackson-vd3np also if you are looking at an 06 if you get the 5.7 it’s possible to have MDS which deactivates 4 cylinders and I’m not keen on that, so like my 05 Ram and the 98 F150 they stay all 8 at all times
@@TruckLifeProductions oh ok I’ll just stick to the chevy then lol but 10th gen fords are pretty nice but chevy 5.3L tho 🤤
My 04 comes with tow hooks.
I really wish mine would have 🤔
I custom welded some on. I bought the brackets for a newer model and had a shop weld them on
@@TruckLifeProductions only thing I don’t like about mine is the body style lmao. I have an 2008 as well as the 04 that I actually drive to work everyday and I wish it was an 03-05 body. Other than that I have no complaints from mine, it’s been garage kept and cleaned weekly. It has 164k miles and runs like a top plus it looks brand new body wise.
There trucks I use them as trucks I felt that
Haha that’s right!!
Bro it’s a big box to put you’re straps in you got on the floor lmao
I know that but if it were open I could put more stuff under there like some subs and what not. I would then build a box to hold straps, tools, gear and such
You gotta be From NC
Haha how you figure
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I hate all half tons.