New Truck

[(S.M.R) 101]

Well boys,

As some may have seen on Facebook. I traded the 2500 in on Friday for a left over brand new 2013. Between the deal I got with the options included and my current position with trucks... I could't walk away from this deal.

The only thing that was a real hold back on my part was the color.... This botch is red as red can get..... But with the sport package and after a few hours of looking atit and test driving it, I really came to like it..

I was at the dealer and we were looking for a silver 2014 Sport but they couldn't get me a truck with the options I wanted in the price range I wanted.. Also my dealer couldn't find one less then 200 miles away.. but I was having to compromise every truck they found with less and less options..

They had this red one on the lot and like stated... Couldn't walk away from the deal..

The only thing this truck does not have less from being totally "loaded" is
Ventilated seats, back up camera and the air ride... It literally has everything else.

I will post up all the specs soon, more pictures as well.... But this is the only one I have less the one I posted on facebook.

http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae55/Kyle_Andress/20140307_130231_zps51b7f4fe.jpg (http://s957.photobucket.com/user/Kyle_Andress/media/20140307_130231_zps51b7f4fe.jpg.html)

I will be doing a few things to it but nothing drastic.

[0212353]

very nice Kyle!

[DoubleTakeDodge]

Slick truck man! I'm gonna miss the silver truck but that looks nice! What kind of plans do you have for it?

[(S.M.R) 101]

All theAdded Option;

Customer Preferred Package 26L
Convenience Group
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control
Keyless Enter-N-Go
Rain Sensitive Windshield Wipers
Comfort Group
Heated Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Remote Start and Security Group
Remote Start System
Security Alarm
Sport Premium Group
A/C Auto Temperature Control with Dual
Zone Control
506-Watt Alpine(R) Surround w/9 Spkrs &
Subwoofer
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover
TorqueFlite 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans w/
Rotary Shifter

Active Grille Shutters
Bright Rotary Shifter
3.21 Rear Axle Ratio
Dual Rear Exhaust with Bright Tips
3.92 Rear Axle Ratio
Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle
Power Sunroof $ 995
Sport Performance Hood
Uconnect(R) 8.4AN AM/FM/BT/ACCESS/
NAV

Premium Navigation
SiriusXM Traffic / 1-Year Traffic Service
SiriusXM Travel Link(TM) / 1-Year
Subscription
ParkSense(R) Rear Park Assist System
Class IV Receiver Hitch
Trailer Brake Control
Spray in Bedliner

[DoubleTakeDodge]

Active Grille Shutters
Bright Rotary Shifter
3.21 Rear Axle Ratio
Dual Rear Exhaust with Bright Tips
3.92 Rear Axle Ratio
Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle
Power Sunroof $ 995
Sport Performance Hood
Uconnect(R) 8.4AN AM/FM/BT/ACCESS/
NAV

???

[(S.M.R) 101]

It's a 3.92 rear end. Every truck that I have looked at, on the build sheet it says 3.21 then a few lines down it says 3.92 rear.

Every Sport truck from 2013 and up has the 3.92 which is standard on all Sport trucks from 2013 and up.

[(S.M.R) 101]

very nice Kyle!

Thanks Jeremy!

[DoubleTakeDodge]

Gotcha!!

[myoung84]

Can't believe the 2500 is gone but this is a very nice replacement. I've also never been a huge fan of red but that looks pretty damn sweet, especially with the black lights and sport hood. How are you liking the 8-speed?

And let's be honest, it's not going to stay stock for long. I've conveniently pasted links to the first round of mods below... ;)

http://www.moes-performance.com/S_B_Cold_Air_Intake_09_13_Ram_1500_5_7L_Hemi_Cle_p/75-5064.htm

http://www.moes-performance.com/Mufflex_24_Magnaflow_Dual_Exhaust_09_Up_Ram_1500_p/dod24m.htm

http://www.moes-performance.com/Moe_s_Ported_Throttle_Body_87MM_2013_14_5_7L_Hemi_ p/87mm-tb-13.htm

http://www.moes-performance.com/DiabloSport_InTune_2011_2013_Hemi_Vehicles_p/i1000dcx.htm

[(S.M.R) 101]

I can't believe it either man! lol... But I love this truck!

The 8 speed is amazing to say the least. the truck pulls like an Ox with the 3.92 with the 8speed. I love the way it feels... It feels like a "sport truck" the ride quality coming from the 2500 is not of this world lol.

And yes Morgan...... I've already been in contact with Matt :D

[myoung84]

Haha! What else you have planned for it? Any suspension, tire, or wheel mods planned? I'm thinking some Bilstein 5100's up front with some Toyo ATII 33's would be pretty sweet!

[(S.M.R) 101]

I don't think I'm going to do any suspension stuff.. for sure will be getting better tires.. the toyo at2.

S&B in glass intake with the 87mm TB with some sort of a tuner. Not sure what tuner I will go with yet.

I'm actually thinking about keeping the stock wheels and doing the anthracite PD.. I think that the anthracite would look really good with the red.

I'll be installing the back up camera soon. I'll need to paint the tips black and am unsure about doing exhaust... the truck sounds really good as is and not sure if I want anything louder.

Window tint will be going on first!

[(S.M.R) 101]

Alright guys.. I'm going in this week to ditch these stock HP tires on here..

I've narrowed my search for tires down to these tires;

Nitto Terra Grappler;
http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae55/Kyle_Andress/100_7504_zpsa32a90b1.jpg (http://s957.photobucket.com/user/Kyle_Andress/media/100_7504_zpsa32a90b1.jpg.html)

Cooper A/T3
http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae55/Kyle_Andress/20x9-kmc-xd-series-badlands-779-chrome-2756020-cooper-discoverer-at3-1_zpsad5528ae.jpg (http://s957.photobucket.com/user/Kyle_Andress/media/20x9-kmc-xd-series-badlands-779-chrome-2756020-cooper-discoverer-at3-1_zpsad5528ae.jpg.html)

Cooper ATP
http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae55/Kyle_Andress/2w2k3fb_zps53bd7bd6.jpg (http://s957.photobucket.com/user/Kyle_Andress/media/2w2k3fb_zps53bd7bd6.jpg.html)

Cooper Zeon LTZ
http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae55/Kyle_Andress/ab13_31_zps321eb959.jpg (http://s957.photobucket.com/user/Kyle_Andress/media/ab13_31_zps321eb959.jpg.html)

Open Country AT2
http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae55/Kyle_Andress/1301-4wd-11-tires-we-roll-on-2012-toyo-open-country-a-t-2_zps072e23ea.jpg (http://s957.photobucket.com/user/Kyle_Andress/media/1301-4wd-11-tires-we-roll-on-2012-toyo-open-country-a-t-2_zps072e23ea.jpg.html)

I have had the Cooper Zeon's and the Cooper AT3 and they were both great tires... I really like to Zeon's but wanted to see what you all think?

[0212353]

the toyo at2 kicks ass man

[(S.M.R) 101]

I like the A/T2's but really don't want a lot of road noise.. That's really my only issue with them.

I know once you go with an A/T tire you are going to get some road noise but wan't to try and keep it minimal.

[myoung84]

I also vote AT2s. Mine were great with no road noise, even in the xtreme size.

[0212353]

i don't hear mine

[(S.M.R) 101]

After having the 35's....... I hate road noise lol.. I know it won't be anything like the 35's.. I like the smooth quite ride this thing has but a little road noise wouldn't be bad. I might give them a try.. I had it down to the toyo's and the Zeon LTZ

[Matt]

ltz!!!!

[DoubleTakeDodge]

Definitely the toyo at2

[myoung84]

Get the ties swapped yet? How are you liking the truck now that you've had it for awhile?

I'm back to leaning towards a 1500 again. As much I am trying, I just can't justify a 2500. I'm liking the Granite Sports with the 6' bed!

http://images.autotrader.com/scaler/544/408/images/2013/10/28/357/410/34182792781.357410382.IM1.MAIN.565x421_A.565x377.j pg

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

That's a great looking truck Morgan.

[myoung84]

It's like your younger 4wd brother. Lol

[0212353]

sport over laramie?

(I think I would!)

[myoung84]

I wish I could get the bench seat in the sport... I'm not big on chrome but like the Laramie interior a little better. The price diffence between the two isn't much at all.

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

No way. Sport all day.

[myoung84]

I just like the center seat for the 3 times per year that I use it. Lol.

The sport would definitely be cheaper on mods since I won't have a bunch of color matching to do.

[(S.M.R) 101]

Went with the Zeon LTZ. Not Installed yet.

I love it Morgan. I haven't thought about a 2500 since I got the 1500. It's just a power house. I love the interior of this truck. I test drove a 13 Laramie that they had as a left over. It was the max steel 2 tone with silver bottom. I liked the red sport more.. and that Laramie was less then the sport and it had more options. Fully loaded with everything. Drop Down dvd and air ride.

To much chrome and I liked the sport interior better. The seats grab you in the sport.

[myoung84]

That's good to hear. I think it's a sport for me. Where's the pics of the new tires? Lol

[(S.M.R) 101]

Pictures will come soon as I get them on lol. I'm slacking!

[myoung84]

The more I think about it the more I like the Zeons. I had them on the 2010 and like them a lot. They are fairly aggressive yet have a sporty sidewall. It's like the mullet of tires. Haha. I really miss this look...

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i360/myoung84/DSCN0077.jpg (http://s1089.photobucket.com/user/myoung84/media/DSCN0077.jpg.html)

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i360/myoung84/DSCN0084.jpg (http://s1089.photobucket.com/user/myoung84/media/DSCN0084.jpg.html)

[(S.M.R) 101]

Hell yeah. I had them on the 08' and I loved them. Like you said, kinda off road, kinda sporty. I like them.

Them on some 22" MG SRT 10 wheels with a level kit on the truck....... Ohh Yes.

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

There you go.

[myoung84]

That would be sweet!

Are you planning on doing a leveling kit? I think the Zone kit is probably the best bet.

[(S.M.R) 101]

Yeah, I think that is the set up I will go with for wheels and tires.

I agree with you on the Zone level with the new UCA's.. That's wild how them ball joints are popping out..

and to think.. all the dealerships are installing these level kits on these 13's and 14's and have no idea the damage they are causing lol..

There are 3 trucks at the local dealer with level kits and new wheels and tires.. Wonder when they will catch on?

On a side note. The replica SRT 10 wheels are actually lighter then the actual SRT wheels right? I wonder if I should just get the OEM SRT's or go with aftermarket?

[myoung84]

I have no idea on the SRT wheel weights. My plan is to keep rolling mass down as much as possible though. That's the biggest impact on MPG. According to the Body Builder site, the sport wheels are 33 lbs. The GY SRA tires are 40 lbs. So, I'd at least like to stay around 80lbs per corner. Looking at the sizes available, once you get over the stock size, the weight jumps up a lot. A 305/55/20 Toyo ATII is 74 lbs!

Here's some info I've found on various tires in stock size as well as the weights of the stock wheels.

Goodyear SR-A: 40 lbs
Toyo ATII: 43 lbs
Cooper AT3: 48 lbs
Cooper Zeon LTZ: 53 lbs

Laramie Wheels: 32.2 lbs
Sport Wheels: 33.2 lbs
Longhorn Wheels: 34.5 lbs
R/T 22" Wheels: 34.9 lbs

[(S.M.R) 101]

Damn. Thanks for the info Morgan.

[Matt]

20x10 rockstar 43.5lb
37x13.50 toyo 93 lbs

lol 136.5 lbs per corner plus matching spare in the back ... ughhhh gas ha

[(S.M.R) 101]

http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae55/Kyle_Andress/20140607_194148_zps05f9c830.jpg (http://s957.photobucket.com/user/Kyle_Andress/media/20140607_194148_zps05f9c830.jpg.html)

Anthracite :D :D

[(S.M.R) 101]

http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae55/Kyle_Andress/20140607_194349w_zpscc343243.jpg (http://s957.photobucket.com/user/Kyle_Andress/media/20140607_194349w_zpscc343243.jpg.html)

[myoung84]

Damn that looks good! Just get that done?

[0212353]

wow, that looks GREAT

[(S.M.R) 101]

Yeah. Last night... can't put it on Facebook because I told Emily I was working lol. Need bigger, black exhaust tips...

[myoung84]

Uh oh. Haha

[(S.M.R) 101]

http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae55/Kyle_Andress/20140608_172556x_zps179ea4d1.jpg (http://s957.photobucket.com/user/Kyle_Andress/media/20140608_172556x_zps179ea4d1.jpg.html)

http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae55/Kyle_Andress/20140608_172439k_zps2f74d2f0.jpg (http://s957.photobucket.com/user/Kyle_Andress/media/20140608_172439k_zps2f74d2f0.jpg.html)

I don't know what to do guys..... Thinking about doing everything in accent Anthracite.. New ram head badges and grille?? Or should I keep the black... The Anthracite is dark enough to make a subtle change from the black... ugh idk....

[myoung84]

Anthracite heads and badges!

I ordered me some Bilstein 5100s today along with some house brand upper control arms from Rock Auto this morning. I'm hoping that these new UCAs don't pop ball joints like the stock ones do. This is a much cheaper alternative to the Zones. It will probably be a couple weeks before I get the Bilsteins though, auto anything shows them to be shipping around 6/16-6/19. I'll keep you posted!

[(S.M.R) 101]

Sweet dude! I've been searching for some upgraded UCA's as well.. For sure keep me posted.. I'd like to get the level on here.

[0212353]

are they dipped, or did you paint them?

[(S.M.R) 101]

Dipped right now... Didn't want to pay to have them powder coated and not like the Anthracite with the red.

I have the powder coat guy ready to go with the Anthracite that just came in last Friday. Unfortunately I will have to wait until I get back from the 2 week honey moon before I can get them powder coated.

[0212353]

makes sense!!

[0212353]

change the red, put these on. lol

https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t1.0-9/10553400_698865853515311_1415765260927337917_n.jpg

[myoung84]

Perfect amount of color there!

[(S.M.R) 101]

That's still a lot of red though man!! lol... Might have to be less red than that.

[vuonmatong]

Waoo, Congrats man! :party36: