Hello Everyone! New 2011 Ram owner here. I've got an intro thread over in the Newbie Forum but it looks like I'll be hangin' out here most of the time. I picked up my new Ram this past Saturday and I was just wondering what are the absolutely MUST HAVE upgrades/accessories for this model year truck? Maybe we can make a list (if it already exists please direct me to the link!). So far I've ordered the following:
1) Stainless Raptor 4 inch oval nerf bars
2) WeatherTech digital fit floor liners
I know you all have cool trucks so please drop in with suggestions and pics. I'm sure there is some very classy stuff out there that I haven't come across yet. I'm going to put up some pics of my truck later today. Thanks to everyone in advance!
I also have the WeatherTech floor liners. Love them. One of my favorite mod's was the DeeZee EZ Down tailgate assist. Not expensive, easy to install. Check out this thread:http://www.ramforumz.com/showthread.php?t=46545
I am going to order the 4" Raptor bars. I debated for a while and finally got to see tham at a local store and thought the 5" were too big for the 1500's.
I have 22% tint on the front 2 windows to match the rest and Line-X spray in liner. I bought the dodge mats from mopar through my buddy at a local dealership with my mopar club discount. Pricey but worth the die cut and one piece rear mat.
I am also getting a bakflip tonneau, maybe with the bakbox, still debating that one.
window tint...intake...and exhause are a few must have i guess you could say iv also tinted out my tails and 3rd break light...6000k hid's in fogs and low beam...6000k switchback l.e.d turn singals...costom stubby antenna...and a few others
I have allready:
* k&n serie 77 cai
* mopar sport pedals
* nerf bars
* Daytona spoiler on the cover
* Double Halo headlights
* Diablo SPort Predator
* Magnaflow Mufflex dod 18" exhaust
*...
Aesthetics first, then performance, and maybe convenience. I'm interested to see how the Predator turns out for the '11 model Ram. If I could improve the MPG's any at all I'd be up for that. I'm really loving the Raptor bars. I love it with the Chrome! Next for me is probably a Rhino liner and maybe a hard Tonneau cover. Can't decide if I want it painted to match the ride or go with the black for the contrast. I'm thinkin' black....:4-dontknow:
I couldn't agree more! That's why I just made my first two mod purchases:
Ram's head molded mudguards (these will also help keep the road grime off of my bass boat!).
Bed Rug (plain one without the Ram head, since I'm getting a hard tonneau soon...this could get addictive! :smileup.
I can't wait for them to arrive so I can install them.
ARE window visors,husky mudflaps, oem brake control, ARE cap I want some nerf bars but got cut off after the price of the cap (she's pretty short so after a while she'll get tired of climbing in and agree to them)
^^ id personally try one of the mopar online sites, get a price, call the dealer get a price and try to find a ram that has been wrecked, and get them off (less likely to find tho)
I think the number 1 mod is the bed cover, hard or soft. After that, well who knows, it gets down to personal preference. Maybe bedliner comes in at number 2.
I know I gotta get the step bars soon or my wife will not be very happy with me.
I really love this truck. Gawdamn!
back in 1985 i had a new f250 4x4, a 5' tall 6 months pregnant wife i carried a milk crate in the bed that she used as a step i don't think that'll fly this time
i like the husky flaps they went on pretty easy fronts use existing bolts back uses 2 existing bolt but you need to run a screw into the plastic wheel well liner which is kind of hard to do with the wheels on i drilled a hole and used pop rivets.. also they come with clear plastic film to put on to protect the paint
Also just got an 11 Ram 1500. Line-X liner but went with Roll n Lock Toneau (E-series). If you can spend the bucks the Roll N Lock is really nice piece. Looked at the BAK brands but was not really impressed.
Not Sure how you feel about chrome but my next adds will be Chrome Mirror Covers and the Stainless Steele Wheel Well trim.
Still Debating Between Bra/ Hood Cover or Bug Shield (Not a big fan of the bug shields)
Finally spring is here and work is in full swing so I can afford some toys. Must have the Halo Headlights along with the 4" nerf bars. found mudflaps at rolling big power tht I'm going to pick up as well.
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