Best Mods for under $100 (5th Gen Edition)

[umbighouse]

In case anyone is interested

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I have a set of these I could let go cheap if anyone is interested.

 

[Hawkman]

Under 100 dollars would be the WeatherTech door sill protectors.

Added those to my Ram recently.

 

[skates15]

My Weather Tech door sills are shipping.

 

[MileHighRam11]

The journey to black out another truck begins…$48 for Raxiom smoked third brake light. Plenty bright even during the day.

 

[buffalojim]

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Handy if you're a neat freak like me and don't want clutter on your seats or floor...also works well for plastic grocery or take out bags.

Where did you get those hooks? Thanks

 

[buffalojim]

I have those in mine too....but also have crap on the floor and seat. lol

Where do you get those hooks from?

 

[Carnero Plateado]

I installed a $30 Rough Country tailgate strut kit and emblem overlay decals to give the truck a splash of color. Both of them combined were less than $100.

 

[Grams]

Where do you get those hooks from?

WalMart

 

[Bravo619]

How bout the pesky groan coming from the back brakes when backing cold! The best money I ever spent on a vehicle!

 

[Mpgrimm2]

How bout the pesky groan coming from the back brakes when backing cold! The best money I ever spent on a vehicle! View attachment 569506

Thanks for sharing this as I wasn't aware it existed for this issue that I also have occasionally on my 22 1500 (Not sure if it applies to 2022 DT's?)

>> Did it help with the noise while reversing? (vs placebo) <<

Additional links:

Moan Brake Kit - Mopar (68446866AA)
Amazon Link

STOP the RAM 1500 Brake Noise! Easy Fix with Mopar Anti-Moan Kit (2019 RAM 1500)

Dealing with RAM 1500 brake noise when backing up on cold mornings? My 2019 RAM 1500 started making a loud vibrating moan/howl with only 10,000 miles on it —...

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RamForum: Brake noise when backing up - 2019 1500 DT

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RAM TSB 05-002-19​

Make:RAM
Number: 05-002-19
Title: Rear Brake (Moan) Noise
Date: 4/25/2019

Summary:
The customer may comment on the following: A low frequency moan or howl noise from the rear brakes, primarily in cold/humid conditions, typically on the first brake stop in forward or reverse, after vehicle has been sitting for lengthy periods of time (cold brakes). This bulletin involves installing a rear brake anti-moan kit.

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[WSix]

I thought it was my front brakes!
Thanks.

 

[drsmitty74]

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Handy if you're a neat freak like me and don't want clutter on your seats or floor...also works well for plastic grocery or take out bags.

We use those types of hooks for iPads for the rear seats

 

[sdeeter19555]

So I found these Superspring clones for $70:

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They came without directions, unmarked box. They are, as far as I can tell, identical to Superspring. If I didnt know better, I'd say they are a factory seconds. Powder coating is nice, hardware is good, fit is perfect. Again, comparing these to pictures of Supersprings, hard to see any difference at all right down to the pattern on the bottom. They are fairly simple to install (using Superspring instructions), couple of the bolts took a stubby wrench and a ratcheting wrench is all but necessary.

Had them for about 150 miles, not too bad on ride...I did NOT install the spacer as they touch the axle without them (would have been pretty harsh). I didnt need much extra support, mostly for those overpacked long duration trips where you're just "heavy".

I had airbags (coil inserts) but they were "odd" to say the least, definitely nothing like a traditional airbags. So those will be coming out at some point.

On edit: 2019, 5th gen 1500, with coils...perfect fit.

 

[smoke8r]

I installed a Rear camera washer and reverse pod lights last weekend. Make a huge difference and is one of those, why did t I do it sooner moments.

Rear camera washer:

RAM 2500 (2011 - 2018) — ClearVU Solutions

ClearVU is a product dedicated to solve the problem of dirty backup cameras. With this aftermarket installation, you will be able to clean the lens from your driver’s seat. Our DIY kits include all the hardware you need to install ClearVU at home. Each spray nozzle is made specifically to fit your

www.clearvucam.com

Attached 2 pod lights into my trailer hitch and tied them into the reverse wires of the trailer hitch.

 

[FerrisB]

Stake pocket covers - great if you have a cover and help keep water from leaking down through the plastic bedlight covers (if you don't have the lights), which I had to silicone in after the bed was sprayed.

Overkill after the silicone fix? Probably. But, made me feel better.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0026Y3YGK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got these ones

https://www.amazon.com/sspa/click?ie=UTF8&spc=MTo4NDMxNjYyNDM4MjY5NTUxOjE3Nzg1OTY3NDQ6c3BfZGV0YWlsX3JpZ2h0X3NoYXJlZDozMDEwNzExOTE0ODg0MDI6Ojo6&url=%2Fdp%2FB0D5YY8GNL%2Fref%3Dsspa_dk_detail_right_aax_0%3Fpsc%3D1%26sp_csd%3Dd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfcmlnaHRfc2hhcmVk

 

[Rustypipes12]

Retractable rear bed step.

 

[Rado]

Retractable rear bed step.

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The rear bed step is a nice add on !
Helps my 73 y/o butt to get in the bed lol