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08-30-2015, 05:34 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hackettstown, NJ
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My Ram Express
Got a little bored, decided my truck didn't look mean enough.
Not a bad change for ~$30. Got another change on the way but it's still in transit.
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1998 Z-28 - SLP lid - Ported TB - LS6 Intake - Dynatech SS headers/Catted Y - Magnaflow Exh - 3.42 - Yank SS3600 - UMI weld-in subframe connectors, Adj LCA, Adj PHB, Q1A TA - Bolt-in Relocation Brackets - Strano springs - Koni shocks - 17" C6Z06 wheels - 326HP/335ft-lbs - 12.35 @ 110.41
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I can appreciate a dream but this person needed some real friends.
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08-30-2015, 08:25 PM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
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Needs moar stack brah
But, I do dig the debadged look, nice work!
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repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
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08-30-2015, 08:26 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Somerset, NJ
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wow that one simple touch makes a hell of a difference. plasti dip?
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1999 Trans am WS6
1996 Corvette LT4 6 speed
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08-30-2015, 10:27 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hackettstown, NJ
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Yeah, Plasti-dip. Wanted to see if I liked the look and it looks pretty right to me. Mayhap when I need tires again I'll have them permanently satin-blacked. Did all the emblems, too.
LTb1ow - Stacks? On a gasser?! 
Thanks.
Got a set of these on the way:
They conveniently show an example pic of a gray truck, too:
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1998 Z-28 - SLP lid - Ported TB - LS6 Intake - Dynatech SS headers/Catted Y - Magnaflow Exh - 3.42 - Yank SS3600 - UMI weld-in subframe connectors, Adj LCA, Adj PHB, Q1A TA - Bolt-in Relocation Brackets - Strano springs - Koni shocks - 17" C6Z06 wheels - 326HP/335ft-lbs - 12.35 @ 110.41
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Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
I can appreciate a dream but this person needed some real friends.
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08-31-2015, 05:42 AM
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Looks clean and I was just about to recommend a set of black bezel lights to continue the theme.
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97 T/A Ram Air Convt
Forever dyno queen / 777rwhp 662 rwtq @ 17lbs / 10.2 @ 140
'24 Corvette Z06
17 Sierra 2500HD Dmax
81 Turbo TA
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08-31-2015, 06:37 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
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It's amazing how some relatively minor alterations changed the look of the whole truck.
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1998 Z-28 - SLP lid - Ported TB - LS6 Intake - Dynatech SS headers/Catted Y - Magnaflow Exh - 3.42 - Yank SS3600 - UMI weld-in subframe connectors, Adj LCA, Adj PHB, Q1A TA - Bolt-in Relocation Brackets - Strano springs - Koni shocks - 17" C6Z06 wheels - 326HP/335ft-lbs - 12.35 @ 110.41
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Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
I can appreciate a dream but this person needed some real friends.
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08-31-2015, 07:58 AM
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Tint!
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08-31-2015, 08:03 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hackettstown, NJ
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Was considering a light tint on the front windows. Back windows are factory tinted already. On the fence about it, though.
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1998 Z-28 - SLP lid - Ported TB - LS6 Intake - Dynatech SS headers/Catted Y - Magnaflow Exh - 3.42 - Yank SS3600 - UMI weld-in subframe connectors, Adj LCA, Adj PHB, Q1A TA - Bolt-in Relocation Brackets - Strano springs - Koni shocks - 17" C6Z06 wheels - 326HP/335ft-lbs - 12.35 @ 110.41
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Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
I can appreciate a dream but this person needed some real friends.
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08-31-2015, 10:29 AM
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Those headlights will really tie it together!
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08-31-2015, 12:02 PM
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I hope so. Will know in a few days. 
Now, the evil little voice in the back of my head is telling me I need to turn up the volume and do something with the exhaust...
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1998 Z-28 - SLP lid - Ported TB - LS6 Intake - Dynatech SS headers/Catted Y - Magnaflow Exh - 3.42 - Yank SS3600 - UMI weld-in subframe connectors, Adj LCA, Adj PHB, Q1A TA - Bolt-in Relocation Brackets - Strano springs - Koni shocks - 17" C6Z06 wheels - 326HP/335ft-lbs - 12.35 @ 110.41
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Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
I can appreciate a dream but this person needed some real friends.
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08-31-2015, 12:18 PM
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Meet Coordinator
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I was going to say exhaust in my last post! hahaha
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08-31-2015, 12:30 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hackettstown, NJ
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Are... Are you the evil little voice in the back of my head?!
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1998 Z-28 - SLP lid - Ported TB - LS6 Intake - Dynatech SS headers/Catted Y - Magnaflow Exh - 3.42 - Yank SS3600 - UMI weld-in subframe connectors, Adj LCA, Adj PHB, Q1A TA - Bolt-in Relocation Brackets - Strano springs - Koni shocks - 17" C6Z06 wheels - 326HP/335ft-lbs - 12.35 @ 110.41
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Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
I can appreciate a dream but this person needed some real friends.
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08-31-2015, 01:55 PM
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Leveling kit for the front.
A few weeks ago, I installed a leveling kit on my friend 2012 Ram, I think it was the 2" version. Doesn't sound like much but I think it made a huge difference in the overall presence of the vehicle. Took just under 2 hours to install, that including searching for the right tools in my disaster of a garage and working half in the street, lol.
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08-31-2015, 03:44 PM
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I had a 1.5" leveling kit on my truck. Had to pull it off.
Starting in '13, the front upper control arms changed design, probably to accomodate the air suspension. If you level the front, the upper ball joint doesn't have enough angular travel when the suspension is in droop, and it starts to jack over to one side, ovaling out the hole in the arm. To level it the upper arm needs to be replaced.
Mevotech makes one that'll work. The arms are about $80 for the pair plus an alignment. It's on the radar, just mixed in with a lot of other things that I'd rather do first, like the heads and cam swap for my Z.
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1998 Z-28 - SLP lid - Ported TB - LS6 Intake - Dynatech SS headers/Catted Y - Magnaflow Exh - 3.42 - Yank SS3600 - UMI weld-in subframe connectors, Adj LCA, Adj PHB, Q1A TA - Bolt-in Relocation Brackets - Strano springs - Koni shocks - 17" C6Z06 wheels - 326HP/335ft-lbs - 12.35 @ 110.41
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Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
I can appreciate a dream but this person needed some real friends.
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08-31-2015, 05:44 PM
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ah, i didn't know that.
so lower the rear? lol
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09-01-2015, 07:22 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Bridgewater, NJ
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We can get you Magnaflow, MBRP and Flowmaster systems at large discounts to list. Dave has a Magnaflow on his Hemi PU.
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I hope so. Will know in a few days.
Now, the evil little voice in the back of my head is telling me I need to turn up the volume and do something with the exhaust... |
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1984 Camaro: 350 Auto, Global West Suspension, Baer Brakes, CTW Wheels
1989 GTA: Bolt-on L98. Global West Suspension, full Magnaflow exhaust, Wilwood Brakes, CTW Wheels
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09-03-2015, 09:46 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
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I'll keep you in mind, Paul. Thanks.
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1998 Z-28 - SLP lid - Ported TB - LS6 Intake - Dynatech SS headers/Catted Y - Magnaflow Exh - 3.42 - Yank SS3600 - UMI weld-in subframe connectors, Adj LCA, Adj PHB, Q1A TA - Bolt-in Relocation Brackets - Strano springs - Koni shocks - 17" C6Z06 wheels - 326HP/335ft-lbs - 12.35 @ 110.41
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Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
I can appreciate a dream but this person needed some real friends.
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09-04-2015, 03:43 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
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So, after 16 spark plugs, an air filter and an oil change I yanked the front apart and this is the result:
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1998 Z-28 - SLP lid - Ported TB - LS6 Intake - Dynatech SS headers/Catted Y - Magnaflow Exh - 3.42 - Yank SS3600 - UMI weld-in subframe connectors, Adj LCA, Adj PHB, Q1A TA - Bolt-in Relocation Brackets - Strano springs - Koni shocks - 17" C6Z06 wheels - 326HP/335ft-lbs - 12.35 @ 110.41
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Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
I can appreciate a dream but this person needed some real friends.
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09-04-2015, 06:37 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Somerset, NJ
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she's a beauty
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Jon
1999 Trans am WS6
1996 Corvette LT4 6 speed
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09-04-2015, 07:52 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hackettstown, NJ
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Thanks!
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1998 Z-28 - SLP lid - Ported TB - LS6 Intake - Dynatech SS headers/Catted Y - Magnaflow Exh - 3.42 - Yank SS3600 - UMI weld-in subframe connectors, Adj LCA, Adj PHB, Q1A TA - Bolt-in Relocation Brackets - Strano springs - Koni shocks - 17" C6Z06 wheels - 326HP/335ft-lbs - 12.35 @ 110.41
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Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
I can appreciate a dream but this person needed some real friends.
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09-04-2015, 08:08 PM
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Lord of the rings / 10 Second Club / Meet Coordinator
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Looks real nice.
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97 T/A Ram Air Convt
Forever dyno queen / 777rwhp 662 rwtq @ 17lbs / 10.2 @ 140
'24 Corvette Z06
17 Sierra 2500HD Dmax
81 Turbo TA
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04-03-2016, 11:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The_Bishop
Starting in '13, the front upper control arms changed design, probably to accomodate the air suspension. If you level the front, the upper ball joint doesn't have enough angular travel when the suspension is in droop, and it starts to jack over to one side, ovaling out the hole in the arm. To level it the upper arm needs to be replaced.
Mevotech makes one that'll work. The arms are about $80 for the pair plus an alignment. It's on the radar, just mixed in with a lot of other things that I'd rather do first, like the heads and cam swap for my Z.
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Do you have any more info about the upper control arm issue? My friend who I did the install on for his 2012, just leased a new truck, a 2015 Ram. I'm betting I'll get a call soon about leveling this one too. I saw online it said 13-14 model years. Was it maybe fixed for 2015? or should I still tell him to buy the better upper control arms for the install?
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04-04-2016, 04:48 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hackettstown, NJ
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I'd say that the control arms haven't changed, as they haven't changed the suspension design on the 1500. The Mevotech part numbers are the same to 2015.
If he's leveling, a wise investment would be to swap out the control arms at the same time.
The other option is to go with the Bilstein 5100 adjustable shocks. They adjust height by moving the lower spring perch, so the overall droop is the same which eliminates the control arm issue... They also ride better.
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1998 Z-28 - SLP lid - Ported TB - LS6 Intake - Dynatech SS headers/Catted Y - Magnaflow Exh - 3.42 - Yank SS3600 - UMI weld-in subframe connectors, Adj LCA, Adj PHB, Q1A TA - Bolt-in Relocation Brackets - Strano springs - Koni shocks - 17" C6Z06 wheels - 326HP/335ft-lbs - 12.35 @ 110.41
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Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
I can appreciate a dream but this person needed some real friends.
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