How much have I spent on the 3rd Gen?

Truck price: $10,000 with finance $13,000
Wheels/tires $2400
www.customwheeloffset.com/buy...
Leveling kit $80 keys ($200 total)
www.4wheelparts.com/p/rough-c...
Tint $180 + $80 rear double + $50 brow
Intake $80
Muffler $90
shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/f...
Tuner $430
www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/...
Headlights $90
Taillights $95
3rd brake $23
Antenna $37
Led tag lights $15
DVD player $170
Backup cam $65 (w/ wire total $300)
Sub $80
Rocklights $30
Pods $70
Grille $35
Grille support $55
Stencil RAM head $25
Paint match cans $45
Richard Petty and Jon Reep signature FREE
Total $4290

[@Stanging84]

Great video and explanation - Thank you for taking the time and sharing. Your truck looks great!

[@TruckLifeProductions]

Thanks for the comment and I appreciate it!

[@frnkpol2903]

It looks beautiful man, you and me both on the bill. Can’t stop spending the $, just trying to make my truck as beautiful as yours.

[@Stanging84]

For $25 k you can get a newer lower miles truck.

[@kbtrucks]

Great video man. It inspired me to do a build cost video for my 3rd gen 1500. I’m right at 37,000$ right now.

[@TruckLifeProductions]

Thanks and that’s awesome can’t wait to see that. 37k is killer 💪🏻

[@miningking70]

Nice 3rd Gen 1500 Quad Cab! You fooled me I thought it was 2500 Ram Cummins. Looks Sharp!

[@TruckLifeProductions]

Thanks for the comment, I no longer have the truck but during the time I did I got asked many, many times if it was a 2500 lol

[@mwbright]

I just bought a 2003 Ram 1500 SLT that never missed a scheduled maintenance, and the only thing I've had replaced is the gas. Total price, $6000 with 120,000 miles on it. It looks like it was bought five years ago. It hasn't got a speck of rust and if there are any scratches I can't find them. My Hercules tires cost around $250.00 per, but they're new. Not looking forward to when the day comes to replace. This truck drives like a new vehicle. The engine is immaculate and it's got a three thousand dollar speaker set up. Now I'm going to do an obnoxious little dance, to celebrate my amazing luck.

[@jordanpooleward5067]

I love the fact you got the level kit and wheels for under 3k .

[@robertomartineziii1464]

Beautiful truck

[@TruckLifeProductions]

Thank you

[@dirtyboy8336]

Thanks for sharing your story I have a 99 Dodge Ram 1500 5.2L 4X4. My problem out here in Atlanta Georgia for the last 15yrs I've been getting scam left-to-right by shops getting my vehicles to run right.. I have Trust problems Because if I'm a good person that's dropping large amount of money on getting the truck to run right why scam. I've been thinking of putting these shops on blast calling them out on Con's mechanics...

[@TruckLifeProductions]

I can understand the frustration and that’s why I’m very picky with my trucks and mechanics. Everybody has different experiences with different places and it can be nerve wracking at times but best of luck and thanks for watching

[@rana-wx5kk]

the bullet antenna adds 50hp

[@TruckLifeProductions]

Actually I think it’s 51hp 😂😂

[@fr.media_2249]

She’s clean man, I got an 02 ram 1500 as my first truck and I’m planning on keep her til she blows up (117k on the dash rn, got her at 106k)

[@TruckLifeProductions]

Thanks and that’s awesome hope she’s a good one!!

[@rana-wx5kk]

lmao same i’m 17 and saved up 4k for a 02 1500 slt with 220k miles. i bought it from my uncle and he keeps his trucks and cars well kept, i plan on leveling it and running 22x14s.

[@aaronmcgraw3316]

clean truck man i got an 05 1500 hopefully i can get it looking like yours!!!

[@TruckLifeProductions]

Thanks 🙏🏻 You sure can just put a little time and hard work into it and it’ll get there

[@goawayjukloph2063]

I just put in what i need and dont worry about how much o spend lol

[@wessmithsoutdoors2237]

Love the truck! Where did u get your mirrors from?

[@TruckLifeProductions]

Thanks, they were the factory tow mirrors that came on it

[@texas3g]

Whats the wheel offset that you are running on it? Looks awesome! Sorry saw you said -77. What was the offsst on your 20" you had before.

[@TruckLifeProductions]

Thanks and it’s actually -76 and they were -51

[@davidbriggs8407]

Have any trouble with those tail lights ? I bought the same ones and I can’t figure them out. They blink when u hit the breaks and the timing lights stay on when truck and switch is off.

[@TruckLifeProductions]

Install some resistors

[@dustingiberson5749]

I have an 07 murdered out similar to yours mint. Got it 2 years ago with 65,000 miles for $20,000 bucks and I put about $25,000 in parts and labor. Pretty much replaced everything you can think of

[@TruckLifeProductions]

That’s what’s up

[@ethanrice2680]

Hey man what’s the transmission like in these trucks I love the look of em but my 2nd gen had a transmission replacement so a little nervous to buy another dodge

[@TruckLifeProductions]

Honestly it’s 50/50. If you don’t beat on it continuously and keep up the maintenance you could probably get a good run out of it. I was getting close to 300k when mine started acting up but I used it like a truck, hauled heavy stuff, pulled stumps and trees out the ground, went 4 wheeling quite a bit and other stuff

[@daniellau5859]

What ive noticed is that its kind of a bummer how much you cant really modify this gen ram. Unless you get the base model, theres really not much to add. Luckily, i have the 4.7 thats not the HO, so i can get those cams and have fun with that. And i need to find a good limited slip for the rear end, as well as a new manny tranny as my g238 is finally giving out at 250k. Is it worth it to get a new 238 or should i go for the g56? Anyone know which is more reliable?

[@johndel2697]

5.7 is better

[@oldrango883]

I hope you’ve done more research since. There’s a lot you can do to these trucks.

[@davinwallace-vg8yw]

I have the exact same truck and year and I’m doing some of the same modifications but do you have a video on how you color matched your front and back chrome bumpers and grill?

[@TruckLifeProductions]

I don’t but this is how I did it. I found the color code and found some spray cans by MOPAR on eBay, taped off stuff then I sanded down the bumpers with a rough grit like 60 or 80 can’t remember exact then a smoother grit like 300 or 330 don’t remember exact one but was in the 300 then sprayed the stuff, when it dried I hit it with a clear coat. Only thing I would do differently it’s spray a self etching primer b4 the paint

[@davinwallace-vg8yw]

@@TruckLifeProductions okay thank you I’m guessing you just look up the paint code for your truck and ordered automative paint but in spray cans?

[@TruckLifeProductions]

@@davinwallace-vg8ywI went on eBay and typed in either 2005 dodge Ram 1500 paint match can then the color code or MOPAR paint match then the color code. It’s been awhile so I don’t remember exactly how I entered it in

[@landonisdope]

do you know the exact color you used to paint match my truck is the same color as yours just was wondering if there was a specific black that it is?

[@TruckLifeProductions]

I don’t remember the exact color I just matched the paint code listed on the door with MOPAR color spray cans on eBay and found them that way

[@mariemoore2255]

who did your tint's because they look amazing?

[@TruckLifeProductions]

Local shop I use

[@badillo280]

Hey could you do a video of how you wired the back up camera I can’t seem to get mines to come on when I put in in reverse?

[@TruckLifeProductions]

I can work something up

[@badillo280]

@@TruckLifeProductions thanks man I just been having trouble on how to connect the power and the wire that receives the signal so the camera can turn on without running two cables

[@TruckLifeProductions]

@@badillo280 honestly I ran two wires, one for the video receiver and the other is a power wire hooked to the reverse light so when it comes on the camera comes on

[@badillo280]

@@TruckLifeProductions what kind of wire did you use? Gauge wise

[@TruckLifeProductions]

@@badillo280 I believe it was either 12 gauge or 14, but it’s been so long so I’m not 100 percent sure.

[@chefboyarleezy4162]

Bro you have any links for the products you purchased

[@TruckLifeProductions]

I will work on getting some in the description

[@westongoodnight6697]

On this 2 inch leveling kit with 14 wides did it rub at all?

[@TruckLifeProductions]

Yes, couldn’t even get a full turn and it sounded like them rumble strips on the side of the hwy

[@wessmithsoutdoors2237]

How did u color match the front bumper? Was it a pain ?

[@TruckLifeProductions]

I bought paint cans online with the same paint code then sanded down the chrome and spray painted them. It wasn’t that difficult but if I had to do it again I would use a self etching primer first but I would also spend a little more time on the sanding. I was using 80 grit sand paper which seemed to work well for scuffing

[@wessmithsoutdoors2237]

@@TruckLifeProductions thanks for the info I think I’m going to give it a try !

[@EvilOverlords]

I hate the dial electric transfer case controls.

[@TruckLifeProductions]

Yes they can be a real pain at times especially when issues arise with solenoids or vacuum lines. Manual shifter definitely has its advantages

[@krazyboii967]

Will those keys work on a 2006 ram 2WD megacab? Thanks

[@TruckLifeProductions]

I doubt it, if it’s a 2wd you will probably have to look into a spindle kit.

[@krazyboii967]

@@TruckLifeProductions Thanks so much for the reply. I reckon it would be better to just get some leveling shocks and struts instead? I'm only going to be looking for a 2 inch lift in the front.

[@johndel2697]

Do you have a locker in the rear diff? Lsd?

[@TruckLifeProductions]

No aftermarket locker, truck has factory posi and will light up both back tires

[@johndel2697]

Headers ?

[@juantacos5700]

Can u send the link for the paint

[@TruckLifeProductions]

I don’t have the link but I can tell you that I went on eBay and typed Dodge Ram then the paint number into the search bar and it came up

[@dustinjohnson2116]

Whats the tuner do?

[@TruckLifeProductions]

Multiple things. Increase hp/tq, adjust shift points, adjust tire size, increase speed limiter and many other things basically tweaking the truck to run at your desired settings

[@justinjheijnen]

Can’t open de link, what leveling kit is that?

[@TruckLifeProductions]

Rough County 2”

[@justinjheijnen]

@@TruckLifeProductions is it 2wd?

[@TruckLifeProductions]

@@justinjheijnen 4wd

[@MidnightPolaris800]

The wideness on those wheels looks ridiculous and stupid, otherwise looks good

[@TruckLifeProductions]

I have since went with a more practical setup, something like I’ve ran before. 20x12 with 33/12.5 hybrids

[@danh8539]

@@TruckLifeProductions why did you go with a different wheel and tire again? Those 22x14s look awesome

[@TruckLifeProductions]

@@danh8539 while I enjoyed the 22x14s I ran into some hard times and couldn’t afford to keep paying for them so I had to sell em, but the 20x12s have been more practical

[@noidontthinksolol]

the pioneer is chinese, you are just spending more for the brand name. there are much nicer chinese units on ebay or amazon and such

[@TruckLifeProductions]

As there are more nicer units I have ran pioneer in many vehicles over many years and have had zero issues with them which I can’t say for other ones I’ve tried. I just prefer to stay with what I’m familiar with personal preference

[@noidontthinksolol]

@@TruckLifeProductions not gonna deny that, i had a really good one from china and the amplifier inside has burnt out when i was spraying down the truck with a pressure washer for some reason... from china the important part seems to be that you have to do your own quality control by checking forums and experiences from others.

[@natepfoh214]

You got fucked.. You paid $13k for a 10year old truck in 2015. Jesus Christ.