What Else Needs To Be Done?

[InlineSix.7]

I love working on my truck and have been on a quest to get it “just right” for the last few years since I bought it (used). It’s a 2012 model purchased new and owned in Florida (so no salt) before I bought it in 2016 in NC. It has a turnover goose-neck hitch in the bed so I bet it was used for hauling a horse trailer around. I don’t daily drive it, we just use it for family trips and hauling our 34’ 8,000# camper around. My goal is for it to ride down the road nicely and be dead nuts dependable.

Below is what I’ve done since I purchased it. Some lessons were learned in the process (like spacer kits aren’t that great, probably should have gone with better ball joints, and Rancho shocks really stink).

I’m wondering if any of you think I’ve missed anything important in the process?

Also, all of the work below I’ve done myself (except for a few things like transmission replacement, LineX, etc) so if I can offer any assistance to folks working on any of these projects please don’t hesitate to give me a shout. It’s been a pleasure learning from folks here since joining the forum a couple months ago. I like that it’s not a rude forum and everyone is here to help.

Thanks to DRD for the tunes/tuner and Clayton for the Thuren parts!


Bought truck October 2016. 119,000 mile services

Moog upper and lower ball joints
Rotella 15w40 Oil and Mopar oil filter
Moog Tie rods
Moog Drag link
2" hell bent leveling kit
Rancho 5000 shocks all around and steering stabilizer
Front semi metallic brake pads
Gates green HD Serpentine belt
DPF delete
EGR delete
Throttle plate delete
Converted closed crankcase ventilation to open system - gutted Crankcase filter
H&S Mini Max tuner
Lubed front driveshaft
New Mopar fuel filter
New front bumper
New 35" Toyo AT tires
Tinted front windows - 3M
Amp research bed step
Hell bent Steering box brace
Cabin air filter conversion
Change diff oil both axles Mobil one synthetic 75w-90
factory finned aluminum AAM rear differential cover
Caterpillar 2 micron fuel filter and Donaldson water separator kit
New Mopar transmission filters and Mopar transmission pan, 8 qts Mopar ATF4 trans fluid
Change transfer case fluid Mopar specific fluid
Change power steering fluid Mopar ATF4
Flush brake fluid Valvoline synthetic dot3-4
New fleetguard air filter
Repaired windshield washer fluid pump (pump locked up)
Mini Maxx transmission tune
ARP 425 head studs installed
Set valve lash .010 intake .020 exhaust
Cummins water pump
Cummins belt tensioner
New thermostat
New radiator cap
New upper and lower radiator hoses
Mopar HOAT 100k mile antifreeze
Viair Onboard air compressor
Rear air ride air bags 5k#
Full size spare tire

At 120k changed oil and filter. Valvoline 15w-40 blue max oil and fleetguard oil filter.
New SKS hub bearings
New front axle AAM u joints
RePainted hood and overall polish job
LineX bed coating

At 123,400, 04/27/2018, miles changed oil, filter, and lubed chassis. Valvoline Premium Blue synthetic 15W-40 and Fleetguard oil filter
New rear Bilstein rear shocks

At 123,600 miles August 10, 2018
New AC compressor (Denso) condenser, evaporator coil, expansion valve, o rings, vacuumed and charged AC system
New heater core and heater hoses
New HVAC blower motor
New Kenwood head unit (factory head unit hard drive bricked)
New windshield
New front bilstein shocks
New AGM platinum batteries

March 1 2019 126,238 miles
New AAM 1485 rear driveshaft u joints
New recovery bottle (cracked) - Mopar
New fleetguard air filter
Oil and filter change. Fleetguard filter and Valvoline extreme blue 15 -W40 oil
Lube front end
Rotate tires
Flush brake fluid Valvoline synthetic dot3-4

June 2019 127,190 miles
New Mopar factory in tank lift pump
new Mopar nanonet fuel filter

July 2019 127,300 miles
MM3 tuner by Double R diesel, pillar mount and EGT probe
V4 LED lowbeam headlights with pwm adapter
New replacement headlight assemblies
New Mopar fan clutch
Race downpipe installed
Replacement door emblems

08/03/2019 127668 miles
New caterpillar fuel filter and Baldwin water separator.

08/09/2019 127,857 miles
Indian Land transmission installed new Revmax transmission package. 550 transmission, billet flexplate, billet low stall triple disc torque converter, billet direct oiling input shaft, cast aluminum transmission pan

08/13/2019 128,205 miles
Thuren soft ride 2” coil springs
Thuren adjustable track bar
Fox 2.0 Shock absorbers all around
Front end alignment per Thuren specs




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[thesootchucker]

I love working on my truck and have been on a quest to get it “just right” for the last few years since I bought it (used). It’s a 2012 model purchased new and owned in Florida (so no salt) before I bought it in 2016 in NC. It has a turnover goose-neck hitch in the bed so I bet it was used for hauling a horse trailer around. I don’t daily drive it, we just use it for family trips and hauling our 34’ 8,000# camper around. My goal is for it to ride down the road nicely and be dead nuts dependable.

Below is what I’ve done since I purchased it. Some lessons were learned in the process (like spacer kits aren’t that great, probably should have gone with better ball joints, and Rancho shocks really stink).

I’m wondering if any of you think I’ve missed anything important in the process?

Also, all of the work below I’ve done myself (except for a few things like transmission replacement, LineX, etc) so if I can offer any assistance to folks working on any of these projects please don’t hesitate to give me a shout. It’s been a pleasure learning from folks here since joining the forum a couple months ago. I like that it’s not a rude forum and everyone is here to help.

Thanks to DRD for the tunes/tuner and Clayton for the Thuren parts!


Bought truck October 2016. 119,000 mile services

Moog upper and lower ball joints
Rotella 15w40 Oil and Mopar oil filter
Moog Tie rods
Moog Drag link
2" hell bent leveling kit
Rancho 5000 shocks all around and steering stabilizer
Front semi metallic brake pads
Gates green HD Serpentine belt
DPF delete
EGR delete
Throttle plate delete
Converted closed crankcase ventilation to open system - gutted Crankcase filter
H&S Mini Max tuner
Lubed front driveshaft
New Mopar fuel filter
New front bumper
New 35" Toyo AT tires
Tinted front windows - 3M
Amp research bed step
Hell bent Steering box brace
Cabin air filter conversion
Change diff oil both axles Mobil one synthetic 75w-90
factory finned aluminum AAM rear differential cover
Caterpillar 2 micron fuel filter and Donaldson water separator kit
New Mopar transmission filters and Mopar transmission pan, 8 qts Mopar ATF4 trans fluid
Change transfer case fluid Mopar specific fluid
Change power steering fluid Mopar ATF4
Flush brake fluid Valvoline synthetic dot3-4
New fleetguard air filter
Repaired windshield washer fluid pump (pump locked up)
Mini Maxx transmission tune
ARP 425 head studs installed
Set valve lash .010 intake .020 exhaust
Cummins water pump
Cummins belt tensioner
New thermostat
New radiator cap
New upper and lower radiator hoses
Mopar HOAT 100k mile antifreeze
Viair Onboard air compressor
Rear air ride air bags 5k#
Full size spare tire

At 120k changed oil and filter. Valvoline 15w-40 blue max oil and fleetguard oil filter.
New SKS hub bearings
New front axle AAM u joints
RePainted hood and overall polish job
LineX bed coating

At 123,400, 04/27/2018, miles changed oil, filter, and lubed chassis. Valvoline Premium Blue synthetic 15W-40 and Fleetguard oil filter
New rear Bilstein rear shocks

At 123,600 miles August 10, 2018
New AC compressor (Denso) condenser, evaporator coil, expansion valve, o rings, vacuumed and charged AC system
New heater core and heater hoses
New HVAC blower motor
New Kenwood head unit (factory head unit hard drive bricked)
New windshield
New front bilstein shocks
New AGM platinum batteries

March 1 2019 126,238 miles
New AAM 1485 rear driveshaft u joints
New recovery bottle (cracked) - Mopar
New fleetguard air filter
Oil and filter change. Fleetguard filter and Valvoline extreme blue 15 -W40 oil
Lube front end
Rotate tires
Flush brake fluid Valvoline synthetic dot3-4

June 2019 127,190 miles
New Mopar factory in tank lift pump
new Mopar nanonet fuel filter

July 2019 127,300 miles
MM3 tuner by Double R diesel, pillar mount and EGT probe
V4 LED lowbeam headlights with pwm adapter
New replacement headlight assemblies
New Mopar fan clutch
Race downpipe installed
Replacement door emblems

08/03/2019 127668 miles
New caterpillar fuel filter and Baldwin water separator.

08/09/2019 127,857 miles
Indian Land transmission installed new Revmax transmission package. 550 transmission, billet flexplate, billet low stall triple disc torque converter, billet direct oiling input shaft, cast aluminum transmission pan

08/13/2019 128,205 miles
Thuren soft ride 2” coil springs
Thuren adjustable track bar
Fox 2.0 Shock absorbers all around
Front end alignment per Thuren specs

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One lucky man who ever buys that down the road if you ever sold it LOL!!

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[InlineSix.7]

One lucky man who ever buys that down the road if you ever sold it LOL!!

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LOL is right. I caught a bad case of new truck fever when the ‘19’s came out. I resisted and instead of dropping $70k on a 3500 SRW mega cab Limited (dream truck) I “invested” $10k in a truck that was already paid for to get it right. She’s mine now for the long haul!


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[thesootchucker]

LOL is right. I caught a bad case of new truck fever when the ‘19’s came out. I resisted and instead of dropping $70k on a 3500 SRW mega cab Limited (dream truck) I “invested” $10k in a truck that was already paid for to get it right. She’s mine now for the long haul!


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How much did all that cost off the top of your head do you know

2016,ram 2500,black,egr delete,DPF delete, throttle body delete, 4 inch flo pro turbo back exhaust,mm3 tuner,33x11.5 tires,6000k hid head lights.

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[Polaraco]

And I thought I was fanatical. LOL

How about spending so much time under it, you spend more time in it.

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[watersupply189]

Wow! Great writeup and man you got your truck setup right!


2016 Ram Laramie 3500, G56, 6.7, MM3 by Double R Diesel, Rough Country Leveling, 35x12.50 Nitto G2, HID headlights, Morimoto LED fogs plus a whole lot more!

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[InlineSix.7]

How much did all that cost off the top of your head do you know

2016,ram 2500,black,egr delete,DPF delete, throttle body delete, 4 inch flo pro turbo back exhaust,mm3 tuner,33x11.5 tires,6000k hid head lights.

The transmission replacement was, by far, the most significant investment at around $8,400 (including taxes and $750 for the R&R). The remainder of the parts that have gone into the truck over the last three years probably total around $7k. The way I look at it (and how I keep my wife from getting upset when UPS shows up with more boxes) is that it's still cheaper than having a big monthly payment on a new truck. The only other things that I can think of at this time that may give me problems down the road would be injectors and/or the factory VGT.

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[thesootchucker]

The transmission replacement was, by far, the most significant investment at around $8,400 (including taxes and $750 for the R&R). The remainder of the parts that have gone into the truck over the last three years probably total around $7k. The way I look at it (and how I keep my wife from getting upset when UPS shows up with more boxes) is that it's still cheaper than having a big monthly payment on a new truck. The only other things that I can think of at this time that may give me problems down the road would be injectors and/or the factory VGT.

Lmao Did the tranny go on you or you just wanted the reliability?


2016,ram 2500,black,egr delete,DPF delete, throttle body delete, 4 inch flo pro turbo back exhaust,mm3 tuner,33x11.5 tires,6000k hid head lights.

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[thesootchucker]

Lmao Did the tranny go on you or you just wanted the reliability?


2016,ram 2500,black,egr delete,DPF delete, throttle body delete, 4 inch flo pro turbo back exhaust,mm3 tuner,33x11.5 tires,6000k hid head lights.

I dont think your due for a monthly payment for about 15 years that thing is bullet proof

2016,ram 2500,black,egr delete,DPF delete, throttle body delete, 4 inch flo pro turbo back exhaust,mm3 tuner,33x11.5 tires,6000k hid head lights.

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[TexNeck]

Good work! Were you happy with your transmission experience? How’s it drive now?

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