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DSC_3956 by Tim Souza, on Flickr
Why hello again ExPo! Welcome to the build thread for my 2017 Ram 3500 4x4 crew cab long bed single rear wheel 6.7L Cummins! Phew, that's a mouthful...
What is the motivation for this build thread?
We all dream about going on a true expedition or road trip in our lives, in my case, this is quickly becoming a reality. While the wife and I have greatly enjoyed our time in CO, we have decided to put our stuff in storage, sell the house, and hit the road while we are still young, child-less, and have the opportunity and funds to do it. The stars don't always align like this and I want to seize the opportunity while it exists.
This build will be pretty mild in comparison to my Tacoma (https://www.expeditionportal.com/fo...p-jones-2015-tacoma-dclb-build-thread.132721/). After all, it is a full size crew cab long bed pickup truck, not exactly a trail smasher, but that doesn't mean it has to be uncomfortable in the dirt or incapable of taking us off the beaten path. I have a pretty good idea of where this build thread will go, but minor suspension modifications, proper A/T tires, and on-board air compressor are in the plan.
2017 Ram 3500 crew cab long bed, Tradesman trim, Delmonico Red
6.7L Cummins turbo-diesel engine, 370 HP, 800 lb*ft
6-speed automatic 68RFE transmission
4x4 with electronic shift on-the-fly shift
U-connect w/5" touchscreen display
Cloth seats with 40/20/40 beat seat up front and 60/40 bench seat in rear
5th wheel/gooseneck prep package
Cold weather package
Protection package
DSC_3962 by Tim Souza, on Flickr
DSC_3951 by Tim Souza, on Flickr
DSC_3949 by Tim Souza, on Flickr
DSC_3974 by Tim Souza, on Flickr
DSC_3976 by Tim Souza, on Flickr
Why hello again ExPo! Welcome to the build thread for my 2017 Ram 3500 4x4 crew cab long bed single rear wheel 6.7L Cummins! Phew, that's a mouthful...
What is the motivation for this build thread?
We all dream about going on a true expedition or road trip in our lives, in my case, this is quickly becoming a reality. While the wife and I have greatly enjoyed our time in CO, we have decided to put our stuff in storage, sell the house, and hit the road while we are still young, child-less, and have the opportunity and funds to do it. The stars don't always align like this and I want to seize the opportunity while it exists.
This build will be pretty mild in comparison to my Tacoma (https://www.expeditionportal.com/fo...p-jones-2015-tacoma-dclb-build-thread.132721/). After all, it is a full size crew cab long bed pickup truck, not exactly a trail smasher, but that doesn't mean it has to be uncomfortable in the dirt or incapable of taking us off the beaten path. I have a pretty good idea of where this build thread will go, but minor suspension modifications, proper A/T tires, and on-board air compressor are in the plan.
2017 Ram 3500 crew cab long bed, Tradesman trim, Delmonico Red
6.7L Cummins turbo-diesel engine, 370 HP, 800 lb*ft
6-speed automatic 68RFE transmission
4x4 with electronic shift on-the-fly shift
U-connect w/5" touchscreen display
Cloth seats with 40/20/40 beat seat up front and 60/40 bench seat in rear
5th wheel/gooseneck prep package
Cold weather package
Protection package
DSC_3962 by Tim Souza, on Flickr
DSC_3951 by Tim Souza, on Flickr
DSC_3949 by Tim Souza, on Flickr
DSC_3974 by Tim Souza, on Flickr
DSC_3976 by Tim Souza, on Flickr
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