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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 10:12 AM
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Hey all just checking out a few things for the D and was wondering what everyone's take on them were.

1st: Is a high flow cat from RPM Outlet.
http://www.rpmoutlet.com/powercat.htm

2nd: an exhaust system from RPM
http://www.rpmoutlet.com/dodgedeib.htm#1

3rd: KC HiLites LZR Series 4" Rectangular LED Light
http://www.autotrucktoys.com/durango...-PRD30848.aspx

4th: Class III/IV; Professional Trailer Hitch
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Towing/Cl...S33056#active2

Well that's what I'm looking at for now like I said just wanting some thoughts from you all on them.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 11:21 AM
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dodge was thinking when they built these trucks, and put a pretty highflow cat on in the factory, buying another one will not gain you anything so save your $$$$ (unless your cat is bad, then by all means)

exhausts are like women, everyone has their favorite type so buy what you like.

where are you planning to mount the lights? i think those would look pretty odd on the front bumper unless you have a brush guard up there but thats just me

the factory hitch was a class IV bolt on, if you want to meet that spec great, if not the III is probably fine for most people.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by shrpshtr325
exhausts are like women, everyone has their favorite type so buy what you like.
LOL.....so true.

The oem cat is fine, I wouldn't worry about it unless your gonna supercharge or turbo it.

I would put on a class IV just in case.....but I don't know if your gonna have to pull anything that heavy, I have so thats up to you.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 01:18 PM
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Stock cat
Exhaust your choice
Get a stock hitch, none of that uhaul garbage
 
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 04:59 PM
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Well as for the towing i will be doing a lot boat and mostly an Thirdgen Irock once i get it back and rebuilt. the cat is supposed to give a little more flow then stock and the stock is starting to go. The exhaust i was thinking a little more hp for fun. The KC lights would be going on the bumper guard/brush guard and I think would look good.

If things with my job go the way my boss has planned next year I will be doing a lot of things to the D. One thing duranged is front and back Kennesaw bumpers them ****s are nice!!!! the 3"bl and a set of 33's already have the shackles for the T/S lift just need to finish up the water pump replacement (stock) and do the heater core. Finding time is difficult with 2 jobs but will find the time.

Thanks for all the input guys.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 09:28 PM
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i doubt that the cat is going bad on you, they dont tend to go bad unless they are pretty badly abused, my old truck had 200k on the stock cat

and no the high flows dont give you a significant flow improvement
 
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 02:13 PM
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+1 Sharps

When I gutted mine there was only minute blockage at 140K.
 
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