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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 10:45 AM
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I am getting fairly close to the end of my to-do list on my 2008, 4.7, 4x4 QC Dakota, so now I need to add some things to the end. So far I have done:
  • Aftermarket touchscreen radio and amp
  • Spray in bedliner
  • LED bed lighting
  • Plasti-dip wheels and grille
  • LED interior lights
  • Brake Controller
  • 2.5" front, 2" rear
  • Roll-X cover
  • Homebrew CAI [came with truck, I fixed it]

My current list:
  • Superchips
  • Larger tires [305/65r17 or 33x12.50r17] [aggressive]
  • Possibly 20" Ram wheels and tires [street]
  • Fender Flares [own, but not installed yet]
  • Front hitch mount [own, but not installed yet]
  • Front skid plate integrated with above
  • LED light bar for front - inside grille?
  • Upgrade speakers and find a place for a sub.

So, now what? I have an unlimited mileage warranty on this truck so I intend to keep her for a while...
 
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Old Apr 25, 2014 | 06:28 PM
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I'd do superchips programmer next that way when you put bigger tires on you could go ahead and program the PCM for them. And the power gains.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2014 | 11:59 PM
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I bought the mtx thunderform that's a single 10. It fits right behind the rear driver seat quite nice. I should have bought the amplifies version but the mtx amp I have matched it quite nice so it s got some decent sound to it
 
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Old Apr 27, 2014 | 01:09 PM
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Get a Sonnax line pressure booster for the trans. Makes WOT shifts rather awesome.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by jkeaton
Get a Sonnax line pressure booster for the trans. Makes WOT shifts rather awesome.
WOT? Please explain I have never seen that.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by i.who.made.you
WOT? Please explain I have never seen that.
http://www.sonnax.com/parts/2164#tabs1-instructions

Search for threads on here. Plenty of info.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2014 | 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by i.who.made.you
WOT? Please explain I have never seen that.
Wide Open Throttle. Some guys don't think these trucks burn enough gas babying the throttle so they push the loud/fun peddle more than most!

 
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Old Apr 29, 2014 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by northgator8
Wide Open Throttle. Some guys don't think these trucks burn enough gas babying the throttle so they push the loud/fun peddle more than most!

This ^^....my truck was a total screamer. With the superchips and sonnax, I could launch and keep the go pedal to the floor, she would snap my head back shifting. Could sometimes get a chirp on the 1-2 shift.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2014 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by jkeaton
This ^^....my truck was a total screamer. With the superchips and sonnax, I could launch and keep the go pedal to the floor, she would snap my head back shifting. Could sometimes get a chirp on the 1-2 shift.
That doesn't say much, he's old and senile. He can barely hold his head up as it is...

Get a Superchip programmer... it was by far the most noticeable improvement for my truck.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2014 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by lghtngblt02
That doesn't say much, he's old and senile. He can barely hold his head up as it is... .
 
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