looking into slapping an alarm on my truck but the local shops are trying to rape me on the install since i don't have power locks ... i know i can put the alarm on without the locks but i'd like to have the luxury of not having to use my key after i disarm the alarm ... my question is if i get the shop to do the alarm which i can get for $150 installed ... how hard is it to add on the door actuators myself and connect them to the alarm as well ... i have found them on the net for as cheap as $10ea. ... ideas?

 

I would have them do it so that the install is gauranteed. I don't know much about them but i'm sure it requires a wire from the actuator to the brian of the alarm system. I had the place put actuators on mine and they are working pretty well... now if I could only get power windows.

 

i can do a ram in about an hour but i really don't suggest you try...most alarm companies won't warranty anything unless a pro does it.

 

I put the Mopar alarm on mine and it was pretty simple, but have the power locks. I agree with the other guys that without the power locks unless you're pretty good and have done a few, you'll probably want it done by a pro.

 

Mill500, I too am interested in putting an alarm (and remote starter) on my new RAM 1500 - I have power locks. Could you please tell me the part number is for your Mopar alarm. It would be great if you could provide a link to it (if you have it bookmarked), otherwise I'll just google it.

Thanks.

 

Pyro,
here I was also looking to this. According to the instructions it doesnt seem that hard and on ebay they are even cheaper.

http://www.autoloc.com/detail.lasso?itemid=CL4000

 

awesome! nice kit ... definitely considering it ... but it seems like according to the write up that they assume you already have/had power door locks or the switches for them ... or am i misreading that?