09 Bagged Ram
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From: Ft Sill,Ok
For what you have in mind for your truck use, it works for you.For me, I bought a 4x4, for the look of a 4x4 and if I ever wanted to go on a trail somewhere and bounce around and get air, I can.
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From: Maryland
Lowering it has done alotta things to it...for one...the ride height is about 10 inches lower than a stock truck...therefore the center of gravity is 10 inches lower than the center of gravity on a stock truck...hence less bodyroll...less body roll means more tire and weight on the road when cornering...lower ride height less drag (Nascar's)...by redesigning the frame I cut 250lbs off the weight of the vehicle...therefore...I get between 19-21mpg on the hwy doin 75...4-5 miles better than a stock 4.7.... times that by 26 gallons and I get an extra 100 miles per tank than someone with a stock 02 1500 with a 4.7 goin down the HWY. That's not even talking about what kinda mpg the cummins will get...hope to be getting 25 mpg...exactly what my wifes 4cyl gets...but in a truck that can easily tow 10k pounds. Speaking of towing...i can put several 1000 lbs in the bed or on the hitch of my truck...and it doesn't sag...it won't bottom out...I just hit a switch and it's back to the height i want it to be. With all that said...thats not even the best part...why does cadillacs have airbags on their suspension...because they ride smooth...unlike what it did prior to me doin the work i did. So yes...I have dramatically improved the truck over stock. 
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The bed has a cut out in it...with a removeable panel...panel comes out for shows to show off the frame work. Goes in when it gets back to the house...NEXT!!! PS...the picture your are refering to is before the bed was resheetmetaled....
Last edited by aftbig; Jan 14, 2010 at 04:30 PM.
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From: Montreal / Quebec
AFTBIG, we are all here to learn about our trucks, to day I've seen how you cut your frame out to make it work, thanks.
Those pictures showing the difference from up and down are awsome....WOuld I do that to my truck? probably not, but would if my wife would let me. LOL
I think its real sweet, good luck with all your other mods.
Those pictures showing the difference from up and down are awsome....WOuld I do that to my truck? probably not, but would if my wife would let me. LOL
I think its real sweet, good luck with all your other mods.
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From: Sumter, South Carolina
Hey AFTBIG, just wanted to let you know that your truck is sick bro!! I love slammed trucks myself. Anything that lays out on the ground is badass..I don't care what it it is, if you it layin rocker, than that it badass to me..I also have a slammed truck with bags. Just not a big one like you. I have a 97 Nissan Hardbody layin rocker and i love it. For the guys that don't like this stuff, you should really ride in something with bags before you bash it..My little truck rides like a dream. I feel more bumps riding in my 09 Ram than I ever do in my mini. Giving AFTBIG crap about his truck is not cool at all..It takes alot of hard work and talent to do this kind of work..Trust me, you cant do this type of work over night..SO keep doing what your doin AFTBIG..Im right here with you bro!!
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From: Houston, Texas
to AFTBIG, Yea man that truck is awsome. I have an S-10 that is getting the works as we speak. These guys who speak before doing research are not to brite! You can tow more and look way nicer doing it. congrats on a sick build
