Hello everyone. I'm Billy (aka. reloader). I've been in the Jeep world for about 4 years and I just traded my grand cherokee for a 2000 ram sport 4x4. I don't have any picture yet b/c of rain here in the south (alabama), but I will soon. Anyways,a little about my truck. It has the 5.9L engine. it has 285 75 R16liberators. A soft top bed cover. The whole truck is Black. I really love this truck. Can yall help me of advising me on what to do to customising it? I do a lot of trail riding and that means using my 4WD A LOT. I'm not rough on a vehicle at all, a little mud never hurts no one. LOL. Anyways, I look forward to meating/talking with yall. Yall have a goodin'.

Billy

 

welcome, this is probably the best place to gain knowlage of your truck. There are so many ways to customize your rig that its hard to list any. Do you want motor mods, lifts, exterior features, interior? It goes on and on. Hope you have a big pocket!

 

Thanks for the welcome rtmorrisjr. I would like to do some exterior mods, but not overly done if you know what I mean. I want to put some tube steps on the sides but I don't know whether to go with chrome or black powder coating. I would like to do a spray in bedliner. I want to put a CB in there. Oh yeah, I have an sony xplode cd player with XM brian box and anntena, should I replace the stock radio or just keep that one in the truck? I like both, but I want my XM. I hate FM now!!! LOL, I know I can just buy that seperat device for XM, but what do yall think? Also, I'd like to buy a bull bar and put some fog lights on it. I think thats about it for now. I've had lifts and stuff but I think that the truck is ok, for now anyways. LOL . Thanks again yall.

Billy

 

well as far as the tube step, black or crome is a huge question. many have asked and all the answers are dif. From what i have gathered from everyone else (and i have black painted ones) is that the best thing is stainless steel. They dont chip and look as good as chrome. My black ones are good right now but could def use another coat of paint. The spray in bed liner is also an awsome idea. I dont have one yet but i am shopping for it. Again tho, between brands (rhino or line x)is a huge question. I think im going w/ the line x but its just personal opinions on that. For the radio, i like the stock look. But i also think that if you put in an aftermarket you will be happy with the results. aftermarket anything is usually better. Just my 2 cents on that tho. I think your off to a good start. Another nice thing is if you have line x sprayed on the bottom part of the truck panels. I like the look of it personally and it helps to protect from road (and off-road) debrie (sp?)

 

forgot to mention, some guys (not me, i like them) like to debadge their trucks. By taking the badges off it give a more "clean" look to the outside of the truck. Its all personal prefference tho.

 

thanks for the help man. I have got to get some pictures of it up so you can see what it looks like. By the way, how can I get a build sheet on my truck? When I got one of grand cherokee I just went to the jeep website and gave my VIN # and I recieved an email with my build sheet. Can I do the same for my truck? I keep getting confused of what I actually have in a sport package. I know about the bumpers and stuff but I've also noticed that I have what looks like 2" lift blocks under the rear springs. I really would like to know what all this truck has. Thanks again.

 

you can go to the dealer and give them the vin and they can print it for ya. there is also another site (forgot which one for sure) that they will email it to you in a few days. do a search on this site and you will be able to find other topics about that. Hope that helps and yes, pics of the truck would be a plus.

 

Well, I don't have a picture yet of my truck but here is the build sheet I recieved. This will give you an idea of what I have. If yall have any suggestions on what I can do to this truck, like mentioned above in recent posts, I would gladly appreciate it. I'll try to get some pictures up over the weekend. Thanks

By the way, my truck is a 2000 Dodge Ram sport and its black.

According to our records, your vehicle was equipped from the factory
with the following:

*R1 Premium Cloth 40/20/40 Bench Seat
-AZ Agate
ADAP Light Group
ADJ Heavy Duty Service Group
AGG Sport Appearance Group
AHC Trailer Tow Group
AJKP Convenience Group
APAS Monotone Paint
ASPP SLT Decor Group
AWK Travel Convenience Group
A07P 5.9L Engine(EML)/4Sp Auto Trans(DGT)
BAZP 136 Amp Alternator
BCQP 750 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
BGJS Pwr Disc/Drum Rr Anti-Lock Brakes
BKAS 11x2 Rear Drum Brakes
CBEP 40/20/40 Split Bench Seat
CGDS Front Height Adjust Shoulder Belts
CGWS Next Generation Front Air Bags**
CGZS Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
CHEP Deluxe Headliner
CKEP Front Seat Area Carpet
CLAP Front Floor Mats
CSPS Passenger Assist Handle
CSRP Passenger Assist Handles
CUSP Overhead Console w/Trip Computer
DGB All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions
DGTS 4-Spd. Automatic 46RE Transmission
DHAP Lock-Up Torque Converter
DHKS Shift-on-the-Fly,231HD Transfer Case
DJCS Dana M44/216MM Front Axle
DMDP 3.55 Axle Ratio
DRBP Corporate 9.25 LD Rear Axle
DSA Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle
EAAC All Engines
EAGC All Gas Engine
EML 5.9L V8 MPI Engine
GACS Tinted Glass Windows
GFD Rear Sliding Window
GNCP Sun Visors w/Illum Vanity Mirrors
GNKP Rear View Auto Dim Mirror
GTSP Power Heated Mirrors, Fold-Away
GVBC All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors
GXM Remote Keyless Entry
HAAP Air Conditioning
HGAP Hood Insulation
HGBS Dash Liner Insulation
JAYS Instrument Cluster w/Tach
JCBS 120 MPH Primary Speedometer
JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JJAS Cigar Lighter
JJBS Dual Note Electric Horns
JJJS 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
JPBP Power Locks
JPDP Power Windows, Driver One-Touch
KKAP STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
KRAP STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
KTAP STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
KWAP STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
LBAP Map/Courtesy Lamp
LBCP Glove Box Lamp
LDAS Underhood Lamp
LMAS Halogen Headlamps
LMEP Halogen Quad Headlamps
LNJP Fog Lamps
LPES Cargo Lamp
MBPP Body Color Front Bumper
MBQP Body Color Rear Bumper w/Step Pads
MFNP Body Color Grille
MHAS Black Windshield Moldings
MWDS Removable Tailgate w/Caliper Latches
NAA Federal Emissions
NBKP EVAP Control System
NFWS 26 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHBP Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler
NHMP Speed Control
NMCP Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
PX8A Black Clear Coat
QX8S Black Clear Coat
RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RAZ AM/FM Cassette Compact Disc Radio
RCEP Infinity Speakers
RDDP Fixed Long Mast Antenna
SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering
SCVP Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
SFBS Front Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
SGBS Rear Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
SHAS Front Stabilizer Bar
SUAP Tilt Steering Column
TBBS Full Size Spare Tire
TBMP Tire Carrier Winch
TXWP P265/75R16 OWL On/Off Road Tires
TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires
WLBP Steel Spare Wheel
WMJP Center Hub
WNDP 16X7.0 Cast Aluminum Wheels
XBSS Pickup Box
XCMS Vendor Painted Cargo Box
XEFP Transfer Case Skid Plate Shield
YAAS Build To U S Market Specifications
YG7A 2 Additional Gallons of Gas
ZBSP Spring - Left Rear
ZHDP Spring - Left Front
ZPSP Spring - Right Rear
ZWCP Spring - Right Front
Z6BS GVW/Payload Rating
1AAS U.S. Dealer Retail
142S Zone 42-Detroit
2TGA Customer Preferred Package 2TG
26G Customer Preferred Package 26G
3CAA Magnum 5.9L V8 Bonus Discount
3VTA Customer Preferred Discount
4KZS 4X4 Tracking
5A6P Waterbase Paint
6F2 Paint Order Code
6USS Label - U.S. Specifications
623S Michigan State Code
923S Michigan State Code