2016 Ram Rebel Slow build
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I see a difference of $2,975 between a 2021 Silverado 1500 LT 5.3/8-speed with the Z71 package and a Trail Boss LT with the 5.3/10-speed. Doesn't seem like a bad deal for a factory 2" lift, 10-speed transmission, and 0.5" larger LT-metric Duratrac tires (compared to the P-metric tires - Probably Goodyear SRAs - on the Z71).
The Rebel is $3,085 more than the cheapest Bighorn with the Off Road package, which is the only way to get a rear locker instead of a limited-slip in a Ram 1500. Considering the larger tires, additional standard features, and exclusive trim features, the Rebel trim isn't a terrible value.
Both of these comparisons are crew cab, 5.5' bed trucks.
sdwhip
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You can get get the electric locker as an add on or it comes with the off-road package. If I were getting a new truck I would want a Rebel but since you can only get the 5'7" bed I would order a crew cab 6'4" bed with off-road package to get the locker and 18 inch wheels. Go with 3.92 gears, the 33 gallon tank and then get a kit to give 2-2.5 inches of lift with some narrow close to 35 inch tires and call it good. I'll most likely skip out on the 5th gen all together though since my 2014 Outdoorsman I bought new is pretty much set up how I want it and I still only have 63k miles on it. The only thing I wish I had was the 6'4" bed but I make do.
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That sounds like a great idea. I have heard people talk about converting the compressor for the air ride into onboard air but no earthly idea how to do that.
Rear gears are a 3.92, which works up to 35's stock due to the gearing of the 8 speed transmission. 33's factory 285 70 17, on the new rebel that changed to 275 something 18's. The first gen like I have does not have the rear locker. The second Gen does have a rear locker. Not sure the gearing on the new one.
Finally posting an update. Air suspension after it failed was gone within a month. I just went with the monroe conversion ( I cry a little everytime I look at my truck) It put it at normal 1500 ride height. Which looks like ****** on a rebel. I was orginally looking at the aev 4 inch lift since it was on sale, but then read how it's basically just a fancy spacer lift. So I'm doing the bilstien 6112's in the front, 5100's in the rear for now, as well as adding the icon 1.5 lift spring to the rear. I will be posting pictures soon. Good job man I love the trail boss it's gorgeous and i hear good things about the g80 rear lockers. Kinda like a jack of all trades.
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I looked into that. The monroe one is cheaper, and pretty much factory 1500 suspension for 700 bucks. Which is what I did, and it comes with spring seats and everything so if you want to go bigger you have all the stock stuff you need to step it up.
Regcabguy
Oil eater.
Dodge should have a factory foam cushion insert for the drivers side seat. If you want to protect the leather some Marathon or Headwater's seat covers would outlast the truck. You can dial in all kinds of front and rear pockets
Sorry have been super MIA. I agree those are nice my GF even suggested some. I just love the look of the Rebel seats. I Finally said F it I'm going to ride it until they wear out and see if I can find a totalled Rebel to steal the seat/cushions out of lol.
Hello Gents. Sorry for the ungodly long absence work, moving, and flight school has kept me away.
I finally settled on the bilstein 6112's for the front set at 2.8, and the bilstien 5100's in the rear with ICON 1.5 inch lift springs. As some of you remember my air ride failed I deleted it for standard ram 1500 suspension, and it was pitiful. Here are before and after pictures. I highly recommend the 6112's to anyone its a 2.5-inch thick shock and for the money, in other brands, you'll be getting less. Plus they have a warranty.
Before
After
I finally settled on the bilstein 6112's for the front set at 2.8, and the bilstien 5100's in the rear with ICON 1.5 inch lift springs. As some of you remember my air ride failed I deleted it for standard ram 1500 suspension, and it was pitiful. Here are before and after pictures. I highly recommend the 6112's to anyone its a 2.5-inch thick shock and for the money, in other brands, you'll be getting less. Plus they have a warranty.
Before
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