So what does a red-blooded Amercian boy do with 50 grand in cash after liquidation of some assets during a divorce? He buys a truck. I started with a 2008 Dodge Ram 4WD quad cab short bed Laramie, which is loaded with options to begin with, then I had the boys over at Dave Smith add a 6" lift kit, custom rims with 37" Toyo AT tires, stanless steel rocker panels, fender flairs, mud flaps, steps, etc. Stock the new 6.7 L Cummins is putting out 350 HP at 3,500 RPM, and this one has been chipped. Way too many little things to list so I won't try. Here's a few pics.

Me and Amato are outta here early in the AM headed for BC, so keep it cool and I'll chat with ya in a week or so.

WOW. There's a big one with your name on it at the end of the road.

Thats a fine looking ride. Patriot Blue is the same color I have. I went with the tried and true 5.9 in my '07 though. My Dad has the 6.7 is his new Ram. Its almost too quiet.

damn straight

Nice rig man. Have a great trip.

I want to say "hope you saved 20k of that for gas"...but it would only be out of jealous spite. Jealousy is the most honest compliment a man can get.

That's a sweet ass ride. I dig the color too.

Cool ride, Holmes...have fun up there...heading north myself in a few days.

Fish on...

Todd

dick

A beast for sure, when's it getting dirty?

when he goes to the bogie in a month

How fast do you have to drive to kill a gypsy in that thing??

HAHAAHAAHAHAH funny stuff hohbomb,
I might have to go watch that movie again tonight

Nice truck dude! Enjoy the $1.10/liter fuel prices up there... I know I didn't. Have a great safe trip!
Neal

Man and i thought my rig was sweet....actually I didn't. I dig that color as well.

not bad...but where the hell is the clutch?

Gotta shove my eyeballs back in their sockets after that truck and avid avitar!

Saying "have fun" is stupid at this point.

I was wondering if that was you flying around the corner this afternoon. Nice rig, have a great trip

JY

Nice ride. I like the truck, I like the engine configuration, I like the lift. But man you should of went with BF Mud TAs instead of Toyos!

Were is the [censored] air freshener or dash calendar?

Nice ride. Not sure about the Toyo's or the Custom rims...I like em but seen better on Dodges...
Anyways, jealousy is an understatement, can't wait till I get a big rig like that.

Nice truck Timmy... Lose the flaps and flares and I'll take it


Of course, I don't know anything about tires hanging out....

Heavy engines eat BFG's for lunch. I burned through a set of BFG A/T's on my Cummins in 28,000 miles. I'm liking my Toyo M/T's so far.

BFG Mud terrains are so 80's

I've gotta admit, I'm rather impressed with Toyo's new tires... good load rating, and they seem to last forever..

Myself, I'm fairly happy with my ProComp Xterrains, but I'm switching it up to an 18" wheel next time and going with the new Kumho MT

Yeah, you def need bigger wheels/tires!!!

I am in fact kind of limited with 35's.. Might have to put it up in the air a little more and slap on some 37's


35's are so 80's

37's are so 90's...


Why not go 38's?

That would be because I own an IFS chevy, with a fabtech lift, and 38's are virtually a pipe dream with that particular lift, simply because of how much it widens the stance in the front, making turning with bigger tires almost unbearable.. But it's a hell of a nice lift, and drives awesome

I'd have to put a 3" body lift on just to clear 37's, and I hate body lifts....

Wow! Almost as nice as mine!

How much Armor-All you going to douse those tires in?

Go for the In-dash GPS/DVD Nav system! I did!

...I have a sawsall if you need to borrow it.

Schveet ride Tim!

Nice truck---I hope you get ta keep it!

Sol: A little story:

Once an elephant fell in a pit. A mouse in a big bad Dodge truck came along and pulled him out. Later the mouse fell in a deep pit. An elephant came along and said, "Don't worry little buddy, I will pull you out." The mouse said, "But Mr. elephant. You have no truck." The elephant said, "Watch this." The elephant then stood over the pit and lowered his dick down to the mouse. The mouse scampered up the elephant's dick and out of the pit. The moral of this story? If you have a big enough dick you done need a big truck.


I have a 3500 Dodge with the Cummings Diesel. Not sure what that says about me. I guess there are exceptions . . .

Dave....LMAO !!!!

According to Sol he's got that covered also--just ask him he'll tell ya!

Nice!

Seems that Dave himself got a big truck not long ago. I myself just keep driving my little tired Ford Ranger.

Awesome mopar/cummins, Sol!
Good luck in BC!

What color does blue and yellow mixed make

Ohhhhhh no! Maybe posting a photo of the new ride wasnt such a good idea!

I have a feeling Sol's gonna have a long walk to dinner Friday night after parking a mile er so away.

Threatened to lift mine like that, but then I'd have to help Corey in ... those days ended long ago.

Love the ride / traction out of the slightly oversize Toyo's I put on mine ... but wear isn't looking so good, but the AlCan trailer pull probably didn't help with that.

Nice truck Tim

Alright, quit with the excuses Bob, just admit it, you don't need to lift your truck. Hence Vedder's post.

Im JEALOUS!!!!

M/T's? They told me to rotate mine really frequently, every 5k or so I think.

Im getting old, I had new 4x4 pick ups for years. Drive them out of the showroom right to the tire shop. Put the big tires on.. very impressive. Then upgrade to a king cab huge, nice trucks more impressive. Then Divorce, liquidate and buy realestate instead. Tim took the alternate course.... nice truck I must say

I put Toyo's on mine. Yes, you do need to rotate them the same time you change your oil.

Bob says "mine" like he actually thinks MY truck is his

Very nice Tim ... hot truck, hot bod ... very nice

Thanks guys, and gal.

I only got to drive it one day before our trip, until today. This thing is seriously insane. The performance chip is adjustable up to an aditional 127 HP over and above the stock 350 HP at 3,500 RPM. I'm like a kid in a candy store.

477 HP!??? That's crazy!


How fast does it run the 1/4 mile??

SICK SICK SICK SICK SICK SICK SICK SICK SIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICCCCKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!

YOU MOTHER********* SOL!

Now get yourself out there on the road with some ho's and get some good ol' "road head"............nobody will see her because the trucks jacked up, but the whole world will see the smile on yer face

Here comes Sol
Full Packed Bowl
But He don't give a fkuk
in his brand new truck
cuz it ain't no Honda
room for Shaquanda
and plenty of good ol' rooooaddd heaaadddd!

Kid
I love it

We should hit the Sky I will show you how to fish that river if you give up a secret or two on the Sauk.

What's the matter, was the pharmacy closed today?

Sol
That is one slick ride, just curious, how come a diesel?

Only reason I ask is that diesel is more expensive then regular octane.

Because with the front and rear possi I can put it in compound low and climb a brick wall with it without puting my foot on the throttle, and with the turbo it uncoils on the top end out on the freeway like no truck I've ever driven before.

Gotcha, I'm jealous!!

With modern technology and marvels in the diesel motor engineering, it cannot be beat for efficiency and power in my opinion.. What they have done with diesel these days is nothing short of pure amazement on four wheels...

I pay for it, it's mine

Actually, it may be just about time to retire it to pasture for my new work truck and get us a mega cab ... I'll do some searching. Then I'll have two of 'em Fishgal. I'll drive whichever one I want

Seriously, A/T's is what I put on, not the M/T's. Had them siped, and I don't know if that has hastened things or not, but I sure would hope for more for what it costs for tires on the beast!

You did'nt go wrong with the Dodge. I've had mine for two years and drive it like I stole it. Could'nt be happier with both mileage and unbreakable mechanics. Congrats.

Nice truck Tim. Congrats on the new wheels and your newly found freedom.

I know I'm a day late and a dollar short but whats new.

Been away from the board (and life) for a while...

The more I learn about women, the more I love my truck.

Damn Sol, That eyeball is almost creepy.

Almost?

Is that better?

Better

You're confusing me!

There, is that better, Aunty?

LOL

If he took his shirt off in THAT weather, he could cut glass with his nipples.

Yeah........better avatar. That eyeball was freaking me out.

Hey Tim, Run any complete cars over with your new truck while trying to pass Stam lately?

That pass in Forks was ultra ballsy...... but it was cool.

Don't ya know global warming is a hoax, ya slack-jawed lick-spit claw-back moron, see the current thread on the subject.

Perfect.............welcome to the finger in chest convention we call the dark side.

Nice avatar Sol.

How's the weather down there in the bay area,hank?

You're pretty cool.

Do you have a daughter...LOL

Actually, you can.

They showed you the right path. You chose to follow it. Plenty of others don't.

That deserves some credit in my book.

And yeah..........you're pretty cool.

Well, thank you. And you too, Mike.

I hope you two have a wonderful Christmas.

I didn't come here for a love fest. C'mon, where's BJ!

You know how most of us come off online as a bunch of grizzled old fisherman who rule the roost at home. Drag the wife into the bedroom by the hair after finishing off the drumstick of the turkey we just killed in the back yard and cooked over a fire pit. But actually we're more like the guy in the commercial who paints his girlfriends toe nails and then asks her if she wants another coat on them.

Well, Aunty comes across as some submissive, back patting, "yes honey you are the greatest lover and husband I could ever ask for" type.

But, behind the screen she's probably some sex crazed xx year old wild, man beatin', "get me another beer old man, and DON'T forget my shot of Wild Turkey to wash that thing down with" types.

Am I close?

I've got a big, sloppy kiss for you, too, Joe.

You and Joe can do whatever you want. Hell, slip him the tongue. 'Cause you got the wrong wntrrn.


Dave

Dammit!

Alright, a Christmas kiss for you too, Dave.