Moved into a 2022....

[Turbo Terry]

Nice work I like the lights. Yes the front receiver is stout . Spendy but the best I think. Fun to have a new truck isn’t it I’m enjoying mine

 

[endoscott]

Picture of the front receiver from one of you guys?

 

[bcbender]

yeah, Id also like to see it John.. I think ima go ahead and get one, I miss the one I had on my 04.

 

[AH64ID]

Picture of the front receiver from one of you guys?

With my modded OE license plate bracket.

Lost about 3/8” of ground clearance, which is hopefully negligible. It’s already a hair lower than the ‘18 on the air dam.

Very stout mounting brackets.

Without the license plate bracket

 

[Turbo Terry]

Mine looks just like that except my bumper is black. So how was the install. Mine was hired out . To old to do it

 

[AH64ID]

Mine looks just like that except my bumper is black. So how was the install. Mine was hired out . To old to do it

About 4 hours with the winch wiring, maybe a little less.

Wasn’t too bad. Crossbar is heavy but a floor jack helps.

 

[Turbo Terry]

My lock and load road nicely up front with a 24 qt action packer and a Honda generator . I used two ratchet straps to take the side to side play out. I went from the basket to the tow hooks each side. Rode very nicely over some really rough roads

 

[bcbender]

Looks good, I have no front licensee plate so would just stick out a bit, did you have to support the center of the lower air dam where the tube is, looks like the piece of plastic was cut to make room for the tube.

What was the P/N for that hitch?

 

[AH64ID]

Yes, you cut the air dam and the intercooler shroud. The air dam then bolts to the hitch to keep it from vibrating in the wind.

It’s a ecohitch by torklift. I’ve seen 3 different part numbers and can’t recall which one the local rack shop used to order it.

https://torkliftcentral.com/2019-2020-dodge-ram-north-front-hitch?a=6

https://www.etrailer.com/Front-Receiver-Hitch/Ram/3500/2022/EH37FR.html?VehicleID=20226004231

 

[Turbo Terry]

I’m glad now I didn’t have them remove the air dam . It looks better to my eyes without it but it probably is there for a reason air flow I suppose. If it was lower you could use it to move snow. We don’t have snow drifts here so I’m good to go

 

[AH64ID]

Got the air line routed and the connection hard mounted. Little bit of touch up to do on the paint after putting the wrench on it, but happy with the outcome. Really an easy install with the tail light removed. It should be a lot better protected from the elements here.

I also discovered my pressure switch leaks from the housing, guess I need a new one.

 

[Turbo Terry]

So what do you use your air compressor for. Simple minds need to know.

 

[AH64ID]

So what do you use your air compressor for. Simple minds need to know.

Mostly as insurance for filling a flat tire I’ve plugged, but also to air up after airing down when on dirt roads, and the occasional filling of inner tubes and other inflatable water toys.

 

[Turbo Terry]

Very cool to have it built in like that

 

[Turbo Terry]

I just carry a cheap one behind the seat takes forever to get to 80 lbs

 

[bcbender]

I just carry a cheap one behind the seat takes forever to get to 80 lbs

FWIW Terry, my Viair 330C on my 04 also took time to fill 4 tires back to 80 when aired down for sand and beach travel,... but its convenient to have it all plumbed in if you use it frequently, I don't need air for EB so likely wont put one back on as I also have a portable unit in my fuel tank tool box..

 

[Cummins12V98]

I need to get the Viair, tank and air horns mounted on my 15 that I removed from my dad's 12. Air horns are VERY nice!!! Has an air port also.

 

[kthaxton]

Horn hobbyists!

 

[Turbo Terry]

What’s the best vi air portable for behind the seat use then . I never deflate my tires to drive in sand etc. I have 4 wheelers for that. Something that will go to 80 lbs and doesn’t cost a fortune

 

[AH64ID]

88P. My brother has one and it works great to air his tires back up to 80 psi after hunting.

I was going to hard mount one in my Jeep, but I got a killer deal on a 400C and will put that in the Jeep this winter.