I saw a superior Dodge option....

[SMIGGS]

Originally Posted by WhëëlMå1 I see the under bed storage to be a silly idea on a truck, for my needs. What am I supposed to do if I have stuff in the bed? Unload it all to get to this door? The bed rails aren't going anywhere, and don't typically have any say in the matter of work (unless you have a tonneau like already discussed). Time will tell. I agree, but the rule of thumb is that once the work is done, ( ie unloading the truck ) then you can play. ( ie reaching the beer tucked away in the storage area )

[jasongt06]

I believe they stole the idea from Colt Seavers' 81 GMC on the Fall Guy. He had the storage unit that opened from the side of the bed, lol.

[rednekrailroader]

Originally Posted by mds47588

...It's kinda like why didn't someone think if it earlier, eh?

I think Dodge may have stole that from Chevy. Something very close to that has been on the Avalanche since 02.

[69Black250]

Ford already came up with the in bed storage in the seventies. With the toolbox in between the cab and the front of the bed! Ford wins again

[6CylBill]

Originally Posted by dkf

I don't want it on my trucks. I need the extra space in front and behind the wheel wells. Many times I could not have gotten wood, steel or other large objects to fit into the bed without the extra space. (Hypotenuse of a triangle is the longest) Also if you have a topper on your truck the storage on the ram is pretty much worthless. Thanks but no thanks.

On a side note I will say the new Doge Rams are nice looking trucks. I noticed the dual exhaust with cutouts on the bumpers and thought that was a good idea.

After driving a FlareSide for three or four years now, I can say it is VERY nice having a full size bed. Kind of sucks having the bed size of a Ranger. It's never been a real problem, but I think my next truck will have a full size bed.

I agree also about the dual exhaust. Looks excellent. I think the exhaust tips are 5'' or so, eh? Looks sharp.

Originally Posted by rednekrailroader

I think Dodge may have stole that from Chevy. Something very close to that has been on the Avalanche since 02.

That's what I was thinking.

[Monsta]

Being an Avalanche owner I would call Dodge's RAMBOX, Avalanche saddle bags DONE RIGHT! While the ones on my Avy are very useful, the ones on the Ram are downright awesome by comparison! Bigger full length opening with compartments versus a smaller opening with hard to reach areas.

[tjc transport]

starting at least 10 years ago, you could get bed box body's on ford trucks. looked just like a pickup bed, but had side compartments like a service body. there are a lot of the local construction companies here in New Jersey with them.

[93RangerXL4x2]

Ford got some nice new under seat storage under the seats, I think the ram box is garbage, and waiting to be broken into, can you even lock the ram box? like you can a ford tail gate haha.

[Lead Head]

Originally Posted by 93RangerXL4x2

Ford got some nice new under seat storage under the seats, I think the ram box is garbage, and waiting to be broken into, can you even lock the ram box? like you can a ford tail gate haha.

Yes you can lock it.

I bet it will be harder to break into a Rambox then it is to break into a Super Duty? What does it take to break into a super duty again? Just a flathead screwdriver to pry to the door handle off right?

[93RangerXL4x2]

blah blah, like any truck is the same, why are you on a ford fourm and diss a ford? the ram box is dumb

[tjc transport]

you can break into and drive away with a dodge 2500 ram in under 3 minutes, with a screwdriver, and a pair of vice-grip pliers. and not do ANY damage to the vehicle other than lock cylinders.

i know this to be true, because i have done it 5 times already.

[therifleman556]

Moonlighting as a truck theif? Just kidding. Or am I? All truck manufacturers try to one-up the other with either horsepower or options. This is just Dodge's next ante. Like the tailgate step on the Super Duties and now the 150. Don't like a trucks features? Don't buy it. Some guys like the individual options. Only Chevy seems to be behind on both the horsepower and features game. Dodge stomps Chev on the horsepower (half ton trucks) and Ford and Dodge out-feature Chevy. Whats real funny is how Chevy's commercials make fun of these features and seem to brag how Chevy is nothing more than a truck with a V-8 and a cargo bed that gets one mile per gallon better economy. Thats what makes me laugh.

[Lead Head]

Originally Posted by tjc transport

you can break into and drive away with a dodge 2500 ram in under 3 minutes, with a screwdriver, and a pair of vice-grip pliers. and not do ANY damage to the vehicle other than lock cylinders.

i know this to be true, because i have done it 5 times already.

Same thing for the super duties. There was actually a guy on here that left his truck outside for a min, came back out, found drivers door open, hood open, engine running with no keys in the ignition, an no real visible wire damage.

Originally Posted by 93RangerXL4x2

blah blah, like any truck is the same, why are you on a ford fourm and diss a ford? the ram box is dumb

I own two fords. I'm hardly dissing Ford. I just don't pretend they do not have any faults at all, and that they are the pinnacle of automotive awesomeness.

[tjc transport]

Originally Posted by therifleman556

Moonlighting as a truck theif? .

nope.

but i have been known to do a repo or 500.

some people think if they change the door locks and key cylinder, the repo guys can't take the truck.

[fonefiddy]

Dman, Yous got a thankless job, Tom. Keep it safe out there.