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    RAM 3500

    With the RAM 3500, you own the road. This truck is the ultimate in touring performance. You don’t buy a truck like this without a serious vision. We’re here to bring your vision to life through tailored customisations and modifications. At Big Dog Builds we have the skills, experience and R&D to build the RAM of your dreams.

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    Big Lapper

    Towing

    8/10

    Looks

    7/10

    Interior

    8/10

    Driveline / Performance

    7/10

    Off Road Capability

    4/10

    Modification Ability

    7/10

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    Big Lapper

    Towing

    10/10

    Looks

    10/10

    Interior

    9/10

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    Off Road Capability

    7/10

    Modification Ability

    8/10

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    RAM 3500 BUILDS
    Dean says it's the world's first RAM 3500 with a 6-inch lift — a brand-new MY26 Night Edition, blacked out and sitting on 37s.

So which HD truck actually wears a big lift better — the leaf-sprung RAM or the coil-sprung Chevy 2500?

✅ What you'll see:
· Why Dean calls this MY26 RAM 3500 the world's first with a 6-inch kit — and definitely the first in Australia
· The new facelift Night Edition up close: full chrome delete, blacked-out headlights, sport bonnet
· Why leaf springs in the rear make a 6-inch lift work on a 3500
· The new 8-speed driveline fix — the indexing kit that corrects the front driveshaft angle so 4WD works as it should
· RAM 3500 vs Chevy 2500: solid axle vs independent front, and how to pick your platform
· The full walkaround: wheels, tyres, flares, electric steps and a serious towing setup

✅ Build highlights:
· BDS 6-inch radius-arm suspension kit — one of the first fitted to the new-platform RAM 3500 anywhere
· BDS ZF 8-speed transmission indexing kit, direct from the US
· Fox DSC shocks — dual speed control · BDS dual steering stabiliser via Outback Kitters
· 37x12.5R20 Nitto Trail Grapplers on 20-inch Fuel wheels
· Colour-coded DRT-style fender flares + front and rear mud flaps
· AMP Research (RealTruck) electric side steps with the pause function
· GEN-Y adjustable drop hitch — flippable 50/75mm ball, DO35/DO45-ready, 12-pin standard
· Factory PXJ Black with gold-fleck metallic — Night Edition spec · rear airbag helpers on the way

✅ Compliance:
· Engineered and certified for Australian roads (NB1/NB2 category work handled in-house) — the lift is signed off, not just bolted on
· Legal-loaded, always: every build set up to carry and tow within its certified limits

CHAPTERS
0:00 — The World-First 6-Inch MY26 RAM 3500
1:26 — Why It's a First + Road Presence
2:06 — Night Edition Looks + Chrome Delete
3:54 — 6-Inch Suspension Up Close
4:12 — The 8-Speed Driveline Fix
5:26 — 37-Inch Tyres, Wheels + Flares
6:48 — Electric Side Steps + Towing Setup
7:50 — Kits in Stock + Choosing Your Platform

👉 Free 2026 Buyer Kit: https://start.bigdogbuilds.com/buyer-kit/
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    750+ trucks through the shed, and the Ram 3500 is proving to be one of the best heavy-tow platforms in Australia. 

Dean walks the entire Carli suspension catalog on a MY26 Ram 3500 — front to back, every component, what it does, and why the cheaper kits can't touch it.

✅ What you'll see:
• Carli Pin Top 2.5" leveling kit + remote res King shocks
• Torsion sway bar, radius arms, steering stabilizers, diff guard
• Full electrical setup — Switch Pro, ARB twin, behind-seat battery
• Method 18x9 +12 wheels with 35" Nitto Ridge Grapplers
• GVM upgrade to 5,800kg (NB2) — 1,630kg payload remaining
• Electric XL side steps, Outback Kitters bar, 15k winch
• Weight breakdown: 4,170kg as-built

✅ Build highlights:
• Ram 3500 vs 2500: leaf springs = 400kg more payload
• NB2 national heavy vehicle category (federally approved)
• Why this is the Chevy 2500 competitor in Australia
• What suspension components actually matter for towing
• How to spec a touring rig vs weekend warrior vs commercial build

✅ Compliance:
GVM certification, ADAS re-calibration, CAN-FD wiring, engineering modification plate, Redarc Alpha R battery management. Every build leaves the workshop legal, safe, and ready for interstate travel with a van on the back.

If you're comparing Ram 3500 vs Chevy 2500 or researching NB1 vs NB2, we've built the 2026 Australian Truck Buyer Kit to help you land in the right platform before you order.

👉 Free 2026 Buyer Kit: https://start.bigdogbuilds.com/buyer-kit/

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    How to Design Your Dream HD Truck Build (Chevy 2500/3500, Ford F‑250/F‑350, Ram 2500/3500) | Big Dog Builds

From wheels & tyres and suspension tuning to under‑bonnet power, roof racks, bar work, towing electrics, ADAS recal, and off‑grid power—this video is your end‑to‑end plan for a reliable, compliant, long‑distance HD build in Australia. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or planning a lap of the map, we’ll show the exact choices to make (and in what order) so your truck rides right, tows right, and lasts.

We also run Australia‑wide transport: ship your vehicle to us, we build it, you fly in for handover and drive home—or we can freight it back.

00:00 Start Here: What “dream HD build” really means & how we plan your spec
00:43 Who You Are: Weekend warrior, full‑time lap, business + “gap year”, retired
01:27 Step 1—Wheels & Tyres: Style, offset, 18″ vs 20″, road‑force balance
02:06 Factory vs Aftermarket: Why OE wheels/tyres struggle on AU roads
02:58 Spare Strategy: 4 vs 5 wheels, where the spare fits (and when it won’t)
03:42 Pre‑fit Workflow: Pre‑mount & balance to cut workshop time
04:28 Step 2—Suspension: BDS + FOX 2.5 DSC overview; what adjusters do
05:19 Prep First: Kitting, checking, and why bench prep avoids delays
06:17 Rear Support: Triple‑bellow airbags: assist vs overload & getting the mix right
07:03 On‑the‑Fly Control: Air IQ compressor + presets for multiple trailers
08:07 Alignment: Hunter setup—why correct geometry = safety + tyre life
08:51 Flares or No Flares: Track width, offsets, and legality/look trade‑offs
09:32 Electrics Overview: Under‑bonnet powerboard & tidy, serviceable looms
10:14 Tow Wiring Done Right: Grey (ignition‑switched) & Red (direct/solar) Andersons
10:53 Roof Rack: Big Dog Builds accessory rack: lighting, Starlink, solar, MaxTrax
11:38 Bar Work: Outback Kitters pre‑runner, winch cradle, camera/sensor relocation
12:31 Wiring Standards: Deutsch plugs, routed looms, neat service points
13:12 ADAS Recalibration: Why you must recal after bars/lifts/wheels
14:09 Off‑Grid Power: Under‑seat 200Ah + 2000W inverter—what it can run
14:50 Registration Paths: NB1 vs NB2—payload/towing & state differences
15:32 Extra Options: Hitches, weather shields, paint protection & more
16:23 Transport & Turnaround: Why our pre‑stage prep speeds delivery
17:19 Aftercare: What happens after handover & how to book Stage 2
18:01 Your Brief: What to tell us (fitment, flare preference, use‑case)
18:40 Wrap: Book a build design call & recommended next videos


⚙️ Build Workflow (what we cover in the video)
✅ Wheels & Tyres: Road‑force balanced, offset chosen for flare/no‑flare plan; spare‑wheel strategy.
✅ Suspension: BDS lift + FOX 2.5 DSC tuning (low/high‑speed); practical heights; alignment.
✅ Rear Support: Triple‑bellow airbags + Air IQ (remote/app) for ball‑weight changes.
✅ Electrical Backbone: Under‑bonnet powerboard + labeled looms; service access.
✅ Towing & Charging: Grey Anderson (ignition‑switched) for charging on the move; Red Anderson (direct) for solar blankets to maintain crank batteries.
✅ Roof Rack: Big Dog Builds accessory rack (lighting, solar, Starlink mount, MaxTrax).
✅ Front Protection: Outback Kitters pre‑runner bar + 15K winch + camera/sensor reloc.
✅ ADAS: Recalibration after bars/lifts/wheels as standard shop practice.
✅ Off‑Grid Power: Under‑seat 200Ah lithium + 2000W inverter (induction, coffee machine, etc.).
✅ Compliance & Setup: NB1 vs NB2, weight planning, weighbridge checks, hitch height.

📍 Work with Big Dog Builds

If you have a RAM, a Chevy, a Ford or a Tundra, get in touch now.

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Compliance note: Weight/tow rules (NB1/NB2, GVM/GCM) vary by state and change over time. Always confirm current requirements and verify on a weighbridge after fit‑out.

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