2016 Ram 2500 Overhaul. The Nomad.

Built, tested, and approved. Here is the build video of our 2016 Nomad Ram on 40's. We built this truck to do anything and everything. It passed with flying colors.
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Nomad Kit Includes
· AEV 3" DualSport SC Suspension
· AEV Premium Stamped Steel Front Bumper
· AEV Stamped Steel Warn Winch Mount
· AEV Front Bumper Frame Mounted Recovery Brackets
· Nitto 40" Trail Grapplers with full size spare
· AEV Katla 17x10 Wheels
· AEV Front and Rear 40" Cut Out Fender Flares
· Powdercoated Factory Rear Bumper
· Baja Designs XL-80R Front Bumper LED Lights
· Warn 16.5ti Winch
· Red-Head Steering Gear Box with Hydraulic Assist Ports
· PSC Hydraulic Assist Steering Ram
· Nitro Gear and Axle 4.56 Gears
· ARB Air Lockers - Front and Rear
· ARB Twin Air Compressor
· ARB 1 Gallon Aluminum Air Tank
· ARB Compressor Manifold Kit
· ARB Tire Inflation Kits
· ARB Tire Gauge
· ARB Air Down Tool
· AMP Research Power Steps
· sPOD Six Switch Power Distribution Box
· Custom Center Stack Switch Mount
· Truxedo Lo-Pro Tonneau Cover
· Airlift Air Bags
· Daystar Airbag Cradles
· Mac's Tie Downs Y-Strap and Bed Anchors for Full Size Spare
· WeatherTech Front and Rear Digital Fit Floor Liners
· Custom Nomad Billet Aluminum Badges
American Expedition Vehicles - AEV
ARB 4x4 Accessories - USA Office
Factor 55
Nitro Gear & Axle
Offroad Power Products
Nitto Tire
WARN

[@willandrews9741]

Man, I beat my heroin addiction and now I have a ram 2500, can’t wait to get mine done like this maybe just on 35s, -37s, just lost my job from my dad tho cuz he can’t handle my new way of life and how I have to maintain my sobriety, long story. But seeing this build and this funny guy inspires me. I’ll get there someday. God bless and amazing build! I would be happy with Torsen limited slips or Eaton limited slips front and rear and 4.10s, heck I wanna just go find some power wagon axles and bolt em in. I’ve heard when not locked they operate as torsen limited slips anyway. Wow, it’s fun to dream. Gotta get a job first. Goals.

[@pete101ize]

I've been diggin on all the Gladiator overland builds on KZbin but then I got curious and Googled the dimensions on Gladiators and also on my 2013 Ram diesel quad cab short bed. Turns out my truck is only 11 inches longer than a Gladiator and only FIVE inches wider. Plus it ALREADY has huge axles and a big powerful motor and is WAY closer to being paid for than any new vehicle could even think about being so some AEV mods for my truck seem like a hell of a lot better investment. And I love the hell out of your videos!

[@sachellebabbar9005]

The dude is seriously awesome with the cheesiness. Love that guy.

[@REFoUoG]

Meaty tires! Your Ram looks so awesome out there on those trails!

[@ThePilbaraPrince]

Damn I'm glad I clicked on this video. That was awesome. What a beast of a truck.

[@mojojojo_BB]

You are entertainment personified!

[@DieselPowerProducts]

S Dem. thank you

[@ivanmunoz2765]

Great looking truck! I have a question my 2500 has a 6in loft on 37in tires have not geared it yet was wondering if the 4.56 gears would be good for my 37?

[@mthlaxer]

may i just say, this girl looks AMAZING

[@DieselPowerProducts]

Thanks!

[@kevin11288]

By “Girl” I assume you’re talking about Cooper..

[@jasonbrown1811]

I wanted 40" tires for my 2012 ram 2500 how much longer do I need to make my contral arms and find a spacer for the front drive shaft.

[@dustinzimmerman3826]

Gentlemen, well done! I wish I could convert me 2013 Ram to something that capable.

[@DieselPowerProducts]

You can!

[@killebrew2166]

how much does all that cost? if you dont mind me asking

[@brendaleetv]

Well, I was going to ask about the old used Transforce tires, if you would sell them, I have the same OEM and dont want to change them, but this vid is 4 yrs old, and it just poped in my feed, never mind then, kool looking truck! I own a 2017 RAM 2500 Cummins 4x4.

[@willandrews9741]

Can you install the power wagon e lockers in a cummins rig?

[@Gabez82]

Great job on the truck! Looks gnarly.

[@DieselPowerProducts]

Thanks!

[@nanaernesto2891]

Nice truck man, I have the same truck and i want to do something like that can you tell me were do you buy the accessories? Bumper,sticker,light thanks

[@DieselPowerProducts]

yanisbel martin we sell them all, that’s why we built it. Diesel Power Products. Thank you for watching.

[@nanaernesto2891]

Diesel Power Products thanks man

[@thetrailwhale]

Do you have any more footage of the Nomad on Kane Creek Canyon or any other trails? I'd love to see some of the raw footage from Moab!

[@markc3341]

That's a nice bumper

[@DieselPowerProducts]

We think it has an awesome look.

[@elchavodel8cilindro]

you replace the whole fenders? its sick!!! q n° 2 : what is the criuser speed on the road? too much noisy?

[@DieselPowerProducts]

Truck drives and sounds amazing. Very quiet for a 40" mud terrain tire

[@robertcolprit767]

Awsome video and set up. I would like to do something similar but with 35's. Warranties kind of gone after this? I just bought a 2016 ram 2500 diesel laramie with air load leveler in the rear.

[@DieselPowerProducts]

AEV is currently working on a kit for the air ride trucks. Should be top notch, as with all their other kits.

[@nstv23]

What’s the biggest “difficult “ you have when trailing this pick truck ? Thank you

[@BassFlatsBeyond]

How do you think a mega cab with those same parts would do in Moab? Would it just be too long to make it through the trails?

[@KarlGPhoto]

Excellent build! Where can we get those bad ass rear fender flags?

[@gurumurthyarun]

Great video. But can any one help me with the staring music. Thanks

[@maddog8911capt]

Honest question, when you were pulling with the truck on the highway. What trailer were you pulling, and how did the truck handle during the trip with the trailer and the 40" tires?

[@DieselPowerProducts]

maddog8911capt we were pulling a 28ft enclosed trailer. Full to the brim. Didn't know the trailer was there, you could pull at whatever speed you want. Thanks for asking.

[@wiskeymagic]

Such a nice truck!

[@chrischen1974]

Great video but did you put a lift on the truck? . And what about improved braking? . Also what's the largest tires you can put on a stock 2500? . I hear it's 35 ×12.5?

[@JSMFMS]

Beautiful work guys!

[@Khaled-tx5xj]

So you guys added 3 inch lift plus a Bigger Fenders to Squeeze on 40s

[@DieselPowerProducts]

Yes that is exactly what we did. Keeps the center of gravity low so it stays more stable.

[@metro8731]

wow you didnt have rubbing problems with only a 3'' lift? such a sweet build i plan on getting parts list and completing one on my future ram 2500 or ecodiesel.....still havnt decided yet

[@DieselPowerProducts]

No rubbing at all. AEV specifically designed this kit to work around 40's, and they KILLED IT. Hard to put into words.

[@72jmy]

That is very awesome I have the 2015 2500 with the 6.4. I live in Alberta Canada is there somewhere in Canada and I can get this done or buy the stuff

[@DieselPowerProducts]

I do not have any dealers up there that handle these. However we can ship to Canada, no problem!

[@pete101ize]

Do you guys sell these suspension systems? I have a 2013 Ram 2500 with rear leaves and would love to set it up just like yours.

[@DieselPowerProducts]

KarlandAmyAnderson the AEV Suspension is for 14 and newer. We have plenty of Suspension for your truck though. Give us a call. Thanks for watching.

[@sgtgrizzo]

What's the song played @ 8:12 ? Thanks!

[@semyono11783]

Good News Tunes-Different Futures

[@AusJackal]

nice... did the rear axle and tire upgrade effect the fuel consumption?

[@DieselPowerProducts]

Not as much as you'd think. Due to re-gearing hardly any economy was lost.

[@mickey-qu7tk]

Great truck and nice scenery

[@keysandcarbs3654]

no video on fender flare cutout install?

[@DieselPowerProducts]

That's where the magic happens... On the next one we will get some video on it!

[@deejay540000]

I wanna do this set up on our ram but not sure how I feel about C rated tires under a full size diesel they need some 40s with E ratings

[@DieselPowerProducts]

deejay540000 we understand that concern. We have also put many many miles on that set up to include beadlocks and even a 38’ trailer with 2 rigs across the country. We haven’t experienced any issues. If you were wanting some more load range however the 40x15.50r20 is I believe load range D and towing is better with them since there is less sidewall flex. I can assure you if you aren’t towing there is zero worry about the 40x13.50r17.

[@deejay540000]

Diesel Power Products awesome I'll look into it we won't be towing anything extreme mostly just a camp trailer just was a bit worried about overloading the tires truck looks awesome btw

[@treasureseekerintheway3515]

Editing for this video was ON point! While you do not put meats like that on a truck for economy, I would love to know what kind of economy you are getting with the gears putting it back in its normal powerband and a minor lift for massive tires.

[@DieselPowerProducts]

Actually does better than you'd think. On a trip from Spokane to Billing, MT it got around 15MPG... with an average cruising speed of 75-85. Not bad for 40's, and ZERO engine mods.

[@ziggy149]

Diesel Power Products That’s awesome. I tried to figure it out, but couldn’t make out if this was a gasser or Cummins. I now assume it’s got the diesel

[@Tlloyd56]

Where do I find the fender kit? I assume you have to cut the stock fenders right

[@DieselPowerProducts]

Yes, the stock fenders had to be cut. The AEV fender kit is due out soon.

[@DieselPowerProducts]

Fenders are now available! www.dieselpowerproducts.com/p-15571-aev-front-highmark-fender-flare-set-10-16-ram-hd.aspx

[@eeblizzard]

Strong ram!

[@DieselPowerProducts]

+eeblizzard We are super stoked to be carrying AEV products!

[@DogtrainerRidgesideK9]

super clean. super nice......

[@DieselPowerProducts]

Thank you!

[@jesseyruddock7574]

Do you guys partner with dealerships/manufacturers so that warrantees don't get voided?

[@JsGarage]

What a monster!

[@JsGarage]

Pretty sick. No rocker protection though?

[@DieselPowerProducts]

Cooper has the driving skills to pay the bills! 40's help with ground clearance as well ;)

[@garhask4432]

I would love to see a crew cab long bed with this kit.

[@DieselPowerProducts]

It can be done!

[@px9172]

But why? :P

[@neoospeed2189]

Great video. I enjoyed watching.

[@alainbrouillette7740]

Cooper , what about fitting a disconnect sway bar form the Power Wagon ? Can it be done , do you have a kit for this ?

[@DieselPowerProducts]

Alain Brouillette that is a good question we have wanted to find out as well. There is a company that make an air actuator for the power wagon sway bar that will allow you to remove a large portion of what would interfere with anything else underneath the truck. We haven’t found a power wagon sway bar to test it however. And on the other side radius arm set ups don’t articulate very well anyway in comparison to a 4 link so there isn’t much difference in handling with or without the sway bar in place. We remove them typically.

[@alainbrouillette7740]

I wonder if a typical Power Wagon electronic disconnect front sway bar would fit a diesel 2500 , or a 3500 , taking into consideration the weight diff. on the front axle , mounting point , etc ? How does it ride on the highway without a sway bar ? I am building up a 3500 with the AEV 40 Inches kit , i had spoken to them about this , they could not really give me a positive answer as if it would fit or not . They said just leave it in there .

[@DieselPowerProducts]

Alain Brouillette it will fit the mounting locations I just don’t know if it will clear the charge air cooler on the diesel. As for the electronics I wouldn’t mess with them I would run the air actuator. It handles awesome without it.

[@alainbrouillette7740]

Thanks for all the insight ! Greatly appreciated !

[@alainbrouillette7740]

By the way Cooper , what company are you talking about for this air actuated sway bar disconnect for Power Wagon ?

[@SkywhiteChannel]

Can you do a build like that with the Cummins version? I'd buy a Power Wagon but my biggest priority is the Cummins engine.

[@DieselPowerProducts]

FensterTV it is a Cummins!

[@cbkeith2]

Where did you get the flag wrap on the back of the truck?

[@turbomonster5766]

I'm wondering the the same thing.

[@DieselPowerProducts]

Glad you like it! We had it done by a local shop up here, custom. We are in the process of making them available to the public. Keep an eye on our FB page for updates. Thanks for watching!!

[@lingenfelterzeeohhsix8154]

Really trying to figure out most economical way to build my expedition based ram, buying a used 2010 powerwagon gets me gears, front and rear lockers 4:1 Tcase , had components elec away bar disconnect, winch etc , my only issue is I am adding a 4 season camper for year round living in any climate and WILL be using it on off-road trails in Moab etc, so seems like the AEV conversion of suspension, 40's, fender cutouts etc makes the most sense. My biggest back and fourth issue I'd love your opinion on is being that I will be carrying a 4 season expedition truck camper I'd REALLY like the cummins, power and efficiency as well as reliability of a diesel seems like a no brainer for the use I'll be giving it. The problem is obviously dodge REFUSES to build the power wagon with the cummins????? Makes no sense to me. I want a powerwagon with the cummins and AEV conversion. YOU have done exactly this, your build with ARB airlockers AEV conversion , winch , 40's is exactly what I need. Question is is it worth it for what I need? Would a powerwagon gas with AEV upgrades be sufficient for the off-road 4 season expedition camping I'll be doing which also bytheway will be a LOT of highway miles as well. OR do I find a 2010 ram cummins do AEV prospector conversion, add ARB airlockers front and rear and gears , winch and call it good. Seems like for my use highway and heavy off-road use with a camper , the diesel /ARB setup makes most sense, BUT cost wise , is a used 2010 powerwagon going to make enough sense to offset the reliability and economy of a diesel? I need to spec out both ways and see what the cost difference is but would seem if they are similar that the diesel /ARB route would make most sense. Could I trouble you for a moment with your opinion? YOUR truck is EXACTLY what I need and want, what are your thoughts on my predicament? Let me add , I am going through a divorce, I'm 40 years old , my wife and I have severe health problems(as well as we are NOT rich so this is NOT a budgetless project, it will be my home) so she is moving to Arizona with my 18 month old daughter (I live jsut north of Moab Utah) my thought is this is the best way for me to be able to see my daughter regularly , 1000 miles away in Arizona , I won't need to bother with car rental, hotel , airfare etc etc etc , a few times a month while paying a mortgage and auto loan , utilities etc etc ,...in the long run it will be cheaper and be my full time residence and my office so may be able to write off a lot of it as a business expense etc (I'm an architect) may seem rediculous but to be a part of my daughters life it makes most sense, why pay $1500 a month in a Mortage of a home I don't want or need when I can build and live in something and stay in beautiful places and when I have time drive to Arizona for a week and take my daughter expedition camping or stay near her place to see dance recitals etc. All seems crazy I'm sure but jsut seems to make the most sense any way I look at it. Bytheway, I'm going 4 season expedition camper becaue they are good in arctic cold conditions all the way up to Saharah desert heat , they are 100% self sufficient with solar and water filtration as well as can play off the diesel if I go that route for different types of advantages . The camper option I can also detach and explore , run errands In the truck leaving a camp wherever needed. I am also toying with the idea of a winch used motorcycle lift off the back, it's common for expedition campers , I could then trade in my 2017 Yamaha fz10 supernaked sport tour for a 2015 KTM sueprduke 1290 Adventure R. A world class dual sport expedition bike with panniers , I could use this a lot of the time for errands exploring etc leaving base camp anywhere. These campers also have full hookups for campgrounds etc . I figure I can build (or have built) this type of set up won bike camper and donor vehicle for a heck of a lot less than a home mortgage and car payment combined, and can be financed like an RV on potentially a 30 year loan making he payment for my vehicle, camper and bike combined in one loan and half my mortgage payment now. May be crazy and after a year may scrap the idea , sell and buy a home like everyone Else, but who knows , maybe I'll keep it 10 years or maybe I'll sell and upgrade to a Unimog expedition vehicle, much larger but has locking diffs, full diesel hydrolics, CTIS, and a much larger camper. These start at $200,000 new turn key. My build will be nearly half that but obviously not quiet as cook but more efficient if I go diesel ram. I'm sorry to take so much of your time and anyone reading this with positive input I'd love to hear your thoughts but as a company that has built what Dodge SHOULD be doing with the powerwagon I'd really LOvE and kill to hear your thoughts on this build , powerwagon verses dodge diesel AEV conversion in regards to cost, efficiency, off road capability , in reference to carrying a expedion camper and full time living off roaring and highway use? Jsut trying to make a decision and start the process! 👍🙂

[@DieselPowerProducts]

Lingenfelter Zee Ohh Six so many ways to go about it. Give us a call if you’d like discuss your build ideas further. 8663798685 ask for Ash.

[@ATMAVENTURASXTIERRAYMAR]

nice set up; congrats. I got one question, for that 3" lift, did you have to change your pitman arm for a longer one?

[@DieselPowerProducts]

ATM - AVENTURAS X TIERRA Y MAR no we didn't because the kit comes with a high steer kit and a track bar relocation kit. Most 3" kits don't require a pitman arm though since they are just a leveling kit. Thanks for the question.

[@RayJisHere]

What’s the song at 7:50.

[@aolesnevich]

Killer man!

[@parsonsdiggsdefense7119]

What's the biggest tire you van fit on a stock Power Wagon?

[@f2000blaster]

Who makes the gears? I need some for my 2017 6.4 Hemi badly. The trans is geared for the Cummins torque curve so it leaves the truck flat footed a lot.

[@DieselPowerProducts]

f2000blaster we sell them, call Ash at 8663798685 ext 107. He is our gearing specialist.

[@dazzleyd]

that looks superb!!! i want one

[@truckermadness84]

Looks like it could go with 44" tires..?

[@DieselPowerProducts]

Matti Wriedt-Eriksen it does look like it, however those 40’s use that whole wheel well when you start flexing out. Thanks for watching!

[@hidalgoh79]

Would portals have been a better option, or the cost is not worth it.

[@DieselPowerProducts]

Not sure what you mean by portals.

[@merlintheroofer1]

That is freaking awesome ,grate video

[@stevenmunoz4697]

Where do you get them cut out fender flares from ? I can't find them anywhere

[@charleshenson4183]

AEV

[@duketamalco7865]

My next build....one day 😀

[@stevenshinnick3634]

Awesome mods, really wish I had the money to do this to my 06.

[@n.a.neblich2766]

Perfect....Very good presentation....Im from Germany....top....Nomad.....baaaaaaam

[@MccoysVaporShop]

any suggestions on what to do with my 2016 powerwagon

[@DieselPowerProducts]

Take it off a sweet jump?

[@MccoysVaporShop]

Haha yeah

[@williamoverton7265]

Great work

[@TheKingkingg]

awesome truck

[@cdub6429]

Out of pure curiosity, what type of mpg are you seeing with the 40's?

[@KevinSmith-qi5yn]

You got it backwards. It's gallons per mile.

[@cdub6429]

+Kevin Smith haha! that might be close! but the 4.56 gears should put things back closer to spec I'd think.

[@DieselPowerProducts]

+CdubPDX CdubPDX it does put it closer back to spec. Kevin if it was the hemi it would be gallons per mile but this thing gets closer to 20 mpg as it is with the diesel. Didn't see much change from stock mpg towing either.

[@danilshtrebel3188]

where I can buy cut out fender flares? thanks.

[@DieselPowerProducts]

Hopefully we will be getting a batch in here shortly. Visit us today: www.dieselpowerproducts.com/?gclid=CP-9ouC2t84CFQU0aQodrlkNBg

[@DieselPowerProducts]

Fender flares now available! www.dieselpowerproducts.com/p-15571-aev-front-highmark-fender-flare-set-10-16-ram-hd.aspx

[@jindaking3120]

All I can say very nice.

[@vais3]

What's the RPM cruising at 75 MPH?

[@DieselPowerProducts]

Just under 2,000. It has been re-geared with 4.56's.

[@iaminyourbasement]

Love it

[@Cisco209]

so sexy do they make a bumper like that for an 09 1500? this thing is a beast.

[@charleshenson4183]

Awesome build 😁

[@johnm.evangelis693]

Good Job, Awesome. I am getting a new 2016 this holiday weekend!!!

[@DieselPowerProducts]

Let us know if you need parts for it!

[@marisoldoria7382]

nice car.

[@TheWhyteRhyno77]

What's the name of the background music used during the Moab footage?

[@DieselPowerProducts]

Nothing specific. Just background music. We like it though!

[@TheWhyteRhyno77]

I like it too. Where'd you find it. I hear it in a lot of videos but can figure out where it comes from.

[@sheepdog819]

How much would this cost the average person?

[@Alroyh]

How would your diesel 2500 compare off road to a Power Wagon.

[@DieselPowerProducts]

Aside from the diesel powered truck being slightly heavier, which is accounted for in the lift and suspension, there would be no difference. You would however see more bottom end power and torque with the diesel.

[@Misnjef]

Alroy H I'd say the Power Wagon stock suspension is more suited for off roading than a standard 2500 suspension with a 3" leveling kit. The Power Wagon would have much better articulation especially with the disconnecting front sway bar.

[@denden01161]

How much total

[@B_WillGoPro]

Coop take me wheeling with you!!

[@titomaster26]

Price? A need one

[@uncledrewbee1029]

I want to build my truck like this in a way but I have a few questions, do you guys have an email or something?

[@DieselPowerProducts]

Yes, email [e-mail]

[@leonardomateos5572]

Why not upgrade the brakes while at it?

[@DieselPowerProducts]

No need. Comes with awesome brakes from the factory.

[@chrisripplinger]

Music at 6 minutes?

[@toofastnobrakes]

Ide kill to just have those fender flares and bumper

[@COACHCROB]

How much to do this to my truck

[@DieselPowerProducts]

33k to do the nomad package.

[@Misnjef]

Diesel Power Products lol really that's ridiculous

[@balong2000]

What is the cost of this package?

[@DieselPowerProducts]

33k for the Nomad Package .

[@beauyap5080]

Manual or auto trans?

[@DieselPowerProducts]

Auto.

[@tannerrienbolt5248]

Looks like the Ram Runners dad lol

[@sotoo1]

Hey I live like 20-10 min away from cashmere I live in wenatchee wa

[@powerwagon3731]

Thought I recognized Kane creek.

[@Morphz_Unlimited]

Fucking awesome!

[@propwash66]

make my 2500 look like that

[@ivan-713-H]

👍

[@TASTYTREATSPLS]

So nice to see a Ram with proper offroad wheels... im so sick of chicken bucket american forces on these trucks.

[@TheFi1thyCasual]

BAMF

[@kevin11288]

Cooper, please be my dad.

[@qtrrrtt9992]

💪💪💪💪💪👌👌👌👍👍👍

[@carlgomes7515]

just buy a power wagon

[@David_Smith_]

Power Wagons don't come with a diesel engine unfortunately.

[@squirreltakular9049]

Makes sense if you are okay with regular petrol. Still needs a lift and fender flares to fit those 40s, though.

[@devinlewis1385]

David Smith yes they have a power wagon with a cummins. slightly taller gears little bit of a lift and comes with a wench

[@David_Smith_]

Devin Lewis do you have a link to the diesel power wagon? I'm very interested

[@devinlewis1385]

Yep sorry got confused. It's just a 2500 not cummins.

[@sjipman]

way too few videos like this, of a Cummins rock crawling/off-roading. Way too many videos of Cummins doing stupid stuff like wasting tires and so on...

[@chrischen1974]

Great video but did you put a lift on the truck? . And what about improved braking? . Also what's the largest tires you can put on a stock 2500? . I hear it's 35 ×12.5?

[@DieselPowerProducts]

Largest tire on a stock height 4th gen 2500 truck will be 35x12.50. You may need to trim a slight bit on the lower valance, but not hard to accomplish.