Finally: a Ram Rebel That Looks as Good as a Ford Raptor! | Rebel Rouser Ep.4

In this episode of the Ram Rebel Rouser we lift our Ram Rebel and put it on 35-inch tall tires. We use the first available 2019 Ram 1500 Falcon off-road shocks and Toyo Open Country ATII tires to make the Rebel Rouser awesome.
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[@youngblood23rb]

Andre: Do we need to put on gloves? Mechanic: Hold my beer That young man looks like a dam good worker

[@polarbear4686]

only if all were like him

[@Julian-do7bv]

I agree he gets the job done

[@jhb3711]

Anybody else gonna comment on how good that tech is??? He’s also personable and knowledgeable. 👍👍👍

[@wrayzor97]

Congratulations guys, you made a stock Rebel look like a stock Rebel aside from the ridiculously bad looking light bar. Sorry but it’s true!!

[@wrayzor97]

- whoami - exactly what I’m talking about. Did you not read my comment. Why change the rims? They’re not much different, just lift it and put 35s on it and save the $ for the rims.

[@jumex34]

You miss the point of the series. Its supposed to look stock using as many Mopar parts.

[@wrayzor97]

jumex34 exactly what I’m saying! If you wanna keep it looking stock, save the $ for the rims and keep the stock rims. Just change the tires. The reason to change rims is for a dramatic change not to look similar to the stock in my opinion.

[@transws6am]

@@wrayzor97 blah blah blah

[@CrazyGreek80]

Yeah I would have at least went with a 4-inch BDS Lift.

[@ryndanriley5348]

I've been wanting to buy a truck and mod it to be like a raptor, but the more videos like this I see the more I think the raptor is more worth it.

[@FishFind3000]

Yea, factory warranty and way more power to.

[@Ballista762]

FishFind3000 And sounds like a lawn mower.

[@samualwhittemore228]

Yep, better suspension without a Doubt. It would cost $7-8k to match the raptor suspension.

[@billjohnson2626]

If only ram put the 6.4 in the 1/2 ton. It would be worth it for sure. But ford damn I’ll say there transmissions in those raptors go quicker then the time spent buying a raptor or any car.

[@caseytbss]

Ryndan Riley buy a first gen, you won’t regret it

[@GrantZPrice]

what do you torque those nuts to? mechanic: yes

[@hochhaul]

Three ugga duggas.

[@iivaridark6850]

@@hochhaul One ugga-dugga was about 110nm (80 lb ft?) in my former life... Yes, depends of equipment...

[@justinw.2376]

When the impact stops turning plus 10 seconds

[@cesarconh895]

Grant Z Price it's called the German torque spec: Good-n-tite

[@joyroc885]

LOL I was just headed down here to mention something about this and you beat me to it. I cringed every time he was putting a bolt or nut on with the impact.

[@Scjon03]

Finally a video that shows the Rebel's rear shocks and how to remove them. I know it's easy but still nice to see it. Putting Rebel stock shocks on my Laramie with the off road package just because I can. Probably wont notice any difference but oh well.

[@ass2mouthallday]

No difference, not sure why you would do that.

[@Thermool]

The best of watching this is your excitement for the Rebel Rouser build. Your like a kid on Christmas or his birthday Andre!

[@ledzeppelin27]

A Ram with a 5.7 and a leveling kit is not a Raptor competitor. Source: I own a Ram with a 5.7 and a leveling kit. lol

[@VMAFIA]

Looks just as good tho

[@kveritas1]

@@VMAFIA - not even close. The Raptor has much wider, pre-runner style, fenders. This is simply a lifted Ram. Not the same thing.

[@ledzeppelin27]

I'm not a huge fan of that new 5th gen Tundra styling either.

[@joshc606]

ledzeppelin27 more than a level kit that you would spend $150. They actually upgraded the shocks as well. That’s a big deal for a good shock

[@ledzeppelin27]

@Andrew Smith HAHAHA! Man, that's a good one

[@lavrinnd1858]

If you want to compete with a raptor you’ll need a lot more than just a leveling kit, Baja long travel kit and fiberglass fenders would kinda be a better choice

[@Miasdaddy7]

The Raptor only has a mid level kit on it alot of people think it has long travel. They only have 12 to 13 in of travel that isnt long travel and yes I agree this rebel still will not compete with the raptor. Those shocks they put on are better but they wont hold up

[@TheMeanmarine13]

Not real crazy about the truck but i love how pumped andre is. Like a big kid haha. If he likes it, good for him😉👍

[@thomaspetito6923]

Funny how he just uses the impact on the strut nut after the directions specifically say do not do that lol

[@lippixit]

"send it home with an impact"

[@rcguymike]

If you know what you're doing it's fine...they just don't want you to "send it home"

[@lippixit]

@@rcguymike yeah my teacher is one of those guys that can get it pretty close to torque specs.

[@raynabozny6309]

@@lippixit your boyfriend

[@TKsw191145]

So what is the approach angle gain? Ram ditched the Toyo ATII for 2019 but TFL truck says what do you know Ram. I am sure ram didn’t get rid of that tire because owner were complaining about lack of traction in wet and icy conditions. 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ good thing none of those conditions exist in Colorado

[@deadlocked1775]

I'm so jealous of that monster of a truck it's amazing

[@scottreynolds2466]

As an employee of TOYO, gotta love those Open Country!

[@fullblast5223]

If you want a Rebel to look and perform like a Raptor then why not just buy a Raptor? This coming from a Ram Rebel owner.

[@oHITMAN14o]

Full Blast whack

[@Cris10m]

You guys should do some hub or lug-centeic spacers on the wheels, half an inch would make a difference on the stance of the truck. It might be some work having to roll the back fenders so that the tires do not scrape when theyre tucked but its worth it in my opinion. Enjoy the truck, it looks good!

[@dworton]

Raptor will always look better!

[@unknowntrucker7010]

I guess you haven't seen a rebel TRX yet

[@pryme2013]

3:05 wow those upper control arms are adorable. Like a little wish bone out of a small Turkey. The ones on my tundra dwarf those. Same story with the lowers. That's funny.

[@krashnpa]

Unfortunately when your Tundra frame rusts through, you won't have anything for those sweet control arms to mount to 🤣

[@pryme2013]

@@krashnpa that's not an issue for late model trucks. Mine is over three years old with literally not a spec of rust. My friends one year old chevy 2500 though has an alarming amount of rust for a year old yikes

[@kevinwiltshire2217]

Those tires look like more street then off road

[@Offshore1977]

This guy makes the work look so easy. Great job.

[@thomasglieden171]

Looking good guys. That will definitely be one of my next upgrade for my Ram Rebel. Question why did you guys not use the Mopar factory leveling kit and the 2 inch lift kit built specifically for this truck?

[@scotthall1381]

Pretty sure because falcon sponsored the video, so no cost

[@jeffbennett8093]

The Mopar leveling kit is a spacer lift which will eat ball joints rapidly.

[@creigmacc]

If you enjoy a truck that does a mean impression of a Flathead Catfish. This is your truck for sure.

[@kidamere2408]

Exactly truck looking good and mean

[@pjf5056]

Sure wish I got same results; my 2020 Rebel only netted about an inch of front lift which is about half of what Falcon advertises and not near what FLT was able to get. Still waiting to hear back from Falcon so hopefully have something good to report.

[@jmj267]

Andre are you going to give this truck to the tuner guys to make it go faster and recalibrate the speedometer?

[@mattphipps2284]

With the factory adjustable “air suspension” on the ram, when u put a lift on it. Does it automatically disable the “air suspension?” Or can u still use it, even tho u have a lift kit on? 🤔

[@eriksh60]

Those wheels are horrible looking on that truck. They should just spray paint that bead-lock ring Black.

[@hapesethathi2742]

eriksh60 I think it’s due to the bead being in silver and then also the white from tyre writing. It just looks a bit too much

[@benpitt3012]

i actually preferred to original wheels

[@nicholaslandolina]

eriksh60 Gloss black

[@americansniper1641]

Two big differences between each truck one can go 100mph on dirt and over bumps like nothing (ford) while the other doesn’t turn on after being parked for too long (fiat)

[@nascarconnor1254]

Scotty Kilmer agrees.

[@americansniper1641]

NascarFan24 1992-present can’t go wrong with watching Scotty Kilmer videos

[@lbjailer]

So will you describe how you will handle the difference in the speedometer readings? How many MPH more or less? Are you going to re-calibrate?

[@josecoreas554]

Walter Williams he probably had it done off camera its a very simple procedure

[@FishFind3000]

Jose Coreas idk I doubt they did it

[@jakelamb39]

FishFind3000 yeah I agree a lot of people don’t

[@LawnD4rt]

This is what I was going to ask. I have my first RAM and was wondering what is being done to compensate the speedo.

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

On my lifted F350 my edge cts gives me corrected MPH

[@1283Stevo]

OH MAN!!! Great video guys. I’ve been waiting for someone to make this video. I’m waiting for my company vehicle allowance so I can get a Rebel and do this. Thanks team.

[@ricwestdoesitwork]

Awesome mods on the truck Andre. Looking forward to seeing how the truck does on the trails. Thanks for sharing.

[@tanktheram]

Hey Guys! Now do a fuel economy test, to see if you've gained or lost mpg. Those Duratracs are tough on MPG. Don't forget to calculate your tire size difference, or get your speedo really calibrated 😉

[@1950harleycharley]

That is one SWEET truck....It looks really well done! Love the enthusiasm too!

[@naderkavandi]

Excellent, so you buy an expensive off-road truck, take all the off-road parts out and replace them with better after market ones. Great, but will you do that if it was your own money ?

[@caseymccormack2000]

Right??? Why not buy stock and then build it?

[@garydoucet7074]

I have a 2019 Rebel. I have to say the tires are better than the 2017 Rebel I had but still spin on Wet roads. Also, I agree that there has to a better Light Bar out there for the Rebel and suggestions.?

[@boydredingtonii9217]

The Go Rhino bed bar with articulating light bar, looks great and hides you overhead lights making it able to go thru car washes.

[@jonfoss2768]

Consider that if you have a standard size garage door,. It will not clear ,. My stock rebel barely has 1 inch of clearance , love my truck the way it is,. But i dont plan on off roading it much

[@chapekfabrication2975]

I love the falcon shock setup. Its plush like a raptor but its definitley not as much travel.

[@regsparkes6507]

The mechanic doesn't seem to know what the impact wrench will do, the way he 'tickles' the trigger proves this. He also does the same with the air saw. So, what about speedometer calibration, and transmission shift points due to larger tires, will they both 'self calibrate'?

[@benhassan4888]

What is the overall cost of transformation of the rouser?

[@jamesbuttitta]

The mpg for this truck was not that good before you started all these mods. I am curious about how much worse it will be after

[@averagejoemike5600]

Round 12.5 to 13 realistically. That's what I got on my 2015 when I went to 35"s. (8spd) But I went true 35x12.5r17

[@averagejoemike5600]

@@noidontthinksolol I believe it. I got good mpg when I was on stock tires 265/65/17 (I think) +mds 👍

[@IamChucky_]

Really depends on gear ratio. My 19 Ram 1500 crew cab 5.7 w/3.92 gets 12/13 city 16/17 hwy and it's completely stock.

[@MattSmith-vl8zp]

@@noidontthinksolol unless you hand calculate your mileage it's not right. The evic is an estimate and is usually too generous on gas vehicles

[@gogmorgoaway]

MPG is a concern for people who actually use their trucks. A decrease in MPG is an increase in operating costs. But I guess that's all well and good if your truck is just a glorified minivan.

[@whhitestallion]

Leveling kit.... cmon

[@bradgt5130]

whhitestallion puts on a leveling kit. That’s code for its now on the raptor level

[@liquidflame9752]

I saw lift , got pumped someone got a lift for a rebel , saw it is a level kit , moved on.

[@jonasbennett9237]

Andres role in this build is pretty much my dream job.

[@caseymccormack2000]

Curious to see how the Toyo's work for you. Had a set on my stock F150 some years ago and took them off after 1000 miles. They wouldn't stay balanced. Not one of the four.

[@john-okc450]

RTI is very imprecise, CTI (corner travel index) is much more accurate, repeatable, safer, instead of one tall ramp you use two short ramps or two hydraulic lift tables.

[@WonderfulAircraft]

Y'all should put some wheel spacers on that thing, make the wheels and tires pop out a lil' more they're too tucked in imo

[@ericfaley9019]

You stated the factory tires are small 33’s. The tire calculators come out to 33.1. Goodyear states they are 33.2 on there website. So they are an over 33. You are correct on the 285/75/18 they are under 35 buy 1/4 inch. Truck looks good

[@mrgmc6314]

What does the tire counter say about 315 75 16

[@atvtinker01]

Hope you have better luck with those Toyos than I did. Couldn't get but 40,000 miles out of them before having flats all the time. The tread belts are easy to puncture around about that mileage and this was on a Ford F150. After 2 sets, never again will I buy Toyos.

[@gregraith7621]

I like how the mechanic explained what he was doing while he worked

[@greatwhitescat7968]

I got a 3.5 inch ReadyLift kit with 35 inch Mickey Thompson tires on my 2019 Rebel. You guys should have done a 3.5inch lift kit

[@mattfergusonmusic9422]

You guys should check out the Cooper Discoverer tires next time! Either the ST Maxx (what I use) or the STT Pro (step up from mine). They are fantastic!

[@LucasLeCompteMusic]

I have some ST maxxes and they are great! I am sure they just put the toyos on because they got sponsored

[@karurosueth1265]

are these falcons released and have part number so I can look them up? I'm trying to lift my 2020 Rebel and would like to check this out. Thanks for the help.

[@danielbish8789]

That technician... man he's awesome!

[@gen1c8rs88]

Did the bolts that secures the stone shields for the shocks have Loctight 242/243(removable strangth put on them so they will not vibrate out or something functionally simular). Also are thier any other bolts that needs a thead locker of some sort added?

[@MrDrewgle]

Hey fellas, just wondering what part number is this. I got one for my truck and the rear shock is even with the stock. You compared yours to the stock bilstein and it's longer. Maybe I ordered a wrong part.

[@davidtaylor5811]

The Raptor is in a class by itself but I've always thought the Rebel was the best looking of the rest and this build makes it better. Minus the sport bar.

[@wino9NINE]

Your ready for the Rubicon trail take the Rebel the VDub and the JLUR aka the “Vacum”🤠 Yeah free shock upgrade!... my $ & ⌚it would be 3-4" or 6" lift depending on what the driveshafts can handle

[@ADirtyScrub]

412 is still not a good RTI score. 500 is a pretty base score for a decent articulation for off-road. My Jeep WJ gets 560 @ 30° ramp with just a 3" lift and 32"s.

[@deekum1627]

Can't compare a jeep to a pickup truck

[@tbrenner2374]

Totally impressed with that shop and tech. Rebel is looking good....thanks for replacing those white lettered wrangler tires 👍

[@rome79735]

I was going to buy a set of Toyo tires for my truck, my friend advised against them, he said Toyo tires are costly and they do not last as long for their price. He did recommend Cooper tires and BFGoodrich tires. So, is he right?

[@trevorb555]

Sick build! Can’t wait to see how much it can do.

[@jmac781]

Looks great with the leveling kit. That's next up for mine.

[@cityfans5723]

Shouldn’t whoever installs your larger tires recalibrate your speedometer for you too? Just wondering because they didn’t show that in this video.

[@NordicViking88]

Ram sure does look good but still love my 2018 F150 5.0L

[@dahveed284]

Your Rebel looks better, but not as good as a Raptor.

[@unknowntrucker7010]

Wait till the rebel TRX comes out

[@dahveed284]

Myballsitchsomethingfierce Definitely the Rebel is a better work truck. Do not buy a Raptor as a work truck. It is setup as a desert race truck and therefore it’s towing capacity is much lower than a work truck. It’s fine as a daily driver.

[@idontcaresapo8233]

Rebel is not competing with the raptor .. more with fx4 pack of Ford ...

[@dinobot_maximize]

lifting heavy things like that guy at 7:20 showing off is how you get a repetative strain injury for life. aka musle paralysis or other problems. its possible to exert the body to the point of life threatening injury with heavy exertion too. crap no one tells you about. but car factory workers would know they are pretty well taken care of. they get things to help them with RSI like exoskeleton suits to relieve their muscle work

[@josebetancourt4565]

What's the mpg on this bb, I'm currently looking for a truck and want to know how much the mpg will be affected with a lift kit and 35 tires. Thanks in advance

[@gen1c8rs88]

Lower the tire pressure to get a better RTI(test at 15 psi, 30 psi, 45 psi).

[@lucasharten6913]

This is exactly what I want for my 2022 ram rebel

[@dennismillus4581]

What was the Cost.? $$$$ How much for the Parts involved? Are those Shocks now available?

[@kimbersd]

Look at the size if the shaft! Yes!

[@Light00000]

Whats the big hype difference between a Rebel snd a Powerwagon anyway? 🧐

[@jackkirkpatrick2849]

Looks amazing!! Andrè is like a kid In a candy store lmao. I love it!!!

[@PRO4XKEV]

Looks great, very cool upgrades.

[@youngblood23rb]

Please let me know how the Toyo's do in the rain, on my 17 they are good offroad, but have horrible wet weather traction

[@zb6618]

youngblood23rb do you have the Extreme version?

[@youngblood23rb]

@@zb6618 no just the factory AT's

[@zb6618]

youngblood23rb the extremes do a lot better in rain and snow and last a lot longer

[@jilbrink92]

how much did all that customization cost total?

[@jmcmullenconst]

Looks great leveled and with bigger tires. I am going to compare your numbers with my leveled GMC Sierra 1500 Z71 4x4 on 33". Looking forward to seeing it offroad.

[@843MudMafia.]

Y not the BDS suspension lift it has fox shocks

[@treborheminway1196]

Free beats Fox everytime.

[@joshtavenner3073]

BDS kits are for mall crawlers. I would never put that crap on any of my trucks regardless of what shocks came with it.

[@jonhubbard5787]

@@joshtavenner3073 I'm real curious as to what lift you " would use "

[@aleread3864]

Josh Tavenner bds literally says to abuse it , if you break it they replace the parts for free 🙄

[@凸̀_́凸-x2b]

@@jonhubbard5787 He would use Rough Country, Tuff Country or may even splurge and buy ReadyLift. Guy's a joke. BDS makes top quality suspension lifts and components.

[@BreckoniousMaximus]

Dang it! You guys had my hopes up when I read "lift kit". I thought it would be a true suspension lift of at least 4 inches. Should have installed a larger rear block so it doesn't look like a dog going poop.

[@frankmartino6493]

Have you towed with it yet? I have a 5,500 lb travel trailer and I am looking to beef up the back a bit with these shocks and level it would be nice. Have you had any issues with the ball joints? I have seen kits to level or lift that have the option for upper control arms.

[@kevinburroughs6583]

Rebel looks sweet. Curious to see how toyos do, just ordered same tires for my truck. Would be Interested in an ike gauntlet run after lifted to see if it affects your towring

[@ProJo]

I have a 3.5" readylift on my Ram Rebel (had to remove the preloaded spacer) lost 2" of front lift from that - will this suspension system, help me gain the 2" of front lift back?

[@NorthernLaw_]

Ford Raptor is still way better than the Ram Rebel, the TRX is the only close thing

[@florrromain6665]

Just leave then

[@jamesryan1939]

You should do the towing test at night so you can shine your head lights into on coming traffic. The rake is there for a reason, so when you tow the truck stays level. Welcome to the world of mall crawlers (all looks no utility).

[@zb6618]

James Ryan it’s not a mall crawler if you take it off road

[@Xesper65X]

Sick, turned a Rebel into a Rebel

[@sheepdog819]

Still trying to decide between the Rebel and the Power Wagon. Test drove both yesterday. Rebel drives a ton smoother but is way less equipped.

[@donleamon8653]

Born Free81 - As a PW owner, that actually uses it off-road in the Southwest for extended excursions , there is no comparison. Two different trucks. What’s your intended use?

[@sheepdog819]

@@donleamon8653 it'll mostly be street driven with the once a month camp out at either the coast or in the Sequoia's. I'd like to get into overlanding. I like the rebel because I have three kids. The back seat is amazing but, the PW has the front bench seat, which I'm partial to. I'd rather have the PW but, they are coming out with the 3.0 L and it looks to get around 25mpg hwy... That will kill it for the PW with our high gas prices.

[@stacyremero3767]

Add all this + the cost of the Ram & your way over the price of a Raptor. Also does any of the mods violate the factory warranty ? Love the Channel Guys.

[@thomasdeangelo1655]

When they change the black/red interior I'll consider a rebel but time is running out.

[@aaron5222]

I agree looks like seat covers

[@isaacsmiranda4902]

11:19 To 11:24 Falcon Bump Stop Is That When Roman Mica Is Racing The 2019 Flame Red Ram 1500 5.7L V8 4WD Crew Cab Short Bed Rebel At 100 Miles Per Hour Fyling!!!!

[@nycmaverick]

Dude seems like he is a top mechanic

[@mmahtnart8986]

Listen to all that work that those knuckleheads are doing!

[@Davedimmensions]

This series has been awesome to keep up with!

[@reggiep3369]

I think the wrong video was posted for the title, because I did not see the the Rebel that looks better than a Raptor they are referring too🤔

[@michaelneuhaus4432]

They quit using toyo tires this year they use to use on previous rebels so I would recommend that you gone nitto or falken

[@ulicsc.5103]

So you just put a leveling kit and it will perform like a raptor ???

[@TreborStiefel]

If I wanted to add the Air Intake you guys added, can I just ask the Mopar shop? I don't see it yet on the web site.

[@BIGJBIGEBIGC]

I’m no expert, but why not opt for Dirt King or any other aftermarket UCA with that shock set up to at least compete with the raptor as a desert runner?

[@jasonkav]

Yeah, I didn’t see any of them messing with the stock airbags how is that possible.

[@pat14lang]

Probably would have been a good idea to loosen the UCA’s and LCA’s bolts (easier install and the bushings wont tear over time) and then once the weight of the truck is on the suspension tighten all the bolts down. Then obviously an alignment

[@Julian-do7bv]

Looks a lot better for sure

[@robertsmith1768]

Looking good. When does the blower get installed? If you want to run with the Raptors you need more power.

[@moose2934]

Great video guys! Enjoyed this one