Here’s Everything That Went Wrong AND Right after 2 Years & 25K Miles of Owning a Ram 2500 Cummins!

[@johnking4221]

2015 with 285k miles. Not one failure or breakdown. I couldnt be happier and sure hope my next one is as reliable.

[@bayonne]

The 4th Gens were the last of the good Cummins/Rams. Just stay away from recall 67A unless you want More EGR dumped in your motor and burn waaaay more DEF. The 4th gens up to year 2017 easy to tune.

[@armygreenfj3924]

That’s good to know!

[@Cloud30000]

Not a fan of the intercooler exposed to rocks on the highway; a metal screen behind the bars would go a long way to protecting that radiator.

[@kevinknestrick3797]

All I was seeing was a stick punching holes in it..I'd at least put bars going horizontal too

[@aevnate4140]

@@kevinknestrick3797 Don't drive into a tree!

[@kevinknestrick3797]

@@aevnate4140 get a life

[@Knightro_the_Jeep]

My wrangler did that. It was the front axle cv joint. I upgraded to Adams driveshafts with better joints. Problem fixed.

[@h2o100c]

Cv joint on the Wranglers solid front axle?

[@Knightro_the_Jeep]

@@h2o100c the factory drive shafts also cv joints. Adam’s driveshalf changes them to U Joints

[@stevefortune4315]

No cv joints on Ram 2500. Lol Could be the front ujoints though.

[@vipor316]

I would suggest to upgrade the grid heater with the Banks power Monster Ram as this fixes a problem with the stock grid heater

[@KanakaMaoli1]

Good recommendations We live in Hawaii, and our grid heater really doesn't work as hard as cold weather states. But we changed to a Banks high ram set up. Oh, our grid heater was still tight, and the nut was still in tack, but I don't have the funds to buy a replacement engine. The Banks high ram was just in case purchase

[@1gr8oil]

I would suggest you look at the front axle U-JOINTS for the ticking issuewhich would come into play in 4 wheel drive, as that is where you would be putting higher loads on the joints.

[@JohnC-hj3dr]

Hey Nathan @tfl that noise that your hearing is a worn hub! Bwhen they go out they tend to have a tick noise when they are going out! It wouldn't be an issue with the differential because if it was youd see it in the driveshaft, the broken differential would bounce and jerk off it was broken! Id check out the hubs first

[@ronaldferrisjr]

Guys great episode. Hide the keys from Roman so he doesn’t trade this truck. Love this Ram and considering replacement cost I’d hang on to it. Also would love to see more long term follow up after 3-4 years of ownership. Thank you for all that you do to keep us informed!

[@TFLtalk]

Thank you for watching.

[@Captain-Awesome]

You guys have a beautiful place there!! The views are Awesome!

[@TFLtalk]

Agreed!

[@BlackOmega314]

Having time to put on upgrades yourself is a problem for me. Finding a place i trust to do it is the other issue.

[@Austinandjules]

It's the double cardon joint on the front shaft I'm sure. If you put it up on your drive on lift with the wheels in the air and stick it in 4wd and run it. You'll be able to pin point the exact location.

[@LASr-x7n]

You have to lube the cardon at least every oil change unless you muddy it up alot.

[@mvcharisma]

Rams even in stock form have pretty weak front end 4x4 components. We were always changing out front yokes, u-joints, and driveshafts out in the oilfields

[@davidporter7051]

this is common with Ram

[@TFLtalk]

Thank you for the feedback.

[@kyle-ri5mz]

which trucks lasted longest in the oilfields?

[@billybobbob3003]

@@TFLtalk most likely needing engine mouting/lowering kit. lifts kits affect drive shaft angle and can cause binding.

[@bruushbuster50]

I remember hearing of a Toyota Tundra going over a million miles used in the oil fields.

[@kingpin3919]

Always love these podcasts especially when you bring it outside. Keep up the great work fellas 👏

[@jeremybryant614]

Trailhound is a great truck. I would keep it. Maybe change the steps for sliders. Keep using it compare it to the new stuff. Pull your trailers. Yes we (your audience) are fickle but we like this one. Keep it use it compare for those of us that won’t buy the newest thing out there. Appreciate what you do. Thanks

[@dentman67]

The reason no one can tell a difference after the recall, there is none. All it does is recalibrate your DEF Level gauge. You will now go through more Def fluid because now the truck won't run right if you run out. That's all it does

[@mikebiron7339]

There are no CV joints on a solid axle truck, not sure why others are suggesting that. There are only u_joints and axles and drive shafts. I do agree with another post that putting on a lift and inspecting all components would be a first step to identifying the noise.

[@grantm1891]

You obviously have limited experience with front solid axles

[@SarabLoh]

Solid axle jeep wj with a dana 30, Just changed CVs this week. Pretty sure I didn't imagine it. RCV def dosen't make axle shafts for solid axles?

[@brianvera2353]

Agreed terrible placement of that 5th wheel plug in the bed right by the tailgate... Overall you guys did a great job with the aftermarket parts... definitely my style. Personally i'd go with a 3500 SRW long bed tho

[@alexgrindnshine2522]

Worked at independent shops and at the Chrysler dealerships. These ram trucks held up great for customers, not uncommon to see them with 400k plus miles. In California if you see guys towing commercial 80% of them are using rams. Plus these trucks are easier to repair then ford or Chevys options.

[@chrischen1974]

The 3500 has the option of the high output and Ford now does the same thing with two diesel options except you can get a HO engine in a 2500 which Ram doesn't offer.

[@DarthDainese69]

That ticking, sounds like when I jammed an ice carton in my mountain bike wheel, back when I was a kid (uk). My advice would be, get the truck on a lift

[@brentmcmahon8188]

I know a guy that took his brand new Dodge to a shop in Texas and pulled the tranny out and had him build it with all the new performance parts with shift and all billet shafts and it was like 6K to get this all done and the truck has over 200K on the clock and zero problems and it shifts so slick and the guy that built it told him to drive 25 -50 miles and bring it back and they checked everything and they drained the trans fluid and filled it back up with me filter so they could check for metal in filter but it was money well spent and he tows a lot and heavy on long trips that’s why he has so many miles on it and does for work .

[@Hengsha]

Those aev bumpers look mean, the Cummins is my favorite of the vehicles you guys have owned in the past few years. I hope you guys can justify keeping it, mby some videos about maintenance and off-roading now that the camper shell is off the back again.

[@stevefortune4315]

Beautiful truck. Ram has best enitial reviews says lots. I have a 2014 2500 6.7 slt mega cab. Over 200,000 miles runs oil field rough gravel all the time. Very few problems. Average 23 mpg highway off road. Bought new.

[@smiley3303]

Same here except mine is crew. It began its life in oil field. Fleet white!

[@tyrrellroach5872]

Sound up front sounds similar to a worn u joint. And often times when they are first wearing they only make noise at certain times. With that said if it’s only during turns the tire may be rubbing on the locating arm right behind the tire

[@AndresK5Blazer]

Install BANKS Monster Ram Intake System !

[@andrewevans1519]

Like the old mirrors but I have 21 years using them and the noise sounds like a u joint replaced many from years on snowplowing

[@tracywaters6484]

Hey guys love the truck and all that you did to it. I have a 2019 Ram SLT 2x4, very basic. Slowly getting it to what I want. What I’m trying for is the off road look. It’s a work in progress, takes time and money. Would love to have that very look of your truck but with the new mirrors, love the new tow mirrors. Love your videos. Keep up the amazing job 👍

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

I wish you could get the Aisin transmission in the 2500 Ram.

[@TFLtalk]

That would be awesome.

[@coomikaze21]

I have largely similar 22 2500 Cummins with 37" KM3 and Carli Commuter and I love my truck. Tows my 8000 lb travel trailer to up and down mountain passes to Moab with ease and then off roads when we get there with ease as well. The transmission is not great but it works ok and the exhaust break is so good that it will actually slow me down on 6% grades going 65 so instead of break applications, I need gas applications if cruise control isn't on.

[@brentworls8509]

I don't miss the oil changes on my former Cummins. The maintenance cost compared to my truck now wasn't fun.

[@CatRichardBojangles]

$125 with Amsoil and a fleet guard filter. Don’t take it to the dealer and it’s not expensive.

[@jordanmercredi3740]

Oil is dirt cheap in the us try up here in commie canada sub arctic

[@davidporter7051]

​@@jordanmercredi3740why did you respond? Your response doesn't address his comment.

[@jdirt1982]

Blumpy

[@smiley3303]

How long can you go now? I think my 14 says 15k I do 7k.

[@aevnate4140]

The drive line angle is too steep. It needs a double CV style front drive line. The Ram's drive shaft at stock ride height is near its limit. Once you lift the truck, you will hear it.

[@jay-jay017]

I have a 2020 Ram 1500 Laramie with the ram boxes and multifunction tailgate, short bed, e-torque. I just hit 93,600 miles! Truck has been amazing! mild off-road action and 90+ mph when I drive (I have a lead foot) I also drive it like a go-kart. handles turns, in-and-out of traffic. No mechanical or electrical issues.

[@Ramblin_Rob]

I think you guys need to keep this one. It's my favorite of anything you guys have bought and use on the channels. It's a diesel long term vehicle. Long term for a Cummins means you have a long time to go.🤠

[@oliviermorneau2819]

I think the difference between Alex's truck and TFL's truck is more the usage than quality contrôle, diesels like to be worked(expecialy with dpf and scr), if you just start it to go 5 miles to the grocery store it does not have the time to properly warm up and the "anti-pollution" system does not have the time to clean itself Another reason that most people that want a hd truck but will make it work rarely should buy a gas instead of a diesel

[@yeoldmetalhead6592]

I daily drive a stock 6.9 FERD IDI. One of my favorite things to do, is to drive it two miles to the grocery store.

[@bret9741]

Ram trucks have perfect shape wheel wells for 37” tires. You don’t need nearly as tall of a lift.

[@joeyscleaninglady2877]

Didn't this have rig have an overlanding camper setup? What happened to that?

[@TFLtalk]

We returned the Alu Cab Cabin after using it for a while.

[@4vinylsound]

You skipped to mention how much the truck is lifted especially in the front and if the bbs shocks is what's lifting it or something else in the front

[@sergeantconrad3266]

Had the same clicking issue on my F150. Turned out to be leaking vacuum for the automatic hubs. Had to change a small vacuum solenoid on the firewall.

[@nopenotme999]

I'm pretty sure the high output and Aisin are an option on the 3500, not standard on the 3500

[@leonardriddick]

The 19 up trucks will not be impacted by the latest recall. In 2020 Ram released a recall for 19 and early build 20 trucks for this, it was the VB6 recall. All trucks made after this had the latest programming, your 22 is already updated... Drive and enjoy.

[@jeffreyhornbaker1544]

Sounds like the central axle disconnect. Are the front wheels BOTH engaged?

[@f16grinch3]

‘12 Ram 2500 was making noises like that when I turned while in 4WD. Replaced front drive shaft and shortly after replaced the wheel hubs and u joints which were serviceable but hadn’t been serviced and were dry. 😮.

[@spookyspawnz6393]

I think the raddle is the U-Joints not a expert but it seems to sound like it to me

[@stevefortune4315]

I love the steps. I have the same on my truck. They protect my paint in parking lots from door dings. Because the people hit my step first and not my paint.

[@manny7972]

Now I see why people thing those are 35 inch tires, for some reason bf Goodrich all terrain ko2 are a bit smaller, I have them on mine

[@alexgrindnshine2522]

Ram has always built a great truck. Keep in mind Kore Racing would drive a Cummins power ram 2500 to the Baja 1000 race and be very competitive in its class and then drive the truck home. When i worked for Donhoe Racing the ford f250 was trailer to the race and struggled to finish with out having some sort of power train failure.

[@HUMINT1]

Does anyone know the size of auxiliary lights those were on the front bumper?

[@J.Young808]

The lights, according to AEV, are 7000 Series Off Road lights (kit for $1,119 for 2 lights, 2 covers, 2 mounts, 1 light harness). The light lens is 7.60” (192.9mm), overall height 9.02” (229mm), depth 5.29” (133.2mm)

[@robertgoodrich8953]

Only. 28,000 miles on my PowerWagon. I off-road, not overland. Towing 10,000 lbs is plenty. Not spending a fortune on diesel fluid and def. Gasoline has been around 150 years. No need to change. Climate change is real, but NOT from fossil fuels. The Earths axis has rotated a few degrees. All the EV's will do, besides being very inconvenient and heavy, is use their heavier weight to pollute tires and brakes so badly they are worse than a V-8. All these idiots spending a fortune do is lower their safety and net worth

[@gqami]

Love the video. One thing I’d do is swap out the running boards for ones that are mechanical and tuck under. Clean. Those look like ones from a 80’s Dodge 😂. 😊 Great stuff!!

[@marksullivan8200]

Banks intake prevents major problem with a bolt failing & dropping into the engine after getting hot cold hot cold etc early in the trucks life i understand you dont like engine mods but id research it & consider it banks is likely the most reputable aftermarket especially for diesels

[@TheDaltonmichaels]

RAM mirrors are the worst out of all 3 brands. theyre physically smaller in width and height in the towing position , you have to majorly re adjust them every time you flip them. which means getting out (sometimes multiple times) to manually adjust the fish eye on the passenger side. I've quite literally ordered some 2014-2020 GM conversion mirrors for my RAM 3500. its bugged me to the point where the couple hundred bucks for the conversion is worth it to me.

[@smiley3303]

Yes I hate the mirrors. Loved the ones I had on my 09 2500 Chevy.

[@capachin]

Most likely a front axle CV joint, they can seize (rarely) when they fail. I would get it looked at sooner than later.

[@Mill72]

Negative! It’s a straight axle. No CV joints.

[@jdirt1982]

Derrrrrrr

[@capachin]

@@Mill72 How then do they get the power to the front wheels when they turn? My money is on CV joints.

[@Mill72]

Axle shaft. Straight axle do not have a CV. Wrong nomenclature.

[@smiley3303]

@@capachinGM uses CV Joints Ram and Ford do not on 2500/3500 etc. They all do on 1500.

[@Hard_7_Iron]

They know how long these last…so they charge you accordingly. Great trucks!

[@jevsrt]

I bought the exact same truck with 13k miles for $56k last year,

[@brentmcmahon8188]

U joint on the axel that lets you turn sounds like it’s dry and rusty inside .

[@bret9741]

Nice video and I’m sure you’ll find a buyer. Probably would have been easier selling it 6 months ago. But, still, pretty unique truck. I just wish Ram would take the 1500 cab and use it on the HD model. The crew can on the HD is too small and the MegaCab is too big, well not too big but to be the rear door and window should be bigger and the rear pillar smaller.

[@johnmcalisterjr3913]

Nice looking truck i like the upgrades. Not to much crazy stuff

[@Norm1212]

18 6.7 2500 Laramie with 155k. 4th exhaust manifold just blew its gasket(s) even with the BD 2 part manifold. Only issue I've had continuously and it's starting to piss me off. 2nd Gen conversion? Thoughts? Otherwise love my truck and plan on having it forever.

[@JohnDoe-gm5ux]

Excitement because the 85k truck made it to 24k miles and no major problems is comical at best. Shows how much we’ve lowered our standards while they’ve doubled their price in just a short amount of time. After 3 rams I’ll never own another. Total junk. All 3.

[@homehazard]

I get that- and speaking of diminished expectations, my last three gmc’s all strong disappointments.

[@1gr8oil]

@JohnDoe-gm5ux.........The longest I wined a CUMMINS powered Truck was just over 10 years, and NO ISSUES at all!!

[@gregvogel8925]

I have a 2006 dodge 3/4 ton only problem was the transmissions. Shifting in and out at wrong timing. One set of injectors and 278, 000 miles would not have another lifetime oil changes are one of the keys. Also alot of freeway miles.

[@garysarratt1]

@@1gr8oil LIE

[@TigerRagFishingTeam]

01.5 Cummins and 04.5 Cummins still run strong. Brother has constant issues on his GMC Duramax trucks. I had nothing but issues out if my GM trucks. Done with them. Toyota or Dodge have given me excellent service

[@bones549]

I factory ordered 2017 similar and have loved it. Only mod was leveling kit and 35's. Only repair was the known break abs issue a year ago that was 1200. I pull a trailer with tractor & attachments. Pulls loaded same as empty. Religious maintenence will get you 600k on engine. Told my boys they get to fight for it when I'm gone. BTW love my donkey ears (mirrors) yo can see

[@terrencejones9817]

Your Sound in 4wd seem like the wheel U-joint, or there is a problem with the 4wd hub.

[@rolandogonzalez2627]

When will you sell it?

[@TFLtalk]

We don’t know.

[@Pro-Off-Days]

I have the same truck and am looking to add fender flares. What fender flares did you guys add to this truck? I’m having a hard time deciding which ones to go with. Thanks!

[@bayonne]

Hey guys how about a before and after 67A Recall Test on a 2013 -2018 ?? Not a 2022 model that doesn't have a recall issued yet. 2013-2018 Models are the affected trucks. Thanks in Advance.

[@JustMirac-m8k]

Sounds like the clicking that is heard once a cv joint/ half shaft is going bad?

[@michaelneuhaus4432]

Your cv half shaft check it

[@slidewide1999]

They don’t have CV’s.

[@michaelneuhaus4432]

@@slidewide1999 they have universal joints

[@slidewide1999]

@@michaelneuhaus4432correct.

[@Mill72]

Wrong! It’ a straight axle. No CV joints.

[@matts_.4494]

Fantastic results, but so much money!

[@RMC2021]

Definitely a universal joint in the front driveshaft.

[@Knotanothersailingchannel5879]

What happened to the Alu-Cab?

[@christianglaude6659]

Did you guys get the recall yet?

[@TFLtalk]

No. Not the emissions one yet.

[@brentmcmahon8188]

Old style mirror’s don’t break down and now you have more electronics that could cause problems and the cost to fix .

[@brentmcmahon8188]

Diesel trucks are not good off road driving trucks the front end of these trucks are so heavy and the lighter the truck is the better the do off roading and I had a new 1973 keep CJ with a 405 v 8 and it was a beast and really was bad ass when we put a650 Holey on it and you could pull the front end off the ground about a foot. But nothing could keep up with that keep off road and snow and it had locking hubs and manual lockers front and rear .

[@f16grinch3]

What grill is that?

[@gebertg]

I've seen a lot of broken windows with the in channel rain guards. Buyer beware....

[@paulgilliland2992]

That sounds like cv axles but only in 4 wheel drive doesn’t make sense. That isn’t going away without further diagnosis.

[@MrTonaluv]

Maybe because of auto hubs, it's not turning in 2wd. Soooo that makes sense now

[@rose415]

Cummins agreed to a SETTLEMENT of $1.6 billion, not a fine. A penalty that they AGREED to pay.

[@leehall5447]

What has the world come to that we are excited when an almost 100 thousand dollar truck makes it 26k miles🤣

[@HSstudio.Ytchnnl]

you clearly just judge the book by its cover only

[@leehall5447]

@@HSstudio.Ytchnnl um no I watched the video

[@KanakaMaoli1]

That noise in front sounds like axle shaft u joints Don't drive it to much get it fixed

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

I bought a 2022 AT4 3500. The 10 speed Allison is buttery smooth.

[@TFLtalk]

Cool.

[@brentmcmahon8188]

I have never heat of a hot shot rig that had a problem with exhaust treatment on these trucks because they run 500 miles each day so that’s goes to show you that these diesels have to get it up to Temp and work that motor and these trucks are not good to drive 5 miles trips so if you bought a diesel because they are cool and I would say that most of these are not work trucks and that’s why they have all these problems with exhaust treatment problems.

[@SeanDuu]

I'm very happy with my 2021 w/ 6.4 Hemi at 36k mi so far. I use it to haul a four wheel camper full-time and it is very balanced. I like the size of Ram's HD, Ford's and GM's are too big.

[@mrdelaware1]

I have a '21 Power Wagon with the 75th Anniversary package. Only 20k miles on it and working on trading it for a new truck because the CDJR service experience is the absolute WORST!!! I've taken my Ram to SEVEN different dealers in the Houston area and they all suck. They play games to keep you truck on their lot for as long as possible even though the issues don't involve the drivetrain. My PW has sat on dealers lots for more than SIX MONTHS in the first 3 years of ownership (bought it new). This is unacceptable. I only received a rental once even though all of my visits were warranty issues. Never again!

[@efibendor1]

Where’s the guy who built the ranch?

[@TFLtalk]

David is at his Happy Yak Ranch.

[@jllen729]

Sounds like worn spider gears or a bad hub

[@benhooks4240]

Love your video's make me laugh full of facts great trucks and off roading so much better than English off roading and UK trucks

[@danielleslie6771]

@tfl please buy a dually diesel, ford f 350 or f450, we never see any dually's on your site for long term review

[@markspence3750]

Wouldn't you put a bar on the back side of the muffler, and not the front? Why not just cut the muffler about 7 inches? I just had colon cancer, and the surgeon cut out 7 inches of sigmoid colon, a sigmoid colectomy, and I feel 1000X better. LOL Cut the exhaust pipe far away from the tire.

[@dalelangehennig161]

I am having the big HD debate between the big 3. Any reason you went with the lower HP and lower torque of the Ram? I am looking at a Ram today with a significant mark down, and wondered if I would notice the lower hp and torque compared to my old 19 F350 dually that pulled my boat with the greatest of ease. Was so fast and powerful "like nothing was behind me". Wondering if I will feel the same with the Ram. Thanks guys.

[@smiley3303]

Reliability and can fix it in your driveway a lot of times! The Ford has CP4 pump which is junk. The Duramax is nice but does have a lot of emissions problems and the crankshaft pin can break.

[@jasonpitts8395]

1. Ford has twice as many recalls than any other mfr. Yes they have a 10-speed transmission but that is the cause of most of the Ford recalls 2. Every vehicle has recalls 3. Cummins engines are known for being durable, and that is why the majority of hot shot drivers use RAM trucks 4. I have 37s on my RAM 2500 just like the TFL RAM 2500. As per the dealer, if you get a flat, you can not use the stock spare. It will mess up the speed sensors. You need a 37 inch spare 5. I know this is counter to what TFL does, but you guys should keep that RAM 2500 and see how many miles you can put on it. The new RAMS or GMC / Ford models are way more expensive than that one. Just keep it. It works so why get rid of it? 6. TFL is awesome.

[@carlg500ci7]

Check your u joints ..

[@9663mu]

Was this dodge part of the cheat models ? Cummins cheat diesel has a nice sound to it

[@Dazza-u4c]

Dodge ? 😂😂😂😂 Well considering Dodge has had zero to do with RAM’s since 2010, I guess not.

[@9663mu]

@@Dazza-u4c same shit bro. Stop the sarcasm. Same garbage company

[@Dazza-u4c]

@@9663muNot the same company Stellantis is the parent company and Jeep, RAM, Dodge etc are operated as seperate brands and manufacturers under Stellantis and the 4th/ 5th Generation RAM’s are made in Saltillo and Sterling heights, those plants are Chrysler production plants. Nothing to do with Dodge.

[@inchaoswearereborn9586]

Driveshaft or Axle shaft. Probably drive shaft though

[@kendall959]

They kept it because it works. That's what a truck is for. RAM is by far the best work truck, best engines, and by far the best upscale interiors. Terrible base gray interiors though.

[@oliviermorneau2819]

Your rattling noise while turning sounds a lot like a worn cv joint

[@MrTonaluv]

Where the honey went? Tommy is marrying her! 😂

[@calebh2642]

So it’s survive the break in period…

[@timothystone5785]

How much you want

[@30smsuperstrat]

So Nathan doesn't like an old Russian Budonka?😊

[@TevinWeatherspoon]

26,000 miles is not a lot of miles 😒

[@CustomerService-ut9tj]

My RAM 4x4 Cummins powered MegaCab lasted 3-months (trans’ failed), then went back to RAM under Texas Lemon Law. I won’t buy another RAM or Ford…

[@mnsquatch1900]

Love this truck! I would keep it but... If you don't want it???😉