Long Term Review of the Nissan Titan XD Cummins 5.0, My Favorite Way to Cut Metal

[@Miniscapes515]

I was having issues with my Ford. My mechanic said if I need a work truck that just ready to get it done every day to get the diesel titan. Sold my Ford the next day and bought the diesel titan and will never look back. I am actually looking for a 2nd to buy.

[@scott8238]

Nissan titans are sooo underated. Nissan knows how to build a proper truck!

[@BigTireGarage]

I love mine!!!

[@billjcanada]

I am a firm believer in if it ain't broken don't fix it. Don't mess with your Nissan

[@protourfox]

looking at buying a Cummins Titan and just found this video. Glad to hear its runnin great for you Ian man. Cheers.

[@BigTireGarage]

I think you emailed me...I tried to email ya back but it didn't go through

[@grantwestover1312]

I’m looking at selling my 2017 f250 for one I’m over fords damn problems

[@tslucam]

YES YES YES to the Titan ramp truck! That Isuzu crawler hauler build was awesome.

[@waynemartinez3451]

I have a 16 Titan XD with the Cummins engine and really love it. It currently has over 178k on it and I tow a 37.6’, 11k lbs c Travel trailer from the northeast down to Arkansas, up to Colorado and back to the northeast going various different directions without any major issues and will continue to tow with it with no hesitation.

[@njc2981]

Hello, any suggestion for me, i'm planning to get a 2016 nissan titan XD platinum reserved with 76k miles for $29,000? What do you think please can someone tell me if these trucks will nit give me headache? Thanks in advance

[@Hollywoodeatsordrinksit]

@@njc2981 I’m in the same boat. I’m looking at one too but hesitant to buy it with all the negative I’ve heard about them.

[@2NationRaider]

​@kirby kyler & kyla I'm wondering if it's going to hard to get parts.

[@radfordmunz9577]

@@njc2981I have one. They are nice interior for the money. Great seats super quiet cabin. Nice sub under the seat. It’s laggy down low but rolling acceleration is insane 60 to 100 is fast. I’ve gone 110 on accident lol. Tows anything at 80 like nothing is back there. They are big and long hard to park like any 2500

[@koreywilliamson3737]

Thanks for the info on the titan I'm around 75,000 on my 16 titan xd I have seen one titan 5.0 with 300,000 hope you hit a million miles in a foreign tow rig would be pretty sweet

[@NavySturmGewehr]

I've written my own tune for the ISV. I can completely appreciate the legal concerns. However, the emissions tuning is not great for the engine or the transmission. A good tune can really relax the engine.

[@radfordmunz9577]

Hell yeah I have a platinum Cummins only at 60k. The interior is awesome. I knew it could do 200,000 easy

[@jonevand]

Hey Ian. Your the best man. Been checking you and your builds for 20yrs. Back in the day I recorded you with VHS because Worked on Saturdays. Anyways I have 1997 dodge 12v and want new axles. What do you think of crane Dana 80s with the magnum knuckles and duel calipers . It’s going to be my overlanding rig. What axles you run

[@terrymeyer7084]

16 XD Cummins. 96k and just as strong as it was the day I drove it off the lot. Pull 18ft enclosed everyday for our businesses and not a single issue. Keep fluids fresh and she will run forever.

[@BigTireGarage]

I am now at 250k

[@terrymeyer7084]

@@BigTireGarage any issues other than the EGR you mentioned around 160k

[@BigTireGarage]

Had a random emissions code on one trip...but it self corrected after letting the truck idle for 2 hours....and I am having an issue with my 4wd right now....that I believe based on my research that is a broken fork in the Tcase..I have to pull it to repair

[@jeepguy1337]

Looking into suspension for my lifted jeep, going back and fourth between ORI’s and king coil overs any reasons for one over the other?

[@markwolf8804]

Ian: I have been watching you build awesome vehicles for many years now and always wanted to know what happened to that Scout that you and the late Jesse Combs built (I think)? That was the first project that I remember after I got DirectTV to be able to access your show. I think I would agree with the "leave your tow rig alone" philosophy. Buy another Nissan XD Cummins and make it a dually. Either one would sell fast if you decided you didn't need both.

[@Screwfly1]

It'd be pretty unique to make a Nissan ramp truck! Being a DD, that would get old quick. Maybe find a old domestic 70-80's cab and start there. It'd be a cool project for the show.

[@Zaclaz]

If you had to pick one rig you've built since extreme 4x4 what would you choose?

[@BigTireGarage]

Lockjaw

[@jakeclarke7052]

Would you use the v8 Cummins from a Nissan Titan XD in a future project and how would you use it? I love the show!

[@johngrant1337]

great video thanks and happy holidays to all

[@pathfinder3152]

Love your detailed review of the XD! I subscribed bc you advocate for NOT deleting diesels, GAWD do I hate deleted trucks, IMO they ruin customization for everyone.

[@wyo_garage20]

That’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever read. You sir, clearly have no clue what you’re talking about. “Ruin” customizing??😂

[@travisaugustine7264]

I'm right there with you. It seems like everyone advocates for deleting their diesels and "rolling coal". They don't realize that is a horrible practice (or they don't care)

[@radfordmunz9577]

Right lol This truck is near emission free. Why would you want it to emit noxious gas lol

[@wyo_garage20]

@@radfordmunz9577 Blink blink. Huh? Nowhere close to emission free. Another uninformed troll

[@austincantrell2575]

Because it’s American

[@gatekeeperoffroad4252]

You ever use hyperthermia right angle tip?total game changer cutting close 1/8 in left. I’ve sold 100s of them when I worked in a welding supply store

[@wbball15]

Great stuff, Ian. Thanks for sharing.

[@robertbefford1731]

I love my 2016 Nissan xd

[@alanbowen6213]

Would love to see an XD ramp truck! I always wonder why most ramp trucks out there are 30+ years old.

[@brettnewell24]

That would be cool to see an different

[@sinistervulcan]

I really like the idea of the titan XD with the 5.0 Cummins i just have reservations buecasue of their short production run makes me nervous. But seems to have better longevity then say a ford 6.4.

[@BigTireGarage]

I have had very good luck with mine....but I would not suggest anyone buy one....with the truck being "killed" by Nissan, and the limited run... it does make me nervous sometimes but I know peeps at Cummins so I feel OK with it.....but this truck honestly at this point owes me nothing so I will drive it till the wheels fall off

[@joshl9479]

I have a question for you. Your shop looks awesome! Do you have a fab tool that isnt common or is perhaps unusual that you can't live without? Do you have a favorite hand tool? Thanks for the show, Josh

[@steelcold3912]

When running 3 link w/ panhard, do you prefer a longer...equal, or shorter length upper link? Lots of debate online about it. Curious what you think.

[@natethebuilder1]

Do you use any battery powered wrenches and or impacts? I see you using a lot of air. Do you think you will go to battery soon?

[@JP4XOR]

Ian, What is your opinion of the king pin 60 versus the super duty dana 60 or a custom 14 bolt front axle?

[@stevemiller5525]

Do you balance your tires on the rigs that see street use? And what do you think about balance beads? I see the balancer in the background.

[@J.Young808]

I spoke with Nissan techs that said the 5.0L Cummins in the Titan locked and they had several engines with problems. What is your thoughts on that?

[@BigTireGarage]

I have heard the same...but have had zero issues with mine...I honestly thin a lot of the people who have problems are those that have never owned a diesel before...and don't understand the maintenance needed.

[@oinchadoomandwolfboy]

@@BigTireGarage The thing about the emissions stuff, if the diesel is used as it’s designed (High mileage of mostly towing on the highway) then the emissions work as intended. People that daily them around town or for instance, a fire truck… the emissions is absolutely horrible and needs to go because you don’t get the soot burned out appropriately.

[@Z-Bart]

I just watched an engine tear down of a 5.0 Cummins. Broken crank shaft. I have a sneaking suspicion the previous owner had opted for the aftermarket performance mod.

[@ronaldjennings1037]

Trucks are crazy expensive right now but if you had to have a new tow rig what would you go with? Ram 2500 Cummins? Ford 7.3 Godzilla? Power Wagon with air bags so your tow rig could recover your trail rig? Build something from scratch?

[@chriszasada9756]

Love your posts , one huge question , what happen to the Tow Overlander T6500 build ? Did it ever get finished or will it return at some point to be finished ?

[@JW-cn6op]

You need to build a frontier on 1 toms to tow behind that Titan👍 The V8 from a Titan will bolt in and now you can buy a Atlas case adapter.

[@xjrope]

I NEED HELP!! what could you recommend to seperate clutch and brake pedals So my foot won't get stuck in between them? Lss. I had a stroke and without looking at it,I'm not sure where my foot is to hit clutch pedal.i tried wide pedal. Thinking about hand clutch but not sure how to. I'm looking to buy an LJ in the next 5-6 months and I'm really wanting a 5 speed. Any ideas would really help me get back out there. Thanks!!!

[@joebaileygl1500]

What lockers do you recommend for a 1987 suzuki samurai. Front and rear. It goes everywhere but I want lockers.

[@Don-em3se]

what are your thoughts on building my custom G20 91 van in a 4x4 RV

[@javanbybee4822]

Whats your thought on Interco tires? Specifically the Truxus mt and the IROK!

[@Voyagersk9]

When you film your TV show do they pay you for your garage? Do you own all the equipment in your shop?

[@egpeil]

I like you ramp truck idea.

[@brandonodin7333]

Hell yeah that would look badass definitely turn it into a ramp truck would live to see it at the hammers

[@okjd159]

I thought the Mopar was dumb to drop the 5.0 Cummins and go with the 3.0 eco diesel. The eco diesel has a big flaw in it design. The high pressure pump uses a friction disk to connect to the cam, and when that wears out it bends valves and usually needs a long block to repair.

[@markarcher6301]

You mentioned changing out the gas tank in your Titan XD. Do you have any recommendations? Thanks you!

[@BigTireGarage]

Yes..Titan tank...best upgrade I ever did to that truck!!!

[@markarcher6301]

Thank you @@BigTireGarage

[@ericl5973]

Maybe not a ramp truck, but stretched Titan with a bare bones ladder frame (Moveable/removable wheel supports) to hold tires of a rig would be cool. Maybe a narrower chassis cable dually axel to keep the truck more usable as a daily would be cool also.

[@BigTireGarage]

Like this idea as well

[@kellysandford1877]

Titan ramp truck for sure!!

[@randyjohnson3712]

Hell ya. Make the Titan a ramp truck. I agree with the ease of serviceability of a near stock vehicle but come on if it hasn't been modified its just a rental... Love the Q&A. Do you get up to Canada much any more and do you miss living here?

[@WilC379]

Ha! My buddy superchargered his 5.7 Tundra. Then he had to build the trans. Then he blew the motor and had one built to handle the boost. He told me that he "thinks he unToyota'd his Toyota". You don't say...

[@xozindustries7451]

You can still get Nissan Cummins serviced? The few around here in CT seem like once they break they can’t get parts for them.

[@BigTireGarage]

Yes easily...

[@nelsdemma6907]

what is your dream diesel build and witch diesel engien would it be

[@justinschlaud9443]

Have you ever or do you want to build a Willys Flat fender? (cj model) And where are the now…. The discount Datsun? Still one of my favorite builds.

[@jonathaneberly3269]

I don’t know if it’s true but I was told there is a rumor out there that Nissan maybe be trying the diesel titan again in 2024.

[@rileybennis4029]

Negative on the ramp truck! I think a custom built skirted flat bed with a nice headache rack dually Titan and get yourself a gooseneck to tow if you want to tow more

[@BigTireGarage]

Hear ya

[@bsanduner66]

What brand of driveshafts do you recommend for a JKU daily driver with 37” tires that also trail and rock crawls on the weekend?

[@BigTireGarage]

You can't go wrong with JE Reel...tell Jim I sent ya....Another good option is the Yukon Heavy Duty replacements as well. You should be able to simply order both for your JK, and also get rid of the high speed CV Joints at the same time.

[@chuckwilliams999]

I love my 2019, 45K so far good truck.

[@mikeray4002]

Surprise..... they're bringing the truck back and they're bringing the diesel back for 24 or 25 model year. I have a 20 XD and it is the best truck I've ever owned not to mention the best warranty in the industry. Now hopefully Nissan can do a good marketing campaign if they're really going to try and carve a little bit of market share out

[@Hollywoodeatsordrinksit]

Are they really bringing it back?

[@travisaugustine7264]

I haven't heard they are bringing the diesel back? Where did you come across that information?

[@Hollywoodeatsordrinksit]

@@travisaugustine7264 No they are not bringing it back it’s just hear 👂 say. Actually they will be doing away with the Nissan Titan altogether by 2025. I was at the dealer the other day and they told me this that’s how I know.

[@travisaugustine7264]

@@Hollywoodeatsordrinksit What a bummer...I was really hoping what I read about the Titan going away wasn't true.

[@MyLilMule]

Wondering if you have seen the documentary on your former cohost, Jessi Combs and can you tell us your favorite memory you have working with her on the show?

[@colecooper1116]

Are rockwells worth it? Or Dana 60/70 instead?

[@tjjaxon350]

Do you ever plan to use the hellcat powertrain(or any of its variants) or the new hurricane turbo i6 in an offroad build?

[@chuckspeignerjr9291]

RC crawling? How do yo fell about it and do you have any?

[@colecooper1116]

Do you ever try and make your buggies street legal? Or do you always trailer them? Also just got a rebel 215 after watching you use them forever, and it’s amazing best multiprocess I’ve ever used.

[@KevinHalliburton]

You have a pulse on so many diverse aspects of the off road industry. Do you see any unmet needs that you don't have the time, interest or expertise to mess with but you really wish someone else would?

[@lincolnkyle3350]

You should totally convert that titan xd cummins into a dually

[@BigTireGarage]

Trying to find wheels has been an issue

[@brandonmoore9373]

What happened to the Bobbed Duece tow rig project? That was a cool build!

[@NeverLetOff]

ramp truck the titan, that would be epic

[@javagnano1]

What’s going on with the one ton utility Dakota? Do you think you’d ever take that on UA?

[@BigTireGarage]

I was thinking after I started the Colorado that I should of just finished that rig and taken it

[@brianmurray3523]

The Full Sized Jeep vehicles seem to be getting popular again and I was wondering if you have any plans on building up a vehicle based on that platform?

[@perrymahnke886]

Great questions & awesome answers. My favorite cutting method is a plasma cutter with grinder clean up if needed & my least favorite is the sawzall because I'm old & don't like having my hands shaken to shart. I'm not a shiny wheel guy either & I'm with you on leaving the tow rig as mechanically stock as possible. How old were you when you knew you were a Gear Head?

[@BigTireGarage]

14 years old

[@harrywalker968]

@@BigTireGarage titan.. here in aus, we do 5 - 10 th k, oil changes, depends on oil quality, how you drive..synthitic oil, uuugggg,, every 3-5 k..its rubbish.. i drive an 01, s/duty, 4.2tdi. mwm. not sold in u.s. but built in brazil.. german diesel. mine puts out 700nm..no fkn computer.. thank fk.. if we got half the trucks you have in the u.s.,, toyotas would be dead.. we dont even have the tacoma.. fkn sad country.. they all run around in 4 banger turbo.s.. the titan would of sold like hot cakes.. [ i want a dodge power wagon, but not sold here ].

[@harrywalker968]

@@BigTireGarage my mwm s/duty get 14 lt 100.. have towed all up 8t.. a guy here down victor harbour, used to tow 4,5t daily..which is 8.5t all up..

[@christopherhuber2517]

How about some pics of the crawlmaro? For those of who got here late

[@jareddavidson6426]

You built a buggy with a 4cylinder and a transaxle using CVS as driveshafts where is it now

[@jonathan0o0dawKins]

Ramp truck! Do it!

[@LukeEdward]

Thank you for the cutaways. Just those few little pics enrich your dialogue a lot.

[@jimmyvalhalla1939]

Hey Ian, how about a long term review of the Cummins R2.8? My LJ gets 11 mpg, it's not so much a fuel cost issue, it's range!!

[@rmcmachine]

Yes on the ramp truck

[@RightHandy13]

Can I order set ofcustom Big Tire Garage bumpers for my Superduty?

[@Hobbs18-967]

What ever happened to the Diesel Curvie Buggy?

[@tjruss86]

They still make the XD, but the 5.0 is no longer. Only option is the 5.6 gasser.

[@MikesWeldingPortland]

Hey Ian, what ever happened to Xtreme's version of LO BUdget Pimpin? Seemed like it just dropped off the radar.

[@BigTireGarage]

Last video

[@noelhernandez1691]

How's the titan running? Do you still have it?

[@BigTireGarage]

Still have it yep

[@joselomeli2921]

That would be awesome to turn it into a dually.. I seen nissan had one made up.. I own a 2017 sl I get bad mileage on it like 10.9 mpgs.. it's all stock.. I do only drive it mostly up the I 17 here in az.. I tow about 9k lbs.. tows great I just feel I need more hp for better mpgs.. any one have any ideas let me know.. love the truck tho..

[@amberandrandystuffle77]

Don't need another sticker pack. But what the possibility of turning the Titan into a dually anyways. Would be better than a ramp truck and still be able to drive it daily.

[@BigTireGarage]

That is actually the new plan.....just doing the research right now on what type of rear axle I want to swap in

[@amberandrandystuffle77]

@@BigTireGarage would be a sick one of a kind build. Which I know is right up your ally.

[@kailuagarage]

What do you think of the Cummins R2.8? Seems hard to come by these days, but maybe it is for a reason??

[@BigTireGarage]

They are great for specific platforms....I have one in my Willys and love it

[@AR-jz7lp]

Looking at and XD with the 5.0 cummins... you may be convincing me...

[@BigTireGarage]

I like mine...but not sure if I would be running out to get one...

[@hyattbusbey3563]

I semi seriously looked at the Cummins 5.0 as a swap engine. But it appears nobody has figured out the controls yet?

[@BigTireGarage]

No they have not.....I was able to get one running in my buddy Kevin's C10....but it was a huge ordeal

[@MarkHartsock]

@@BigTireGarage I followed Kevin's build, and what a build it was! Great work and I love hearing your positive feedback on the XD Cummins platform. We have an '18 Midnight Edition that we haul our 36' Enclosed Gooseneck Car Hauler with every week! Average load is 10k lbs. to 14klbs. for the loaded trailer. We've been very impressed with the truck's stability, braking, and comfort. The 5.0 Cummins and Aisin transmission combo in a Class 2B truck is exactly why we decided to purchase it over another 3/4 ton Ram. It has been exceptional so far, for 5 straight years! Cheers!

[@xozindustries7451]

Ha! Titan ramp truck would be cool, but useless for everything else, I’d put an aluminum towing bed on it with dual rear wheels

[@BigTireGarage]

That is honestly what I am leaning towards

[@njc2981]

Hello, any suggestion for me, i'm planning to get a 2016 nissan titan XD platinum reserved with 76k miles for $29,000? What do you think please can someone tell me if these trucks will not give me headache? Thanks in advance

[@terrymeyer7084]

Did you get the truck?

[@scottmendoza8989]

Run don't look back

[@terrymeyer7084]

@@scottmendoza8989 based on what?

[@haroldwright5013]

With the “Titan Tank” did you have to install a FASS fuel system? Any issues with it?

[@BigTireGarage]

No stock fuel system...absolutely LOVE it

[@haroldwright5013]

@@BigTireGarage nice thank you

[@timbridgers9948]

What is your favorite place to wheel in Middle Tennessee.

[@TheAndrewBailey]

I'd be down to see you do a Titan XD dually with the Cummins. Let's make it happen Ian!

[@scott8238]

Nissan already made one for SEMA

[@TheAndrewBailey]

@@scott8238 I didn't know Nissan made one. I've seen the one that Z1 Motorsports built.

[@kimjones6157]

What is a Sterling axel ? 7 lug Ford or no?

[@BigTireGarage]

8 lug ford

[@that68lifestyle]

Do you see yourself going back to teaching shop class someday if the TV show ever gets canceled?

[@DavidLee-tb9se]

On the titan, just build it how Nissan should have built. Dual rear wheel conversion and a gooseneck. Show us just how capable that drive train is.

[@BigTireGarage]

That is another thought I have had

[@pennsylvaniaboy87]

I mean…that might be a stretch. That said Toyota attempted that with the tundra and super singles as a seam concept..

[@MrInnovativeSound]

Factory gooseneck on every XD except the S model. I have an ‘18 Midnight Edition and haul a 36’ enclosed gooseneck every week. By the way, if you haven’t seen it yet, Z1 OffRoad built a pretty bad to the bone Dually XD Cummins a few years back. Love the channel! Cheers! Mark -

[@CLUBCARLIFTED666]

Matt can you get me some 5.0 cummins parts

[@shanewright6958]

👍👍

[@koreywilliamson3737]

What year is your titan 2016?

[@BigTireGarage]

Yes 2016

[@shutupnlemedrive]

Over the years of TV, who was your favorite person to work with on camera?

[@richardgreenlaw1442]

What ever happened to the Suburban Gorilla ?

[@nealhill212]

SUPER STOKED...about a Nissan ramp truck. "Build it, and they will come." If not yours, aquire another one...He'll ya!!

[@DavidLee-tb9se]

My favorite way to cut metal is 1/8 6010, 300 amps, and an air compressor 🤣

[@BigTireGarage]

That does work well

[@wyo_garage20]

The Titan was rated only a couple thousand pounds more than most half tons, and came in at LEAST 5000lbs UNDER a comparable Dodge/Ford 3/4. It came late to the college party, was the only high schooler, and barely outdid (BARELY) middle schoolers. And wondered why it couldn’t get a date.

[@frediefarmer]

👍🏽🇺🇸👍🏽

[@tstrasser1]

Just had a Nissan Cummins come into the shop. Cp4 failure. 10,000 just for injectors from Nissan!!!!!!

[@CLUBCARLIFTED666]

If you didnt have turbo or turbo actuator problems your lying

[@BigTireGarage]

At 210K miles I needed a turbo actuator...not a big deal IMO considering the mileage