The BEST Ram 1500 Upgrades! *UNDER $100!*

This week we talk about the best ram 1500 mods under $100!
Headlight bulbs: amzn.to/42Cpvv7
Reverse Bulbs: amzn.to/3LGgbzp
Puddle lights: amzn.to/3M3sWFs
Rear bumper work lights: amzn.to/44EPe84
Exhaust Tip: amzn.to/3I5oNOo
Tailgate Shock: amzn.to/3LK7RyI
Ram Emblems: amzn.to/3M3qoan
6 Gang Switch Panel: amzn.to/3piD7gE
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[@joegifford1668]

I like your video, I have had my 2016 Ram since new and after installing the Tailgate shock I can't believe I waited so long!

[@DakotaNationRacing]

I appreciate it! I felt the same way after i did mine!

[@cwilks5592]

I've got a 2015 same color but Cummins. I put those same lights in my rear bumper. I just installed AUX 3" amber cube lights in the front, stupid bright. Another game changer is a pedal commander or pedal monster. Amazing driveability upgrade. They build so much lag into that pedal.

[@L1LMOVE]

I Can't Wait til I Hit 16 Next Year This is What Im Planning On Buying And Thankyou For these Upgrades.

[@DakotaNationRacing]

No problem, appreciate it!🙏🏼

[@zebclark9288]

I did the same w my exhaust… welded in pipe and 5” tips… sweet sound

[@DakotaNationRacing]

Ya, i love it!🤘🏼

[@fathersonsrcpoop9905]

Will it pass emissions?

[@Burnsy54]

@@fathersonsrcpoop9905you can find someone who will pass it even if it shouldn’t just ask around

[@blockypiggamer2815]

Thank you for uploading, can you do a $500 and under?

[@DakotaNationRacing]

For sure!🤙🏼

[@CowboysandShepherds]

You added the Cell Phone holder as well

[@adamkelley6316]

Do a performance upgrade video

[@Low12Sun]

I got flowmaster outlaw and 5 inch matte black exhaust tips. Sound like a beast!!!

[@DakotaNationRacing]

I bet!🤙🏼

[@atomic1822]

im planning on getting a 07 ram 1500 for my first car but the thing i dont really like is the odometer is there any way i can change it to a digital one?

[@DakotaNationRacing]

Nice! Im sure they make some aftermarket dash kits but unfortunately im not familiar with them

[@ldthegoon1522]

Just ordered a 180 thermostat off rock auto for $10, another cheap and easy upgrade to keep your engine running cooler

[@pogojp]

180 is too cold for a Ram engine to run properly. Almost all Chrysler engine's run optimally between 191-195 degrees. Modern day engines do not run better at lower temperatures. It's a cheap & easy way to cost yourself more money. Yep. $10 bucks to make your engine run worse. Cheapest fix of all, Leave it alone. The amount of engineering that goes into the engines today, are way over your & my head. If it isn't broke, leave it alone.

[@Texas12valve]

​​​@pogojpa came here to say this. People don't understand these vehicles aren't the same as the ones from the 60's

[@pogojp]

@@Texas12valve I had a 77 Nova that I did this too because it had a cracked thermostat housing (the one welded to the engine, a pain in the ass to fix) so for a while, I simply removed the thermostat & drove around with it ice cold. It never really heated up so the crack wouldn't open up and leak antifreeze everywhere. It was the cheapest fix to a major problem. I had to do that in the winter in indiana. Never was a problem for the straight 6, only problem really was the fact it wouldn't ever have heat. Ironically, it didn't matter. The car didn't have heat or ac anyway. Windshield froze over on me once while driving. That was interesting. Lmao. Fun times.

[@Texas12valve]

@pogojp older vehicles it doesn't matter as much. But these new engines need to be at a very specific temp to run how they should

[@pogojp]

@@Texas12valve The amount of engineering that goes into these engines today is truly staggering. If it isn't broken, don't fix it.

[@SlingShotNinja]

Love the muffler delete

[@DakotaNationRacing]

Me too! Sounds really good!!🤘🏼

[@ishizismael1]

Awesome clean build 👌 What kind of wheels are you running?? So sick

[@DakotaNationRacing]

Thanks, I appreciate it! The wheels are “American Racing AR201 in Matte Bronze”

[@ishizismael1]

Thank you very much ! Got anymore videos on your front aftermarket lights ?

[@DakotaNationRacing]

I can make one more in detail with those, ya! Do you just wanna know how i ran them and set them up or do you have any specific questions?

[@ishizismael1]

Yeah that be awesome .. the front end of the truck has that very clean look to it, with those lights down where the Ugo plastic tow hitches covers were. I was wanting to do same just didn't know if you could have them hold on to anything back behind the bumper

[@DakotaNationRacing]

Gotcha! They are just flush mount pods, one set i have just nuts and bolts through the plastic, and one set is riveted and everything holds good but ill make a video more in depth how i set everything up!

[@chrisathomas1]

is there a link for the Ox switch lighting?

[@DakotaNationRacing]

I got the 6 gang switch but they also make an 8 if you want to get crazy! Aux switch panel: amzn.to/3Rj7mym

[@xCOdyKilla]

What about the interior bulbs do you have link for that?

[@DakotaNationRacing]

www.amazon.com/dp/B07F8D8WN9/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_VAMG80YB84DDZJCJD2CA?linkCode=ml2&tag=dakotanationr-20 I wasn’t super happy with the ones I originally bought, but here’s a whole interior lighting kit for these trucks than im going to try out but it looks like they have good reviews!

[@alexsolo4085]

Dont buy cheap upgrades, save for the upgrades you really want and would care about.

[@ninja817817]

Buy cheap upgrades and save for better upgrades and buy new trucks ❤ love your trucks

[@Low12Sun]

I have a 2016 Rebel, where can I find the bulbs? Interior/exterior lights.

[@DakotaNationRacing]

Im not sure what bulbs will work for you in the rebel! They could be the same but im not sure sorry!

[@chamakese55]

Look in your owners manual. It will tell you exactly what size

[@kingkobra7315]

Did the headlight led bulbs come with high and lows

[@DakotaNationRacing]

Yes!

[@kingkobra7315]

@@DakotaNationRacing how are the cabin lights lasting got a 14 bighorn that I’m looking to Brighten up

[@DakotaNationRacing]

Cabin lights are great! For sure brightens up the inside, im happy with them!

[@jeremyc280]

Love the sound of the truck. Is it a V8 or V6?

[@DakotaNationRacing]

Thank you! Its the V8, i love how it sounds too!

[@samuelrusch9766]

What kinda wheels and size tires are those?

[@DakotaNationRacing]

The wheels are “American Racing AR201 in Matte Bronze”, and the tires are “bf goodrich all terrain ko2” 285/70 17

[@samuelrusch9766]

@@DakotaNationRacing thank you a appreciate it. Once I get a ram 1500 I’ll put those on.

[@DakotaNationRacing]

Sweet! I love the look of them, and get a lot if compliments, im sure youd be happy with them!🤙🏼

[@MapSpawn]

in Ontario 3 of these mods would be illegal, rear lights white lights for reverse, modifying exhaust for more noise, tinting your break lights. Seems very strict in Ontario!

[@DakotaNationRacing]

Dang that sucks! Sounds like its time to move!😂 Even though these are fairly popular things people do, I always tell people to do it at their own risk, ive personally never had any issues but it all depends on where you are at, thanks for watching though!🤙🏼

[@lawrencejoy9346]

@@DakotaNationRacingsounds like they need a new PM, IYKYK

[@chamakese55]

Really? If anything you want more lighting while reversing

[@sediment775]

The reverse lights are not a match on my 14 Ram Edit: Could definitely be the case that it was due to trim level or aftermarket taillight assemblies. Thanks for the ideas!

[@DakotaNationRacing]

What trim do you have? I just have the base model, if you have a higher trim i think the taillights are already led and you have to swap out the whole taillight? Not to sure though sorry!

[@sediment775]

@@DakotaNationRacing That’s probably the case! Just bought a Laramie and it could be a trim level thing or possibly aftermarket taillight assemblies! All good man, I definitely should’ve looked into it more. I was just in one of those moods trying to replace a bunch of lights, interior and exterior, when you hope it will take a half hour and turns into 2 hours lol

[@sediment775]

@@DakotaNationRacing Thanks for the great ideas from the video! Will definitely be checking out more from the channel. Subscribed!

[@DakotaNationRacing]

Everything always takes longer than you think!😂 Appreciate it!🤙🏼

[@amermuscle]

My top mods have been 1. Jay greene tuning 2. Arh longtube headers 3.fastman tb 4.varaam 5. Open cutout Sub

[@Outlaw7207]

Ditch the 5.7 intake manifold and go with a 6.4 truck intake or a Holley Hi-Ram intake with a hellcat TB, it opens the mid and high end on these Rams

[@jacobm9697]

⁠@@Outlaw7207 hey man I’m interested in that Holley hi-ram manifold for my 21 Ram Classic but I’m unable to find it even using filters on their website.

[@Outlaw7207]

@@jacobm9697 summit racing, part# HLY-300-658

[@khyoon14]

@@Outlaw7207do you need to tune the truck?

[@Outlaw7207]

@@khyoon14 yes, You'll be pulling so much air that the stock ecu fuel parameters cant keep the Air fuel ratio in the nominal ranges

[@chriswitek9455]

got behind a guy in a random suv that tinted his tail lights so dark i couldnt tell he was even hitting the brakes........i dont understand why in the age of distracted texting drivers youd willingly make it less obvious youre slowing down ya know?

[@DakotaNationRacing]

Understandable!

[@supercharger1701]

My neighbor white guy truck driver had one of these use to rev start his truck to try to juice it loud ass trash can for a muffler mf loud at 4 am total dush but in the end he hack sawed it to pieces

[@jeburns43]

Exhaust is to loud and a bit obnoxious, the rest of the upgrades are 👍

[@customersupport5788]

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[@queenofsheba6787]

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[@PeterCieply]

Is he joking about the aluminum oxide right?.

[@DakotaNationRacing]

The what?

[@PeterCieply]

@@DakotaNationRacing They probably thought it was to make thermite but its iron oxide and aluminum powder i think.

[@powers1776reset]

Those absolutely terrible blue white led headlights, should be banned in every state! Awful in every way. Congratulations to all who have them, you’re blinding everyone else on the road. Especially those in regular sized cars. Good job 👍🏼

[@michaelcouch2594]

Thanks ❤

[@Jay-4569]

Get a truck!😂

[@Qwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnm131]

Majority of newer cars come with them stock.

[@joebuck574]

Ya they’re great ! 👍

[@psd.3144]

LED lights blind everyone regardless of what you’re driving or size of the oncoming vehicle. It’s the main reason lots of the companies in Europe are coming out with auto dimming lights.

[@pogojp]

Was pretty interested until he started saying to tint your lights. I've seen & heard of it being done. The purpose, to look cool & make it harder for cars to see you at night & slam into the back of you. I think safety features such as lights that let people know where you are, shouldn't be messed with. That's moronic just for a "Darker look". Also, I'm not an electrician or a mechanical engineer but I would assume that changing out all the lights to be brighter, wouldn't be the best idea. It's almost as if this guy made a video of the coolest unsafe things to do to your truck.

[@j.d.mcginn6946]

Changing to led lights is essential; incandescent bulbs will melt the plastic housing. LED never does. As for spray painting tail lights? No way I'd ever consider that. When someone rear ends you your insurance probably won't pay since your lights don't meet dot standards. Can't say I blame them.

[@Low12Sun]

And it’s illegal, at least in Texas

[@pogojp]

Do they really pull you over for it though? @@Low12Sun

[@chamakese55]

Lol as an electrician. You should should know led use less wattage lol

[@pogojp]

Ironically, I was not referring to the power the lights use. Brighter lights can cause all kinds of problems with cars. Wattage is not the primary concern. Safety is & Brighter lights isn't always the safest option. I would assume as an Electrician; you automatically assumed it had to be about electricity. @@chamakese55

[@disgrutledhobo6204]

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