I guess One thing I didn’t touch on is that this truck was was literally exactly half the cost of the 2020 superduty. The superduty was the only vehicle I’ve ever had a payment on. I did put a good amount down so I wouldn’t be upside down in it. But still I didn’t like that I didn’t truly own it. I know it’s fine and whatnot it’s not bad to finance. But I’m just not that person. I drove around $1000 daily for years to avoid a car payment. The only reason I did it this time was for the peace of mind. Which is fine anyway. So selling it. Buying this. Means no more payment. And this thing wasn’t much more than I can sell the fummins for. But needs far less stuff to be where I want it to be. So it’s actually cheaper in the long run for me than doing everything the fummins needs. Plus not having to try and upgrade the fummins in between needing to use it. I do plan to still fix up the fummins. And if I realize this was the wrong call. Then I got to use this as a temp tow rig to make building the fummins easier. Also if you want a chuckle. Go watch the video buying the superduty. I explain why I bought it and word for word what I said I was avoiding happened. Lol

@jacobjones784

Жыл бұрын

I’ll never go back to a car payment, I hate them. I’ll stick with my $2500 Silverado until I can save up for something better. How many miles are on the new truck?

@RileyMonthule

Жыл бұрын

Love this thing and it makes a lot of sense as long as you can figure out the trans. Just gotta get some spicy wheels on her 👀

@Taylordrifts

Жыл бұрын

@@jacobjones784 yeah I made it this far in my life without it. Caved for the superduty for the reliability and warranty. Realized that was a joke. So I’m never going back. My motto was always if I can’t buy it outright. I can’t afford it. Interest rates were low so I sent it on the ford. But it irked me everytime I drove it that I didn’t truly own it. And it has 160k miles. A bit more than I wanted but it was localish and perfect for me otherwise.

@Taylordrifts

Жыл бұрын

@@RileyMonthule it does need that without doubt. Lol

@rhyswerner8749

Жыл бұрын

Taylor I don't know if anyone has told you but get in touch with suncoast performance about the trans in the cummins, cleetus took his original tow rig "white buffalo" there and had them strengthen and tune the valve body. Don't know how close they are to you but they are in Florida. Maybe ask cleetus if he's not busy 👍

Sad. I was hoping the fummins was sticking around

@danimal865

Жыл бұрын

​@codyroersma5612 i know, i dont get it, he spent so much money and time building the fummins, and he's so set on replacing it and hasnt even really used it much.

@brando7655

Жыл бұрын

@@codyroersma right.. it’s already proved itself many times.. idk the need to spend a bunch of unnecessary money for some interior specs lol

@danimal865

Жыл бұрын

Oh and dont forget, im sure he'll put semi wheels on it with rubberband tires and then complain about the ride. Lmao

@noahsamler3723

Жыл бұрын

Deadass should have just used the fummins

@driftkouch

Жыл бұрын

@@danimal865agreed ,making excuses to blow money on a truck that he doesn’t need but it’s not my money

A real man makes sure his homies are riding comfortable in the back seat. Much respect

@Taylordrifts

Жыл бұрын

We all gotta be comfy. Whoever was in the back seat was always crammed next to the luggage. We do some long trips. Comfort makes such a big difference.

@pioneerman8467

Жыл бұрын

she will be missed dearly

@PennerFab

Жыл бұрын

​@Taylor Ray you should put the wheels from the fummins on the dodge 👌

@alexvillalobos7137

Жыл бұрын

Me thinking about removing all my seats in my 10 Camaro ss

@JessyU13

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I really screwed up a road trip, simply by not having the head rests in the rear seats. Took em' out to fold the seats flat and they never went back in. They're back in there now though!

Hey Taylor, I towed a gooseneck for years with my mega cab. If you don’t want to modify the trailer, get yourself a pull right super glide hitch. When you turn, it actually slides the pin towards the back of the bed. You can have the trailer 90 degrees without hitting the cab. I was towing a 40’ trailer loaded to 14k. That hitch is beefy. Happy towing!

@qu1cks1lver56

Жыл бұрын

Those hitches are sick.

I'm a Dodge mechanic. As far as the problems these transmissions have really depends on which trans you have. if its the 68rfe they are prone to quite a few problems but they shift smooth and quick. The problems range from converters stuck in lock up too solenoids cracking the valve body like you mentioned. regardless upgrade the transmission cooling big time if you want it too live a long healthy life. Also when they do let go, they get very hot, very fast and can actually push the fluid out of the dipstick tube, land on the exhaust manifold and light on fire, so a locking dipstick is a must. if its the Aisin transmission they are pretty bullet proof but they shift like it too. As far as the rest of the truck you shouldn't have many issues, the turbo actuators go bad every now and again but that's literally a 30 minute job. the 3rd brake lights leak sometimes so just pull it off and give it a reseal now. also check the big body connector behind the fl fender liner, they are prone too water ingress and thus corrosion, take it off, chuck it full of dielectric grease and you're set. Good luck with the new rig!

@ridingwiththereids

Жыл бұрын

I am going to agree with this guy and recommend listening to him. Do your time finding a good tuner, if not learn how to do it yourself. I know HP supports a good amount of diesels these days, and you are at least familiar with their platform. The Megacabs are amazing. Good choice my guy. Happy to see you kept the Fummins as well

@BustedGeezerGarage

Жыл бұрын

The Aisin trans are bullet proof in comparison to other Dodge offerings. The shift can be changed with programming or valve body mods. They are Allison clones.

@upon1gsxr600

Жыл бұрын

It’s not an aisin looking at the video. The trans dipstick is on the passenger side.

@ruthlessronniethemechanic5639

Жыл бұрын

I'm a heavy fleet mechanic and you are spot on with your findings I got 7 dodges with the 6.7 /aisin trans combo. Danm near bulletproof

@BustedGeezerGarage

Жыл бұрын

@@ruthlessronniethemechanic5639 👍

I've built a ton of 68rfe's, for what you're doing I dont think you need a billet valve body. Revmax bonded separator plate, buy the solenoid switch valve reamer kit and an oversize valve, drill the hole for added line pressure (you will need tuning for this) toss a new solenoid pack in there while you're at it. If you have access to a scanner check the OD clutch volume index (40-50 is ideal) and this will give you a general idea on the health of the internals. Get a billet nipple for the spin on filter. Also a good low stall 15 blade billet converter makes a huge difference. I would be more than happy to source parts for you and walk you through anything you need help with. They are actually very simple to work on.

@brianschein2320

Жыл бұрын

I would preventively put a sonnex overdrive clutch housing since losing 5th and 6th gear the main issues with these transmissions other than the valve body warpage issues. Especially since you're going to be mainly towing in overdrive. The factory design clutches are so thin and only single-sided the sonnex kit addresses issues it doesn't make it perfect but definitely increases the surface area of the overdrive clutches.

@calebwilliamson7525

Жыл бұрын

I would also look into getting a billet flexplate for that kind of towing. I had one bend and break the transmission adapter plate. It was towing a gooseneck about the same size.

@parkerearp4316

Жыл бұрын

The sonnax drums are great, I have had better luck with them compared to several others. However, I don't suggest anyone have their first automatic trans experience be a 68rfe input drum lol. Taylor may have been in some autos before so idk, he's very talented so probably wouldn't have an issue. Also, while you're at the input drum might as well upgrade the 2C return spring retainer, then at that point you're pretty much building the entire trans. If your overdrive clutch CVI is in spec, fluid doesn't look scary, I would definitely do the valve body upgrades I mentioned above and then just enjoy it. Good trans tuning and a healthy valve body goes a long way in driveability and lifespan.

@parkerearp4316

Жыл бұрын

@@calebwilliamson7525 I dont see too many broken flex plates unless you're running a triple disc converter. On stock style dual disc converters I usually dont suggest a billet flex plate. A low stall billet converter is actually less likely to break the plate. Not as much RPM gap to bring together and the billet backing plate doesn't distort and put weird forces one the plate. Not that a good flex plate is ever a bad idea, I just don't see them as a necessity on most stock-ish trucks. However Anything that needs a triple disc also needs a billet flex plate, billet input and an upgraded input drum of some sort. Sonnax, revmax, suncoast etc.

As former dirt series racer for 10 years if you can afford to keep the other truck do so back up tow rig is a real must I almost lost big sponsor if I would have missed the show. Keep up the awesome work

I feel that the Fummins would ride a whole lot smoother if you ditched that short sidewall tire setup. No sidewall flex = rough ride! I know some feel it looks cool, but I think it would look more clean cut with a good set of normal profile tires and wheels.

Here's a wild idea. Extend the frame, slap on a long bed and have the best of both worlds. You can make it a series and use the Fummins until it's done. Don't tell me it wouldn't be freaking awesome!

@bryanboline8699

Жыл бұрын

Did this when I worked at a Dodge dealer. It was a cool truck but gigantic.

@Circuit_EF

Жыл бұрын

Just watched a dude do this with a tundra. There’s no reason this shouldn’t be an option from factory.

@mherzog0124

Жыл бұрын

Or just find a 4500 crew cab chassis for 10ft flatbeds and put the cab on that.

@nicholascole6939

Жыл бұрын

Lol he just spend prolly 60k on it and u want him to break it down and spend like $30k more😂😂 Forget that

@Taylordrifts

Жыл бұрын

@@nicholascole6939 I spent wayyyyy less than that. Which is why I bought it. Literally half the cost of my white ford. For a 4 year older truck with better options.

Just so you are aware. If I’m not wrong after 2014 the Cummins had grid heater bolts that would fall out and go into a cylinder. So just check it out and be safe.

@LucasLeCompteMusic

Жыл бұрын

It's all 6.7s that have this. Better safe than sorry.

@ZeD69420

Жыл бұрын

Yeah my uncles truck just got a $30k new 6.7 bc of that bolt fell in.

@matrixownz

Жыл бұрын

Banks makes the best fix for this issue

@ernestescobedo4591

Жыл бұрын

Yes, the bolt that fastens the 12v cable to the isolator block the powers the heater element rots thru mid way and the bottom half gets sucked usually at the #6 cylinder. Banks engineering has a retrofit for this.

@chirp08

Жыл бұрын

If you want to keep the grid heater sure Banks is nice, but he can just delete it entirely with the Fleece kit being in Florida weather.

Biggest thing the local guys here in Australia do is a really big under bed trans cooler with twin push/pull fans on it. Change to the shatter proof heavy duty flex plate, higher grade flex plate bolts and lock up correctly rated torque converter to suit the towing duties this is being used for. Upgrade the solenoids, valve body, clutches and drums to billet. Put a deep finned pan on it with aftermarket drain. You will run almost double the trans oil with a radiator sized cooler, but preventing heat soak is the goal. Of course a trans retune is also going to make it live a better life. I’m all for extending the frame on this and removing add on hitch relocation bracket extensions as these are high stress high failure items that can cause you big hassle in the long run. Don’t over wheel the truck with heavy Alcoa type wheels as this just causes additional steering and suspension stress. A load helper bag system on the rear axle should be installed to improve towing and ride quality. Like someone already mentioned check all external wiring connectors and fill with dielectric grease to prevent corrosion from the humid Florida air. Upgrading ground straps is advisable. You may also want to have the ABS system flushed and recalibrated for towing as well. Now is also the best time to go completely through the heater and cooling system on this truck and put a slightly colder thermostat in it as it will want to run hot when towing long distances. Remove the grid heater unless you’re planning to travel into colder climates. In Florida I don’t see the need for it. Yep I’ve said a lot, but when you make an investment like this you want to do as much as you can to preserve it. Good luck Taylor

Nice truck! Definitely get that transmission taken care of. Trust me, DON'T sell the Fummins. You'll regret it when you'll need it again.

@robdagr8te

Жыл бұрын

I agree man you can’t replace it for what it will sell for, maybe with another truck but not purpose built to exactly what he needs.

@z-zociety-family4045

2 ай бұрын

EXACLTY MY THOUGHTS. AND NOT TRYING TO BE MEAN OR ANYTHING BUT THAT RAM IS HIDOUS LOOKING COMPARE TO THE FUMMINS. ID NEVER GET RID OF THE FUMMINS HEEEEEEEEECK NOO. ID FIX IT UP AND MAKE IT MY MAIN TOW TRUCK, THING IS JUST SOOOO BEAUTIFUL AND IT LOOKS BAD ASS WITH HIS TRAILER VS THAT RAM

You could convert the trailer to fifth wheel and just get a slider fifth wheel hitch, so that way tongue weights where it needs to be driving, and then it can unlock and slide back for parking and what not. Our fifth wheel toy hauler we use a slider and it’s super convenient. Not as ideal as a long bed but it works well enough.

@doriancalon4997

Жыл бұрын

Or better yet a superglide its all automatic

Need to get a Gen Y tongue for the gooseneck. Their torsion style gooseneck gets rid of a lot of road shock and also gives some offset back like you need. Also saves the trailer from a lot of shock keeping everything inside from getting knocked around.

@Taylordrifts

Жыл бұрын

I ended up order the shocker one just because it was in stock at e trailer. Two birds one stone. Get the offset while also adding shock resistance.

I remember the first time I looked at a mega cab ram and sat in the back, I was blown away by the incredible amount of room I had and how comfortable it was! That's a nice truck man! Congrats!!

Great choice! Already deleted and has the CP3 instead of the problematic CP4 that took your Ford out. Make sure the grid heater bolt isn't rusting or just delete it altogether along with what you suggested for the transmission and you should have one of the most reliable tow pigs on the market.

Missing a lot of crucial towing things with the new truck. Short bed, non high output, no aisin tranny. Should have waiting it out and got the proper rig

@Taylordrifts

Жыл бұрын

The Aisin has the same failure point. But without the aftermarket.

@EtherGaming604

Жыл бұрын

​@@Taylordrifts We have 4 of the 21+ HO dodges and tow 20k trailers 5 days a week and haven't had any issues. Granted we aren't doing long hauls it's all in town work but they've been very reliable. We have a f450 as well and I'd take the dodge any day over the ford.

@Taylordrifts

Жыл бұрын

@@EtherGaming604 I looked into to thoroughly. Aisin has the same failure point. But no aftermarket support to upgrade it. And you can’t tune it.

@EtherGaming604

Жыл бұрын

@@Taylordrifts I feel you. Was just stating our experience. At the end of the day it's your money not mine, so if your happy that's what matters.

Remember the gridheater bolt and get that checked.

@markbremmer8642

Жыл бұрын

Get a Banks intake for it. Removes the grid heater and is better all around.

@Will97675

Жыл бұрын

It probably doesn’t get cold enough where he lives for a grid heater anyways. Just remove it.

@dezford5408

Жыл бұрын

Great tip. This is the main reason they blow up!

@bryandepiazzy8679

Жыл бұрын

@@markbremmer8642 way too expensive for the banks intake plenum. Just use a basic delete plate with the stock intake horn. Where he lives a grid heater isn’t needed

Ive been here for many years enjoying your content. Ive liked so many videos that i cant keep a number of its been that many. I rarely comment. But always like and buy merch. Decided to comment on just how well and far you have come. With the channel growing quite well. The videos are always well presented. Phenomenal work taylor as always. I will continue to show as much support as possible. Keep producing the epic videos. All the best. Take care

@Taylordrifts

Жыл бұрын

Thank you scooter! I appreciate the kind words.

I bought A 2003 7.3 liter diesel 4 door bed I found the truck 4wd on the west coast with 50,000 original miles it’s like brand new. Heated Leather seats everything works as it should. Big thing for me was no def wich I absolutely love. I’ve sunk about 10 grand or more so far into the truck and I’m no where done just taking my time and making sure we hit all the right bases. Beautiful truck by the way I always liked those rams as well congratulations

Said this on one of your last vids and I'll say it again, look into the new gasser Chevy and Fords, the 6.6L and 7.3L respectively, both are towing over 30K. You get pretty much none of the downsides of the new diesels and would still have the comfort and peace of mind of a newer truck. The fuel mileage is comparable and yet gas is cheaper, no crazy diesel emissions, DEF, DPFs, Regenerations, I can go on and on lol.

@danielwallace7239

Жыл бұрын

can't believe more people don't go this route

@JoshuaOverman

Жыл бұрын

@@danielwallace7239 gas is just lame and boring if you delete a brand new diesel it’s reliable and very fun

@Will97675

Жыл бұрын

Most people opt for a diesel because it’s “cooler”

@smcox1991

Жыл бұрын

To think a gas job is ever going to out perform a diesel towing is hilarious. A diesel puts out twice the amount of torque at half the rpm. Gas motors belong in half tons not real trucks made for towing.

@11Mlight

Жыл бұрын

@smcox1991 Well I said it's comparable for what his goal is so I'm not sure what your going on about. A truck that tows 30k-40k is a truck that tows 30k-40k. I said everything else is better about a gas truck though which I will stand behind all day, and for you to debate is silly. Maybe if he starts hauling more than that he should get a big rig?

From a Chrysler dealer tech you definitely need to upgrade the cooling for the longevity of the trans. And I’ve done a few transmissions that are in tuned and deleted trucks and they end up blowing up pretty quick because the trans is already being pushed to its max behind the Cummins. Also it looks easy to work on but you still have to pull the cab to pull the head. You can barely get the valve cover off with how far under the cowel the engine goes. Make sure you keep up on the maintenance like fuel filters ccv filter and trans services since you are towing a lot and it’ll be a good truck

@jacojanks5985

Жыл бұрын

You pull the cab to pull the head?

@Slammed46

Жыл бұрын

you most certainly dont have to pull the cab. i do them fast going through the wiper cowl for head bolts

@number40Fan

Жыл бұрын

FCA tech, huh?

@warrenmichael918

Жыл бұрын

@@jacojanks5985 no you dont have to. Takes a little work but the cab does not need to come off, ive done it before without a cab off.

@Will97675

Жыл бұрын

The transmission has always been the weak point of Cummins powered Ram trucks. If you upgrade the power any above stock it’s wise to upgrade the trans.

Besides the shortbed, it is the absolute perfect tow rig in my opinion. Might need a little bit of a trans tune, but overall, it is pretty much the best decision you can make!

Billet valve body with new synchros, good trans tuning, deep transmission pan and coolant bypass would be a great start. Nice truck!

Literally every truck mechanic on the planet agrees that a ford truck with a Cummins engine and Allison trans is THE BEST truck you can get .. if you slapped an Allison in that fummins , you would quite literally never break down , all you have to do is an upgrade lift pump to supply enough fuel to the injection pump computer on top of the fuel pump on the side of the engine to keep it cool and you’re golden

@chrisley7919

Жыл бұрын

My buddy did that always shifted erratic would be great then shift up on its own and just black smoke egts were super high too best would be a manual nv5600 or even g56

@Taylordrifts

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisley7919 yeah I thought long and hard about a G56 truck. That was the plan. But after driving one a bunch. It would suck after the novelty wore off on long trips.

@SilveradoChris

Жыл бұрын

ATS now makes a kit to swap in an Allison 1000 and retain all factory functions. My buddy did it on his 2018 and it make one heck of a difference.

@TheeAbstractHero

Жыл бұрын

Who has time for that though? He already runs a company and manages multiple builds. Doesn't make sense to build another truck when he NEEDS it.

@CGT80

Жыл бұрын

That combo used to be sold as a new truck. It was called a Sterling. I avoided the teens duramax trucks because of the CP4 fuel pump and the fact they are 140 ft lbs less power when stock. I thought about a bulletproofed 2005 6.0 but luckily went with a 2020 fully loaded L5P duramax. The allison/gm 10 speed is great and I would rather push a duramax than listen to a cummins run, especially since all the cummins trucks I drove were dogs when unloaded. The duramax is extremely quiet even when towing and I would never have a short bed. CC LB is the only way to go. I was expecting Taylor to just keep driving the fummins, but I get wanting a more comfortable truck.

Man that truck looks funny .. it’s a nice truck, I love the longhorns, but seriously the mega cab with the short bed just looks wrong .. a truck shouldn’t have a longer cab than it does a bed .. IMO an extended cab truck with reg bed, or full cab truck with a long bed is the way to go, that way you get that 1/3 cab 2/3 bed

@MrArcticPOWER

Жыл бұрын

I like Dodge, but man everything about that truck is ugly. The proportions, the colors, the chrome, the interior, everything screams old man with no tasted.

Hey Taylor, this is just a thought, but there is a company named ATS. They make a tansmission conversion kit, for the Cummins. If you wanted to swap in a Allison 1000 trans. I think there is a couple other company's, with similar conversion kits.Truck looks great by the way!!!

RevMax Zero Flex HD/Tow Billet valve body w/ EFI Live TCM tuning. (Make sure you have the tranny tuned to RevMax’s specs to keep warranty.) I went with a BD deep trans pan and BD thermostat delete. Along with BD extra capacity diff covers. Get the CSP5 switch as well. - It’s a 5 position switch, but the 4th gen’s ECM can only store 4 tunes going the route I did. (Tow, economy, street and race.) My shift points where raised, so no more quick shift/lower RPM cruising. Took a while to get used to, but now I could never see going back. I tow locked in 5th and @ 65. Slow I know, but seems to be in the sweet spot both power, lower EGT’s and fuel economy. I highly recommend reaching out to Spencer from Dirty Diesel. He is a good dude. They work with CCS (Mitch Cooper) and they have great tunes. Over the years, I’ve needed tweaks to the tuning here and there and they have never once charged me. Just my .02 🤙

Very nice truck, but who voluntarily buys a truck with a short bed especially a dually, and being a hauler?

after driving a fourth gen cummins, it's the top of my list. Modern enough interior to be comfortable for hours, yet old enough to be simpler and cheaper than a new truck. 100% my choice, especially with a mega cab and upgraded interior

@busbear6899

Жыл бұрын

I would tell you that I love my fourth gen, highly recommend even the 5.7 versions👍

Long time lurker here. I know of a few older 2000's ford 7.3 trucks with milage between 500 to 800k on them. Some had injectors replaced, one with a HPOP replaced at about 600k (800k truck). I would genuinely consider a 7.3 engine and trans swap if you're looking into something that's bullet proof because all of these trucks are towed almost every day and all of them have the original transmissions. None of these trucks are owned by the same drivers, and none of them know each other. Now the ironic part. 800k truck is retired by a 2021 6.7 and he's already not sure of it. He kept away from the 6.0 and it's failures but he did the right thing and has kept the truck just in case. Only reason he's retired the truck is because 700-800k is about the realm of rod fatigue and is planning what to do about it if he decides to reservice it. All he's ever done to this truck is make sure the oil is changed, and has the trans oil changed yearly.

You said the same thing about the Fummins. It was a bucket list truck. Reliability of a cummins, comfort of the Ford.

HEY!! I thought you was fixing the Fummings!

@batcountry19

Жыл бұрын

Trust issues.

@theyzoomers

Жыл бұрын

What KZreadr dose what the fans want lol

@oldcarnocar

Жыл бұрын

@@theyzoomers ziptiesandbiasplies

@thatonekidkeegan5097

Жыл бұрын

Fr like wtf

@zachfskipper

Жыл бұрын

He will find something he doesn't like about this one and sell it in 6 months

Damn. This makes me sad. Wanted the Funmins to stick around

@Taylordrifts

Жыл бұрын

The problem is. I can’t really rebuild it. And use it at the same time.

@Speedy2222

Жыл бұрын

@@Taylordrifts So will you still rebuild the fummins now that you got this sweet new ride?

@monroefive-o40

Жыл бұрын

@@TaylordriftsI’ll taker her off your hands for the right price.

@mnicovic123

Жыл бұрын

@@Taylordrifts how much for the fummins ?

@beefster1882

Жыл бұрын

@@Speedy2222 no, he wont lmao, see what he did with it when he had the new ford

I have a 2015 exactly like this with a Aisin transmission. 220,000 miles on it and runs like a new one! Love my Mega Cab!

Like the truck man. One thing I would recommend, always add some kind of diesel lubricant at every fill-up. I use the, Hot Shot LX4, it may seem like a lot of money but trust me it will save you a lot in the long run. Love the truck👍

I've seen it said here already but it's time for a long box conversion man. the "10%" of the time you'll need the angle are when it's going to count. do it! it's content and ultimately will end up paying for itself. Especially while the ferd is still kicking around.

You're gonna regret that short-bed choice real quick imo.

@jamesl9388

Жыл бұрын

It will turn into another "bucket list" truck

@offroadspecialties7383

Жыл бұрын

I do wish my megacab was a normal crew cab with a long bed. It's nice to have the extra room sometimes, but typically it's a pain with trailers. The blind spot out the passenger rear is horrible. Can be a big problem backing up a trailer. I have to get out and look too often.

@gerekappo

Жыл бұрын

@@offroadspecialties7383 Just cut it up, lol!

@krisbarnard1684

Жыл бұрын

As well as the rest of the truck... only worth having from it is the 6.7

@Will97675

Жыл бұрын

I have no idea why Dodge didn’t make a long bed mega cab. A dually is made for towing, so why not give it a bed length capable of towing a gooseneck or fifth wheel.

So happy for you man! The new truck is awesome and it fits all the checks. Bigger cab, good luxury, amazing Cummins reliability, no warranty so you don't have to stress about wrenching on it etc.

I love watching your videos because I get to see my friends old 83-84 White money Calo SS. He passed away and he was supposed to leave me a car but it never did. He was way too young when he passed. Every time I see that beautiful car it makes me sad. But I love your videos. Thanks for showing it because that thing is amazing

Get the hitch offset on the trailer. Don't mess with the hitch placement in the bed of the truck. It'll mess with the weight distribution / towing stability; moving the tongue weight even a small distance back behind the rear axle is going to the shoot the nose of the truck into the air (the further the hitch is moved back, the more the nose will rise).

@Taylordrifts

Жыл бұрын

My thing on that is. People pull much larger trailers. From behind the bumper. Yes the weight balance is different in a bumper pull. But my trailer is very light and small.

@abesmissioncontrol2013

Жыл бұрын

@@Taylordrifts Difference with a bumper pull is that the weight is lower. You're the guy w/ the truck obv, but I'd be concerned.

@jamiewhite1923

Жыл бұрын

@@Taylordriftsweight distribution on a bumper trailer is a lot different with less tounge weight.

@JohnnyAnderson1

Жыл бұрын

A single rear wheel could pull his weight trailer easily, move the weight of his trailer back 6-8" won't make much of a difference, I wouldn't do it with a 20,000lb trailer that has 4,000lbs of toung weight but for his needs it would be completely fine

@Teysik

Жыл бұрын

@@Taylordrifts you might be surprised how much worse the truck drives with the weight further back. Could make it super bouncy going down the highway, similar to if you load your car to far back on the trailer. You could fabricate a new hitch for the trailer that goes further forward however much you need. I’ve known people who have done that

No matter what you do, keep the fummins as a full time standby. The new dodge though, she gorgeous!

@Sinixstar

Жыл бұрын

I was gonna say the same thing. Use the fummins as a support vehicle. If the tow-rig has a problem, you have a built-in backup on the road with you. Throw a cover on the bed and toss extra tires/wheels/whatever in there for some extra room even.

@sethgoulet4410

Жыл бұрын

Oooorrr, do the giveaway he once considered with the Fummins. I'd certainly load up on some merch if he did.

@Lou_sassel315

Жыл бұрын

@@Sinixstara bed cover would not allow him to use the fifth wheel tho

Noticed something when you got the gooseneck ball out. Don’t continue to use that ball. They were recalled because the release was prone to sticking. I would contact a dealer to get it replaced. The replacement ball has a release on top of the ball

Taylor you might wanna look into that telescoping fifthwheel so you dont crunch your cab corners... it's a pull rite hitch.... when you start to turn the hitch slides back and gives you room so you don't hit the cab corners

Make sure you do the crankcase vent delete and clean your turbo. Run a catch can or vent to atmosphere as it doesnt make much oil. But it is currently dumping into your turbo. Which causes premature turbo failure. Just a FYI and on your 6.7 cummins

Keep a check on the seal around the third brake light. They get brittle and will leek water into your cab that collects in the storage compartments.

@dill5500

Жыл бұрын

Same on my Chevy when I took it off to tint the lights I used a lil silicone to keep water out

@Jesse_Caulk

Жыл бұрын

It's just as likely for the cab vents to leak, they often don't stay tight to the cab.

@jessepitt

Жыл бұрын

Junk

@lukeleiby9481

Жыл бұрын

@@Hard_Right thats just horrid luck. I know 5+ppl with 2016 and newer trucks and they’re all fine.

@bradhughes613

Жыл бұрын

@@Hard_Right I have a 2016 silverado that I've never had to touch at all. It drives perfect, tows perfect, and all the uppity gizmos in the interior all work perfectly. Just because your truck sucks doesn't mean they all do.

Biggest thing I could recommend for any fummins conversion using the 5r110 that comes behind the 6.0 and 6.4 powerstroke is that you MUST get a fummins swap torque converter. The OEM one, is great for a powerstroke. They're known to hold 500+hp for a long time on modified trucks. HOWEVER a cummins has a significantly lower powerband than a powerstroke. The TC in the 5r is meant to accommodate the torque being higher in the RPMs. A 6.4 powerstroke makes peak torque at 2,000 RPM. Where a common rail 5.9 does it at 1400 rpm. Tuning can and is done to try and accommodate this big 600rpm range difference. But theres only so much tuning can do to battle the difference in mechanical/power capabilities. I'm been planning and reading on fummins builds for awhile, the biggest thing I have picked up on from groups dedicated to fummins swap is the necessity one of these TC are to having a well shifting ford automatic behind the cummins. There's a gentleman named Larry Barnett out of Indiana that makes incredible TC for these swaps. I have watched dozens of posts from guys who where frustrated with how their auto was shifting and performing, only to come back after a TC change happy as could be. Another thing that may help is going with some Icon double rate coil springs up front. These make a huge impact in the ride quality on older trucks. And are drop in and go! Normally only 3-400 bucks for a set.

I ended up upgrading the lift pump and turbo with a fleece system on my cummins tow rig. If you have the asin trans you are in a better position for not really needing an upgrade. I love my dodge but I'm soon in the market for an upgrade ram. My 3rd gen has a cancer rust issue that I'm getting tired of fixing.

Taylor, im sure Im not the first to say it, but you need to get the 5th wheel slidder rack that they have for mega cabs. Also, those oem tail lights have a known issue for having codes and warnings on the dash when a single led goes out, but other wise works and functions normally. Get a half decent set of aftermarket lights and prevent the struggle. Other than that, those 4th gen trucks are awesome! Congrats on the upgrade!

If it has a 68rfe would definitely recommend doing a Revmax thermostat delete and probably get a bigger transmission pan. The pan with the cooling fins will help with cooling and so will the extra oil it can hold.

I looked after a dozen 6.7 trucks for years. Get familiar with the little bolt (8mm or 10mm IIRC) on power cable that runs to the passenger side battery from the charge side of the alternator. The alternator WILL short at some point in time and pulling the charge cable off the battery will get you a LONG way down the road without the shorted alt eating up all your amps.

1 - Suspension - Go ahead and get a Carli kit with progressive springs, caster shims, icon shocks and your ride will tremendously increase 2) For the transmission, get one built from Randy’s out in Utah and be done with it 3) Get a FASS with a sump and give that hpfp a positive draw vs a negative 4) Fleece cheetah with an S&B intake. Stock VGT turbos known for going out and veins sticking. You could go non-vgt but for better drivability, keep the VGT

@zacharyblakely5923

Жыл бұрын

And if you need some tunes let me know and Ill get you hooked up.

Said before, but I’ll say it again. Do the 8’ bed conversion. Super easy and you’ll be so much happier with that in the end.

Rather than modify the trailer, just send it to Long Bed My Truck and get the ultimate truck: Mega Cab Long Bed Cummins dually

@JohnnyAnderson1

Жыл бұрын

Or just get an offset hitch on the trailer, or just don't do 90 degree turns

@mraycgz

Жыл бұрын

Dot is cracking down on those. Insurance companies too. If you never have a problem you’re good but there’s a reason Ram doesn’t sell one. Rules and regulations.

@kevinbutler9786

Жыл бұрын

Why would he send it anywhere? He literally has a full shop at his house and his channel is about building cars.

@--_DJ_--

Жыл бұрын

@@kevinbutler9786 Frame stretching isn't something to mess around with if you don't know what you are doing. He is a good fab guy, but there is a lot riding on getting that right.

@warrenmichael918

Жыл бұрын

@@mraycgz cracking down on what? LOL The DOT isnt cracking down on anyone who does a legit frame stretch on these mega cabs. Semi trucks are being stretched everyday and they go through scales daily. The reason Ram doesnt sell them is because its cheaper to use the same frames between these short bed mega cabs and the long bed crew cabs, they are the same sized frames.

From personal experience pulling a similar gooseneck within a short bed Dodge ram, the offset trailer ball in the bed of the truck gets you the best clearance of the cab. The offset hitch on the trailer only changes where you will hit your cab if you turn too sharp.

I'm a Ford guy all day but you can't say anything bad about a 6cyl Cummings diesel. They can make pretty good power pretty easy, or with a few dollars into them and correct parts you can make pretty big power too, either way there reliable, and like you said simple an easy to work on. I really dig the room and luxury that thing has I'm not going to lie. And after hearing and seeing exactly why you got it, great choice my friend great choice.

@Taylordrifts

Жыл бұрын

The simple to work on for me is key. The ford makes way more power everywhere. But the Cummins is so simple for a modern diesel engine.

@jackbankson927

Жыл бұрын

​@@TaylordriftsAnother Ford owner and shill here, you made the right decision. Ford falls behind when it comes to diesels. If you were considering a 1500 I'd say f-150 all the way, but Ram just has the best reliability and serviceability when it comes to 25-3500 diesels.

Bro..... the Fummins!!!!! Wth? You built it for a reason!!!! The Fummins is so cool. Why do you keep giving up on it.

Something tells me you won’t be happy until you end up in a hauler like the one Garrett has 😂

@Taylordrifts

Жыл бұрын

The problem is the maintenance on those is so expensive. Murder move (187 customs on KZread) bought a Pete one. Needed a headgasket. Ended up costing him 30k to get it repaired at a shop on the trip. And a new one is like $4-500,000

My dads 18’ 2500 6.7 had the ABS/TCS module fail. Our truck is under warranty so we can’t replace it with an aftermarket or used one, and the new one that isn’t supposed to fail doesn’t come out until august. The Cummins transmission shifts early because they make their power super low, the primary thing I’ve heard to alleviate stress on the transmission is a tune and a shift kit to bump the line pressure. It’s Gonna shift harder but will preserve the 68rfe, the only other fix is to get the high output with the aisin transmission.

Best truck you can buy. Cp3 cummins with auto (if you are going to tow heavy) the manuals are detuned a tad. Our 2018 trans lasted until close to 100k. Then lost a few gears, had the trans fully built. Towed 20-25k pounds and nearly all the miles were towing.

For the 68rfe, trans tuning, billet flex plate, better valve body, ultra low stall torque converter, thermal bypass delete, and a deep tranny pan with a drain plug. When you have it out for the flex plate & TC check the clutch packs or just rebuild it. Don't Tow with it on anything other than the lowest hp setting. Also if you go to larger than stock tire diameter regear or you will add stress to the tranny.

Would it be difficult to lengthen the frame and do a long bed conversion? I feel like that’s a Taylor type of project.

So glad you went with a newer Cummins. I used to drive the same truck but with a lift bed for landscaping. That truck was so reliable, and honestly never had a single issue hauling anything. I drove that truck every day for 2 years and all we did was basic maintenance. Dodge really knows how to make good trucks.

Love the truck. I have 3 of them. If your seriously worried about brake downs keep an extra turbo, and extra water pump,and and extra tipm. All easy to change. Likely hood of you haveing an issue with an anytime soon is rare as specially with the tipm. Only had to change a water pump in the road

Small part of me is bummed about the Fummin's as I really enjoyed watching the build and I think it looks sick etc but I'm stoked you have something you like and that you think will work out better for you and the team. I hope you can finally get that piece of mind and start getting out to more events!

@danhammond8406

Жыл бұрын

Ditch the ford crap

Im pretty sad still, not because you got rid of YOUR own truck. Im sad just because of how everything played out with the new super duty, just wish that dealership handled everything better from the start. As a fomoco employee that actually works at the super duty plant, its sad to see customers have bad experiences. Hope the new dodge treats you well and meets all your expectations

I currently have a lml duramax but will be switching to a 4th or 5th gen. The trans also made me nervous. A buddy of mine that is a diesel tech told me that a simple tune that keeps the converter from unlocking at shift points makes a huge difference. He told me that the problem is, if you’re just driving or pulling a hill it unlocks the converter to shift then re-locks it. Essentially “slamming” the trans sometimes. He’s a diehard Cummins guy who runs a service truck so i believe him. Hope it helps.

Stretch the frame and put on the 8' long bed on ....ultimate town rig

@jonathanferguson4617

Жыл бұрын

Plus room for tool box storage and bigger fuel tank.

Long bed swap! Long bed swap!

Just wait till the ABS control module fails. 2 trucks bith are out for the 2nd time. Also, the oil pan likes to blow out front passenger corner which 1 of my trucks does as its a weak spot.

As a auto/diesel tech for 15+ years, do yourself (and truck) a favor and always replace both batteries at the same time. Your starting & charging systens will thank you. The "good" battery has to make up for the "bad" battery, making you consistently changing 1 out after the other. You my friend have 2 beautiful tow rigs.

You can always extend the frame and get a 8ft box and not have to worry about hitting the cab. There's kits out there for it! The issue with moving the hitch back is it puts the weight behind the rear wheels, which partly defeats the purpose of the gooseneck.

Oh noooooo! I was so amped and then I saw two pedals, and a column shift. Ahhhhhh. Still cool but man I thought you were going stick shift.

@Taylordrifts

Жыл бұрын

I couldn’t find one :( only found one in PA and it sold by the time I was ready.

Interesting you went with the short bed after borrowing the one to tow your trailer home and lacking turn radius. It’ll be cool to see how you can work around that.

@jackrossman3565

Жыл бұрын

Cant get a mega cab 4th gen with a long box unless it is custom made

@cobratuner

Жыл бұрын

@@jackrossman3565 well that explains it then 😅

Do coolant loop to back of the head for towing If it has the trans thermostat upgrade Delete grid heater Move vibe ccv off the turbo You’ll be fine with offset hitch had 2 trailers with it

Good for you man I may think the mega cab dually is the ugliest truck ever made proportionally wise because they don’t make that in a long bed, but your truck you seam stoked and that’s all that matters! Hope it brings you no issues and smooth sailing in your adventures!!

@JessyU13

Жыл бұрын

I agree, it don't like the overall look of it, but it's a sick truck either way!

@tylergeosano4043

Жыл бұрын

There is a company, I think in CO, that will convert a mega cab into a long bed by extending the frame if its a must (I love my mega cab and would consider the stretch if I get a heavier goose/5th)

Probably best to keep the fummins even if the new truck proves itself, maybe put more into it over time and that way you have a backup that is exactly what you want in case the mega cab decides to unprove itself later. It is sad to see the fummins getting put on the sidelines after it did its job faithfully and without fail tho

@BrandonLeech

Жыл бұрын

It's a Frankenstein truck that's been taken apart and cobbled back together amateur hour style. I'd be concerned about wandering off too far in it myself.

@KiranPatel-fk1pg

Жыл бұрын

@@BrandonLeech Exactly. It's never gonna be as well engineering and put together as a stock unmodified truck.

You can get a 5th wheel hitch that will slide back as you turn with the trailer. It’s designed for mega cabs so you can have the full size trailer and everything

Im glad you stayed with a 6.7! Have you considered doing a Gale Banks grid heater fix? I cant remember if this year is affected but I'm pretty sure it is?

Beautiful truck, only problem is you don't have the Aisin transmission so i would definitely look to upgrade that 68rfe

@JoshuaOverman

Жыл бұрын

He will learn real quick that he should’ve kept his ford

@joeyketchum1827

Жыл бұрын

Aisin would fix all his issues

To fit the 22.5's all you need is a leveling kit. Also you should swap to the CAT fuel and water separators. But the 22.5's on mine fit really well and the tires last me around 100k miles, well worth it!

Get the trans built and upgrade the coolers, have the trans tuned, keep it serviced. I have the same truck with built trans. Trans was replaced at 150k. Currently have 422k, same engine, same trans since upgrading, regulars service pulling a 38 foot gooseneck for hotshot work. Only issue was a shift sensor. Been a trooper.

Dropping rpm is for efficiency, there should be a power/sports/tow mode button, that drops it from the high gear range. The trans and the gear options make a difference, more so with slight grades.

Wish you went with Aisin transmission

Really happy for you getting the truck you want. Was really hoping the Fummins would save the day and become your ultimate tow rig!

You might consider upgrading from the stock intake heater grid from Banks. The one thing that will kill the 6.7 is one of the bolts will break and take out the engine. It will help performance as well.

As a daily driving tow rig about 200-300 miles a day my 2012 6.7 3500 hasn’t skipped a beat besides water pump which is insanely easy and brakes / tires I’ve put about 200k in the last 2 years almost 9-10k a month i haul a 2 car trailer and live in wa where there are lots of hills. I will always suggest Cummins trucks to anybody

LOVE the new Tow Rig. The dually Mega Cab is sweet for sure. The short bed is a hurtle but it will be really interesting to see how the trailer tows with the tweaks you are looking at. She's a beauty for sure.

I like the reliability modifications made to the 4th Gen 😉

Fellow 2016 Cummins Mega-cab owner here, welcome to the club Taylor!

Welcome to the awesome comfort of a longhorn! You’ll love it!! Also, go Randy’s for any of your transmission bits and mods. I have a 2016 too, the vgt vanes like to stick. Drive with the exhaust brake on and if the turbo or actuator fail, hit up DDP. My actuator failed, went city diesel billet actuator and it’s been great. Congrats on the rig!! If you have steering slop (common) cjc has little inserts that helps correct that. The drag link “fix” from FCA was to weld nuts that allow for adjust… swap it out with a synergy one and you’re golden.

feel like this is one of those situations you want something so bad and know its short comings, but you talk yourself into it and find a way to justify it even though you know the choice doesn't quite make sense.

@Taylordrifts

Жыл бұрын

As far as the megacab portion of things. Probably right. That was a want more than anything. But the truck itself. I don’t think so. I weighed the pros and cons of every single option. This made the most sense for me. Practically. Same truck. Base model. Longbed. Stick. Best option. But I know I’ll get tired of having to shifted on a super long drive.

@Lou_sassel315

Жыл бұрын

@@Taylordriftsyea I made the decision to get a 93 Chevy Silverado with a 5 speed because I thought it would be so cool to have a manual truck and I do think it is. Well I put a 6.0 lq4 in it and drive it everywhere and probably have put over 20k miles on it last year and while I still love it I do wish I have something a bit less annoying to drive. It’s loud and cramped being a single cab and ofcourse it gets a quite a bit annoying to shift especially on long drives or driving downtown with a lot of traffic. I think you made the right choice and the truck looks like a beast!

@77marioland

Жыл бұрын

I've always tried to have a manual; I like the control and for mechanical sympathy. Even living in a big city my daily was a stick, the only time it sucked was when the slave stared to go bad and I practically lifted my butt off the seat to push the clutch in... while in rush hour traffic. Automatics are fine except for the fact that they always fail especially if you get a used vehicle, it's just a timebomb; you don't know if the previous owner took care of it. New vehicles aren't even worth getting, the price and depreciation is unjustifiable.

@Lou_sassel315

Жыл бұрын

@@77marioland I will admit I do feel more confident in my manual transmission then I do with my other transmission especially the 4L60e I’m running about 400 hp through. But it is a little less convenient. But having direct control of the gears is a huge plus. Plus I feel as if I get much better mileage probably due to both direct control of the gears and also less loss in power.

@michaelswart9236

Жыл бұрын

​@@Taylordriftsturns towing into a road trip instead of work

Congrats on the new rig brother! Wishing you the best in your travels and can't wait for the new content!!!!!!

So glad you got a 4th gen mega, i have a 14 2500 srw mega larmine. I think you will enjoy it alot. It looks like you do have the 68rfe based of your dipstick location so yea your going to want a valve body at minimum id say. I dont tow heavy very often and still almost lost my trans, and did the BD 68protect vb rebuild and saved it. Check on your tuning like im sure you already are, but trans tuning will help alot and raise line pressure to keep it from burning clutches. If your tuner doesnt have trans tuning you can always get the BD trans tuner little plug and play controller to boost your line pressure

Congratulations! I had a 2018 2500 SRW with the same exterior color and interior trim. I LOVED that vehicle! Can’t beat a Cummins. 👏🏻 Unfortunately, I am past the point where I need a tow rig - only reason I got rid of it.

21:22 Taylor Ray out of context 💀:

Do yall understand how special it is to have a friend that literally bought a mega cab strictly for friends comfort and luggage? Come on!! Top tier homie!!! Please keep showing love to the fummins.

I had a revmax valve body in my truck and it was great. Best part is when the trans blew up they gave me a credit for the valve body when I sent them the core on a built trans.

Refresh the transmission. Put some new raybestos clutches, billet input shaft, billet d and j valve body plate, and billet flex plate. Lastly get a revvmax thermal bypass and you’ll be set for many years

Beautiful truck, to be fair, you don't technically have to get a new hitch and offset ball to get the clearance, you can stretch the frame and slap a long bed on there, its invasive and definitely the less practical of the options but it does make a cool truck even cooler.