Installing 8.4" Uconnect Touch screen Radio in RAM 2500 Tradesmen

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@brandon65678 Жыл бұрын

I like how much more flush mounted that appears to be compared to the one in my 2019 tradesman, it’s set up more like my moms 2020 grand Cherokee. Looks awesome!

@Augiebracerofam 2 жыл бұрын

Shade tree mechanic project under the shade tree. AC looks like it also changed to separate temperature zones. Glad the snags were not major issues. Thank you for sharing and have a great day.

@DavidBrown-jt7yi 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool video. Shows that things can be done outside of the factory and dealership.

@michaelmartin9335 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you showed us this great video on how to do all this, big undertaking, good job BTBRV👍

@SegoMan Жыл бұрын

All these videos make me enjoy the simplicity of my 05 3500 even more..

@awstott 2 жыл бұрын

I did that same upgrade on my 1500. I wanted Android Auto and you can't do that with the 5.4in Uconnect. Bought it from the guys at Infotainment as well - great group to work with.

@HabitualButtonPusher 2 жыл бұрын

For novice or DIY’ers it’s good to take a few pics with your smartphone so you know what connects back to what

@theantiqueactionfigure 3 ай бұрын

Or old timers who like me can't remember sh#!, Lol!

@Goober10584 Жыл бұрын

I'm fixing to upgrade my dads 5" screen (in his 2023 Ram 1500) to the 8.4 UC5. Got the radio/module, 8.4 trim bezel and harnesses needed - all in for under 700$. Can't beat that.

@justthat335ikid 10 ай бұрын

where from??

@rpkett 4 ай бұрын

@@justthat335ikid for that price I would assume a pick n' pull.

@JaxsonMcBride13 2 жыл бұрын

That truck is so amazingly beautiful!!

@kevinsoderquist2127 Жыл бұрын

I did a similar upgrade on my 2018 f150. Got all the parts out of a lariat truck that was at the scrap yard for pennies compared to buying new.

@johnfullmer7659 2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome and a technical but neat never realized that things would cost so much!!!! Thank you for sharing this

@MansaX 2 жыл бұрын

This is a nice upgrade. It amazes me how they sell these huge 18" (or whatever it is) that has the same functionality they just deleted the physical knobs to the ac/heater.

@qwerrweterterhrhry Жыл бұрын

18" is the screen size of the largest laptop, LOL

@ericstyer2890 2 жыл бұрын

If I knew what I knew now I’d have gone for the higher trim level to begin with. The $160/mo difference seems much more manageable than $2k here and there approach. Plus getting it from the dealer has valuation in the sense the trucks worth is bonafide versus upgrades being dismissed when added after-the-fact to some extent.

@jeepwk6.5L 11 ай бұрын

The 2k here and there is more manageable for me. Because I do a lot of overtime sporadically. So when I get ot I can just buy something no sweat

@rodigopizarro9414 Жыл бұрын

Sometimes customers come in with electrical concerns it’s literally that simple at times all the system needs is a little reset to start working right

@burleyoutdoors4700 2 жыл бұрын

Man I'm glad mine had that screen from the factory lol. Although my options look a little different

@Jason-yq1zs 2 жыл бұрын

Did this to my 2017 tradesman 2500 Cummins. It only cost $800’and sold my old one for $300 so net cost was only $500. Also, the upgraded cluster is only $400 and mileage can be programmed with alpha obd. There are much cheaper ways than infotainment is what I’m saying, if your ok with a bit more complexity and don’t need new.

@ismaelherrera5224 Жыл бұрын

Where did you bought the navi system?

@orlandoapodaca7244 Жыл бұрын

I'd be happy buying your old 1 put it in my 010

@JC-gx5ng Жыл бұрын

Its always cool to see these rams. I designed that cluster lol.. I havent saw the base model 2500. Now I wish I made those pillars with some texture. It was meant to be supporting the RAM logo bar like a farm ranch gate name plate. Also FCA cheaped out too much here. I wish we spent little more money to at least have some color on that RAM logo in the middle.

@adamm978 8 ай бұрын

Are you a interior designer/engineer?

@RoadieWingZZ 7 ай бұрын

Designed it? That’s some serious BS there, Sparky.

@gamemaverick1game573 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a million great video 👍👍that will save me a bundle on my new truck😁👍

@OpenAirAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

That was nerve wracking but worked out in the end

@BearMeat4Dinner Жыл бұрын

I think im gonna do this 1st upgrade if I get this new truck for me! ❤

@wushock92 2 жыл бұрын

The mobile 2-way radio addition can be quite valuable. Looks like a Midland MTX-400 GMRS 40-watt mobile radio (license required!) Is there enough interest to your viewers to have him explain how he installed it for others interested in adding comms to their trucks?

@stana2z 2 жыл бұрын

Recommend NOT attempting this if it's "cold" (air temp). Cold Plastic is BRITTLE plastic! I've done this before and seems like 70F plus air temp "softens" the plastic so it has less chance of breaking, especially on tabs and hooks...

@caseypries7559 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a security bypass cable that has 2 connectors that connect to the canbus hubs under the dash and then a male and female obd2 that goes inline with the factory connector. Takes less than 5 minutes to install and no pulling the dash apart. Then using alfaobd I made several changes to the truck including calibrating the speedo, fog lights on with high beams, and current gear on the drivers display.

@BigBadJohnDiesel 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to see you guy's install some fog lights on that truck!

@lesevans1479 Жыл бұрын

that is what I really like about a Ram they are pre wired so you add every thing a Limited has to a Express --- all you need is money to buy the upgrades LOL

@christopherlewis1017 Жыл бұрын

Know I’m late but I’m sure he’s going to enjoy that new screen

@scackley Жыл бұрын

I have done this twice, once on my 2014 and 2ndly on my 2018. 2018 was way more intense but I used a KZfaq video to follow and it worked flawlessly. If he paid $2600, he was RIPPED off, I paid just over 1K for the 8.4 with NAV in mid 2018 from Infotainment

@richardj163 2 жыл бұрын

With the chip shortage, more videos like this to add the options back! I’d love to add the surround cameras on my truck, rear view mirror-cam, blind spot monitoring, etc.

@LordFalconsword 2 жыл бұрын

Willing to bet that's a lot harder, what with running lines and installing cameras. They put in those camera harnesses before they put the chassis on.

@theobgyn6787 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty soon you'll be doing things like this to be able to even have heated seats

@blak238 2 жыл бұрын

Plus the new one has duel climate

@sidelmatt 2 жыл бұрын

I have been waiting for someone to do this with the new Ford, I have a 2020 super duty that I want to install the 2022 infotainment system in and I don't care what the cost is. If you have any info about that I would love it.

@sheekooyinkasoomaalida9527 2 жыл бұрын

شكرا لك عمل جميل وتحديث جميل للمركبة

@lesevans1479 Жыл бұрын

the gauge cluster should be your next up grade ---- (2017 is straight plug and play)

@g-wolf9445 Жыл бұрын

If you have plenty of time, disposable income and don’t care about not getting all of the functionality that comes with the upgrade then go ahead and do the upgrade. Everybody has different tastes and priorities. Nice looking upgrade.

@boblash7489 2 жыл бұрын

good vid,,,i always wonderd how all that worked

@ChrisBurns15 2 жыл бұрын

Hi all. Great Video. I have a 2020 Tradesman Dually for the Cyclone, I have the 5” 1990 radio as well, couple questions- Where was this kit sourced from and does it have wireless Apple Car Play? Thanks guys nicely done.

@JG-jz6hz 3 ай бұрын

Very cool 👍🏾

@TheRoadGlideRider 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting video! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

@Se7enmax9 2 жыл бұрын

Good vid!

@RayGrau 2 жыл бұрын

Oh man this is great timing I've been wondering how to do this and watch the few other videos. I want to do this on my 2014 and wondering about the backup camera as well. There's a way to upgrade that to a HD version. Time to start watching the video!

@BigfootDadExploresMontana 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Ray. You and I have the same gen truck, so the process is a bit more involved. If you have the 5" radio, you'll have to upgrade the the blower motor resistor and control unit. Infotainment has a whole kit dedicated to this process along with a video on the alerted procedure. I also installed a backup camera and had quite the saga getting that to work with the larger radio, but in the end, uncovered a few tricks to get everything working. Feel free to DM me on Instagram if you run into any issues.

@RayGrau 2 жыл бұрын

@@BigfootDadExploresMontana You said you had a video coming is that what the installation is the entire process?

@BigfootDadExploresMontana 2 жыл бұрын

@@RayGrau -Yes! But I won't have it released untill September, unfortunately. I'm way behind.

@mikemccabe7124 2 жыл бұрын

check out boosted motorsports channel he did the upgrade on 3 of his trucks while doing hellcqt motor swaps and he shows you how to save a lil bit of money and be able to upgrade instrument cluster, U-Connect and upgraded all the speakers too

@bimmel20 2 жыл бұрын

@@BigfootDadExploresMontana I have the 2016 RAM 2500 and would like to do the same switch.

@maureenbessey5361 2 жыл бұрын

Could you link the other videos of upgrades done to this truck if you assisted? It is a consideration for someone looking to purchase a Ram that can later be upgraded such as this truck.

@HemiJB91 15 күн бұрын

You could've bought a amazon package for under 250$ that works really well

@willcorg1979 11 ай бұрын

So I noticed the new screen bezel has the dual climate temperature controls, does that work independently or do they just mirror one another?

@definitehotshotwill Жыл бұрын

Nice video. Can u upgrade the headunit to the u connect 12" headunit that comes in the limited?

@mikemccabe7124 2 жыл бұрын

you should check out boosted motorsports channel he has the hellkota a hellcat interior & drivetrain swapped into his dakota and now he is currently building his ram 1500 hellcat edition where he did the u-connect swap like your doing here after he did also on his Eco-Diesel Ram and he shows where he gets everything from the harnesses to the displays todo the swap including the drivers instrument dash display on all 3 trucks

@rubenarguello3069 Жыл бұрын

I ordered a 8.4 kit from infotainment and got it installed on my 2016 ram 2500 tradesmen and my factory back up camera wouldn’t activate when in reverse gear , customer service couldn’t fix my issue. This was for a g56 transmission (manual)

@michaelmartin9335 2 жыл бұрын

$1500 for LT tiers $1200 for brush guard (BG paid for itself when the truck in front of me picked up a 8' retread off a semi and landed on my front end at 80 mpr, no damage)😁 $800 for Rino bed spray in liner $300 for extended mirrors $500 for airbags $500 for airbag pump $1,500 for fifth wheel hitch $1500 for a hard tunnel cover most of this I put on myself, for a total of $5,000 and that's for a 2004 2500 4wd Dodge (115,000 miles) don't take long to get a lot of money tied up in accessories. Base price of 15K when I bought the truck which include new ball joints and trailer brake brake. It all adds up quick but it's worth every penny I love my truck and it pulls my fifth wheel Reflections 9,800 GVW like it's made to be pulled. Life is good!!!

@micahpotts6417 2 жыл бұрын

Do you need to disconnect the truck battery before doing this type of work?

@anslemgunawickrema3891 Жыл бұрын

8.4” touch screen update. Great video sir. Thank you for sharing. Question.. do you have a link for the unit? I have a 2021 tradesman that I want to upgrade.. pls lmk

@dakotahtimmons2183 Жыл бұрын

Can I get a link to the 8.4” Uconnect? Want to buy this for my tradesman

@davidbrown6752 6 ай бұрын

Am interested in the CB connections/routing wires.

@nathanbeaner928 Жыл бұрын

after that leveling kit did you adjust the headlights.... prob not!!!!

@pgrant7688 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting. The dealer told me the 8.4 system would be $2000 back in 2018. They also said that compared to the power train, the electronics are far less reliable, with the power train accounting for 1% of claims. I have some expertise in the IT sector and the software upgrades to the system are … difficult. I say that having installed operating system software on thousands of networked UNIX & Windows systems.

@MrPland1992 2 жыл бұрын

You must not be very well versed in computers then. The can bus system is very straightforward

@pgrant7688 2 жыл бұрын

@@MrPland1992 thanks. That made me laugh. If it hadn’t taken the dealership six hours to do a software upgrade, I’d be insulted. If I cared.

@theantiqueactionfigure 3 ай бұрын

The factory UConnect on my 2018 Limited is getting replaced by the dealer today. It's being done under the extended factory fortunately.

@Proframers_ Жыл бұрын

Hello I wanted to upgrade my 2018 ram 1500, from the 5.4 to that one, is that available with that truck ??? And where I can order it ? Thanks, looks amazing.

@shelbykelsey1 2 жыл бұрын

Dose any one know if you can swap out the full size touch screen out of 2017 2500 mega cab in to a 2016 2500 tradesmen with the smaller touchscreen? I just upgraded the mega cab with the links well.. so I’m wondering if I can put that one in my other truck??

@michaeldiepeveen 10 ай бұрын

Really like the look of this infotainment, do you have a link to this one by any chance? I didn’t get that from the video, might be my mistake of course

@jonburgess30 2 жыл бұрын

i thought about changing out the radio on my grandfather's 99 gmc but the audio shop guy told me it wasnt worth it. i was trying to get apple car play so i dont have to hold on my phone in one hand and drive with the other hand

@r.b.jr.86 Жыл бұрын

I notice the new style is dual climate control. How difficult was it to change from single climate to dual?

@richardsmith5222 11 ай бұрын

So, I saw that the truck didn’t originally have the “auto” climate and the upgrade did. Does the auto work now? Did you have to do anything else to make it work?

@timdarcy01 Жыл бұрын

Where did you get the cone T from ?

@jontodd9408 2 жыл бұрын

Question, did this change also switch the HVAC to a duel zone? Looked as if the controls between the 2 units were different. Just wanted to know if this upgrade would also change this as well. Thanks for the video.

@markt4cali 2 жыл бұрын

You'll need a retrofit harness to have auto climate. True dual zone requires pulling the whole dash and modifying the blower to be dual blower... the 100 dollar adapter is your best option

@jrsjh2007 2 жыл бұрын

So the truck didn't come with automatic climate control or dual zone air conditioning. The new bezel has knobs and buttons for those controls so do those work? It appeared they did not but curious. I believe on the factory options the 8.4 is paired with the dual/auto climate option.

@markt4cali 2 жыл бұрын

It requires a retrofit harness. It's about 100 on top of this.

@SurfnTurfdfl 2 жыл бұрын

Anyway that the old one can be sold? Have one that the Bluetooth and volume went out and just looking to replace it with a like for like…😀

@mattnielsen7639 Жыл бұрын

Unplug and plug it back in and that fixed it? Cheap quality.

@stinson87 Жыл бұрын

this truck did not need a Temperature sensor module installed?

@Tazyz Жыл бұрын

How do you reverse the settings back to the original setting

@mladin1 2 жыл бұрын

Possibly get interior components from a junkyard as well.

@carlosvelasquez2774 Жыл бұрын

Great video ser send me the link to buy for my 2017 tradesman 2500

@bigc6436 Жыл бұрын

Where did you get the aftermarket unit mine is a 2013 multiple issues with the head unit not loading then I can't control any radio not working no backup cameras can't control ac would like to know where to get a replacement without being robbed by My dealer

@Jonathon_deJong Жыл бұрын

great video, where can i find this

@LindaCandelero-mf7xx Жыл бұрын

One question I have a 2020 tradesmen 2500 . Can I used the same system for my 2020

@mib20000 2 жыл бұрын

is the TRX HUGE screen an option ?

@BigfootDadExploresMontana 2 жыл бұрын

What are the chances of this 😅? I just completed filming the same upgrade on my Ram but, as you know, mine will be in the editing backlog for some time. Awesome upgrade (and tutorial video), I can personally confirm that coming from the 5" to the 8.4" on this side too. He'll be happy with this!

@RandomPerson-sb5mw Жыл бұрын

so he has dual zone on the new unit and only one on the old one?

@markt4cali 2 жыл бұрын

Fyi infotainment is the most expensive option. mvi Inc is quite a bit cheaper. Oem solutions is also cheaper

@andreusoliveira7152 Жыл бұрын

I would like to do it on my tradesman 2019 1500 this upgrade, can I have the link that u buy it, nice video by the way

@A_Scanner_Lightly Жыл бұрын

id buy this. no question. Can i get part number to swap to 2013-2018 5" express classic? Thanks

@richardbedard9253 2 жыл бұрын

Any chance to get info on cb radio? Thank you.

@bisonhargett9794 6 ай бұрын

Can you go from the small screen to the big 12 in screen??

@jesserodriguez547 Жыл бұрын

Do you know if that would fit a 2018?

@jameszeilstra7857 2 жыл бұрын

Whats the cost and where can i change mine out

@gcherney1 Жыл бұрын

Why did no one show the backup cam?!

@dasgutenentertainment Жыл бұрын

Would this still work for a 2018? (I have the same stock cluster)

@iZurgg Жыл бұрын

Can someone please tell me what the black piece above the front license plate called? Mine has pooped out and I’m trying to figure out how to put it back in!

@seagullsbtn 8 ай бұрын

Not a fan of 2500 diesel, as the engine weight kills payload. Good job with the factory head unit upgrade

@tunintunin3417 Жыл бұрын

You get way more with SEICANE for a fraction of the money.

@djjones2407 Жыл бұрын

i have the lowest trim 2010 tradesman but i want that uconnect setup. whats the part number?

@tripleg139 Жыл бұрын

Where did you buy the kit???

@motownsoundproductions-1154 2 жыл бұрын

Where did u get radio from

@davevisuals 5 ай бұрын

*$2,600 is absurd! The 13.6” Android 12 Vertical Screen is available for less than $800. Although not OEM, much better option.*

@darrellorr3624 Жыл бұрын

Be sure and check enter finder wells for RUST, THAT HAS A WARRANTY, but is worthless

@bill29456 2 жыл бұрын

I’d be courious to hear he much this bigger screen was as an option on the new truck as opposed to buying it after the fact. 🤔

@BigTruckBigRV 2 жыл бұрын

About the same price, except you would need to bundle it with a package that would likely be about $3k more total

@elkhunter63t30 10 ай бұрын

Do you have a part (s) numbers for the complete system?

@Runner19577 Жыл бұрын

Where can i buy this unit at for my 2018 ram 6.7???

@davidsanchez-bs2yq Жыл бұрын

Hello! Kind of off topic but can you give me the dimensions of those rims? I have a 2016 and your rims stick out just enough for my taste. TIA

@pthomas5786 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2018 tradesman can I do this

@davidco1767 Жыл бұрын

So does this turn it into a dual AC system or one knob will still control both sides

@riordankolseth7574 Жыл бұрын

I’m also curious about this?

@manoelusa 4 ай бұрын

🏆

@davidco1767 Жыл бұрын

What’s the link for the stereo

@luisvela6593 Жыл бұрын

Where can i order this from!?!?!?!?!?!? My rebel has the little 5 incher!!!