I wasn't going to replace my 1gen til 2022, but I caught wind the G56 was going away and ordered mine just before they shut 2018 ordering down. It was built in late October and delivered in December. Surely one of the last G56 trucks ever built. I love it to bits.
I got my 2018 w/g56 in November of 18. I got lucky, it was a cab and chassis tradesman and that's exactly what I wanted. Was 500 miles away and the dealer went and got it from another dealer for me.
I came insanely close to trading in my 2013 Silverado for one in Sept 2018. I was looking at Rams and decided I wouldn't get serious unless I saw one with white ext, cocoa/dune interior, manual, and leather seats. Damned if that 2018 didn't have every one of tbose features. Ultimately, I bought an engagement ring instead. I think about it now and then, but now being married and not having any payments (Silverado been paid off since 2014), is not a bad place to be.
From the first day I bought my 2020 Ram I adjusted my mirrors in the vertical position and never thought twice about. I tow a travel trailer once in a while, but I daily drive with my mirrors vertical. You can see so much; which is safer. I never once thought about what others might think about them. I never knew that was a thing. No one has ever said anything to me about them either, so ride with them up man.
Had an 06 6spd with a TST computer advertised at 500hp and 1000ft lbs torque. I had to replace the stock clutch with a South Bend to stop it from slipping, even then I usually had it set on the 4th level out of 9. Best towing truck I ever owned.
I have a 2017 tradesman G56 with Manual transfer case too. 32k miles. Just ordered a south bend Dual disc organic clutch. Deleted with DRD, plus 4 inch straight pipe. after I install the clutch ill run the 90hp tune. 35x12.5 in Nitto ridge grapplers. love my truck as I can update any part of the dash whenever I want. New cluster and radio will be soon to match what you have. Also have a Leer 100XR canopy on order as i have 3 German Shepherds and its very much needed for road trips :)
Man you ain't kiddin about stopping with the G56 and the exhaust brake. Got me am 18 Big Horn and it stops amazing. I rarely use the foot brake except to stop rolling at a light. Electronics are amazing too. You nailed it with the good stuff the trucks have.
Great video, always loved these things with a manual (might get one in a few years if I can find one). For the remote start, you could go aftermarket and it will work safely with the manual transmission.
2015 2500 same truck, deleted camper shell, Cert rigged, 10,300lbs with extra fuel tanks, 100gallons. I get 25-33mpgs freeway, 20-25 city, 10-20 off road, on stock Firestone Transforce 275-70-18LT HT tires. I get these takeoffs for $50 each. Over 100 Trump events in 4 years. Now at about 360k miles and my oil doesn't get dirty till about 5000 miles.And the clutch is still stock, 360k on original clutch.
LED bulbs in basic lights, H11 + 9005 = Fantastic Street lighting. fans in back exit out holes drilled in dust covers. Fans keep the lights fog free. Alot of owners deleted the door and gate labels.
Love that truck!!! I whimped out of ordering a 2018. Fully regretting it now. Hoping to find one just like yours with a sunroof also. If you know anyone looking to sell soon let me know. The Hunt begins!!!
@@BustedKnuckleVideo I know I'm an odd one. Most people don't use their sunroofs but I love my fresh air. I bought one vehicle years ago with a sunroof and now I'm hooked. I have to have one now. It's an irritating necessity what can I say lol
Beautiful truck! Never should have sold my 06 3500 G56. I did a 3.42 gear swap in mine and it made it so much more enjoyable to drive. You could actually get some speed out of the lower gears and it lowered the cruise rpm 150-200 rpm, and gave an honest 1+mpg increase. Your truck has a slightly taller 6th gear already, so with a gear swap, taller tires, fully deleted and an economy tune, the mpg would be incredible. I bet empty cruising at 60-65 you'd see 25 mpg. I plan on doing a build like that in the future.
Hell yeah brotha. I'm rolling in a 2018 ram 3500 4x4 with 4" BDS lift 37" baja boss MT 's and Cummins here in So Cal. I'm like probably the only guy in a 500 mile radius driving a truck like this.
Wow!😮 Hellcat X 2 guy here. Had a gas truck "for getting around & bad weather". 🤔 All changed last August 2018 & traded my 2005 F150 4x4 (well taken care of w/90k miles), for a new 2018 Ram 3500 Cummins CrewCab 4x4 short box Tradesman w/G56!😃 Luv it! No big mods, just a BD Diesel throttle booster. I sacrificed to pay it off, w/B&W gooseneck hitch & 22' 14k lb gooseneck car hauler. 😃
Hell yeah brotha. I got a 2018 g56 3500 SRW. Love it man. 4x4 with 4" lift and 35's. I'm in so cal and everyone thinks I'm nuts driving a manual. G56 is the real deal
Douche moose hahaha that's awesome. That alone was worth watching this entire thing. Appreciate the review, looking at picking up a 2018 g56 cummins soon!
So with the mirrors being a Laramie you should have memory seats, with that if you put the mirrors up and set your memory again it will remember the position they're in (minus blind spot mirrors) and if you click the memory button after moving them it'll move to the proper angle. That's what I've experienced on my 16 2500 limited so I'd assume they kept it, also your blind spot mirror for the right side shouldn't need to be moved if it's set at the correct angle when folding the mirrors up or down.
My old neighbor had one like this, and he would always hit the exhaust brake going down the hill and with the straight pipe. Oh lawd was an ear gasmic every time
Man, I bought my first truck, a 2004 F150, two years ago. I just finished trucking school and I learned how to drive stick on an old 1995 or something Nissan pickup before I got in the rig. I’m definitely getting a 2018 Ram manual 2500....it’s the newest thing you’ll get with descent tech and the manual transmission...I appreciate your video...it solidified my decision
I own a 04.5 3500 NV5600, never drove a G56 but heard they are smoother. But the only downfall I see is the dual mass flywheel with the G56. Now, with a 7 month old here and more on the way, I see a need to upgrade to a 4th gen for more cab room haha
I Think if u got an old school manual trans,why u hate do not have remote control, im from southern Brazil ,got a 2012 6 speed automatic trans and ive just sold my 08,4 aut speed, awesome Channel buddy
I hate how the bumpers are so thin. If you were to back up and touch a peace of dust, it would dent. These trucks are going to be hard to fine straight in the future. Aside that, everything in this video is extremely accurate. The best feature for the g56 trucks would be a shifter mounted exhaust brake button!
Have nearly the same truck 2018 2500. Agree with most of your comments exactly, except steering. The steering in mine is garbage and dangerous. It’s a constant battle to keep it out of the telephone poles. I have the Tradesman and the headlights are also garbage. Love the Cummins with the manual tho, nothing else like it.
Love the 4th gen trucks. I think this review was pretty good. Sad they have phased out the mansmission from all the diesel trucks. But that's the world we live in. Oh and you were on point with the mirrors. That's one thing I hate with my 2001 also but at least you have power adjust mirrors. Mine are manual. Some day I'd love to get into a 4th gen but for now I'll keep chugging along in my stock '01 2wd 3/4 ton ext cab long bed nv5600 Cummins. Hopefully mods will come along for it next year.
And the 4th gen mirrors have a way better blind spot piece. The 2nd gen mirrors have a small square in the top left/right when down and then when folded out it's the bottom left/right. It's not the worst and it does its job but the full strip like the 4th gens have is a million times better. Whether they're up or down.
I've got an 08 6.7 g56. As far as the mirrors, I don't find I need to adjust the blind spot mirror when I flip em. Just the main one. Maybe a height difference I am 6'4" and my seat is all the way back. Kinda wish they could make them power folding so you don't have to hop out the truck
Have an 07 Mega with the 5.9 & 48re. Seriously considering swapping in a G56. Mirrors are odd/weird. Keep mine down when not towing as they'd smack others on narrow 2 lane roads.
2015 2500 Ram 4 door 4x4 g56 deleted camper shell 540,000 clear clean oil, 2nd clutch, 3rd water pump, 2nd set injectors, 23-33 mpgs freeway, leds, 2 light bars, 275 70 18 take offs 18 sets at $150-200 per new set Firestone transforce factory HTs, black painted steel rims, 8qts 15-40w in trans every 33k =33 gallons diesel oil in 540k 4 transmission with no metal filings
I have a 13, 4x4 short box, crew cab, 6.7 Cummins, 6 speed! Alarm, remote start, with airbags in the back, jake brake, deleted and tuned. 105 000 miles. 0 Issues. Offers on this unicorn lol?
I have the same truck just white and long bed instead of megacab. I went back and forth between the two. Remote start can be had with flashlogic. Three locks from the factory key fob and the truck fires up. My dislikes are all pretty much the same as yours. Cup holders No push button start / keyless entry Low power ratings No center console Other than those things I love the truck. I’ll probably delete it after the warranty.
I threaten to kick The shit out of anyone putting their arm Up there. 1. It’s not an arm rest. 2. It’s cheap tradesman plastic 3. It’s my truck 4. It’s my truck. 5. Get your own if you like your arm up there.
2005 for the G56. I like the badging but I'm big and obnoxious as well, haha. Agreed it would be nice if the manual had the capability of the Aisin from the factory. It would also be nice if the still offered the manual!! But that Allison will be real nice backing up the Cummins if Peugeot has the balls and vision to make it happen!!!!!
You ABSOLUTELY RIGHT..20 years from now,your truck will be collectible...sounds like a PETERBILT..I have tradesman mega with chrome package..I love it and if the wife kicks me out of the house ,I'll check into chateau RAM..all the best from a yankee in COMMUNIST new york
That and the fact they are detuned to the extent that they are. I loved my 3rd gen Megan cab 6 spd. I cant remember if they detuned the 5.9 for the g56
Beautiful truck! I test drove a 2018 Ram and liked it a lot, but ended up buying a GMC, which just checked a few more boxes. Funny to hear you mention the badging; that’s one thing I really didn’t care for either.
You think the headlights suck? I have a 16 laramie and I think they’re really bright. Compared to my 12 big horn and every other vehicle I’ve had or drove
I have a 17' g56 laramie, and the headlights are atrocious.. I can't justify spending $1500~ on Alpharex or mirimotos. I just modded the dust cap, and threw in a good set of HID in there. Still retain the cut off line to not blind people, but its probably 3x as bright now.
Rigid industries make a bracket so you can mount 2 sets of there cube lights in your factory fog light location. I have there DOT approved fog lights on the factory switch and a set of there driving lights on my aux switch. I put in LED bulbs in the headlights and the fog lights put out just as much if not more light then they do.
Just bought my 2018 ram 2500 cummins with G56....I am looking for reasons to drive it even if I dont need to. Mine is deleted and if I baby it while driving and not have fun. I can probably get 22-25 mpg . I am also on 37s with 5 in lift.
I wish I could paint my 1993 Geo Prizm black but it's too hot in AZ for that lol. Black does show dirt easier though but y'all probably don't have the same dust problem we do here.
The clutch isn't the reason the engine is derated, the trans is. Sure, you can drop a dual disk South Bend clutch with a solid flywheel and crank the truck up to the Aisin power levels or more, but you will eventually hatch the trans. The factory tested these transmissions and they know how much torque they can take and survive. Manuals are also hard on downstream parts compared to automatics, especially if the driver sucks or just plain abuses it. The ZF S6-650 6 speed manual that Ford and GM used ia actually a better, more durable transmission vs the G56, but even they won't hold up to current stock power levels if used hard or abused. Ford and GM also had to eventually derate the models with the ZF, and because of that and the general lack of interest in manual transmissions by most buyers the sales numbers dropped to the point where it was no longer worthwhile to keep making them. You had an Allison in your Dmax, so you know why most buyers would opt for it over the manual, especially considering you get an engine with full rated power.
Used to blip my 04 ALL THE TIME cause thats how you say "I have a mans man truck yall" lol. I will be getting a 4th gen g56 soon!! And the tow mirrors...now you know why a lot of guys leave them up. Down they're useless imo
@@BustedKnuckleVideo tbh they need to just leave them the exact same in the up position but have them slide on the solid bar they have already. Would be nice
I will never understand old people talking shit on millenials. Manuals wouldn't be phased out if the older generations still bought manuals. And 5 of the 7 cars I have owned have been manuals. / end rant great review
@@BustedKnuckleVideo Now I will not buy a truck. Would love one like this but I dont got the money. When I do have the money I will not be able to get one of these.
I love your enology on the side mirrors. Douche moose .... LOL. I haven't driven a Dodge since i parted with my 2nd gen 12v in 2010. I'm in a rental Now with a 2022 "Hemi" and am experiencing the mirror syndrome. Carrying a couple ladders on the back rack forces me to use the side mirrors more so, they stay vertical. I am currently looking at 4th Gen Cummins trucks to replace my 02 Powerpoke that ate the ditch. RAM .... now here this. You need to engineere the same mirrors on a power extendable/retractable arms.
I have a 2018 tradesman with 6.7 and the g56. Truck guys are always surprised that it’s a manual transmission. I got a question for y’all. What clutch do you recommend if I plan to delete it? Oh and roll tide from south Alabama ;)
I keep watching this video strictly because I'm kicking myself for not ordering a 2018 Mega with G56. Damn I'm jealous. And it's nearly impossible to find them now. While saying that, if anyone knows someone selling something similar please chime in
@@Poverty_performance5.3 Reason I swapped my 08 6.7 mega cab with a nv5600. G56 doesn't hold much power, let alone stock. Aluminum casing doesn't help either.
@@-ouv a braced g56 case will hold more then the shafts will. And nv5600 parts are few and far between unless some machine shop I've never heard of is making a fortune making the parts
So should we do one of these videos on my 2013 6.7 Powerstroke?
Yes
Where’s the Prerunner
Yea
final video will be released on it soon
Awesome
I almost spit my drink out when he said the back seat fold down and theres so much room for "activities" hahhaha
LMAO
What he trying to say ?
Like doing things in the rear seat ?😒
😂 Sad activities too
I wasn't going to replace my 1gen til 2022, but I caught wind the G56 was going away and ordered mine just before they shut 2018 ordering down. It was built in late October and delivered in December. Surely one of the last G56 trucks ever built. I love it to bits.
good call
I got my 2018 w/g56 in November of 18.
I got lucky, it was a cab and chassis tradesman and that's exactly what I wanted.
Was 500 miles away and the dealer went and got it from another dealer for me.
I came insanely close to trading in my 2013 Silverado for one in Sept 2018. I was looking at Rams and decided I wouldn't get serious unless I saw one with white ext, cocoa/dune interior, manual, and leather seats. Damned if that 2018 didn't have every one of tbose features. Ultimately, I bought an engagement ring instead. I think about it now and then, but now being married and not having any payments (Silverado been paid off since 2014), is not a bad place to be.
"If you've already been involved in said activities" lmao! Love that 👌
HA!
😂
Been there, glad I pulled out in the last moment Fwiw
From the first day I bought my 2020 Ram I adjusted my mirrors in the vertical position and never thought twice about. I tow a travel trailer once in a while, but I daily drive with my mirrors vertical. You can see so much; which is safer. I never once thought about what others might think about them. I never knew that was a thing. No one has ever said anything to me about them either, so ride with them up man.
that is the way to go
Had an 06 6spd with a TST computer advertised at 500hp and 1000ft lbs torque. I had to replace the stock clutch with a South Bend to stop it from slipping, even then I usually had it set on the 4th level out of 9. Best towing truck I ever owned.
Very nice!
Legend has it that the OP had a strong Scandinavian accent, but the Cummins changed it to that southern drawl.
The radio also only plays country.
HA
These comments are hilarious. 6 in a row, ready to tow. 8 in a V, you sit to pee
MikeHuntSmells that’s a good one!
I have a 2017 tradesman G56 with Manual transfer case too. 32k miles. Just ordered a south bend Dual disc organic clutch. Deleted with DRD, plus 4 inch straight pipe. after I install the clutch ill run the 90hp tune. 35x12.5 in Nitto ridge grapplers. love my truck as I can update any part of the dash whenever I want. New cluster and radio will be soon to match what you have. Also have a Leer 100XR canopy on order as i have 3 German Shepherds and its very much needed for road trips :)
Man you ain't kiddin about stopping with the G56 and the exhaust brake. Got me am 18 Big Horn and it stops amazing. I rarely use the foot brake except to stop rolling at a light. Electronics are amazing too. You nailed it with the good stuff the trucks have.
its one heck of a truck for sure
You can't beat the fun and reliability of "old school" manual vehicles.
agreed
Just ordered my leftover 2018 3500 dually G56 6.7 Cummins today. Got a hell of a deal on it. *CAN NOT WAIT* to go pick it up next week.
Nice
Great video, always loved these things with a manual (might get one in a few years if I can find one). For the remote start, you could go aftermarket and it will work safely with the manual transmission.
good call
2015 2500 same truck, deleted camper shell, Cert rigged, 10,300lbs with extra fuel tanks, 100gallons. I get 25-33mpgs freeway, 20-25 city, 10-20 off road, on stock Firestone Transforce 275-70-18LT HT tires. I get these takeoffs for $50 each. Over 100 Trump events in 4 years. Now at about 360k miles and my oil doesn't get dirty till about 5000 miles.And the clutch is still stock, 360k on original clutch.
nice
I have the same thing except it's a '12. Love it. Plan on a billet clutch in the near future.
So nice
LED bulbs in basic lights, H11 + 9005 = Fantastic Street lighting. fans in back exit out holes drilled in dust covers. Fans keep the lights fog free. Alot of owners deleted the door and gate labels.
too bad this truck was totaled...
Love that truck!!! I whimped out of ordering a 2018. Fully regretting it now. Hoping to find one just like yours with a sunroof also. If you know anyone looking to sell soon let me know. The Hunt begins!!!
not sure why they put sun roofs in trucks, I never use mine
@@BustedKnuckleVideo I know I'm an odd one. Most people don't use their sunroofs but I love my fresh air. I bought one vehicle years ago with a sunroof and now I'm hooked. I have to have one now. It's an irritating necessity what can I say lol
When you did that thing with your arms after you showed the mirrors I just burst out!!!
HA! That was a good one
I miss my 08 with the g56. With a dual disk clutch and studs it was making some serious power and was totally reliable and got excellent fuel mileage.
bout time to make some serious mods to this one
Absolutely love my 06 mega cab g56!
Chris Trapp heck of a truck
As a gen x who dailys a 5 speed honda i love my anti left hope it doesnt fail me
good call
Beautiful truck! Never should have sold my 06 3500 G56.
I did a 3.42 gear swap in mine and it made it so much more enjoyable to drive. You could actually get some speed out of the lower gears and it lowered the cruise rpm 150-200 rpm, and gave an honest 1+mpg increase. Your truck has a slightly taller 6th gear already, so with a gear swap, taller tires, fully deleted and an economy tune, the mpg would be incredible. I bet empty cruising at 60-65 you'd see 25 mpg. I plan on doing a build like that in the future.
No? 25mpg new diesels are worse than 07 back
Plan on replacing that clutch. My 2017 clutch quit at 86,000 miles! Replaced it with a Valaire
Replaced the whole truck after it was totaled
@@BustedKnuckleVideonah youre kidding right 😢
Hell yeah brotha. I'm rolling in a 2018 ram 3500 4x4 with 4" BDS lift 37" baja boss MT 's and Cummins here in So Cal. I'm like probably the only guy in a 500 mile radius driving a truck like this.
too bad this one got totaled
@@BustedKnuckleVideo oh dang that sucks man. Damn I'm sorry to hear that.
Wow!😮 Hellcat X 2 guy here. Had a gas truck "for getting around & bad weather". 🤔 All changed last August 2018 & traded my 2005 F150 4x4 (well taken care of w/90k miles), for a new 2018 Ram 3500 Cummins CrewCab 4x4 short box Tradesman w/G56!😃 Luv it! No big mods, just a BD Diesel throttle booster. I sacrificed to pay it off, w/B&W gooseneck hitch & 22' 14k lb gooseneck car hauler. 😃
Very Nice!
This has to be my all time dream truck
It was a nice one
I have a ‘18 non vo6 recall truck
And a
‘18 vo6 recall truck.
I put a leveling kit on the recall truck.
I then aligned it myself.
Works great.
they are good trucks
Going to be looking for a used one in a few months wish me luck.....
Aaron good luck!
18,6.7,4x4 30k miles all maintenance records long bed tradesman. Gun metal gray.
Warranty bumper to bumper to 65k
Drivetrain to 100k
Asking 50.
@@slavaaa1869 still available?
Carmax! The way to go got my beast from there.
@@rudolphblair8577 you get a 6 speed? been looking every day on carmax.
I love these trucks. They look badass with a stick in them! I don’t know why these can’t be in the market by the big 3.
not enough people buying sticks
BustedKnuckleVideo Guess not, if even Dodge pulled out
exactly
Just blew trans number 5 today and looking at the G56. Have big power in my 5.9 and cant keep a trans in my truck.
You have blown 5 trannies?
Nv5600 keeps more power
Hell yeah brotha. I got a 2018 g56 3500 SRW. Love it man. 4x4 with 4" lift and 35's. I'm in so cal and everyone thinks I'm nuts driving a manual. G56 is the real deal
It is legit
Douche moose hahaha that's awesome. That alone was worth watching this entire thing. Appreciate the review, looking at picking up a 2018 g56 cummins soon!
Glad you enjoyed the commentary 😬
So with the mirrors being a Laramie you should have memory seats, with that if you put the mirrors up and set your memory again it will remember the position they're in (minus blind spot mirrors) and if you click the memory button after moving them it'll move to the proper angle. That's what I've experienced on my 16 2500 limited so I'd assume they kept it, also your blind spot mirror for the right side shouldn't need to be moved if it's set at the correct angle when folding the mirrors up or down.
I don't think this one had memory seats
@@BustedKnuckleVideoall Laramie do
I wasn't aware of the moose designation. I love it. My sister who is dainty and refined has the nick name moose.
Ol doosh moose
Just bought this exact same truck and I love it!
they are nice
My old neighbor had one like this, and he would always hit the exhaust brake going down the hill and with the straight pipe. Oh lawd was an ear gasmic every time
they do sound good
Man, I bought my first truck, a 2004 F150, two years ago. I just finished trucking school and I learned how to drive stick on an old 1995 or something Nissan pickup before I got in the rig. I’m definitely getting a 2018 Ram manual 2500....it’s the newest thing you’ll get with descent tech and the manual transmission...I appreciate your video...it solidified my decision
Right on
I own a 04.5 3500 NV5600, never drove a G56 but heard they are smoother. But the only downfall I see is the dual mass flywheel with the G56. Now, with a 7 month old here and more on the way, I see a need to upgrade to a 4th gen for more cab room haha
all that mega cab room
Good buy.. resale will be through the roof when it is sold. Cool
would have if it didn't get totaled
Just bought a 2012.so excited
I got one of them anti theft devices in my 14 2500 as well. Put 60k on it so far, will never sell! You are spot on about the mirrors! Haha
too bad this one got totaled
Oh no, drivetrain still good?
I Think if u got an old school manual trans,why u hate do not have remote control, im from southern Brazil ,got a 2012 6 speed automatic trans and ive just sold my 08,4 aut speed, awesome Channel buddy
remote start is nice during the hot summer and cold winters here
I hate how the bumpers are so thin. If you were to back up and touch a peace of dust, it would dent. These trucks are going to be hard to fine straight in the future. Aside that, everything in this video is extremely accurate. The best feature for the g56 trucks would be a shifter mounted exhaust brake button!
just needs some armored bumpers now
That’s like the holy grail! Sweet ride. I own a cclb drw Laramie g56 myself
too bad it got totaled...
I swapped out my mirrors for the 08 model. Can pull a 20ft trailer without needing to flip up my moose antlers.
good call
Have nearly the same truck 2018 2500. Agree with most of your comments exactly, except steering. The steering in mine is garbage and dangerous. It’s a constant battle to keep it out of the telephone poles. I have the Tradesman and the headlights are also garbage. Love the Cummins with the manual tho, nothing else like it.
needs a few mods to make it worth a damn
Love the 4th gen trucks. I think this review was pretty good. Sad they have phased out the mansmission from all the diesel trucks. But that's the world we live in. Oh and you were on point with the mirrors. That's one thing I hate with my 2001 also but at least you have power adjust mirrors. Mine are manual. Some day I'd love to get into a 4th gen but for now I'll keep chugging along in my stock '01 2wd 3/4 ton ext cab long bed nv5600 Cummins. Hopefully mods will come along for it next year.
Glad to hear everyone understands the mirror struggles
And the 4th gen mirrors have a way better blind spot piece. The 2nd gen mirrors have a small square in the top left/right when down and then when folded out it's the bottom left/right. It's not the worst and it does its job but the full strip like the 4th gens have is a million times better. Whether they're up or down.
these will never get folded in eff it
Yeah. I'll take the hate for better vision.
exactly
Beautiful truck my 2017 rams the same way I love it
they are good trucks
I've got an 08 6.7 g56. As far as the mirrors, I don't find I need to adjust the blind spot mirror when I flip em. Just the main one. Maybe a height difference I am 6'4" and my seat is all the way back. Kinda wish they could make them power folding so you don't have to hop out the truck
can't believe that they dont have power mirrors. It is like they are stuck in the 90s or something...
Have an 07 Mega with the 5.9 & 48re. Seriously considering swapping in a G56. Mirrors are odd/weird. Keep mine down when not towing as they'd smack others on narrow 2 lane roads.
too bad this one got totaled
@@BustedKnuckleVideo ouch. Sorry to hear that. I'm scared to death that'll happen to mine. Can't be replaced.
👍Mirrors Up!👍Mighty fine truck!
Thanks 👍
I like the badging on the sides 👌
I’d delete it all
@@BustedKnuckleVideo Haha 😄 👍👍
2015 2500 Ram 4 door 4x4 g56 deleted camper shell 540,000 clear clean oil, 2nd clutch, 3rd water pump, 2nd set injectors, 23-33 mpgs freeway, leds, 2 light bars, 275 70 18 take offs 18 sets at $150-200 per new set Firestone transforce factory HTs, black painted steel rims, 8qts 15-40w in trans every 33k =33 gallons diesel oil in 540k 4 transmission with no metal filings
Nice
awesome looking truck.
Thanks 👍
Nice truck 👍🏼 and yes Diesel people will definitely know all about the G56 😁 I love mine
Right on!
I have a 13, 4x4 short box, crew cab, 6.7 Cummins, 6 speed! Alarm, remote start, with airbags in the back, jake brake, deleted and tuned. 105 000 miles. 0 Issues. Offers on this unicorn lol?
Hold onto it. This one got totaled
What tune/exhaust/delete combo are you using? Sounds amazing! I plan on doing the same with my 14 G56 soon. Great video... love the comments!
PAKNVNM what delete 🤷♂️👀
BustedKnuckleVideo if that’s not deleted, what is done to it? I’m avoiding deleting mine because I don’t want to drop the extra money on a clutch.....
@@BustedKnuckleVideo Riiiiiiight. :)
You love the steering now. As a fourth gen owner... just wait it don’t stay tight for long 😂😂
It was good until it got totaled...
I have the same truck just white and long bed instead of megacab. I went back and forth between the two.
Remote start can be had with flashlogic. Three locks from the factory key fob and the truck fires up.
My dislikes are all pretty much the same as yours.
Cup holders
No push button start / keyless entry
Low power ratings
No center console
Other than those things I love the truck. I’ll probably delete it after the warranty.
Yeah not too much to complain about with these trucks.
There is a portable cup holder that will insert between any seat and center console. USA Made I believe.
ahh good call
My 06 has an aftermarket cup holder set that attaches to the front of the center console. It looks stock and fixes the problem.
I feel rare with my zf6 Duramax but I need a Cummins sidekick for it!!
Can't ever have too many!
Hope you have better luck with the "Fiat" electronics and front wheel bearings than I did, Both were dead by 50,000 miles.
well they were good until it got totaled
Yes, I would buy that truck off you NO problem!
Wish it was still around...
18 2500 ... door locking pins pinch the dog shit out of my arm when my elbo/arm is out of the window doors lock automatically
hmmm I think most trucks do that now
I threaten to kick
The shit out of anyone putting their arm
Up there.
1. It’s not an arm rest.
2. It’s cheap tradesman plastic
3. It’s my truck
4. It’s my truck.
5. Get your own if you like your arm up there.
Y'all got rid of the old 7.3? You'll regret that one.
Joe Jones I sure did!
Amazing truck! It only needs a larger fuel tank like those 52 gallon tanks from S&B.
just like my powerstroke, not enough fuel capacity
Agree. Even for those getting 20+ empty. And if you tow, you're constantly on the lookout for fuel stations. Added a 44/40 Fuelbox to mine.
Since when was a 6 1/2 bed considered full size??? . 🤔
because long beds are ugly...
Long beds are soooooo much better for a 5th wheel though, IMHO
@@richfarfugnuven6308 yes...less of a chance of crushing your cab.. lol
Rich Farfugnuven they haul better but don’t look better
@@BustedKnuckleVideoi am ok with that. I have a 42 foot toy hauler, and a short bed would probably scare me too much. I am a paranoid person.
2005 for the G56. I like the badging but I'm big and obnoxious as well, haha. Agreed it would be nice if the manual had the capability of the Aisin from the factory. It would also be nice if the still offered the manual!! But that Allison will be real nice backing up the Cummins if Peugeot has the balls and vision to make it happen!!!!!
agreed
You ABSOLUTELY RIGHT..20 years from now,your truck will be collectible...sounds like a PETERBILT..I have tradesman mega with chrome package..I love it and if the wife kicks me out of the house ,I'll check into chateau RAM..all the best from a yankee in COMMUNIST new york
They are roomy for sure
I really want one. Sad about manual trans dying out :-(
not enough people buying them anymore
That and the fact they are detuned to the extent that they are. I loved my 3rd gen Megan cab 6 spd. I cant remember if they detuned the 5.9 for the g56
Beautiful truck! I test drove a 2018 Ram and liked it a lot, but ended up buying a GMC, which just checked a few more boxes.
Funny to hear you mention the badging; that’s one thing I really didn’t care for either.
Nice choice, sadly this one was totaled
Gay man chevy
Definitely related to Scott Taylor.
who?
My dream truck
too bad it got totaled
@@BustedKnuckleVideo damn that sucks
that is a beautiful beautiful truck. makes me want a 4th gen 6 spd
its been a good one
Wondering if the stock Luk DMF has crapped the bed yet?
luk dmf?
@@BustedKnuckleVideo The stock dual mass flywheel. Mine dynamited recently and took the front half of the case with it. Lol
You think the headlights suck? I have a 16 laramie and I think they’re really bright. Compared to my 12 big horn and every other vehicle I’ve had or drove
They aren't great
Searching the car sale websites right now and can’t even find a 3500 SRW 4x4 Manual…let alone one with the Cummins
they are hard to come bye
@@BustedKnuckleVideo Agreed. Only downside I wish is they could have manual locking hubs and transfer case like the older F250/ 350’s
I have a 17' g56 laramie, and the headlights are atrocious.. I can't justify spending $1500~ on Alpharex or mirimotos. I just modded the dust cap, and threw in a good set of HID in there. Still retain the cut off line to not blind people, but its probably 3x as bright now.
good call
Rigid industries make a bracket so you can mount 2 sets of there cube lights in your factory fog light location. I have there DOT approved fog lights on the factory switch and a set of there driving lights on my aux switch. I put in LED bulbs in the headlights and the fog lights put out just as much if not more light then they do.
Just heard the new 2021 2500 diesels may come with the Allison transmission!!!
that would be nice
what a great video genuine honest fella
glad you dig it, sadly this truck was recently totaled....
Busted Knuckle Films well that’s not cool 😞
Awesome video and truck! Also, hello from a fellow Alabama resident who also drives a 4th gen Cummins 👌🏻
Thanks!
I'm an Alabama resident who also wants to drive a 4th Gen G56 Cummins.
Just bought my 2018 ram 2500 cummins with G56....I am looking for reasons to drive it even if I dont need to. Mine is deleted and if I baby it while driving and not have fun. I can probably get 22-25 mpg . I am also on 37s with 5 in lift.
they are nice for sure
I've got the aisin and wish I would have gotten the g56
It is nice.
I wish I could paint my 1993 Geo Prizm black but it's too hot in AZ for that lol. Black does show dirt easier though but y'all probably don't have the same dust problem we do here.
its dusty here too and the pollen....
@@BustedKnuckleVideo Ah damn yeah the trees, I sneezed for an hour straight cause of that shit here last month.
Excellent presentation. The combination of the manual trans and exhaust brake are unparalleled in a new truck. The spacious cab is icing on the cake.
Hahaha haha. ..riiight
Kevin Hornbuckle Thanks!
"This is the blip."
*oh*
ol cummins blip
What do I hate in my 18 3500 longbed? The 68RFE. What do I love? The fact I’m swapping in a G56 in a few months hahaha.
good call
Remote started?! Can you doe that on manual transmission?!
Set parking brake, leave in neutral. Yep
The clutch isn't the reason the engine is derated, the trans is. Sure, you can drop a dual disk South Bend clutch with a solid flywheel and crank the truck up to the Aisin power levels or more, but you will eventually hatch the trans. The factory tested these transmissions and they know how much torque they can take and survive. Manuals are also hard on downstream parts compared to automatics, especially if the driver sucks or just plain abuses it.
The ZF S6-650 6 speed manual that Ford and GM used ia actually a better, more durable transmission vs the G56, but even they won't hold up to current stock power levels if used hard or abused. Ford and GM also had to eventually derate the models with the ZF, and because of that and the general lack of interest in manual transmissions by most buyers the sales numbers dropped to the point where it was no longer worthwhile to keep making them. You had an Allison in your Dmax, so you know why most buyers would opt for it over the manual, especially considering you get an engine with full rated power.
throw in a clutch and turn it up
You had me at "activities"
exactly
Used to blip my 04 ALL THE TIME cause thats how you say "I have a mans man truck yall" lol. I will be getting a 4th gen g56 soon!! And the tow mirrors...now you know why a lot of guys leave them up. Down they're useless imo
hate the mirrors so much
@@BustedKnuckleVideo tbh they need to just leave them the exact same in the up position but have them slide on the solid bar they have already. Would be nice
they need a complete redesign
I will never understand old people talking shit on millenials. Manuals wouldn't be phased out if the older generations still bought manuals. And 5 of the 7 cars I have owned have been manuals. / end rant great review
Aaron thanks we are sad to see them go as well.
@@BustedKnuckleVideo Now I will not buy a truck. Would love one like this but I dont got the money. When I do have the money I will not be able to get one of these.
You look pretty young man, you might be a millennial lol
The guy's like "all you millennials out there." This guy is literally a millennial.
Honestly that’s untrue about milleniels and manuals turned 16 this summer got two manual rangers and just bought a 6 speed 3rd gen Cummins today
I love your enology on the side mirrors. Douche moose .... LOL. I haven't driven a Dodge since i parted with my 2nd gen 12v in 2010.
I'm in a rental Now with a 2022 "Hemi" and am experiencing the mirror syndrome. Carrying a couple ladders on the back rack forces me to use the side mirrors more so, they stay vertical. I am currently looking at 4th Gen Cummins trucks to replace my 02 Powerpoke that ate the ditch.
RAM .... now here this. You need to engineere the same mirrors on a power extendable/retractable arms.
they are way behind in the mirror game
LOVE the video..what's with the Ford F150 exhaust?
F150 exhaust?
You don’t know a sharp turning radius until you drive a 1977 Ford F-150 4x4 single cab short bed. I have never driven a vehicle that turns sharper.
Steven Vanheel old school
BustedKnuckleVideo old school is the way to go
I like the new trucks myself
BustedKnuckleVideo they sure do drive in a straight line a lot better than the old ones lol
A forklift. Boom, mic drop.
I have a 2018 tradesman with 6.7 and the g56. Truck guys are always surprised that it’s a manual transmission. I got a question for y’all. What clutch do you recommend if I plan to delete it? Oh and roll tide from south Alabama ;)
shh don't talk about Delete they are watching....
I keep watching this video strictly because I'm kicking myself for not ordering a 2018 Mega with G56. Damn I'm jealous. And it's nearly impossible to find them now. While saying that, if anyone knows someone selling something similar please chime in
this one was totaled making it even hard to find...
Just don't speed shift in 4th or 6th it just cost me 4k to build my g56 2012 megacab dually with 35s
shane grayson good call
Same my 4th went on vacation in my 2017 dually on 37s
@@Poverty_performance5.3 Reason I swapped my 08 6.7 mega cab with a nv5600. G56 doesn't hold much power, let alone stock. Aluminum casing doesn't help either.
@@-ouv what all did u need to do that
@@-ouv a braced g56 case will hold more then the shafts will. And nv5600 parts are few and far between unless some machine shop I've never heard of is making a fortune making the parts
Dream truck
It was a good one
How much did you pay for your 2018?. I have the same truck manual 3500 but mine is a 2012 Pre-Def.
It has been a minute