ASD (lsd) is perfectly fine for trucks that are mainly used for daily driving and lighter off road driving. It’s good outside of big rocks. E-lockers are great for serious off roading. The Anti-Slip helps in all sorts of cases that you should NOT engage an E-Locker for. Like snowy/slushy roads, loose dirt or stone. I can count on one hand the amount of times I’ve needed my rear locker in my JK Rubicon off roading in the Adirondack Mountains in the Northeast, and I’ve never needed the front locker. Most people buying a Rebel aren’t going to be doing serious off roading. It’s likely going to be a daily with weekend warrior duty.
1. Push the gear down button to get to 8th gear. That disables MDS, i do that until i can afford a tuner for my 2016 2. 2018 4th gens have apple car play 3. I spoke with a Ram rep and the lack of ventilated seats was because of seat material. Supposedly leather is best for it, the vinyl is best for cleaning. 4. As far as the air ride, thats why i never pulled the trigger on the BDS lift, i am saving to install Icon coilover kit, love the air ride but i overland my rebel and im scared of breaking down in the middle of nowhere.
Got the 4" BDS lift for my 2016 Rebel w/air suspension. It took nearly a year of diagnosing and nearly 10k... But my air suspension is (knock on wood) working correctly now. I refused to give up it. It's too useful a feature and spent too much time/money to say rip it out now. Replaced x2 bags, the compressor, diverter valve. And haven't had a problem since. Luckily I'm in a position to funnel the bill through my business. Lol cause that out of pocket expense would make me reconsider.
I loved my 2016 rebel. Up until winter. Air rides freeze up and the truck is virtually undriveable. Even if i store it in my garage. While I'm at work it freezes. Currently looking into just getting rid of the air rides or sadly trading it in.
I feel ya man! I loved the truck but once the air ride started having issues it just became a nightmare. King & Fox do make coilovers conversion for deleting the air ride so that’s always an option.
I have a 2011 Ram I paid $6,500 for, it has the, cooling seats(I really can't feel a difference) heated seats, heated steering wheel, also power sunroof & power rear window. I love it but I would like to get after market air suspension. I know I'll probably regret it. My question to younger people is, why not buy a bit older vehicle for a lot less money. It sounds like the newer ones are a lot of trouble & Expense?
I have a 2011 Ram 1500 Sport Crewcab 4x4 that has heated seats, heated steering wheel, and cooling seats...but it also has leather interior with tiny vent holes in the seats and backrests.
About the MDS and not being able to turn it off if you haven't come across it yet you can turn MDS off by putting it in manual shift mode you have to turn knob ship selector on the dash you have to do it with the steering wheel shift buttons put it up to eight and MDS is off. Only sucks that you have to do it each time you get into vehicle
I had had dealership program my 21 warlock to turn off the MDS Mines always v8 makes a big difference smoother idling quicker bit better fuel mileage etc and I go from 100 to 136 very quick lol
My 2018 4th Gen Rebel has Apple Car Play. Not sure if thats a Canadian only thing? My big “hate” is the leather option comes in all black only, not available in the red/black. I love my red/black interior, just not a fan of the vinyl/cloth seats.
Oh wow that’s awesome about the CarPlay, I wish I had it lol. I also fully agree about the full leather and red accents. They do offer full leather with red accents for the TRX now so maybe it’ll carry over for the rest of 2021 trucks.
It shoulda had 392 in it.thats the only thing i dont like,wish i had ventilated seats as well..mines a fifth gen..miss my 2020 widebody scat pack plus charger😒🙄
@@Wimya I assumed all rebels with the airride and 392 rearend has that feature ( mine does and it's not something I had included when I ordered the truck ). If not then I learned something new.
You would think an off-road package even one not meant for high speed would at least have locking diffs, sway bar disconnects, or skid plates. I’m not hating on the Rebel and it’s deff off-road capable but it’s hardly a real off-road package imo.
@@HeyMavDak my brother a fully loaded Rebel weighs only about 200-300lbs more than a gladiator rubicon which is a full blown off-road package truck. My TRX also weighs a lot more than my Rebel did and is very off road capable. Also the power wagon weighs a lot more. Overland rigs are very heavy and are built for slow off-road / rocks. The weight isn’t the issue I’m sorry.
@@HeyMavDak that literally has nothing to do with off-road capabilities. I’ll make it simple, other than the tires… what makes the Rebel an off-road package?
What's going on with your air ride? You back end looked low and the nose looked super high. That's exactly what mine is doing. It refuses to stay in Entry/Exit.
Rey Revilla yea on video or in pic the PreRunner front bumper makes it look like it’s a lot higher than it really is. But looking at in person it’s really level. But for the past two months my air ride just straight up hasn’t worked. Won’t respond to the buttons or anything.
@@Wimya I just recently purchased a 16 Rebel. Clean truck 17x9 method wheels, 35s, carven exhaust, level links. The air ride is neat but worries me as well. I got a 5 year full coverage warranty. I will use that to cover the cost and repairs. Once that is up, conversion will probably happen
ASD (lsd) is perfectly fine for trucks that are mainly used for daily driving and lighter off road driving. It’s good outside of big rocks. E-lockers are great for serious off roading. The Anti-Slip helps in all sorts of cases that you should NOT engage an E-Locker for. Like snowy/slushy roads, loose dirt or stone. I can count on one hand the amount of times I’ve needed my rear locker in my JK Rubicon off roading in the Adirondack Mountains in the Northeast, and I’ve never needed the front locker. Most people buying a Rebel aren’t going to be doing serious off roading. It’s likely going to be a daily with weekend warrior duty.
1. Push the gear down button to get to 8th gear. That disables MDS, i do that until i can afford a tuner for my 2016
2. 2018 4th gens have apple car play
3. I spoke with a Ram rep and the lack of ventilated seats was because of seat material. Supposedly leather is best for it, the vinyl is best for cleaning.
4. As far as the air ride, thats why i never pulled the trigger on the BDS lift, i am saving to install Icon coilover kit, love the air ride but i overland my rebel and im scared of breaking down in the middle of nowhere.
Do you have a video of the coilover kit replacing the air ride
I have a 4th gen Rebel, I changed the suspension to a RC Vertex 6", looks and drives amazing! And got rid of the air susp. BS issues.
Good call!! I was about to pull the trigger and ditch the air ride for coilovers as well before I got rid of the truck. The air ride was a nightmare
Got the 4" BDS lift for my 2016 Rebel w/air suspension.
It took nearly a year of diagnosing and nearly 10k... But my air suspension is (knock on wood) working correctly now. I refused to give up it. It's too useful a feature and spent too much time/money to say rip it out now.
Replaced x2 bags, the compressor, diverter valve. And haven't had a problem since.
Luckily I'm in a position to funnel the bill through my business. Lol cause that out of pocket expense would make me reconsider.
I have a 16 on 35s and it handles better then almost every jeep I run with and the hill climbs I've done will shock you
I loved my 2016 rebel. Up until winter. Air rides freeze up and the truck is virtually undriveable. Even if i store it in my garage. While I'm at work it freezes. Currently looking into just getting rid of the air rides or sadly trading it in.
I feel ya man! I loved the truck but once the air ride started having issues it just became a nightmare. King & Fox do make coilovers conversion for deleting the air ride so that’s always an option.
Broooo I’m dealing with this now! Fuckkkk then they say my compressor has an internal leak. My back passenger is way lower n it drives me Insane
@@Wimya how much do you think with install will I pay for this on avg? Still deciding if to keep my 2017 or trade it in.
I have a 2011 Ram I paid $6,500 for, it has the, cooling seats(I really can't feel a difference) heated seats, heated steering wheel, also power sunroof & power rear window. I love it but I would like to get after market air suspension. I know I'll probably regret it. My question to younger people is, why not buy a bit older vehicle for a lot less money. It sounds like the newer ones are a lot of trouble & Expense?
I have a 2011 Ram 1500 Sport Crewcab 4x4 that has heated seats, heated steering wheel, and cooling seats...but it also has leather interior with tiny vent holes in the seats and backrests.
About the MDS and not being able to turn it off if you haven't come across it yet you can turn MDS off by putting it in manual shift mode you have to turn knob ship selector on the dash you have to do it with the steering wheel shift buttons put it up to eight and MDS is off. Only sucks that you have to do it each time you get into vehicle
I haven’t even gone mudding yet cuz the suspension feels like it’s made of plastic lol but hella expensive
Hahah I totally feel you bro
I had had dealership program my 21 warlock to turn off the MDS Mines always v8 makes a big difference smoother idling quicker bit better fuel mileage etc and I go from 100 to 136 very quick lol
That’s sweet! I had no idea the dealer could do that
Loving that front bumper looks nice!
Thanks man!!
My 2018 4th Gen Rebel has Apple Car Play. Not sure if thats a Canadian only thing? My big “hate” is the leather option comes in all black only, not available in the red/black. I love my red/black interior, just not a fan of the vinyl/cloth seats.
Oh wow that’s awesome about the CarPlay, I wish I had it lol. I also fully agree about the full leather and red accents. They do offer full leather with red accents for the TRX now so maybe it’ll carry over for the rest of 2021 trucks.
My 2018 has car play. But it did get imported from Canada
Got a 2014 sport 4 x 4 it has every option but the air ride thank god
Yea the air suspension blows lol 😂
i got the same truck. what size off wheels and tires you got?
Where did you get that steering wheel from??? Super clean!!!!
Company is called Carbontastic. I made a few videos about it awhile back check them out for a better look at the wheel!
Welp why'd you get it if you hate it
my truck is a 2016 rebel. does it work on 6cil on higway?
My challenger rt has the 5.7 hemi it also got the m.d.s
Is that steering wheel stock? It looks fantastic
I wish it came stick like that lol. It’s the Carbontastic Carbon wheel
It shoulda had 392 in it.thats the only thing i dont like,wish i had ventilated seats as well..mines a fifth gen..miss my 2020 widebody scat pack plus charger😒🙄
I 100% agree a 392 & ventilated seats would be game changer
My 2017 came standard with the 392 and heated/cooled seats.
You should have bought the Limited edition it has everything you wanted 😊
Does anyone know with the Ram Rebel if I can add either 2 inch blocks or some kind of lift for the rear ran with the air ride suspension for towing?
It will throw off the height sensors. You would also need to make custom adjustable links to account for the lift.
My 18 has leather but still no cooled seats
Btw thanks to you and your videos, they have helped me a lot
I’m glad to hear that!
The tow/haul button disables the MDS !!
I had no idea we had a tow button lmao
@@Wimya I assumed all rebels with the airride and 392 rearend has that feature ( mine does and it's not something I had included when I ordered the truck ). If not then I learned something new.
The air ride problem sounds like a computer issue.
Yea I agree. Myself and 2 separate dealers still can’t find the issue.
@@Wimya they should replace the truck then
That suspension I forgot they had, and now I’m going to stay away from this
What year is your rebel?
2017
My 18’ limited has apple car play
Ford or ram?
@@bobbyarmenta3064 Ram
@@chrisb9900 dang that's a nice truck. And thanks
It definitely is an off-road package but not for high-speed.
You would think an off-road package even one not meant for high speed would at least have locking diffs, sway bar disconnects, or skid plates. I’m not hating on the Rebel and it’s deff off-road capable but it’s hardly a real off-road package imo.
@@Wimya It comes down to weight. The more components added the worse it would be as a truck. You should see how terrible the payload is on a Longhorn.
@@HeyMavDak my brother a fully loaded Rebel weighs only about 200-300lbs more than a gladiator rubicon which is a full blown off-road package truck. My TRX also weighs a lot more than my Rebel did and is very off road capable. Also the power wagon weighs a lot more. Overland rigs are very heavy and are built for slow off-road / rocks. The weight isn’t the issue I’m sorry.
@@Wimya Peek the payload and towing capacities of those verses a Rebel.
@@HeyMavDak that literally has nothing to do with off-road capabilities. I’ll make it simple, other than the tires… what makes the Rebel an off-road package?
Go warlock, add leather seats!
What's going on with your air ride? You back end looked low and the nose looked super high. That's exactly what mine is doing. It refuses to stay in Entry/Exit.
Rey Revilla yea on video or in pic the PreRunner front bumper makes it look like it’s a lot higher than it really is. But looking at in person it’s really level. But for the past two months my air ride just straight up hasn’t worked. Won’t respond to the buttons or anything.
@@Wimya I just recently purchased a 16 Rebel. Clean truck 17x9 method wheels, 35s, carven exhaust, level links. The air ride is neat but worries me as well. I got a 5 year full coverage warranty. I will use that to cover the cost and repairs. Once that is up, conversion will probably happen
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