5” system aftermarket upgrade

[Walski]

Has anyone upgraded the system in a base 5” display with 6 speaker.looking for any possible issues I may face

 

[Ewiz]

I have been also waiting and looking. I have not seen anything yet. This 5in is garbage. I also have a problem of bluetooth not auto connecting when re entering the vehicle,

 

[Ryas]

I have been also waiting and looking. I have not seen anything yet. This 5in is garbage. I also have a problem of bluetooth not auto connecting when re entering the vehicle,

I’ve just purchased some new Focal 6x9 for front and rears and new Kenwood 6 channel XR600-6DSP. Trying to figure out how to connect with ANC unit under the driver seat. This amp uses the Maestro AR module to connect. However current connection don’t exactly work with the 2019 ram so may need to do some reworking here. Any ideas are greatly appreciated. Thanks guys.

 

[Tac747]

linkswell (http://www.linkswellinc.com) is close to releasing a fully compatible Uconnect replacement. When I talked to them yesterday they told me they are within a couple of months. So there is hope for a replacement of these abysmal infotainment systems FCA is putting in their vehicles

 

[Tac747]

Infotainment.com has the 8.4" and 12" upgrades available. For the non nav 8.4 its about a 15 minute job to swap them out.

 

[SpeedyV]

Infotainment.com has the 8.4" and 12" upgrades available. For the non nav 8.4 its about a 15 minute job to swap them out.

$4K...glad I ordered my truck with the 12”! But it’s cool that they’ve put these packages together.

 

[Tac747]

$4K...glad I ordered my truck with the 12”! But it’s cool that they’ve put these packages together.

Yeah, I went with the plain 8.4 non nav. They programmed it with my vin and provided anti theft code. Satellite radio fired right up and everything including my power steps showed right up in the settings. I don't understand why they don't offer the 8.4 in the tradesman or at least offer black bumpers and trim in a bighorn.

 

[BMark]

Yes, trying to figure out the “why” logic in the trim levels is tough.
We needed to have 6.7HO, Aisin and the 4.10 rear end. Plenty of Tradesmans so we got one. Would love to have the 8.4”, apple play and the Cargo camera. Infotainment has an option but holy crap Batman, they are expensive. Can’t find the new style camera option yet.
If anyone has any ideas, please advise!
Thanks fellow Ram brothers & sisters!

 

[Durangedmikey]

I emailed linkswell and they aren’t coming out with anything.

 

[Tac747]

I emailed linkswell and they aren’t coming out with anything.

That is really strange. They have them for the 2018 and older and you received a completely opposite response from what I got 6 weeks ago when I called their customer service department.

 

[Durangedmikey]

That is really strange. They have them for the 2018 and older and you received a completely opposite response from what I got 6 weeks ago when I called their customer service department.

What was the subject matter that you spoke to them about? Any 2019 ram with the 5” would have a compatible upgrade?

 

[Tac747]

What was the subject matter that you spoke to them about? Any 2019 ram with the 5” would have a compatible upgrade?

Essentially yes. I asked them about uconnect compatible upgrades with CarPlay and they told me that they were working on getting their 10.4" android system that they sell for 2014-2018 rams compatible with the 2019 and should have something in august. Apparently they must have hit a snag and according to previous posts are abandoning the 5th gen series of trucks although I find that hard to believe.
Just checked their "coming soon" page and although there is no picture they claim a 12" is coming soon.

Coming Soon! - LinksWell Inc

2010 – 2014 Ford Mustang 12.1″ T-Style Radio 2012-2018 Ford Focus 10.4″ T-Style Radio 2013-2019 Ford Fusion 2007 – 2014 Toyota Tundra / 2007 – 2018 Toyota Sequoia 13.6″ T-Style Radio 2015 – 2019 Toyota Camry 12.1″ T-Style Radio 2012-2019 Subaru Forester XV 2013-2019 Nissan Altima 2009-2016...

www.linkswellinc.com

 

[Durangedmikey]

Essentially yes. I asked them about uconnect compatible upgrades with CarPlay and they told me that they were working on getting their 10.4" android system that they sell for 2014-2018 rams compatible with the 2019 and should have something in august. Apparently they must have hit a snag and according to previous posts are abandoning the 5th gen series of trucks although I find that hard to believe.
Just checked their "coming soon" page and although there is no picture they claim a 12" is coming soon.

Coming Soon! - LinksWell Inc

2010 – 2014 Ford Mustang 12.1″ T-Style Radio 2012-2018 Ford Focus 10.4″ T-Style Radio 2013-2019 Ford Fusion 2007 – 2014 Toyota Tundra / 2007 – 2018 Toyota Sequoia 13.6″ T-Style Radio 2015 – 2019 Toyota Camry 12.1″ T-Style Radio 2012-2019 Subaru Forester XV 2013-2019 Nissan Altima 2009-2016...

www.linkswellinc.com

Hopefully yours is right and mine isn’t. Can’t spend $4000 on the infotainment one.

 

[JimD007]

I've only started to look but so far I like a Kenwood system with about a 7 inch display for around $500. Display isn't huge but it adds bluetooth, and Carplay and Garmin navigation - which I really like. Seems like it would get the truck up to the level that I could easily live with. The stock 5 inch doesn't look very nice and doesn't offer much for features.

 

[MB1500]

I've only started to look but so far I like a Kenwood system with about a 7 inch display for around $500. Display isn't huge but it adds bluetooth, and Carplay and Garmin navigation - which I really like. Seems like it would get the truck up to the level that I could easily live with. The stock 5 inch doesn't look very nice and doesn't offer much for features.

When you upgrade can you give me an update? Thanks

 

[Walski]

There is still no way to integrate the factory back up camera with an aftermarket headunit

 

[mj662]

There is still no way to integrate the factory back up camera with an aftermarket headunit

is this true?? I need my backup camera.....

 

[Moparian]

Just get the screen and stuff off ebay and use AlfaOBD to program. No need to get shafted with no lube by infotainment with their overpriced crap. FCA is way easier to do than the Ford sync 3 swaps from what I can tell. (Dirty little secret....infotainment doesnt provide new parts)

 

[CusackT]

I’ve just purchased some new Focal 6x9 for front and rears and new Kenwood 6 channel XR600-6DSP. Trying to figure out how to connect with ANC unit under the driver seat. This amp uses the Maestro AR module to connect. However current connection don’t exactly work with the 2019 ram so may need to do some reworking here. Any ideas are greatly appreciated. Thanks guys.

any info

 

[Corneeeeelius]

Just get the screen and stuff off ebay and use AlfaOBD to program. No need to get shafted with no lube by infotainment with their overpriced crap. FCA is way easier to do than the Ford sync 3 swaps from what I can tell. (Dirty little secret....infotainment doesnt provide new parts)

Did you do this? Do you have any info on harnesses or aftermarket radios that can be used? So far I have only found a company in the UK that seemed to have some answers, but unfortunately they don't sell directly.