Navigation mod?
- Thread starter Fz1nsho
- Start date
Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission.
ozzy_rt
Member
Unfortunately, no
ColdCase
Senior Member
- Joined
- Mar 11, 2016
- Posts
- 672
- Reaction score
- 210
- Ram Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 5.7
You can do it yourself for ~$400 via navrepair.com. You won't get all the features of the 8.4AN, like traffic, 3D and topo maps.
Many here replaced their 8.4A with a used 8.4AN radio for ~400-$500. There are a couple threads in the audio section I think.
Many here replaced their 8.4A with a used 8.4AN radio for ~400-$500. There are a couple threads in the audio section I think.
- Joined
- Dec 1, 2013
- Posts
- 12,803
- Reaction score
- 12,500
- Location
- Bristol , Tn.
- Ram Year
- 2014 4X4 QC Express 6 speed auto 355 differentials
- Engine
- 5.7 Hemi
You could upgrade to the RA4 8.4 AN ( A American) ( N navigation ) with Navigation $550 approx ( plug n play for you Sir )
You will likely loose the use of the uconnect apps .
Then sale your non Nav 8.4" RA4 radio here for $250 -$300
Below is a link for the OEM radio upgrade . Most will not apply to you because you already have the RA4 8.4A ( non Nav ) radio .
Hope this helps !
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...&share_tid=78289&share_fid=17770&share_type=t
DIY: 2013+ RA3/RA4 8.4" Radio Conversion Upgrade
You will likely loose the use of the uconnect apps .
Then sale your non Nav 8.4" RA4 radio here for $250 -$300
Below is a link for the OEM radio upgrade . Most will not apply to you because you already have the RA4 8.4A ( non Nav ) radio .
Hope this helps !
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...&share_tid=78289&share_fid=17770&share_type=t
DIY: 2013+ RA3/RA4 8.4" Radio Conversion Upgrade
Last edited:
AustinB
Banned
- Joined
- Sep 8, 2015
- Posts
- 3,942
- Reaction score
- 2,052
- Location
- San Diego, Left Coast
- Ram Year
- 2015
- Engine
- hemi 5.7
Honestly, your best option would be the garmin gps. Just hard wire in a hidden 12v plug under your dash and hide all the wires.
Its is better because:
-it's cheaper.
-better gps signal (I think they use something like 9 satellites).
-can be operated w/o having to be in park.
-can be removed and used in any vehicle.
-wayyyy more accurate than stock nav.
-displays your speed, alt, speed limit, traffic delays, rerouts, road closures, etc etc.
-to update (lifetime) just plug it into your computer.
-trading in/selling your truck? Remove it and put it in the next one.
-theres more, I'm just done pooping now. [emoji90]
IMO
Dr.Lou
Junior Member
- Joined
- Apr 21, 2016
- Posts
- 27
- Reaction score
- 4
- Ram Year
- 2014
- Engine
- 5.7 L hemi
Personally, I've found Google maps on my phone much easier to use an more accurate than my Garmin or Rand McNally TND truck GPS. It's also continuously updated and it talks to you through your speakers via Bluetooth.
ColdCase
Senior Member
- Joined
- Mar 11, 2016
- Posts
- 672
- Reaction score
- 210
- Ram Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 5.7
I guess its a matter of preference. I don't like google maps for directions and routing as you drive. Too distracting and lacks details. I don't like relying on voice prompts. For traffic is pretty good, especially for real time updating and the big picture. One does need cell phone service, however. And there are parts of the US that cell service is weak at best. I'm usually running google maps on my iPad to see the map better.
