Pickups Towing Questions
I have a T100 and recently bought a boat while my truck does ok towing on flat road it struggles on inclines is ther anything I can do to make it better without breaking the bank
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kcram - Pickups Host
As to transmissions, the 5R110W in the big Fords are most certainly heavy enough, but the 545RFE used in the Dodge is more than adequate for the weight rating. In fact, this is the very same transmission used in the new RAM chassis cab with GCWR at 26,000. And the 545RFE has no equal for reliability. In fact, no aftermarket supplier makes a kit for this transmission so few of them develop a problem.
Regards,
Dusty
The Ram 3500 uses the 545RFE only with the Hemi V8. The 2007 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab uses the Aisin AS68RC 6-speed automatic with the new 6.7 liter Cummins, and after January, the 07 pickups with the 6.7L Cummins will use the 68RE 6-speed automatic (which will be based on the 545RFE).
Those maximum GCWRs mentioned are with the Cummins... the Hemi can not tow that much - GCWR with the Hemi is 17,000.
kcram - Pickups Host
I do see that the way the February pre-release reads it is not clear that the 23,000 GCVW rating is with the Hemi or the Cummins, but the newer publically issued sheet does state 17,000 for either Hemi.
Thanks for the clarification and correction.
My point is the 545RFE has a record of superior reliability in all of the Dodge applications. A couple of years ago an ATRA newsletter commented that the 545RFE was the benchmark for durability and reliability. The 6R110W is a very robust design and has been a good transmission, but any advantage it may have over the 545RFE is marginal in my opinion. Failures of the Torque Converter Clutch (which causes that pie-shaped one-piece pump to clog and chew its self up) mar an otherwise excellent transmission.
Best regards,
Dusty
Your truck may indeed be capable of it, but if you go into a state that requires you to hit the scales, you could be in trouble.
kcram - Pickups Host
Does anyone have any information on this subject, please?
From all I have heard, it is accurate that the hydroformed frame cannot be drilled.
kcram - Pickups Host
The frame on RAM pickups gets its strength from the fully boxed design, and hence the wall thickness is thinner and lighter. I would think that this would lend itself to drilling more so than the C-channel design.
On C-channel frames the prohibition is no drilling on flanges (ever!). Drilled holes must be a certain distance from the top and bottom flanges, as well as a certain distance from other holes, drilled or pre-existing.
I went to the Dodge site and couldn't find any comments regarding drilling.
Regards,
Dusty
Not surprisingly, the new 3500 Cab/Chassis is a traditional flat C-channel frame.
From 2004 on even electrical problems seems to have diminshed considerably.
With that kind of weight you anticipate, I think you're confined to looking at a diesel version. And as most people know, folks really love their Cummins engines.
Best regards,
Dusty
JohnBoy
Regards,
Dusty
Regards,
Dusty
Trailer Brakes are usually required on any trailer over 1500-2000lbs by the tow vehicle manufacture
Weight Carrying (standard hitch/tounge) Rating v. Weight Distributing (external bars that help distribute the weight) Rating often times folks hear "10,000lb towing" but don't realize that there is the little * which denotes "when properly equipped" and this usually means a weight distributing hitch.
-mike
Thanks
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and saw the 18000lbs of towing on the f-350. But when looking at the specs it had a 4.30 axle ratio. thats a lot!!!
is that how they pull off those large towing numbers? If so dodge and gm could tow 18000
Oh! and the f-450 had a 4.70
Regards,
Dusty
Basically the rule of thumb is that if the trans is excessively shifting then you want to drop it out of overdrive to 4 or 3 depending on how many gears the trans has in it. If it isn't shifting excessively then I'd leave it in OD.
-mike
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-mike
As such I'm considering a 3/4 ton truck from either GMC or Dodge and wanted some opinions on either based on people's experiences. I've had my own experience with 1 ton trucks and the like working for the city, but that was 15 years ago and many things have changed since then.
In particular, I'm looking to get a crew-cab with either a standard or long bed and without a dually -- that isn't really a viable option for me.
I was hoping to be able to get a diesel, but not sure that I can do that without having to get a dually, so that may not be an option. I like both the Ram and the Sierra, and know many people that were/are happy with their trucks so far. But it is hard to find online reviews that give a concise appraisal of the options, configurations, and reliability of the drivetrains. Any info would be welcomed! Thanks!
On a side note I measure from the tip of the out-drives to the front of my Armada... 56 feet in total.
-mike