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Njmurvin
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Jun 25, 2020

Anyone pulling over 12K with new Ford 7.3 Gasser?

I currently own a 2004.5 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9 Diesel and I'm in the market for a truck. My Arctic Fox is a nice trailer but it's a beast (12K+ lbs). My truck is bone stock and has 325hp and 600lb-ft of ...
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Njmurvin
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Jun 26, 2020
Yeah. I have a PacBrake on my 2004.5 Ram (there was no OEM option for an exhaust brake). With trailer in tow, I just descended a 7 degree grade at 60mph without touching the brakes once. I won't tow again with a diesel without an exhaust brake.

I don't even know if you can buy a new diesel from the big 3 that doesn't have an EB.

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