Towing Heavy 5er with SRW Truck
I personally don't as my unit is 11k dry. I see a lot of SRW diesel trucks (newer models which I know handle more than older ones) towing huge 5th wheels or toy haulers. Any of you have a setup ...
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Me Again wrote:
I am confused about why a SRW vs a DRW will have a different turning radius if the wheel base is the same and the wheel cut angle is the same, how in the turning radius greatly different?
I do not think I would ever purchase a DRW truck. If I had the need for more the 7K like the new SRW RAM 3500's have, I would dial 1-800-Rickson and install 19.5 wheels and tires. I would however little lower gears than 3:42. Come RAM at least offer 3:73 gears in the SRW 3500.
Chris
Chris, Does seem like my dually's have a wider turning radius than a SRW truck, don't know why, but it does "SEEM" like it does....I don't know why Ram doesn't offer the same gearing in the 3500 SRW as they do in the DRW truck, ie 3:42, 3:73 and 4:10....you can get the Aisin in both if not mistaken.
and like you told me some time back, my RAWR is 9750#, due to tires, If I want to get closer to what the axle will handlel, (believe it's a little over 11,000#), then I could go with a tire with more weight capacity...Believe the 4:10 gearing would work if I went with a taller tire, though, I really wouldn't want to go that route at this time because the 5er is setting level with the truck:)
