2013 Ram Rear Axle Ratio
I went to the local Ram dealer this morning to check out the 2013 Ram 2500 and 3500 diesels. They had two identical trucks. One was a 2500 and the other was a 3500. I was surprised to find both had...
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Cummins12V98 wrote:4x4ord wrote:
Think of it this way:
In 2004 the Cummins with a 4.10 rear axle was capable of 5575 lb ft of torque to the rear axle in low gear.
The new Ram with a 3.42 rear axle is capable of putting 10,872 lb ft of torque to the rear axle in low gear. Almost double!
Thanks for that info. But with torque management I am sure it is much less in reality.
I don't know anything about this torque management you mention but my guess is that in four low these trucks put even more than 11,000 lb ft of torque on the rear axle. My guess is based on how the truck performs under severe conditions.
