New RAM HD 1000 lb-ft

RoyJ wrote:

ksss wrote:
Back to the drawing board for what? I think I would wait and see what the Ram does going up Ike. If the Ram embarrasses GM and Ford, I would be inclined to agree. That has yet to happen on any run I have seen since they started the test, typically the Ram is number 2 or 3, but who knows maybe this is Ram's year. I think it will be interesting to see what the Ram fan boys say about the CP4 pump. Only Idaho has stuck to his guns. I bet there will be a rethinking about what a POS it is, now that Ram is using it.

There's a lot more to towing capability than the fastest up the hill - by that standard, every heavy spec Kenworth, Western Star, Volvo, etc., would be miserable tow trucks. At GCWR, they'll get embarrassed by a Ranger or CR-V also towing at GCWR...

If GM truly wants to compete (and perhaps they don't), they need to upgrade their chassis and axles to match Ram / Ford.

But, realistically, how many owners have CDLs to take advantage of Ford/Ram's tow ratings?

There is more to winning the pull off contest then speed up the hill, number of brake applications on the way down and the subjective points. You might want to check it out. I do have a CDL and do tow 30K plus routinely with my Duramax trucks up and down passes, including Teton pass. I wish they would spec the trucks to their capability, for whatever reason, they don't. However speaking of speed and controllability of a load, the Duramax typically wins the IKE test. It may not be a perfect test but it is pretty comprehensive.