New Truck!

blofgren wrote:

john&bet wrote:

Turlock Bill wrote:
Well I pulled the trigger and upgraded to a Ram 3500 Bighorn from a 2500 Ram! Pick it up tomorrow!

We looked at one of those yesterday, but decided we can't get all the items we want/need without going to a Laramie. Upon doing more research I find that with our 14K gvw 5th we will exceed the GCVWR of that truck. Oh well will keep looking.

Easy answer; dual rear wheels! The 14k GVWR will give you plenty of wiggle room.

Yip, I can figure that out for myself. Just making a comment about my situation as I see it. Thanks anyway.

john&bet wrote:

Turlock Bill wrote:
Well I pulled the trigger and upgraded to a Ram 3500 Bighorn from a 2500 Ram! Pick it up tomorrow!

We looked at one of those yesterday, but decided we can't get all the items we want/need without going to a Laramie. Upon doing more research I find that with our 14K gvw 5th we will exceed the GCVWR of that truck. Oh well will keep looking.

Easy answer; dual rear wheels! The 14k GVWR will give you plenty of wiggle room.

Turlock Bill wrote:
Well I pulled the trigger and upgraded to a Ram 3500 Bighorn from a 2500 Ram! Pick it up tomorrow!

We looked at one of those yesterday, but decided we can't get all the items we want/need without going to a Laramie. Upon doing more research I find that with our 14K gvw 5th we will exceed the GCVWR of that truck. Oh well will keep looking.

Congratulations. Enjoy

Cummins12V98 wrote:

transamz9 wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
"Hoping they'll have the 3.73 diff avail for SRW 1T's."

VERY unlikely! The 3.42's work so well especially with the AISIN's lower starting gears. Towing in 5th @ 1,750 at 60mph. Then you have your highway 6th gear. Combo that really can't be beat.

If they ever up the towing capacity they will have to do something. There is a big jump from 2nd TC unlocked to 3rd locked. I have no problems taking off but unless I run like I'm in a drag race through 3rd locked then it bogs pretty bad and will gear back to second. It's aggravating when running through rolling hills (bumps) on the backroads 30-40mph. The trans gets confused sometimes doing this. I have had my foot on the floor in 3rd with the TC locked and running 1,100 RPMs. When it finally decides to gear down it does it violently and just about the time I crest the bump to go down the other side.

Can't remember u have AISIN or 68RFE? also are you running the TowHaul mode?

MeAgain u have any of these issues?

Aisin = yes
TowHaul= yes
I had the same exact thing going on with my 2013 with Aisin & 3.42's.

Remember, I tow 3-4,000# over my gcvwr. That's why I'm saying they will have to do something if they ever raise the tow rating on the 3.42 trucks.

transamz9 wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
"Hoping they'll have the 3.73 diff avail for SRW 1T's."

VERY unlikely! The 3.42's work so well especially with the AISIN's lower starting gears. Towing in 5th @ 1,750 at 60mph. Then you have your highway 6th gear. Combo that really can't be beat.

If they ever up the towing capacity they will have to do something. There is a big jump from 2nd TC unlocked to 3rd locked. I have no problems taking off but unless I run like I'm in a drag race through 3rd locked then it bogs pretty bad and will gear back to second. It's aggravating when running through rolling hills (bumps) on the backroads 30-40mph. The trans gets confused sometimes doing this. I have had my foot on the floor in 3rd with the TC locked and running 1,100 RPMs. When it finally decides to gear down it does it violently and just about the time I crest the bump to go down the other side.

Can't remember u have AISIN or 68RFE? also are you running the TowHaul mode?

MeAgain u have any of these issues?

Cummins12V98 wrote:
"Hoping they'll have the 3.73 diff avail for SRW 1T's."

VERY unlikely! The 3.42's work so well especially with the AISIN's lower starting gears. Towing in 5th @ 1,750 at 60mph. Then you have your highway 6th gear. Combo that really can't be beat.

If they ever up the towing capacity they will have to do something. There is a big jump from 2nd TC unlocked to 3rd locked. I have no problems taking off but unless I run like I'm in a drag race through 3rd locked then it bogs pretty bad and will gear back to second. It's aggravating when running through rolling hills (bumps) on the backroads 30-40mph. The trans gets confused sometimes doing this. I have had my foot on the floor in 3rd with the TC locked and running 1,100 RPMs. When it finally decides to gear down it does it violently and just about the time I crest the bump to go down the other side.

"The Aisin Transmission and Factory rear air suspension is awesome "

So true!!! I run mine in "Alt Ride Mode" ALL the time for a nice level ride, no AZZ high rider here!!!!

Congratulation's, we love our 2018 RAM 3500
The Aisin Transmission and Factory rear air suspension is awesome

Congrats! Don't forget pics.