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Golden_HVAC wrote:
45Ricochet wrote:
They can't be opened with a wheel off the ground :W
3 minute video
The left front tire on the RAM is almost on the ground when they make the open the tailgate test. While the Ford, they did not pull it far enough forward to get that left front tire on the ground.
If you carefully watch the video, you can see the Dodge tailgate right side top touch the bed at 29 seconds into the video. At that point (before the left front tire on the Dodge is on the ground) it's tailgate probably would not open either. Anyway that truck has plenty of tailgate gap, while another production truck, or for that matter most trucks will not have that much tailgate to bed gap.
It is a unfair test, and I bet that they worked hours with the dimensions of the ramps to make sure that the RAM worked great, while it's competitor did not. Or maybe let the Ford truck sit there for a week or two, then try it again, until it would not open.
Fred.
Nice catch. I watched and the two are not set up even close. Why did the Ram not pull down when he pulled on it. Yes, because it was resting with weight on three tires. The Ford was teetering on the cross tires.ACDNate wrote:
This has got to be one of the most retarded "tests" i've ever seen. Who in their right mind will be taking a dually off roading through terrain that would put one wheel in the air.
The point is to demonstrate frame flex without having to film it at road speeds.
That said, flex is only part of the total suspension and handling package.8iron wrote:
45Ricochet wrote:
They can't be opened with a wheel off the ground :W
3 minute video
Throw a played out, antagonistic post trolling for a reaction and then you criticize those that bite with ridicule... Whoopin it up on a Friday night Idaho style?
Rules for trolling in a vehicle forum.
1. Post questionable or one sided info. Old played out marketing info works good here.
2. Use of appropriate emoticons obfuscate intentions
3. Post indignant response after prey is on the hook
4. Accuse audience of being sensitive
5. Show intention was not trolling by using phrases like “I am not brand loyal, but…”
6. Rinse and repeat
But seriously I think we all know he was just having fun. I would do the same thing but I don’t really have any brand bias. ;) :B~DJ~ wrote:
8iron wrote:
45Ricochet wrote:
They can't be opened with a wheel off the ground :W
3 minute video
Throw a played out, antagonistic post trolling for a reaction and then you criticize those that bite with ridicule... Whoopin it up on a Friday night Idaho style?
Not Idaho style 8iron. He is a SoCal transplant!!! :B
Rico the troll boy must be freezing his balls off so he can't help himself. :B
What Rico also forgot to tell everyone is the RAM's big brothers, the 4500 and 5500 trucks use a open C channel frame as well for the big heavy duty work! :W8iron wrote:
45Ricochet wrote:
They can't be opened with a wheel off the ground :W
3 minute video
Throw a played out, antagonistic post trolling for a reaction and then you criticize those that bite with ridicule... Whoopin it up on a Friday night Idaho style?
Not Idaho style 8iron. He is a SoCal transplant!!! :BACDNate wrote:
This has got to be one of the most retarded "tests" i've ever seen. Who in their right mind will be taking a dually off roading through terrain that would put one wheel in the air.
Exactly... I thought this was RV.NET, not OFFROAD.NET. What does this have to do with towing? Just more nonsensical drivel...- This has got to be one of the most retarded "tests" i've ever seen. Who in their right mind will be taking a dually off roading through terrain that would put one wheel in the air.
45Ricochet wrote:
They can't be opened with a wheel off the ground :W
3 minute video
Throw a played out, antagonistic post trolling for a reaction and then you criticize those that bite with ridicule... Whoopin it up on a Friday night Idaho style?- Unless the trucks are at the exact same angles how fair of a test is it?
- You know I was gonna post today how I came upon two giant ramps in the parking lot and was gonna drive up them, but then I thought about frame flex and decided against it. Really?
