Ordering a truck

I am miffed.

Your signature says:

2007 Dodge 2500 Megacab 4x4, 6.7 Cummins, Anarchy tuned, 495 hp/950 tq, lots of torklift, 285 Michelin XDE's on 19.5's, airbags..stableoads..too much to list.."

You posted:

"Looking at a '16 Ram Mega 3500 DRW. I know I'd need swing out brackets for my camper but with the drw option only $1200 more....I'm considering one over another srw."

I am miffed as to what you are looking to gain for the money spent? If you were to say you were going to a standard bed, I could understand. In your previous posts, you stated more than once you were okay with the truck you have, especially after the mods.

Other than a new smell and deaper in debt, I can't really see a change. Have you forgot how much you have spent upgrading your '07? Do you really want to start over, and if so what do you expect to gain.

I am trying to understand.

Wayne

Vinsil wrote:
True. Wondering if the 900 lbs of torque will help the taller (3.73's) gears. ... I don't want to get 10-12 mpg with deep gears either....nice to get 18 mpg too....want my cake and eat too!

Worse case is you will have to use a lower gear or not go as fast over steeper hills/mtns. If that is ok with you, then go with the lower side of the gearing. My guess is the new engine is more powerful than your current rig in any case.

I got my 5500 from Dave smith, very happy with it, I "Believed"? I saved apx $5k

Got the turbo, Asine trans, 410. I chose the middle gearing for an average of pulling. I don't go much over 63 or 67mph so didn't need the higher gearing although mileage runs from a low 8.5 (camper & towing light open trailer) to a high of 12 unloaded., not happy about that, but it is what it is...

Like the truck a lot but having to watch the fuel and Ded, heheh can be a PITA at times...

I'd recommend Dave Smith's they will pick you up at the airport on a signed deal. They do get a little rushed at times, so it's not real high on staying with you... but the savings compensated I feel....

fun.

wcjeep wrote:
Have you checked Dave Smith in Kellog, ID for pricing? They have new owners since I bought my 2006. Their pricing was very competitive.

Not recently. I did two years ago and surprising, my local dealer was almost a grand cheaper. But I'll be talking with them again, never factory ordered a truck so not sure how much of a deal you get...

Have you checked Dave Smith in Kellog, ID for pricing? They have new owners since I bought my 2006. Their pricing was very competitive.

jimh425 wrote:
If it is to carry a TC primarily, add the DRW option. I had 3.73s on my SRW and have 4.30s on my DRW. The difference is way more acceleration and power loaded especially going over the mountains. The SRW with 3.73s was ok, just not as powerful.

You'll pay a MPG penalty with lighter loads with higher gearing. I like the higher gearing and not shifting going over the mountains, but it does impact MPG. I bought a truck with 4.30s because I thought I might tow a heavy fifth wheel later, but I've been watching the youtube videos and thinking about how long the things are, and now I'm not sure if that will ever happen. :) 24 ft vs 55 ft or so is a big difference.

True. Wondering if the 900 lbs of torque will help the taller (3.73's) gears. Now I do have the option to move my 19.5's over to srw....but the ONLY option is 3.42's....just too tall IMHO....


I don't want to get 10-12 mpg with deep gears either....nice to get 18 mpg too....want my cake and eat too!

If it is to carry a TC primarily, add the DRW option. I had 3.73s on my SRW and have 4.30s on my DRW. The difference is way more acceleration and power loaded especially going over the mountains. The SRW with 3.73s was ok, just not as powerful.

You'll pay a MPG penalty with lighter loads with higher gearing. I like the higher gearing and not shifting going over the mountains, but it does impact MPG. I bought a truck with 4.30s because I thought I might tow a heavy fifth wheel later, but I've been watching the youtube videos and thinking about how long the things are, and now I'm not sure if that will ever happen. :) 24 ft vs 55 ft or so is a big difference.