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hedgehopper
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Jul 25, 2014

Our "new" 2002 Northern Lite 10-2 CD and Dodge dually diesel

In the early years of our marriage, my wife and I tent camped out of the back of our VW Squareback. But that's another story. In 2003, we bought a Tundra and drove to Alaska and back on the Alcan h...
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jefe_4x4
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Jul 25, 2014
Photo Mike,
Starting with the 2001.5, Dodge 2500 and 3500's were equipped with big disc brakes all around. That was just one of the reason I bought the truck. Brakes work fine even with a 16,000 pound Gross with no fade going down endless 6-8% grades. As far as I can tell, the ".5" on the year only added all-around disc brakes, mid year production.
What it does not have are engine brakes or exhaust brakes. That would help.
jefe

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