Questions on new 15 Ram 3500 dual wheel
It looks like I am going to order a Ram 3500 dual wheel pickup here in the next two weeks and I wanted some input on a couple of items. First off it will be a Ram so no debate about how a Ford or Chev...
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If it were me I would get 4.10's and air suspension, no questions asked.
A 4.10 truck puts 10% more torque to the wheels for the same engine power as 3.73's, or takes less engine torque to put the same torque to the wheels as 3.73. It's hard to argue with mechanical advantage, and the double OD's of the Aisin make empty driving a non-issue.
I have been reading a bit on the new air suspension and it appears to be a good system, with a good mix of spring and bags. As far as the closed loop system it uses nitrogen which doesn't leak as easily due to the molecule size. Air ride is going to start showing up on more and more rigs, if it needs servicing in 8 years it shouldn't be a big deal.
A 4.10 truck puts 10% more torque to the wheels for the same engine power as 3.73's, or takes less engine torque to put the same torque to the wheels as 3.73. It's hard to argue with mechanical advantage, and the double OD's of the Aisin make empty driving a non-issue.
I have been reading a bit on the new air suspension and it appears to be a good system, with a good mix of spring and bags. As far as the closed loop system it uses nitrogen which doesn't leak as easily due to the molecule size. Air ride is going to start showing up on more and more rigs, if it needs servicing in 8 years it shouldn't be a big deal.
