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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rskeans wrote:
When I was looking for my RAM I wanted a 3.73. Non to be found. I ended up with a 4.10 with zero regrets. My solo mpg is about 16. I would order a 4.10 if I needed a replacement. You won't regret the 4.10 and you know you have the optimum tow vehicle.
Heres the difference for what it is worth with SRW, and 3:42 gears, I get 15-16 around town, I easily get 12 towing, but my weight towing is usually between 13000-13500. Many tow much heavier withe DWR. Here is the nice thing about 3:42, 19-21.5 highway. Average nearly 20 on the highway. Matter of fact Ram only offers the 3:42 in the Cummins SRW. That should be a pretty good indication of what that Cummins can do.
My point , or answer to the OP ,have never towed with anything lower then 3:73 in a Ford Superduty. Now towing with 3:42 in this new Ram I can't imagine that ANYTHING that I can hook up to within weight ratings I would need lower gears. With that being said I can't imagine needing anything lower then 3:73 with a Ram 3500 DRW.
Maybe someone can point out some advantages to 4:10 gears. I would have to say weight is probably the most deciding factor, but seeing how well 3:42 gets a fair amount of weight moving it seems like 4:10 is not that critical with the power these new trucks have.
