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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transamz9 wrote:
I'm going to agree with the 3:73 crowd. I pull 18,000# with my Cummins Aisin with 3:42 and have zero problems at all with power. I can run sixth 99% of the time with no problem cruising along at speed limit, drop to fifth on pretty decent hills and roll on. The 3:73's would be more than enough. FWIW I am getting 17-17.5 mixed driving unloaded.
We just ordered a 2015 Laramie 4X4 with the Aisin trans. I'm going with the 3:73s, that's what we have now and the '06 does fine pulling our Suites. I wanted something "newer" and something with an exhaust brake. I'm excited to see how the new truck compares to the old 4 speed non EB Cummins! Oh and I too am getting the rear air suspension, can't wait! I hope we experience great mileage too.
According to Dodge's website with the 3:73s and the Aisin transmission I'm good to pull just about 24k which would give me ample "wiggle" room.
Dan
