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Cummins12V98
Jan 28, 2017Explorer III
IdaD wrote:
Since you're in the northwest I'd recommend shopping Dennis Dillon in Caldwell too. You won't get their "as low as" price but they'll give you the "sale price" on their website with no negotiation. I found they were a lot cheaper, like around $4000 on a Tradesman when I purchased.
As far as the truck goes I think 3.42 would be just fine for a TC. I have that ratio in my truck and it pulls my fifth wheel great and it's a fantastic freeway cruiser. Not towing at 82ish on the freeway it just hums along around 1750 RPM.
Trim is totally up to you. I went with a Tradesman because I don't really value the extra fluff given the amount of up-charge.
It will cruise 103mph in 6th at 2,300 rpm. ;)
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