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ib516
Explorer II
Apr 26, 2014

RAM 6.4L Hemi "heavy-ish" tow test - Video added

So after messing around with the "Picture Frame Adapter" for about an hour :M I finally got to hitch up to the 5er. I took still pictures and video of the hitching up process so you could s...
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ib516
Explorer II
Apr 26, 2014
CND SuperCrew wrote:
I was wondering if you had any concerns with break-in before loading up that weight?

Nah. The owners manual actually suggests full throttle for brief periods during break in to help seat the rings. I'll see if I can find the passage in the manual and do a copy/paste. As far as the gears go, I don't think 10 - 15 miles of towing is going to hurt anything.

"While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the
limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in."

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