RAM/Cummins test drive observations
I am currently towing with a 2006 F350 XLT Crew Cab with V10/4:10 which I purchased new. Truck is mainly used for towing and only has 69K miles. I drive a Focus to work daily. Plan is to buy a new ...
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OP, all single rear wheel HD Rams come with 3.42 gearing, you have no choice. If you get a dually 3500 you have the option of 3.73 or 4.10 gearing.
Unless the 3500 you drove had the Aisin transmission, all 3 trucks had the same exact engine, rear axle ratio and transmission and therefore the same exact power. There is no logical explanation as to why the Tradesman (the lightest and therefore having the best HP to weight rating) felt slower.
I believe that higher trim level Crew Cabs with the split bench don't have that center seat cutout. I have a Tradesman without the split bench and have the cutout. My friend has a Big Horn with the split bench and no cut out.
The Crew Cab is plenty big for my family and our needs. With 2 child seats in the back, we can still have our front seats fully back and comfortably reclined without touching.
Unless the 3500 you drove had the Aisin transmission, all 3 trucks had the same exact engine, rear axle ratio and transmission and therefore the same exact power. There is no logical explanation as to why the Tradesman (the lightest and therefore having the best HP to weight rating) felt slower.
I believe that higher trim level Crew Cabs with the split bench don't have that center seat cutout. I have a Tradesman without the split bench and have the cutout. My friend has a Big Horn with the split bench and no cut out.
The Crew Cab is plenty big for my family and our needs. With 2 child seats in the back, we can still have our front seats fully back and comfortably reclined without touching.
