I'm at the max for my 03 Dodge 2500 4x4 QCSB, and it does good, but I have the DRW bug because of the added payload, and stablity.I can only afford up to a 2010, and today drove a 05 Dodge 3500 QCLB. It drove great, and could tell it was stout, but the leather seats are like sitting on a folding metal chair with a little cushion. Also the fiberglass fenders look flimsy, and wavy. I'm in no hurry so any suggestions are welcome.

Fiberglas? Hummm My 07 fenders are all steel. Wonder if someome replaced the OEM ones. The 5.9 was a wonderful motor, but suffered at least in the automatic versions with a 4 speed auto and no EB. My 6.7 has a wonderful 6 speed auto and factory EB which will bring down my fully loaded fiver on a 6% down grade easily without the use of much service brakes.

donn0128 wrote:Fiberglas? Hummm My 07 fenders are all steel. The 5.9 was a wonderful motor, but suffered at least in the automatic versions with a 4 speed auto and no EB. My 6.7 has a wonderful 6 speed auto and factory EB which will bring down my fully loaded fiver on a 6% down grade easily without the use of much service brakes.Same with my fenders but mine came with a Jacobs Exhaust brake. Yeah wish I had a couple of more gears though, and glad I didn't get the early 6.7's. It was a learning curve for all manufactures. Seats are still good, little rough after a 6 hour drive but so is the DW's Infiniti. Must have a skinny rear end :B

If you are looking at Ram, and can afford a 2010, that is what I would be looking for. The emissions stuff was largely figured out, and you get a real crew cab and nice fenders.

donn0128 wrote:Fiberglas? Hummm My 07 fenders are all steel. Wonder if someome replaced the OEM ones. The 5.9 was a wonderful motor, but suffered at least in the automatic versions with a 4 speed auto and no EB. My 6.7 has a wonderful 6 speed auto and factory EB which will bring down my fully loaded fiver on a 6% down grade easily without the use of much service brakes.You might ought to go out and try to stick a magnet to your dually fenders, they are fiberglass. The steel one piece bed and dually fenders did not come out until 2010.

45Ricochet wrote:donn0128 wrote:Fiberglas? Hummm My 07 fenders are all steel. The 5.9 was a wonderful motor, but suffered at least in the automatic versions with a 4 speed auto and no EB. My 6.7 has a wonderful 6 speed auto and factory EB which will bring down my fully loaded fiver on a 6% down grade easily without the use of much service brakes.Same with my fenders but mine came with a Jacobs Exhaust brake. Yeah wish I had a couple of more gears though, and glad I didn't get the early 6.7's. It was a learning curve for all manufactures. Seats are still good, little rough after a 6 hour drive but so is the DW's Infiniti. Must have a skinny rear end :BLook at post above.

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jasult
Explorer
Feb 24, 2014
I just moved up to a DRW F350 to pull my fiver.
A 1999 and it is a much better ride and stable.
I installed a PHP-HYDRA chip for better towing and pulling and it is great.
garyp4951
Explorer III
Feb 24, 2014
2500 Grunt wrote:
garyp4951 wrote:
I'm at the max for my 03 Dodge 2500 4x4 QCSB, and it does good, but I have the DRW bug because of the added payload, and stablity.
I can only afford up to a 2010, and today drove a 05 Dodge 3500 QCLB. It drove great, and could tell it was stout, but the leather seats are like sitting on a folding metal chair with a little cushion. Also the fiberglass fenders look flimsy, and wavy. I'm in no hurry so any suggestions are welcome.

Why not do a SRW to DRW conversion. Much cheaper and you already know where and what your truck has been thru. A DRW has a lower GCWR than a SRW because of the extra DRW truck parts or weight that is added (for my 05 anyway?). Same axle too just shorter?? Stability is your only benefit by going to DRW. Adding an exhaust brake with a controller will cost about $1500 for parts or subtract $300 from that and add a lock up switch ($10 in parts). You will lose mileage with a newer 2010 too because of the added emissions compared to your current truck.

Good idea, I will also check on the trans upgrades.
chevor
Explorer
Feb 24, 2014
Pickup boxes on dualies are silly. Truck needs a flatbed. Here's mine.
garyp4951
Explorer III
Feb 24, 2014
Thats a nice bed, but you can't do this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DKN3gogbX8to

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