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rtf
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i HAVE A 9000LB TRAILER. I'M LOOKING INTO BUYING A RAM 2500 DIESEL WHICH COMES WITH A 342 REAR END. WILL THIS REAR END BE SUFFICIENT TO HANDLE MY TOWING NEEDS? HELP IS NEEDED ON THIS MATTER.
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dodge_guy
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Explorer II
Hondavalk wrote:
dodge guy wrote:
Love how people are jumping on the guy for all caps. I think it`s easier to read and don`t consider it yelling. Is there a law on not using all caps? or just someone`s preference?

Anyway, 3.42`s with todays 6 speed transmissions is like an old 4 speed auto and 3.73`s.
You`ll be fine!


Just if your interested :W
https://newrepublic.com/article/117390/netiquette-capitalization-how-caps-became-code-yelling


Thanks for he link. But I don't see a law handed down from the U.S. Tha says a person can't use all CAPS. Sure some of the Internet police don't like it, but that doesn't mean anyone should be crucified because of it.

Besides, maybe they are hard of hearing and have to use All CAPS to hear themselves type!:S :B
Wife Kim
Son Brandon 17yrs
Daughter Marissa 16yrs
Dog Bailey

12 Forest River Georgetown 350TS Hellwig sway bars, BlueOx TrueCenter stabilizer

13 Ford Explorer Roadmaster Stowmaster 5000, VIP Tow>
A bad day camping is
better than a good day at work!

Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Explorer III
Combo in pic 28K with 3.42's. I think you will be fine!

2015 RAM LongHorn 3500 Dually CrewCab 4X4 CUMMINS/AISIN RearAir 385HP/865TQ 4:10's
37,800# GCVWR "Towing Beast"

"HeavyWeight" B&W RVK3600

2016 MobileSuites 39TKSB3 highly "Elited" In the stable

2007.5 Mobile Suites 36 SB3 29,000# Combined SOLD

DavidP
Explorer
Explorer
YeS YoU WiLl Be FiNe. GoOd LuCk WiTh ThE TrUcK.

Hondavalk
Explorer II
Explorer II
dodge guy wrote:
Love how people are jumping on the guy for all caps. I think it`s easier to read and don`t consider it yelling. Is there a law on not using all caps? or just someone`s preference?

Anyway, 3.42`s with todays 6 speed transmissions is like an old 4 speed auto and 3.73`s.
You`ll be fine!


Just if your interested :W
https://newrepublic.com/article/117390/netiquette-capitalization-how-caps-became-code-yelling

Sprink-Fitter
Explorer
Explorer
dodge guy wrote:
Love how people are jumping on the guy for all caps. I think it`s easier to read and don`t consider it yelling. Is there a law on not using all caps? or just someone`s preference?

Anyway, 3.42`s with todays 6 speed transmissions is like an old 4 speed auto and 3.73`s.
You`ll be fine!


I think it is harder to read in all caps.
2006 Coachman Adrenaline 228FB

2012 Can Am Commander XT 1000

dodge_guy
Explorer II
Explorer II
Love how people are jumping on the guy for all caps. I think it`s easier to read and don`t consider it yelling. Is there a law on not using all caps? or just someone`s preference?

Anyway, 3.42`s with todays 6 speed transmissions is like an old 4 speed auto and 3.73`s.
You`ll be fine!
Wife Kim
Son Brandon 17yrs
Daughter Marissa 16yrs
Dog Bailey

12 Forest River Georgetown 350TS Hellwig sway bars, BlueOx TrueCenter stabilizer

13 Ford Explorer Roadmaster Stowmaster 5000, VIP Tow>
A bad day camping is
better than a good day at work!

CampingN_C_
Explorer
Explorer
I'm towing around 9K lbs with mine and as was already said, it truly doesn't break a sweat. Don't let the gear ratio fool you. Mine will hold 6th 98% of the time.
2018 Ram 3500 DRW CCLB Aisin 4.10 4x4

2018 Jayco Talon 413T
B&W Companion

bbaker2001
Explorer
Explorer
is the ram going to new. we went up to 3500 because it was only 300.00 more.
just took tip from K-Fall to Bend Oregon 290 round trip
kept speed at 58-62 got 25.1
when I went 68-72 dropped down 23.2
love it.
I do think the 2500 might ride softer because it has springs.
you will love the power. I am so amazed at how it pulls over my 5.3 gmc
BB from California
2015 Ram 3500
2001 Cardinal
best friend is my wife ๐Ÿ™‚

rhagfo
Explorer III
Explorer III
jmtandem wrote:
i HAVE A 9000LB TRAILER. I'M LOOKING INTO BUYING A RAM 2500 DIESEL WHICH COMES WITH A 342 REAR END. WILL THIS REAR END BE SUFFICIENT TO HANDLE MY TOWING NEEDS? HELP IS NEEDED ON THIS MATTER.


"Six in line, tows just fine". You will have zero towing issues with the 3.42 axles.


Well, I have 3.55's and a whole lot LESS HP and Torque, I tow an 11,000# 5er very well.

Towing 9,000# that Ram won't even break a sweat.
Russ & Paula the Beagle Belle.
2016 Ram Laramie 3500 Aisin DRW 4X4 Long bed.
2005 Copper Canyon 293 FWSLS, 32' GVWR 12,360#

"Visit and Enjoy Oregon State Parks"

Old-Biscuit
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Explorer III
YES IT WILL TOW IT JUST FINE>>>>>>>>>TRANNY GEARING PLUS 3:42 REAR END WORKS


YES I AM YELLING BACK SO YOU CAN HEAR>>>>>CAUSE YOU NEEDED HELP
Is it time for your medication or mine?


2007 DODGE 3500 QC SRW 5.9L CTD In-Bed 'quiet gen'
2007 HitchHiker II 32.5 UKTG 2000W Xantex Inverter
US NAVY------USS Decatur DDG31

wirenutz
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Explorer
why are you yelling ( caps on )
2007 All American Sport Toy Hauler 38 foot, 14,400 LBS dry weight
1999 Four Door Freightliner,new 6 Speed Auto, new Cat Motor, 12,600 LBS, rear air dump, lowers rear by 3", air activated rear locker, air ride seats, air ride cab, air ride suspension

jmtandem
Explorer II
Explorer II
i HAVE A 9000LB TRAILER. I'M LOOKING INTO BUYING A RAM 2500 DIESEL WHICH COMES WITH A 342 REAR END. WILL THIS REAR END BE SUFFICIENT TO HANDLE MY TOWING NEEDS? HELP IS NEEDED ON THIS MATTER.


"Six in line, tows just fine". You will have zero towing issues with the 3.42 axles.
'05 Dodge Cummins 4x4 dually 3500 white quadcab auto long bed.

Hiking_Hunter
Explorer
Explorer
My 3500 6.7L diesel with a 342 rear end handles my 12,500 lb trailer very well. All terrains - been out West (big, long hills) with it several times. I would expect yours would do just fine. Sure, a 411 would pull better, but I don't think it's really needed at this load.
Amateur Radio WA4GIY
2015 Montana High Country 305RL
2013 RAM 3500 4x4, crew cab, long bed, 6.7 CTD, Aisin trans.
CGVW 20460 Lbs.