5.9 Cummins Diesel Towing capacity
I see by the owner's manual that the total towing capacity for my 5.9 24 valve Dodge 3500 4x2 is about 13000 and the rig I am looking at is 14000 Any ideas?
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The 24V auto's towed much better with 4:10 gears out back. Our SRW 2001.5 towed 12,400 5th wheel just fine with stage one injectores, Edge Comp for timing only and PDR35-W12 turbo. The HY35 had a little problem keeping EGT down.
OP, what gear ratio does the truck have?
Now we have gotten up a hill and now have to go back down. YOU NEED an exhaust brake and way to keep torque converted locked.
These are very capable trucks when the tranny/TC is updated, a little more power, and the proper turbo and exhaust is in place to keep exhaust temps down. You need gauges: Pyro, boost, tranny temp at the output line, and fuel pressure. I have the 24V merit badge, T-shirt, and hat. Chris
OP, what gear ratio does the truck have?
Now we have gotten up a hill and now have to go back down. YOU NEED an exhaust brake and way to keep torque converted locked.
These are very capable trucks when the tranny/TC is updated, a little more power, and the proper turbo and exhaust is in place to keep exhaust temps down. You need gauges: Pyro, boost, tranny temp at the output line, and fuel pressure. I have the 24V merit badge, T-shirt, and hat. Chris
