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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Like others have mentioned, maintenance is key for an older truck. Get the cooling system to tip top shape, and upgrade the brakes to a 3rd gen. Make sure steering/balljoints/suspension are good.
If you don't have it already, install a shift kit to allow manual torque converter lockup. My 47RE is modded for manual lock up 2nd, 3rd, and OD. This will help exh brake performance, and tranny temperatures for hill climbing (6 - 8% grade in 2nd locked).
If you don't have it already, install a shift kit to allow manual torque converter lockup. My 47RE is modded for manual lock up 2nd, 3rd, and OD. This will help exh brake performance, and tranny temperatures for hill climbing (6 - 8% grade in 2nd locked).
