For towing purposes I was so excited when backup cameras became available on trucks, as well as built-in brake controllers. But it's frustrating as most trucks I see on the lots are missing one or the other, or the towing mirrors. A couple question...
I've had a hard time finding a truck with everything I want on it, so I'm debating the need for higher rear axle ratios. Here are the net 1st gear ratios for various half-ton trucks:Make Rear 1stToyota 4.30 14.32Ford 3.31 13.80Ford 3...
I can see how the Hemi has faster 0-60 times than the Ecodiesel because it has higher hp, but I would expect its towing performance to be better. But the test numbers, comments, tow rating, and seat of the pants feel make me question whether it real...
I was reading how people are dissatisfied with the ratio difference between 1st and 2nd on the Ram 2500 6.4 Hemi, so thought I'd do a little more research. I'm confused as that drop is basically the same as every other 6 speed out there. I never re...
Most half-ton crew cab trucks come with 5.5 ft beds, but for some reason I feel I would be short-changing myself. Anyone have a 5.5 ft but wish they had a 6.5 ft?
With something like a Highlander trailer wind resistance is a significant issue at highway speeds. A narrower and more aerodynamic trailer would be an advantage.
tdst51 wrote:2manytoyz wrote:If you're considering a Dodge, please do some research on them, and read reports on how they perform with coil springs while towing. If you want a truck, buy one with a truck suspension. A close friend learned this le$$...
With a 516 lb-ft torque rating you'd think it would be beefy enough for anything you'd actually want to try to tow with either of the Hemis, but I guess they could get a slightly higher tow rating for marketing purposes with the other transmission.
mtofell1 wrote:At some point does the high number of gears in a tranny become an annoyance due to gear hunting? I've heard a few complaints on the Ram 8spd for this. I'm currently in a 6sp which, when I was a kid, was 3 more gears than the best tra...
Sport45 wrote:Turbos make all the diesel owners proud. Without them the oil burners would be the wheezing pigs they used to be.Personally, I'd like to see Ford add a couple of cylinders to the 3.5 and make a 4.6 ecoboost. With 15# of boost it would...
