So, you probably have heard about this test (posted elsewhere here):

http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2010/11...e-rockies.html

Well, we were snubbed. The excuse that "Dodge isn't rated for 27,000 lbs gross so it wasn't invited" just doesn't hold water. Just because that's what the Chryco attorneys say it's rated for, doesn't mean it can't safely and reliably move that much weight (flame-suit on).

So here's my proposal, would somebody with a 2010 or 2011 3500 dually Ram please go out there to Dillon, CO and repeat this test? It would seem pretty easy to do. It just a WOT run up I-70 from Dillon to the Eisnerhower Tunnel with a stopwatch. Granted, finding a 19,000 lb trailer might be difficult, but other than that, just jump in and film the run and post it on You Tube for discussion when you're done.

Interestingly, the Chevy spanked the Ford by like 2 minutes (~25% faster up the hill!). Personally, I think the new Rams would give the Ford a run for it's money- engine ratings be darned.

 

I agree!

Would be a great test to see the results on.

I hadn't seen that test before. Seemed like a fair comparison that tests the trans, engine, and exhaust brake features. I would have like to seen what coolant and trans temps were at the top, I bet warm!

Its amazing that LD pickups have GCWR's that high, as that's CDL range.

 

I thought the purpose of that test was to determine last place..We all know Dodge is #1 on this site

Here is a pic of my last run over that "Little Bump" with the 05, The trailer loaded was about 10K... The only thing that slowed me down was the gassers who would not get out of the way.. (Topped the pass in OD both sides)

 

I still don't know why people about that .79 OD ratio G56. Its about the best towing trans around!

 

It is awesome towing. But when not towing, it is frustrating running almost 2500 RPMs at 75 MPH. It is about perfect for commercial haulers and as a ranch truck.

 

Yeah there is that :-)

 

??? - Yeh, there is that :-).

 

Its why i think a 7 Speed Manual would be amazing in these trucks. 1-5 the same as they are now, 6 is a .85 OD and 7 is a .70 OD, really a towing and an empty OD.

 

2400R's @ 75 with the stock 265's.. I just did a 750 mile trip to PHX the first 100 miles was in 4x4 over a 10K icy pass, the second part of the trip was up-hill and the third down-hill from Flagstaff to PHX (the overhead lie-o-meter was showing 30 on that section).. I averaged over 20 (by hand) on all sections of the trip.. I'm happy

 

I don't think it makes the mileage difference many claim it does, at least not on a HPCR.

 

Here's an option on your 7 spd tranny AH64,

Do a 3 speed transfer case.. low range, std and a 25 % OD this would require lock out hubs off coarse.. This set-up would give you a low/low to back the heavy trailers into a tight spot with and a double/double OD on the road when your empty.

 

Do you know of a 3 speed xcase?

I have done a little searching and haven't found a 7 speed with 2 overdrives.

 

(bump) ANYBODY???

 

stak is the only one i know of, but their gearing options are not for on-road applications. anyone else?