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  1. 2013-2018 Non-Powertrain
    I couldn't find a recent post about tire recommendations, so I thought I would ask. I have a 2014 RAM 6.7 with rear airbags that I use to tow an 8000 pound travel trailer and I need tires. Looking for recommendations for the best tire for towing with this kind of weight. Travel distances...
  2. 03 - 07 3rd Gen 5.9 Liter General Discussion
    New guy here, new to towing and diesels in general. Just bought a 2004 auto 4x4 with 150000 miles and not even two weeks after owning the truck starting seeing signs of blow by and shop recommended replacing the engine :confused: So now I’ve decided to go all in on a complete...
  3. 5th Gen Non-Powertrain
    I recently made the switch from a '08 F450 6.0 to a 2020 Ram 3500 tradesman crew cab DRW. My new truck has a 3.73 axle ratio with a 68RFE transmission. I tow 25,000lbs on a regular basis and had no idea a dually could be rated at only 20,000lbs MAX towing. Need to be able to tow my equipment...
  4. 3rd Gen. Powertrain
    It seams as though I have no power when towing my horse trailer (apx 7750 LBS empty, 10500 loaded.) up hills. I have to shift into 4th gear sometimes and crawl, with no boost (no leaks that I know of), at 210*-215*, exhaust at 1000-1100. - 4th gear at 45mph, 2000-2200 rpm. If I punch it, I...
  5. 2001 Cummins 32,000 LBS. GCVW

    2001 Cummins 32,000 LBS. GCVW

    This is a typical load for me at 32,000 lbs. for truck, trailer, and load. Sometimes it goes up to 36,000 lbs. I had to get a Class A license to haul like this. 2001 Cummins 3500 4x4 6 Speed Manual. Valair dual disk organic clutch, Edge EZ tuner, PRXB Packbrake exhaust brake. Visit my youtube
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