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09-14-2020, 02:38 PM
2in2out

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Originally Posted by larry_arizona

Dang 4.30 is an impressive factory axle ratio with a 7 speed trans

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I guess if it can pull the space shuttle it can pull an SA. At least it's not like the Fords having an under-rated hitch.
09-14-2020, 02:41 PM
larry_arizona

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Originally Posted by 2in2out

I guess if it can pull the space shuttle it can pull an SA. At least it's not like the Fords having an under-rated hitch.

Amen to that.

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09-14-2020, 04:36 PM
Surgical_ass

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Originally Posted by 2in2out

Anyone towed an SA with 2016-2020 tundra. I have a 2017 1794 with a 3” leveling kit, 33x12.5r20. It strained with my travel trailer off the start and on grades, but was otherwise fine.

CFO and I went to look at an SA this weekend and she has concerns. She gave the ok to trade her car for a larger truck. I don’t want to deal with diesel issues, so looking at ram 2500 gas, but I don’t think I’ll need it. Opinions?

We just picked up a 19' 2500 ram 4x4 6.4L with the 8 speed transmission and 4.10 gearing. I am very pleased with the performance. Coming from a nissan titan its night and day difference. We definitely have room to grow with this truck. Most of the complaints pre 2019 were that the 6 speed transmission shift points were off. Not having driven a pre 2019 model I can not attest to this but I am pleased with the 8 speed. We looked at the f250 6.2 but could not find one with the gearing I wanted (4.30) I know the 3.73 would have been just fine for the mojo but if we ever got a camper I knew I would have wanted the towing gears. The base model ram (tradesman) is actually decently equipped compared to the ford XL. There were several changes to the ram line up in 2019 all of which I think really helped the trucks stand out. Wouldnt hesitate to buy one again
09-14-2020, 04:46 PM
Surgical_ass

2019 ram 2500https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...665817dcd1.jpg

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09-14-2020, 05:12 PM
2in2out

The RAM 2500 mega cab with the 6.4 bed would be my upgrade option. My friend has a 2015 2500 diesel and wishes he'd gone gas, but is glad he doesn't have to deal with DEF.
09-14-2020, 05:27 PM
Surgical_ass

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Originally Posted by 2in2out

The RAM 2500 mega cab with the 6.4 bed would be my upgrade option. My friend has a 2015 2500 diesel and wishes he'd gone gas, but is glad he doesn't have to deal with DEF.

One thing I was assuming before I bought the truck was that the backseat legroom would be one sacrifice made. My Titan had lots of room in the backseat and was something I really liked about the truck. After digging a little more the rear legroom was exactly the same in the 2019 Ram as it was in my Titan. I have been in a mega cab RAM and it is nice but I don't feel at all the need to have that over the legroom I have now. Plus I can still pull the truck and boat in my barn and shut the door without having to unhitch
09-14-2020, 05:35 PM
larry_arizona

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Originally Posted by 2in2out

I guess if it can pull the space shuttle it can pull an SA. At least it's not like the Fords having an under-rated hitch.

Just curious, what does the Toyota hitch tag say for “weight carrying” rating?

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09-14-2020, 06:06 PM
sandm

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Originally Posted by larry_arizona

Just curious, what does the Toyota hitch tag say for “weight carrying” rating?

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and here we go again..... :)
09-14-2020, 06:07 PM
2in2out

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Attachment 29032
9500 weight distributing trailer weight
9500 dead weight hitch trailer weight
950 weight distributing tongue weight
950 dead weight tongue weight
9500 max trailering capacity
09-14-2020, 06:11 PM
rdlangston13

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Originally Posted by Surgical_ass

One thing I was assuming before I bought the truck was that the backseat legroom would be one sacrifice made. My Titan had lots of room in the backseat and was something I really liked about the truck. After digging a little more the rear legroom was exactly the same in the 2019 Ram as it was in my Titan. I have been in a mega cab RAM and it is nice but I don't feel at all the need to have that over the legroom I have now. Plus I can still pull the truck and boat in my barn and shut the door without having to unhitch

With the DEF systems and particulate filters and EGRs now a days if I ever bought a HD truck I would go gas too. I’ve been keeping an eye on the new Ford 7.3 Godzilla. Seems the goal was to go with tried and true simple technology for longevity.

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