jayman30
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Here's my tow rig -- 2008 Ford F-350 Lariat 4x4 with V10 gas motor and a 20' Top Hat Gooseneck trailer.
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Nice, I like the V-10.
Nice, I like the V-10.
jayman30
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Thanks! That truck's never let me down and I've pulled some heavy loads with it.
farmboy12
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- Kubota M4900 FEL; New Holland TC30 MMM; Ford 1620; Ford 1520 MMM; John Deere X740; John Deere 455 MMM; Craftsman 19.5hp;;;;; Antiques: 1946 John Deere B; 1951 John Deere MT; 1952 Allis Chalmers B; 1967 International 140
Haven't posted anything in a while, but felt compelled to share my excitement with you guys. I ordered a 2015 Ram 3500, CCLB, SRW, Cummins and 6 speed manual. I was upset with with the 3500 and the 6 speed all i could get was the 3.42 gear ratio, I would have preferred the 3.73 but I figured I should be fine with it. It is a Tradesman model, ordered exactly how I wanted it with vinyl seats and floor. Only options except for the drivetrain that I added were CD player, gooseneck prep kit, clearance lights, and factory added dash mounted auxillary switches. It is granite metallic in color. Didn't talk numbers yet since I was told it would take 8-12 weeks to come in, but the number they gave me was $42,292. Which I don't think is bad at all for the truck. Definitely plan on getting at least down to around $40 hopefully.
I will keep you all updated, if not between now and then I am sure I will have pictures the day it comes in or the day after. You guys have been a long time influence that has helped me think and plan this truck out for about 5 years now, and finally, at 18 years old, I am able to order it, able to afford it, able to use it, and able to take care of it. Glad I am living at the firehouse and have no bills except for truck payment, insurance, fuel and phone that make this possible.
Kyle
I will keep you all updated, if not between now and then I am sure I will have pictures the day it comes in or the day after. You guys have been a long time influence that has helped me think and plan this truck out for about 5 years now, and finally, at 18 years old, I am able to order it, able to afford it, able to use it, and able to take care of it. Glad I am living at the firehouse and have no bills except for truck payment, insurance, fuel and phone that make this possible.
Kyle
wmonroe
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Congrats on the new truck. As for the gearing I think you will be very happy with the 3.42 ratio. My dad and I have nearly identical trucks, 07 & 08 quad cab long beds, same tire size, both 6 speeds, only difference is mine has 3.73 and his 3.42. The 3.42 performs better both empty and towing. The higher ratio allows more overlap between gears, places where I'm stuck in 6th unless I want to slow down he can run in 5th.
looknlearn
Gold Member
This is my rig for towing my tractors and other toys. 2001 Ram 3500 5 speed 4x4, 24 valve. Zero complaints and has pulled anything I've hooked to it. Lately I put a I performance fuel filtration/pump system in it as well as a set of gauges to let me pull heavy without guessing on costly repairs.
Diamondpilot
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farmboy12
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- Kubota M4900 FEL; New Holland TC30 MMM; Ford 1620; Ford 1520 MMM; John Deere X740; John Deere 455 MMM; Craftsman 19.5hp;;;;; Antiques: 1946 John Deere B; 1951 John Deere MT; 1952 Allis Chalmers B; 1967 International 140
I actually did ask for the brake controller Chris, but my said all the 2500 and 3500 trucks come with them now. It's on my spec sheet as $0 and same with the manual tow mirrors.
Kyle
Kyle
