Lets see your tow rigs

Mark m. · Sep 4, 2007

Jobless said:
I'm still just trying to understand the logic that went into towing "on the trail" to get closer to Funny/Moon?

Well it wasn't very good logic.

Not Jobless · Sep 4, 2007

Mark m. said:
Well it wasn't very good logic.

:redneck:

Binder · Sep 4, 2007

crash said:
never goes over 180 degrees now no matter what :awesomework:

How do you figure that? Please tell me you have a temp gage on your truck.

Jaydog · Sep 4, 2007

TQJ CJ5 said:
While I think the Ford's "looks" are appealing, to me it's more about the quality/reliability of the parts that make heavy duty truck heavy duty (engine, tranny, suspension, frame, body).

I think I'm goin' for the Dodge. If I could afford to have this truck as a third or fourth vehicle and not a daily driver, I would probably give more consideration to the GMC/Chevy option.

Dave Smith's in Kellogg ID. You won't find anyone that can beat his price. If you go back a couple of pages you can see my rig, and it was in the Mid 30's

Lucky Jeff · Sep 4, 2007

a lot of places say they will match or beat Dave Smith's prices.. But they are an absolute pain to sit there and hassle back and forth with, takes hours/days/threats.

At Dave Smith, you call, tell them what you want, they tell you a great price, and that's it. Piece of cake. Our 98 Ram, 99 Dakota and 05 Ram were all bought there.. along with my brothers Cobalt SS.

crash2 · Sep 4, 2007

Binder said:
How do you figure that? Please tell me you have a temp gage on your truck.

Oh heck ya.. Plus big cooler down on the frame rails with its own fan. I have yet to get it over 180 degrees towing heavy..

Dusten · Sep 6, 2007

mthompson223 said:
If your truck has the special fire breathing calibration, then anything is a fire hazard.

My truck is only a week old... its got the newest calibration, nice try at a joke though

Lucky Jeff said:
the 6.4 isn't "new". It's the same as the 6.0. That's why no one has high hopes for it.

My suggestion, figure out which you like best between the chevy and dodge. If you just have to have a Ford because you like the looks more then anything, then I couldn't stop ya.

yes and no. two of the biggest problems were turbo's and injectors. the new 6.4 shares neither of those. the other issue was HG's and my truck has seen 35lbs empty and isnt leaking coolant.

Lucky Jeff · Sep 6, 2007

Dusten said:
yes and no. two of the biggest problems were turbo's and injectors. the new 6.4 shares neither of those. the other issue was HG's and my truck has seen 35lbs empty and isnt leaking coolant.

well at only 35 psi I should hope you haven't seen any problems. :eeek:

Dusten · Sep 10, 2007

Lucky Jeff said:
well at only 35 psi I should hope you haven't seen any problems. :eeek:

i've seen the 6.0's leak at stock boost, which is around 30lbs

TQJ CJ5 · Sep 10, 2007

Well, after driving a number of trucks and considering the input I've received from various sources, I've actually gone a different direction in purchasing a "tow rig". While I was leaning toward the Dodge 2500 w/ Cummins, various other considerations affected the resulting choice in vehicles. So, this weekend, I picked up an '08 Nissan Armada LE 4x4. Besides the standard goodies, it does have the heavier duty tow pkg (9100lb capacity) as well as the driver selectable tow/haul mode. Another nice feature is the automatic rear leveling when there's extra weight in the rear. I think for my needs this fits the bill. Hopefully, it doesn't disappoint.

Terry

Not Jobless · Sep 10, 2007

TQJ CJ5 said:
Well, after driving a number of trucks and considering the input I've received from various sources, I've actually gone a different direction in purchasing a "tow rig". While I was leaning toward the Dodge 2500 w/ Cummins, various other considerations affected the resulting choice in vehicles. So, this weekend, I picked up an '08 Nissan Armada LE 4x4. Besides the standard goodies, it does have the heavier duty tow pkg (9100lb capacity) as well as the driver selectable tow/haul mode. Another nice feature is the automatic rear leveling when there's extra weight in the rear. I think for my needs this fits the bill. Hopefully, it doesn't disappoint.

Terry

What are you towing with it and how far?

TQJ CJ5 · Sep 10, 2007

My CJ5 on a tandem axle trailer. I don't foresee myself towing it to locations outside of WA state.

hwcurtice · Oct 19, 2007

Intersting thread.

I have a 93 CTD, and I was thinking I should stay that way. Hauls everything, anywhere and I have ZERO issues with it. I just want to get something newer.

So thoughts that way? It may become a real tow rig some day.

Um, who is Dave Smith?

Lucky Jeff · Oct 19, 2007

hwcurtice said:
Intersting thread.

Um, who is Dave Smith?

best place to buy Dodge's. Kellogg idaho

motoman432 · Nov 6, 2007

Well got a new tow rig a couple of weeks ago its a 07 2500hd chev dirtymax 6", 35's and 20's

Lucky Jeff · Nov 6, 2007

motoman432 said:
Well got a new tow rig a couple of weeks ago its a 07 2500hd chev dirtymax 6", 35's and 20's

So you're the kid that has that truck. I've seen it quite a few times already. Well atleast you look young drivin it. I have no idea how old you are.

motoman432 · Nov 6, 2007

yep that would be me i'm 21 so yes i am quite young

WickEdKewl · Nov 17, 2007

OK, I finally get to post here, now that the truck is finally in my driveway

:cheer:

pokey · Nov 17, 2007

nice truck:cheer: does it still have that old man smell:eeek: :haha:

WickEdKewl · Nov 18, 2007

pokey said:
nice truck:cheer: does it still have that old man smell:eeek: :haha:

Amazingly, no. :haha: :haha: :haha: Old man gifted it to his son about 7 months ago so he could sell it for him. Son must have somehow leeched the smell out. :haha: You know what's weird, there are absolutely NO wear marks in the interior, nothing on the seats, carpets, the dash is like new...