What Did You Do To Your 2ND GEN RAM Today?
Legend
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Fredericksburg, Virginia
The ford might have been able to, but it would have been working its **** off trying. 
Ford belonged to the semi owner even LOL
So the ford didn't originally pull because it was at dudes house and dude was stuck in the middle of the road in his tractor. So dodge to the rescue lol. Dunno why they didn't pull it with the ford on day 2, but my guess is they saw how easy it was for my truck to get that thing moving and was probably afraid to break the ford haha.
ford was a 7.3L powerjoke even!
Ford belonged to the semi owner even LOL
So the ford didn't originally pull because it was at dudes house and dude was stuck in the middle of the road in his tractor. So dodge to the rescue lol. Dunno why they didn't pull it with the ford on day 2, but my guess is they saw how easy it was for my truck to get that thing moving and was probably afraid to break the ford haha.
ford was a 7.3L powerjoke even!
rescued a Kenworth semi truck that broke down in the middle of the road Saturday night.
Pulled it up the hill it was stuck on, unhooked and let it coast a ways, then used a generator and compressor to air up his tanks for the brakes and pulled him up the next hill, unhooked again and he was able to coast it to where it sits in the picture.
Then the next day when the picture was taken, we hooked it back up, and I pulled him the rest of the way home.
A Toyota pickup pulled up next to us when we were hookin it up and airing up the tanks saying there's no way that truck can pull that up this hill..
he was surprised as hell when he saw that semi start moving
Pulled it up the hill it was stuck on, unhooked and let it coast a ways, then used a generator and compressor to air up his tanks for the brakes and pulled him up the next hill, unhooked again and he was able to coast it to where it sits in the picture.
Then the next day when the picture was taken, we hooked it back up, and I pulled him the rest of the way home.
A Toyota pickup pulled up next to us when we were hookin it up and airing up the tanks saying there's no way that truck can pull that up this hill..
he was surprised as hell when he saw that semi start moving
But I'd put a stock 7.3L up against your motor in stock configuration anyday
Provided his 7.3L is stock too....But today I put new Bosch Wipers on the truck, $17 each but I'm tired of spending $5 each and having to replace them after 2 rains.....
Champion
Joined: May 2012
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From: Renton, WA
I drive a 6.7L PowerStroke everyday, and while I've never driven a 7.3L I can assure you that truck could have pulled his tractor, why he choose not to use it is anyone's guess.
But I'd put a stock 7.3L up against your motor in stock configuration anyday Provided his 7.3L is stock too.....
But I'd put a stock 7.3L up against your motor in stock configuration anyday
Provided his 7.3L is stock too.....that semi tractor weighs ~24,000lbs by itself.
where as mine is obviously far from stock (moderately modified) and has a double disc clutch with a HD xfer case, HD rear axle, and HD 6-spd manual trans.
pulling that load is nothing for my motor
though I actually for the first time saw about 18-20psi of boost in first gear! (granny low gear) normally even second gear doesn't show boost because it's not enough engine load to get boost.
put simply: my truck being modified the way it is, is more suited to handle a heavy load as my clutch will NOT give one inch and will not get any form of excess wear pulling a heavy load, where that auto trans in the ford is going to be pushed hard and could possibly greatly reduce the life of the clutches in that slushbox if it doesn't break something from moments when the chain jerks the truck.
Legend
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Fredericksburg, Virginia
It would have been pretty hard on that automatic though lol. (7.3L has an auto trans, is lifted with 37" tires, etc.)
that semi tractor weighs ~24,000lbs by itself.
where as mine is obviously far from stock (moderately modified) and has a double disc clutch with a HD xfer case, HD rear axle, and HD 6-spd manual trans.
pulling that load is nothing for my motor
though I actually for the first time saw about 18-20psi of boost in first gear! (granny low gear) normally even second gear doesn't show boost because it's not enough engine load to get boost.
put simply: my truck being modified the way it is, is more suited to handle a heavy load as my clutch will NOT give one inch and will not get any form of excess wear pulling a heavy load, where that auto trans in the ford is going to be pushed hard and could possibly greatly reduce the life of the clutches in that slushbox if it doesn't break something from moments when the chain jerks the truck.
that semi tractor weighs ~24,000lbs by itself.
where as mine is obviously far from stock (moderately modified) and has a double disc clutch with a HD xfer case, HD rear axle, and HD 6-spd manual trans.
pulling that load is nothing for my motor
though I actually for the first time saw about 18-20psi of boost in first gear! (granny low gear) normally even second gear doesn't show boost because it's not enough engine load to get boost.
put simply: my truck being modified the way it is, is more suited to handle a heavy load as my clutch will NOT give one inch and will not get any form of excess wear pulling a heavy load, where that auto trans in the ford is going to be pushed hard and could possibly greatly reduce the life of the clutches in that slushbox if it doesn't break something from moments when the chain jerks the truck.
Having a manual in the Ford would definitely be better.
I can't speak for the possibility of just 1 pulling it since it happened long ago but down in Va Beach the SSP's there had a fully loaded tractor trailer break down, they have the same 6.7L Fords we have (6spd Auto), it took 2 to pull the tractor trailer but they got it moved.
I've owned both a stock 7.3 (Super duty, better than the one yall are discussing even) and a stock 2001 cummins 24 valve. Both were 1 ton cab & chassis dually 4x4 6sp manual transmission trucks.
Let me tell you, the Dodge would pull circles around the Ford. Unloaded race, my money's on the Super Doushy. Pulling heavy? Inline 6 torque is unbeatable.
Let me tell you, the Dodge would pull circles around the Ford. Unloaded race, my money's on the Super Doushy. Pulling heavy? Inline 6 torque is unbeatable.
Record Breaker
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: S. Florida
Did the weekly tank fill... noted about a 1mpg improvement over the past month or so's numbers (which had worsened by about that much).
The only change has been a failing A/C compressor, that was swapped out last week... I guess the A/C was dragging it down.
The only change has been a failing A/C compressor, that was swapped out last week... I guess the A/C was dragging it down.
Professional
Joined: Oct 2013
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From: BC, Canada
After a long and hard decision, I decided I will be keeping this truck for quite some time, rather than making payments on a brand new truck or inheriting someone else's negligence on a used truck. So, I made a small list of what I plan on doing this yearish.
Regear to 4.10's and get a locker for the rear(front axle may or may not get one too)
Replace CAD with an electric actuator
Replace front axle seals, ball-joints, u-joints etc.
New rims and tires
Small lift (Big maybe)
Add some subs to the box that came with the truck(dual 12" sub-box behind the seat)
Add electric windows
Intake plenum should be closer to the top of the list, oh well lol
Headers and dual exhaust
After I do this, I should be quite satisfied with the Single Cab
Regear to 4.10's and get a locker for the rear(front axle may or may not get one too)
Replace CAD with an electric actuator
Replace front axle seals, ball-joints, u-joints etc.
New rims and tires
Small lift (Big maybe)
Add some subs to the box that came with the truck(dual 12" sub-box behind the seat)
Add electric windows
Intake plenum should be closer to the top of the list, oh well lol
Headers and dual exhaust
After I do this, I should be quite satisfied with the Single Cab