Need some advice!

I own a 1996 Dodge 2500 Diesel 5.9L Auto. It has no lift but 35 inch Toyo's on it. I'm looking to purchase a 28ft pull trailer for camping.

I was thinking of adding airbags to my truck for pulling this trailer. Is it worth while? Really worried about my Auto Trans as well. Will the tranny be ok for pulling this trailer?

Is there anything else I need to modify my truck to make sure everything is good?

Thanks,

Bill

 

i would go ahead and but a trans temp gauge about 50 dollar at summit or jeg

you also can add another trans cooler,,, thoses are to to thing i would do frist

as of the bags that would be nice but i really do know much on this,, but i think it would help

 

Gonna run like a dog without higher gears + towing + 35's.

edit: not like a cummins would care...

 

I used to have the same truck, get the firestone airbag kit with the interior guage kit and leveling switches. Shyt that truck will pull that trailer like it's no tomorrow i wouldn't worry about the tranny. i pulled a 35' gooseneck around with a john deer tractor and implements with mine.

 

the diesels have beefier trannies than the 8s and i dont think theyre common for problems

 

dnt worry that trucks made for towing. heavy duty trans cooler would help. air bags are a good choice to but, as is, it could tow anything.. upgrades DO make it better and help the truck last longer though.

 

is it excab or lwb? airbags should help keep your front end planted a little better

 

how much does it weigh (the trailer)

 

Thanks for all the replies. Any idea what a heavy duty trans cooler goes for and how difficult is the installation? For the most part the trailer is only going to be towed a few weeks of the year so its not like its an everyday traveller. I will look into the airbags and trans cooler. I'm still in the midst of beefing up the front end, I've added a new 4" dropdown pitman arm and small tie rod. Just working on the long tie rod and replacing the knuckles.

Thanks again, any other suggestions would be great.

Bill

 

if your not going to be towing it very often, i wouldn't spend the coin on bags, unless your using the truck for hauling other heavy items (and seeing as how you have the legendary 12 valve, i'd sure hope so...)