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Mods to help a 1500 pull 14k LBS??

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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 03:53 AM
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Thanks for the info. I was thinking this mite be better then the supersprings,

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...p;autoview=sku
 
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 03:54 AM
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inclosed car trailer + vehicle +ect...
 
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 04:00 AM
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dang, must be a big trailer.....
 
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 05:13 AM
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The 41 looks great, what motor do you have in it?
Forget the wax. You could call the camaro a survivor and take it to Barrett-Jackson

I had a 98 318 1500 4x4 but traded it at 6200 miles for my 99 V10 (new on lot in 00) Hated towing to the track with it (100 miles each way). 2 1/2mile 6% grade with a stop light at the bottom as well as a few shorter hills on the way. The 1500 struggled both ways, up n down the hills. LOL thought I would throw a valve threw the hood going up. Trailer pushed it around coming down. Relaxing drive with the V10, 75mph with the cruise on the highway, takes the big hill like a champ.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 06:04 AM
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Thanks for the info. I was thinking this mite be better then the supersprings,

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...p;autoview=sku
According to everyone I have talked to those work well. My reasoning with the supersprings was 1) quicker and easier installation 2) Do not have to adjust by adding or taking out air (there is an option that allows you to adjust from the cab) 3) There have been some instances of broken air lines. I know alot of guys with truck campers use the bags. One advantage that comes into playfor alot of them is the ability to adjust each side independantly. I think you will be fine with either one. Just figure out what works best for you.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 07:21 PM
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Well I sold my truck and bought a 2001 2500 quad cab24v diesel 2wd. Any one know what the tow rateing is on this one? Do these trucks come with posi?
 
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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Do a google or yahoo search on tow ratings, there a couple of sites, one is for trailer boating that list tow ratings of all vehicles, you just have to find your year, model, engine, etc... I did a bunch of searching on it trying to find out what I could get to pull my boat. I'm guessing that truck is rated about 13 to 14 thousand pounds, but you can find out on the database.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 10:45 PM
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bayliner.com - towing guide & Truck, Van Etc. Tow Ratings

http://bayliner.com/towratings.pdf

http://bayliner.com/towing_guide.asp


 
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ForSale00Ram4dr$7000
Ive already pulled this rig 500miles and I think dodge needs to up the tow rateing of this truck.
why dont you go ahead give the guys over at dodge a call and let them know you tested their 1500 and that they were wrong about how much is safe to tow.

what is with you guys and your half tons thinking you can safely tow 10000+ lbs. you should need a license to tow any trailer period cause of situations like this witch are not safe no matter how many upgrades you try and do.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by OCMike17
why dont you go ahead give the guys over at dodge a call and let them know you tested their 1500 and that they were wrong about how much is safe to tow.
Why don't you stop resurrecting ancient threads in which to vainly attempt to demonstrate your superiority?
 
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