Heavy Half??? Anybody Still make'm?
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Heavy Half??? Anybody Still make'm?
This question came up in a conversation with some of the guys I work with. We generally all agree that for our normal needs, we don't need a 3/4 ton truck (we all drive 1/2 tons and have been known to go beyond their specifications a time of three.) What we are wondering is does anyone still make the good old fashioned "Heavy Half?" A half ton with a 3/4 ton suspension.
From what I have been seeing...no one does...but Dodge is the closest
From what I have been seeing...no one does...but Dodge is the closest
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the upgraded brakes on the three quarter ton pickups are the most important modification,
particularly fade resistance.
it is a really bad day when an overloaded 1500 series can't stop in time
On Dodge pickups the automatic transmissions need internal upgrades for loads and towing in the 3/4 ton category. The long sad history of not really durable auto transmissions have lead to year by year band-aid mods to the 47 series, and has eventually led to the 48RE with its many changes. no one at Chrysler thinks the 45RFE is really equal to a 48RE, and Dodge certainly has relied on 'torque management software' to give the 45RFE a break (and lower Chrysler warranty claim cost) because the 45RFE and especially its torque converter are questionable for heavy use for sustained periods
particularly fade resistance.
it is a really bad day when an overloaded 1500 series can't stop in time
On Dodge pickups the automatic transmissions need internal upgrades for loads and towing in the 3/4 ton category. The long sad history of not really durable auto transmissions have lead to year by year band-aid mods to the 47 series, and has eventually led to the 48RE with its many changes. no one at Chrysler thinks the 45RFE is really equal to a 48RE, and Dodge certainly has relied on 'torque management software' to give the 45RFE a break (and lower Chrysler warranty claim cost) because the 45RFE and especially its torque converter are questionable for heavy use for sustained periods