My "tow package" build? What all is involved from Factory?
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My "tow package" build? What all is involved from Factory?
So I need to figure out what the actual "tow package" was for the Ram 1500. I know there was the factory wiring, that is a known factor, but not sure about what all else was included.. hitch/receiver of course.. and I "think" a special shifter (automatic) that has a graphic for you to push the "OD" off when towing.. not sure on that, but other vehicles who have towing have that type of graphic so it makes sense. I already have a trans cooler on the truck, just the static cooler, nothing fancy.. and I know on tow vehicles they always have an auxiliary trans cooler...
Here is the factory tow harness:
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So beyond the harness and obvious Receiver/Hitch.. what is needed?
Again truck has auxiliary trans cooler from factory that I will eventually change out to the B&M stacked unit with the fan (larger of the 2 types they sell with the fan).. but I won't replace the shifter "wand" if that is the only other thing..
I do plan on getting a trans core and rebuilding it upgrading all I can on it.. that is late this year if this year is a good year work wise.
Anyway any help will help
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Again truck has auxiliary trans cooler from factory that I will eventually change out to the B&M stacked unit with the fan (larger of the 2 types they sell with the fan).. but I won't replace the shifter "wand" if that is the only other thing..
I do plan on getting a trans core and rebuilding it upgrading all I can on it.. that is late this year if this year is a good year work wise.
Anyway any help will help
Thanks for viewing.
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What gear ratio did you go with? And also.. as elementary as this might sound, why? Lower gear = better what? Taller gear mean better what? Not a gear man, never messed with them other than in transmissions.
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Numerically higher gear, will keep the engine in the sweet spot for making power. However the trade off is fuel mileage. I had 285/70/17 tires. I went with 4.56. Truck was a pulling machine. Especially on hills.
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Makes sense!