Can some owners chim-in hear on how these trucks work off-road? I am considering either the 07 2500 with a Cummins and 6-speed manual with the anit-spin limited slip diff (TRX4) or the Powerwagon with the 6-speed. I know the Powerwagon with the lockers will be the best, but also way beyon my general camping/hunting needs. But, how do the std trucks with the limited slip diff work off-road? Are these trucks low geared enough to get over/through rough terrain? Also, does the anti-spin diff work at all? Thanks

 

The 2500 wold be a good truck for mild offroading, but the Cummins will hinder some abilities due to its weight. A friend of mine with a F250 got stuck a few times in mud (with BFG A/T's) and I had to pull him out with my half worn street tires. I don't think diesels do well offroad. They are best for pulling and other work related chores. I think that is why the powerwagon is a Hemi and not a Cummins, because of the benefits gas has over diesel offroad. Just a side comment, here in lower Michigan, we have a public offroad park called the "Mounds" (for those from Michigan) and I rarely see diesels in the more extreme stuff. Just my $.02

 

Thanks Motorhead426,
I see you have a Quadcam Hemi. How does it do at your offroad park?

 

I've never taken my own truck for 2 reasons. First just because the stock "weenie" goodyear tires haven't worn out yet, and second, because the mud there is really bad. The mud has such a high clay content that its almost impossible to get off the truck. I usually go with some friends that have "trail rig" jeeps.

 

10-4, its always best to off-road in anothers truck - less clean-up and no repairs.
My dilema is trying to determine what will be the best replacement for my Landcruiser. I want a truckk that can get into and outoff difficult terain if needed better than my FJ80 that sits to low. I have never owned a full size truck so I am not sure of their capability. My experience is with Jeep CJ's, Toyota pick-up's, and FJ 80 landcruisers.

 

The other jeep type of vehicles are good because they can get into some of the more narrow trails and stuff. I will say one thing that the diesels are great for... is pulling out stuck vehicles. I saw a diesel ford try to pull out a stuck 2nd gen 1500 Ram at the Mounds, and the 3" strap snapped! Needless to say, he was stuck pretty good. I didn't stick around to see him get out. And yes, its always better to offroad in a friends vehicle, less mess or repair.

 

I have had my truck off-raod now a few times before archery season. It has done great in mud and wet grass. I have not had it in 4x4 except to see if it works. I have it in 2wd and the anti-spin have done a better job than my last Ram did in the same conditions. Tires are BFGoodrich Rugged Trail 265/70/17 T/A. The new softer throttle was a great idea for 2006. It alows me to ease off without breaking traction. It does light up the tires on dry pavment if I really punch the throttle. I have heard some 2006 Ram 1500 cant light em up. It might be a MDS thing??