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02-12-2014, 03:40 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Depends on temps
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Dave you got a truck that is at least 500lbs heavier with taller gears.
I have to use 5th if I am running 60 on a 2 lane.
I sold my OEM trailer tires on Craigs list. Maybe a option.
Enjoy that new truck. Jim
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02-12-2014, 04:23 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Copperas Cove
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Been thinking of that, I know I can sell these tires for a pretty good return, but I like the look they give the truck. Gotten a good many compliments on it, lol lol....So I am gonna give it some time and see how I like towing in 5th. If it bugs me then that is probably what I'm gonna do. Oh and Mike I washed it and she runs better now so no Ford lol lol..I think it was all the Sonic's bags and cups on the rear floor causing the problem....My wife says if he only knew how OCD you are in keeping vehicles clean lol lol lol
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02-12-2014, 10:43 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Redding
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Ya Sonic bags add a great deal of weight! I can attest!
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02-12-2014, 01:18 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
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Talking about gears, my Chevy when it tow/haul won't even go to 6th until I'm at least 63 MPH. Will hold there pretty good, but slow down to about 60 and it drops back to 5th. So yea, running on 2 lanes at 55 we're in 4th and 5th all the time.
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2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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02-12-2014, 04:06 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Aguanga
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What the heck is 6th gear? Silly new trucks  They probably lockout OD in tow/haul too, silly 2005!
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02-13-2014, 03:20 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Depends on temps
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Nope, My Tow/Haul uses all 6, just changes shift timming. However, some brands/transmissions do lock out 6th in T/H.
My Exhaust Brake has it's own switch to turn it on and off, while some brands use the tow haul switch to activate what they wish was a exhaust brake.
Jim
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02-13-2014, 06:04 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
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Ours, even when in Tow/Haul, only needs to be above 57 mph to get into 6th when on level terrain. Really cool to see the tach so low while towing the trailer.
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02-13-2014, 10:43 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Garland
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I presume you were being tongue-and-cheek, but I can cruise @ 80 in my F-450 w/4:30 gears without issue. If I couldn't I am not sure it would matter since I am just not in that big of a hurry and if I was I would buy a Vette.
I do like the lower gear ratios for the pulling power and roughly 50% of our miles are towing. It is a personal choice and everyone needs to decide what works for them.
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02-13-2014, 11:12 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
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M.O.C. #13157
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Kyle, Yea, just poking fun at a Ford Member that pokes fun at us Ram guys. After all we got to do it with a 6 cyl's and they have 8.
Hope you don't take it serious cause there is nothing serious on this forum. Just friends messing with each other. And hopefully helping each other with problems.
Jim
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02-13-2014, 12:16 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Copperas Cove
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M.O.C. #12096
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What??? you mean I'm not suppose to do 80..??????... lol lol
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02-14-2014, 02:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Depends on temps
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M.O.C. #13157
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No, 80 is just fine.
Got to love Tx. 70 on some 2 lanes and 85 on the Interstates....and the Turnpike south of Austin.
Jim
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02-14-2014, 03:08 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Copperas Cove
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M.O.C. #12096
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That's my fast way to San Antonio but dang it aint cheap lol lol lol.....gotta watch for the deer at night, a deer at 85 would be ugly and not only for the deer lol lol
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