[W300_dually]

since i took a new HD ram out for a ride, i've been wondering
about the towing aspect. i have always towed w/a dually and
everyone i talk to says that a single wheel 3/4 or 1ton is fine.
does anyone have opinions? i noticed that MoparMudder had
a single wheel cummins towing his monster to dodge city.
and his beast ways alot more than my RC.
i figure that my RC, trailer and equipment will run around
8000lbs. i'm very leery pulling that kind of weight long distances w/a single wheel truck. A buddy of mine had a 96
2500 ram V10 ext cab long bed that he used to pull his racecar which he estimated about 5500lbs. and he said no
problems with sway or anything. he did recommend tires in the 6-8 ply range for stiffer side walls.
only reason is i think i have the wife talked into trading in her
jimmy for one. she says she can't drive a dually, plus where she works (pontiac dealer) they have to park in a small area which is a pain in the ass for anything big and long. so i figure
with a crewcab short bed she would be fine. plus they a dream to drive very nimble for a biggin.
bring on the replys.

 

[W300_dually]

it's not the total weight i'm worried about. it's the side to side
motion that's a concern if anything shifts. w/a dually you don't get any. it'll be cummins so weight isn't an issue. plus the crewcab shortbed is rated at 9900lbs w/a GCVW around 18000+.
i love dually's but i think i could be happy w/a single wheel.
they are pretty sweet.

TV.. you better put that 1/2ton to work towing the 75 or RC to RJ.

 

[W300_dually]

Having a dually really gives you stability, but why not just get it anyway

this would be "the wifes" daily driver. she gets the new vehicles, i get the old.

 

[W300_dually]

i just had a brainstorm!!

there's a local fly-by-night dealer who has a 89 cummins dually for sale. i'm going to see if he will trade it even up for my F150. he's had this truck over 6 months. i didn't even know it was a diesel til i finally stopped in. then......i could transfer everything over to the my crewcab. i'd already have all the parts and wiring. the only thing i can think of that i would have to spend is to have my
T-case adapter and output shaft put on the cummins trans.
i could also do upgrades, such as an intercooler and banks upgrades. i would need to change the gears. 4.56's are a little steep for a diesel.

anything i'm forgetting??

 

[W300_dually]

nothing yet.........
i'm gettin married next saturday, so i'm going to wait til the following week. plus the ford has a little surface rust i have to
"cover" first