Which ratio do you recommend? I was debating a 2500 without all the extras or a 1500 with all the bells and whistles. My past 3/4 tons were great, but worried about a 1/2 ton. Which rear end should I get on the 1500 if I go that route?
3.42. The 3.08 is a complete dog. I'm going to have to throw a tuner on it if it doesn't shape up. Only have 2k miles on it so far, but the throttle map is terrible and so are the shift points, at least during break in/learning.
Agreed. If you think you'll be doing some serious pulling then 4.1, but I'm guessing since you asked you won't be. Go middle of the road for combo on efficiency and power.
I understand your complaints, but chains will absolutely do things a snow tire won't.
To my knowledge they dont even offer the 3.73 or 4.10 on the 1500. 3.42 is the lowest you can get now. Gotta love that MPG.... Also these trucks come lower than most cars. I did the rough country leveling lift kit though and now it looks a little better. Very cheap and pretty easy to install, no change in ride. Just get that alignment done.
Yeah, chains are amazing. Especially real chains like the ones I linked on the last page. I can tractor through stuff that is up to my grill if conditions are right and I have enough weight to punch through it.
Ahh I missed the 1500 part somehow. And yes, for whatever reason dodge pushed trucks out with this fucking mexican low rider nose down look. It's gay. Leveling kit is cheap and easy to install if you like getting dirty, probably a few hundred if you don't.