โSep-15-2019 03:15 PM
โSep-18-2019 06:35 PM
fj12ryder wrote:
So I'm unsure what you're asking. The automatic transmission on these years' trucks is a known issue. The only way to solve that is to pull the transmission and have it beefed up to handle the load/weight.
I have a 2001 Dodge Cummins dually with the six speed transmission. I'm pulling a 15,000 lb. toyhauler which it does very well. It's pretty much at its max since I have to keep a close eye on the EGT. But I pulled a 12,000 lb. 5th wheel before this one and it pulled that thing with no issues at all. The truck can do it, it just depends on if you want to spend the money to enable it to continue.
โSep-18-2019 08:40 AM
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โSep-16-2019 07:14 PM
Grit dog wrote:
^ Correct, a modified valve body and a lock up switch are required for any more than 3rd and 4th gear lockup.
Seeing you have 3.55 gears as well, stock 03 power and 47re trans ratios are not a very good combo power or gearing wise for heavier towing. When towing, I'd run the smallest tires you can put on it with adequate capacity. Like 245 75 16s, re-gearing is expensive. Power is low, so gears or a tune are the easiest power solutions for moderately more power. If your tans is built a little bit, tow tune will do wonders, for 1/4 the cost of gears.
Synopsis for towing 12k+ high profile like a boss and not getting killed on the uphill runs.
-Tune
-Built trans
-VB and lockup switch
-Little tires
Add an exhaust brake, only if you have a manual lock up switch and only in the gears that it will lock in.
Bottom line, assuming your trans is stout enough to handle a little power and e brake, you have some work to do to get it to tow anything like a newer truck.
Only about $1200 in parts for a cheap tuner and a VB/switch if you do the work yourself, otherwise closer to $2k.
Exh brake, $1200 diy, over $1500 installed.
Tires...however much they cost.
โSep-16-2019 01:56 PM
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โSep-16-2019 11:40 AM
billy1davis wrote:
My owners manual tells me the max pin weight is 1200 and the 5vr (2007 Arctic Fox 27 ft) has pin weight of 1500lbs. On top of that the trailer is max of 12000 and the truck is rated at 9600lbs approximate. I could change out the rear end to make it max out at 13000lbs. I have a chip and an extra cooler on the tranny which I had rebuilt. But coming up on steep and slow 2 lane roads i top out the temp on the tranny. Engine is fine but the tranny isn't.
NOt sure about getting a new truck or lightly used ot stepping down to a bumper pull'
Truck is 2001 Dodge dually 5.9l
Suggestions?
โSep-16-2019 11:06 AM
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โSep-15-2019 06:04 PM
Cummins12V98 wrote:
You need to add a controller or lockup switch so 2nd will lockup. Your heat is from running in 2nd unlocked.
โSep-15-2019 05:50 PM
billy1davis wrote:
So what you're saying is when i put it in 2nd it will move to another gear like 1st?