New 2012 3500

[AHutson]

So the wife and I were finally able to upgrade my pickup. Decided to go with a 3500 dually since we have a pretty good sized 5th wheel and I like extra stability duals provide. Found this brown/gold colored Laramie locally with 88k miles. Must say this truck is very impressive. And the creature comforts are incredible. It has the 68rfe with 3.73 gears in it. you can defiantly tell when it kicks loose with all 800 ft/lbs too. Couple pics of it:

 

[dieselshadow]

Congrats on the new (to you) truck!!!

I really like the color matched brush hairs. Sharp.

 

[AHutson]

Thanks! I am just simply amazed how quiet and smooth it is. I was figuring on a rougher ride with going to a 1 ton dually, but the long wheelbase helps a lot. It rides a lot nicer than the old 2001 by far. Can't wait to hook the Excel up and see how she handles it.

 

[TFucili]

Good looking rig!

 

[AHutson]

Thanks!

 

[Wiredawg]

VERY NICE TRUCK!

Happy Trails, Ron

 

[Cummins12V98]

Can't see it, pic is too small.

 

[dieselshadow]

Can't see it, pic is too small.

Click on it, it will expand to full size.

 

[AH64ID]

Great looking rig!

She should put the 01 to shame towing.

Can't see it, pic is too small.

Learn to use a mouse or your finger, and stop f'in with threads over it... It's one of the silliest things I've seen on this forum.

 

[AHutson]

Thanks all.

AH64ID: That it should if pulls anything like it runs out. The 01 pulled really well since it had 4.10s, but the improvements in technology over the years are readily apparent in the 12. This one already had a b&w turnover ball kit in it so didn't even have to worry about getting a different companion or anything. Just pulled the one out of the 01 and put it in the 12. Just have to put new tires on the 5th wheel and we will be ready for our last vacation trip in October.

 

[Timd32]

 

[AHutson]

Well, got to test the pulling ability of the truck today for a bit. Took the 5th wheel in across town to get it's new tires put on. It did exactly like AH64ID figured and puts to 2001 to shame. It barely knows its back there. Really like how it pulls, only had it up to 50 for a couple stretches of road. Was going to go on an interstate run but the wind was getting up and didn't want to deal with that unless I had to. I get to play in it enough on the roads at work with a semi. So far really happy with this pickup.

 

[Cummins12V98]

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Good Man!!!