Dura-Dud

[BK]

Shovelhead,



I know there is a lot of posts on this thread , there was some verbage about the Hummer.

 

[JHansen]

Long live the Cherokee!

Yeah Doug I'm running between 4-4. 5" of lift on mine too. Mine's a Limited-everything but sunroof. They're strong rigs-I love mine to death. Know what you mean about Rusty-I've talked with him a couple times via e-mail and used to see a lot of his posts when I spent time on NAXJA... never bought anything from him though. My lift is "backyard-engineered"-works OK for the amount of money I've got into it. Pics on my site at http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/YosemiteDr/xjhansen



And just so I don't get completely off the initial topic of this thread I have yet to see a Duramax in my part of the world that's actually working. Know of 1 guy that's operating with his-thinks it's the greatest thing since sliced bread but he bleeds Bow-Tie red-so what's he gonna say? I can't see it living anywhere near as long as mine (and they do the same job) but I guess stranger things happen-maybe a meteor will fall from the sky and smash mine flat



I have been loyal to Dodge all my life and wouldn't consider buying any other make. Having said that, if the Rams were IFS now I wouldn't be driving one-I'd have bought a 1st generation truck and put some money into it... . I feel that strongly about solid-axles for work trucks.



Jason

 

[HDH]

I Understand your point

Originally posted by MABurns
I agree Total Package is the ultimate answer.
I do have two IFS vehicles, and I also have a live axle Ram 2500.

Most people that buy, and again you can't please everybody, do not buy a 3/4 ton, QC long bed pickup for flex, articulation, RTI or to drive it on the Rubicon. If I where I wouldn't be in a 7000 pound crew cab either.

My point has always been (like yours) sell me the best vehicle for what I use it for. Not bashing the masses (somehow IFS= soccer moms) .
I (and business) own 4 CTDs and I now own a Duramax. I guess my final answer is that If I go out to the driveway I don't get in the Dodge anymore. I get in the Chevy. Stock versus stock their is no comparison.

I just don't subscribe to the pry it from my cold dead fingers mentality.

I understand and Respect your Point.
Hey,I Would Own an IFS/IRS Suspended Truck If I Could get around 14"-18" of Suspension Travel from Full compression to full droop.
Even the Hummer only has about 3. 5" of wheel travel at each corner. Thats No Good for me.
Id like to get another CTD Ram 2500 4x4, Maybe a 12v QC.
The Only Thing that I would subscribe to as far as "Pry it from my Cold dead Fingers" Is the 2nd Amendment. But this is the wrong thread for that. LOL!

 

[HDH]

Re: Long live the Cherokee!

Originally posted by JHansen
Yeah Doug I'm running between 4-4. 5" of lift on mine too. Mine's a Limited-everything but sunroof. They're strong rigs-I love mine to death. Know what you mean about Rusty-I've talked with him a couple times via e-mail and used to see a lot of his posts when I spent time on NAXJA... never bought anything from him though. My lift is "backyard-engineered"-works OK for the amount of money I've got into it. Pics on my site at http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/YosemiteDr/xjhansen

And just so I don't get completely off the initial topic of this thread I have yet to see a Duramax in my part of the world that's actually working. Know of 1 guy that's operating with his-thinks it's the greatest thing since sliced bread but he bleeds Bow-Tie red-so what's he gonna say? I can't see it living anywhere near as long as mine (and they do the same job) but I guess stranger things happen-maybe a meteor will fall from the sky and smash mine flat

I have been loyal to Dodge all my life and wouldn't consider buying any other make. Having said that, if the Rams were IFS now I wouldn't be driving one-I'd have bought a 1st generation truck and put some money into it... . I feel that strongly about solid-axles for work trucks.

Jason

Hey Nice Job on the Cherokee Lift, I checked out your page.
Long live the CTD Dodge Ram. !I have the Drive the Competition, And I guess its different Strokesfor Different Folks. I dont like the Chebby Dura-Dud, I dont like the way it has to rev to make power, Might as well have the 8. 1L BB for that.
The Ford I Drove was real sluggish and had a driveline Vibration at take off. And the Cab layout was nice enough.
If the Dodge was IFS Sprung, I'd be Driving a Ford & Trying to figure out a way to Swap in a Cummins B Motor.
Just Thank God,That Dodge has'nt Gone the way of GM with IFS.
Can wait to see the Latest and Greatest Thing from GM Next, Four wheel Steering!, LOL!!!
Doug.

 

[Tomscreek]

I'm always surprised when people harp on the ride of the Dodge straight axle. Well , I bought a 3/4 ton 4x4 heavy duty TRUCK and for a heavy duty TRUCK, I think it rides very well, I'm very satisfied with my purchase. I'm just not convinced that you can get a real truck that can really haul something and a very plush ride too. That being said, I don't haul very often, I drive around empty most of the time but that's ok, that's the way I want it. I also don't want or need a crew cab, what I need is an 8 foot box and enough room in the quad cab for my two small girls, and I've got it. So, I don't think that one brand or configuration is "better" just make sure that the one you buy suits YOU.

 

[Hutchew]

Just test drove a Duramax...........

Not really impressed with the power, compared to my regular truck, a 2000 Furd PS CC 4x4. That allison transmission is smooth though (No load), and the cab is solid and quiet inside. I drove a 8100 Vortec truck, too. Now that was a nice running truck, and the dealer claimed they were getting up to 19 MPG's (yeah, right, 19 mpg's outa a 500 cubic inch motor ) But hey, if it had a straight front axle, they easily coulda had a sale. Wish Dodge would pull there heads outa the sand and build us a real 4 door... ... ... Guess it's gonna be another Powerstroke next month for me