My New 2019

[TFucili]

I promised a thread for my new 3500 Dually, so I'll start it, but it has rained here and the truck is filthy so the only photos I have are when it unloaded at the dealer, and a few in the garage as I was adding accys. I'll add better photos when I can get her washed up.

 

[TFucili]

Yesterday, I hooked onto the toy hauler and took it for a good test pull/shakedown tow from Wickenburg to Ehrenburg. A little over 200 miles round trip, and there are some decent grades to pull. I am impressed. Obviously since my last truck was a 6.4 gasser, the difference is enormous, but even knowing how my '05 CTD pulled, this thing is pretty amazing.

 

[Cummins2014]

Nice, and the right color to boot .

 

[nukegm]

comrade - nice truck. i like the 2019 subtle changes to the grille and hood area...look forward to you sharing thoughts on the new rig. cheers!

 

[jgillott]

We need pics while hooked to the toy hauler.

 

[Wayne M.]

Long may she run!
Maybe you’ll drag it up this way one time?

 

[TFucili]

We need pics while hooked to the toy hauler.

You are right, and I intended to get a couple yesterday, and spaced it.

 

[gsbrockman]

You are right, and I intended to get a couple yesterday, and spaced it.

Sweet truck, Tom!

 

[SnoKing]

And you put those 500 miles on the rear diff before towing, right?

 

[NIsaacs]

What is the new wheel, bolt circle diameter? It looks like it is pushing 4500 territory. Nice truck, will be watching for updates.

 

[Wiredawg]

Tom,

SUPER NICE TRUCK! Always happy to see a brother get a new truck. Hope you get GREAT service from it AND it lasts long enough to become an ANTIQUE.

Happy Trails To You,

Ron

 

[TFucili]

And you put those 500 miles on the rear diff before towing, right?

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[gsbrockman]

What is the new wheel, bolt circle diameter? It looks like it is pushing 4500 territory. Nice truck, will be watching for updates.

From what I can gather over on CF, the 2019 RAM 3500 DRW’s are 8*200 mm with a 142 mm bore center. Additionally......this is allegedly the same bolt pattern as the newer F-350’s.

The RAM 4500’s and 5500’s are 10^225 mm.

 

[NIsaacs]

From what I can gather over on CF, the 2019 RAM 3500 DRW’s are 8*200 mm with a 142 mm bore center. Additionally......this is allegedly the same bolt pattern as the newer F-350’s.

The RAM 4500’s and 5500’s are 10^225 mm.

So the new dually is about 1.37" larger than the old standard of 6.5", nice!

 

[TFucili]

From what I can gather over on CF, the 2019 RAM 3500 DRW’s are 8*200 mm with a 142 mm bore center. Additionally......this is allegedly the same bolt pattern as the newer F-350’s.

The RAM 4500’s and 5500’s are 10^225 mm.

This thing rides so well, but I wish they went to the C&C lug pattern, and offered the 19.5s as an option.

 

[DavidC]

Nice!!!!!!!!. I would think it puts the gasser to shame. Many happy miles to come.

 

[TFucili]

Well, this happened today

Went through several wacky scenarios, and is basically locked up. I knew the tech stuff was a gamble going in. As long as the AC keeps working, it's just a bump in the road. I was going to schedule a visit anyway, as the "soft opening" tailgate just crashes down, and the right cable is much shorter than the left, so it takes all the load if you place weight on the gate.

 

[jgillott]

Well, this happened today
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Went through several wacky scenarios, and is basically locked up. I knew the tech stuff was a gamble going in. As long as the AC keeps working, it's just a bump in the road. I was going to schedule a visit anyway, as the "soft opening" tailgate just crashes down, and the right cable is much shorter than the left, so it takes all the load if you place weight on the gate.

A friend of mine had that happen with his 2019 also. Disconnecting the batteries reset his.

 

[Wayne M.]

X2 on the reboot.

 

[gsbrockman]

This thing rides so well, but I wish they went to the C&C lug pattern, and offered the 19.5s as an option.

When one compares the additional marginal wheel weight and marginal tire weight increases in regards to going from 17” assemblies to 19.5” assemblies.....be glad you have the 17” versions. The increase in rolling resistance and additional rotating mass are not positive factors in regards to achieving good fuel economy.

With that being said.....for my commercial use of the truck, I really like my 19.5’s.

Also.....price out dismounting 6, remounting 6, and balancing 6 19.5” tires and wheels in your area. It ran me $380.52 when I installed my new Firestones back this April or so.