Ordered 2018 3500 Laramie CC 4D with Aisin - Returned to TDR

[barkerdl]

Greetings,

I just pulled the trigger on a new Ram so thought it best to rejoin this forum. Had a '92 and received lots of good information to modify it to be as good as it could be. Upgraded to a 2003 Crew Cab 2500 and have had a great time pulling the fifth wheel all over the West with it. The old 2003 is getting long in the tooth and I am now retired and wanted a newer truck with exhaust brake and more "fancy" stuff. Will be posting the 2003 for sale when the newly ordered truck arrives in a theoretical 6 to eight weeks.

Looking forward to getting the new truck and hope to benefit from the knowledge and experience of TDR members so I can keep it running well for at least 10 years.

Dennis

 

[DHaas]

Just replaced my 2004.5 2500 with a 2018 3500 Laramie crew cab with the Aisin trans. What a world of difference! You will love the exhaust brake and all of the fancy stuff.

Good Luck,

Dave

 

[jetmechabq]

Congrats! I too made the jump to a Cummins. I had a 93 F-350 with a big block 460 and no go-go gadgets at all.

I have a 2018 3500 Mega cab Laramie Sport on order now as the upgrade.

 

[Deleted member 995608]

Welcome back!

 

[Cummins12V98]

Fill in your new truck info.

Welcome back!!!

 

[barkerdl]

Added the newly ordered truck info to my signature - thanks for the reminder.

I'm like a kid waiting on a new toy...

Dennis

 

[gsbrockman]

Added the newly ordered truck info to my signature - thanks for the reminder.

I'm like a kid waiting on a new toy...

Dennis

What axle ratio did you go with?

 

[MarkEagleUSA]

What axle ratio did you go with?

Oh, no, you didn't... :-{}

 

[gsbrockman]

Oh, no, you didn't... :-{}

#ad

 

[Ram4Sam]

Oh, no, you didn't... :-{}

Frickin' Brockman......:-laf:

Welcome back Barker! And OG to boot....

Sam

 

[barkerdl]

After much thought and gnashing of teeth, went with the 3.42. Hope the lower 1st and 2nd gears in the Aisin make the difference.

 

[Cummins12V98]

After much thought and gnashing of teeth, went with the 3.42. Hope the lower 1st and 2nd gears in the Aisin make the difference.

GOOD MAN!!!!!!! I truly hope "I" was an influence in your PROPER decision!!!!!

Put 3.42 in your sig.

Report back when you have a few miles towing.

 

[barkerdl]

Added the 3.42 gear ration to my signature. Ordered the truck on February 26th, so will be a long time before it arrives and I can report on towing. May need to check into reinforcing the pin box on my Montana due to the added torque.

Dennis

 

[Cummins12V98]

"May need to check into reinforcing the pin box on my Montana due to the added torque."

NICE!!!

 

[Nechdm]

I ordered my new 3500HD 4x4 CUMMINS/AISIN (non Dully) with 3.42 rear end in February - Are any of you concerned with the problems associated with throttle lag as being discussed on the other forum page?

 

[Cummins12V98]

Added the 3.42 gear ration to my signature. Ordered the truck on February 26th, so will be a long time before it arrives and I can report on towing. May need to check into reinforcing the pin box on my Montana due to the added torque.

Dennis

You should add it's a DRW or Dually

 

[Cummins12V98]

I ordered my new 3500HD 4x4 CUMMINS/AISIN (non Dully) with 3.42 rear end in February - Are any of you concerned with the problems associated with throttle lag as being discussed on the other forum page?

I think you should just cancel your order right now and not loose any sleep!

 

[barkerdl]

Nechdm, I am an old guy and always start off slow anyway...

Dennis

 

[gsbrockman]

GOOD MAN!!!!!!! I truly hope "I" was an influence in your PROPER decision!!!!!

Give yourself an additional pat or two on the back, Cummins12V98

Since he eventually disclosed it was a SRW 3500......and an actual pickup....I guess he ultimately had NO choice in the matter.

 

[WSutt]

Picked mine up a few weeks ago,some parts have" fallen off" and still need to fasten flatbed.#ad