Attention: TDR Forum Junkies New 4:10 (complete)rear end, 5300 miles, 300 mile shakedown run with new 5er, 11-12 MPG, manually shifted between 3rd and OD got lock-up each time. Ram purred at 2000-2100RPM in OD. All your suggestions and responses to my past questions were extremely beneficial.
Traffic and weather (rain) kept me below 2k RPM so I ended up in 3rd more on the return trip. I did notice a hint of "shutter" in 1st starting on a steep grade just a couple of times. Is that normal? I also noticed I lost momentum climbing a grade in OD under 2K RPM, Is that normal? Near the end of the hilly area of the run I locked out OD and ran the RPM to 2500 and had good acceleration up to 60. I understand all vehicles moving a great deal of weight will slow on grades, but I hear so many of you talking about taking hills at 75 MPH, and passing everyone in sight... specially Ferds
and Chebbies! Is there something else I should be doing?
I was really happy with the "test run" and the Cummins performed admirably. I welcome any more driving hints many of you may have regarding towing with a stock Ram and AT. Lastly, I manage to get the 5er where I need to get it but sometimes it ain't pretty... still gotta master that backing up!
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White 2001, 3500, Auto, (now)4:10,QC,2WD,LB, (soon to be) transmission and EGT gauges,34' DBL slide Cardinal 5er
Traffic and weather (rain) kept me below 2k RPM so I ended up in 3rd more on the return trip. I did notice a hint of "shutter" in 1st starting on a steep grade just a couple of times. Is that normal? I also noticed I lost momentum climbing a grade in OD under 2K RPM, Is that normal? Near the end of the hilly area of the run I locked out OD and ran the RPM to 2500 and had good acceleration up to 60. I understand all vehicles moving a great deal of weight will slow on grades, but I hear so many of you talking about taking hills at 75 MPH, and passing everyone in sight... specially Ferds
and Chebbies! Is there something else I should be doing?
I was really happy with the "test run" and the Cummins performed admirably. I welcome any more driving hints many of you may have regarding towing with a stock Ram and AT. Lastly, I manage to get the 5er where I need to get it but sometimes it ain't pretty... still gotta master that backing up!
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White 2001, 3500, Auto, (now)4:10,QC,2WD,LB, (soon to be) transmission and EGT gauges,34' DBL slide Cardinal 5er
