Sweet & EZ

[wyosteveOLD]

Just completed two long tows since installing the EZ. Both from central VA. to Albuquerque. Made same trip last fall without EZ, so can compare. Pulled a 20' gn horse trailer with loaded tack room and 4 horses. Second trip was with a 34' enclosed race trailer. Both weighed around 10k, but car trailer had more frontal area for wind resistance. Facts and opinions-- Horse trailer mileage, best 13. 3, worst 12. 2. Car trailer best 12. 8, worst 10. 4 (strong head/crosswind. Speed was consistently between 70 and 75. Max EGT's 825(post turbo). No trouble slipping clutch, but eased into it and kept rpms above 1700. This was on a 2001 ETH, basically stock except for EZ and 4" Jardine. Impressions-- EZ definitely worth the money for increased tow power and ease of installation. Seems to give about . 5 to 1. 5 mpg increase. On a side note, the truck now has 46,220 miles since April 1, 2000 without a lick of trouble. Steering remains tight, no squeaks or rattles. Has not been back to the dealer for anything. OEM Michelin 265's are wearing incredibly. Look to have around 15 to 20k left on them. Best truck I've had (this is my 5th Dodge w/Cummins). Only negatives-- smacked a deer Wed. morning and bent right front bumper. Best positive--smoking a Powerstroke on the long grade out of Charlottesville.

 

[Shoer1]

That's good to hear! This may be a whole new subject. . but speaking of Michelins. . I had a flat last night (nail), so me and a friend fixed it. When we were airing it back up, the valve stem blew! I've never seen that happen, glad it didn't happen on the highway. The stem had alot of corrosion, like there'd been water in it. Hope it was a fluke...

 

[Shoer1]

I should also mention, I've got 43k on mine, and this is the first problem I've had. I can live with that!!

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DJ Wallace
'99 2500 SLT+, QC, 4x4,5 speed, mopar bedliner,
mopar mud flaps, 5th wheel.

 

[Okie-Go]

FWIW I agree with the EZ and the Michelins. Of course with the cummins it makes a heck of a trio.

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2001 quadcab slt 2500 HO 6spd. LWB,2wd,dk garnett red, trailer tow package,camper special, lock-right locker, 3. 54 gears,ez edge, speed liner,oversized stainless steel chicken slide,66 gallon in bed aux. tank,K&N air filter,Reese 20k hitch, Terry 2000 EX 30ft. double slide 5er, 2000 20ft gooseneck for haulin jeep, firewood and huntin stuff. 5X12 tagalong for haulin the 4 wheeler. Okie Newton

 

[Rambling]

Shoer1,

I had one go while sitting in the drive last year and two more replaced since then because they we're cracked and leaking.

Keep an eye on them. Like you said, at least it wasn't on the road at high speed.

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[This message has been edited by Rattlin (edited 05-11-2001). ]