[AT] Semi-OT - Looking at Hemi hauler

[DBigdog]

I have the same truck ( 03' 2500 quad cab long bed 2WD) but with the Cummins 
diesel.  It is a great road truck with a trailer.  You are right about the 2 
WD.  It is somewhat light in the rear especially with a trailer on wet 
grass.  It will sit on top of the grass and spin.  I'm sure some more 
aggressive tread tires would help a lot in this aspect.  It is a pleasure to 
drive on road trips and the ride is superb.

BD

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Dave Merchant
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008 3:31 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] Semi-OT - Looking at Hemi hauler


That's the info I was wondering about.

We are friends with the father-son mechanics that do all our
work, have it scheduled in for an inspection Monday afternoon.
I expect the yes/no decision will be made underneath the truck.

It shore is purty though...!

One thing I've wondered about, being 2 wheel drive, would we
get stuck towing, such as the hill up to National Pike or a boat
launch ramp. I've never had any problems with my 1 ton dually,
or the dually motor home that we haven't used recently, and
the tires on the pickup are rather large and brand new,
but it's something to wonder about..

One interesting aspect is that the long frame is all between
the axles, so it has a relatively short rear overhang.
I'd hope that would help the ride with a trailer.

I'm getting the feeling I'll take my time in getting rid of the
old 1 ton, it's not costing much but insurance.

I've got to say, this question has turned up an awful lot of
really good info + opinions. Not directly tractor related,
but it's hard to do much with old iron without a full size pickup.

So far, no one has actually said "run away from it!", although
there were some good honest negatives to consider.

Thanks!
Dave


At 05:29 PM 7/26/2008, you wrote:
>Dave,
>There should be a tag attached to one of the bolts holding the cover
>on the center section (aka pumpkin) of the rear axle. Will have the
>ratio there. I would think it would be either a 3.73 or 4.10, but it could
>be as tall as a 3.55. If it is a 3.55, there may be a trans problem, just
>make sure the dealer will warranty it. In any case, I would have an
>independent shop that I trust give it the once over and service it too,
>just to be sure.
>
>Phil
>
>
>At 10:10 AM 7/26/2008, you wrote:
> >The combination of the crew cab + full length bed is fairly rare,
> >and we have 3 people, 2 of which are tall.
> >We tried 3 across in the front seat, doesn't work
> >even in a full size pickup, so we need the real crew cab.
> >
> ><Snip>
> >Just a bit worried that the drivetrain may be worn from towing.
> >Is there a tag giving the rear end ratio somewhere on the rear axle,
> >or do you need to count turns?
> >
> >Dave
>
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Dave Merchant
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