My first post here and I hope you can help.
I am looking to purchase a used Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi 2014-2017 short bed.
I want to purchase a travel trailer in the 5000-6000# dry weight range.
From what I see on the internet (and please correct me if I am wrong), what I have gathered is the Ram with the column shifter is the 6 speed with he 3.55 or 3.92 gear ratio.
The dial shifter is the 8 speed and has the 3.21 or 3.92 gear ratio.
Is this correct?
Next, if I am looking at a truck, is there an easy way (code perhaps?) to tell what gear ratio a truck has, whether it is the column shifter or dial shifter?
For example, if I find a truck on a dealer lot and it has the column shifter, how to I tell what ratio it is?
Based on the towing specs on the Ram website, I would prefer the 3.92 or 3.55 ratios and not the 3.21.
(FYI. I currently tow a small hybrid travel trailer with a Chevy Traverse and am looking to upgrade. So I have some understanding of towing and payload as well)
Thanks!
Keith
I am looking to purchase a used Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi 2014-2017 short bed.
I want to purchase a travel trailer in the 5000-6000# dry weight range.
From what I see on the internet (and please correct me if I am wrong), what I have gathered is the Ram with the column shifter is the 6 speed with he 3.55 or 3.92 gear ratio.
The dial shifter is the 8 speed and has the 3.21 or 3.92 gear ratio.
Is this correct?
Next, if I am looking at a truck, is there an easy way (code perhaps?) to tell what gear ratio a truck has, whether it is the column shifter or dial shifter?
For example, if I find a truck on a dealer lot and it has the column shifter, how to I tell what ratio it is?
Based on the towing specs on the Ram website, I would prefer the 3.92 or 3.55 ratios and not the 3.21.
(FYI. I currently tow a small hybrid travel trailer with a Chevy Traverse and am looking to upgrade. So I have some understanding of towing and payload as well)
Thanks!
Keith