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[The Namqualanders]

Did you put some snow plow springs on it? The Ranch Hand combined with the leverage of the bikes must strain the springs.

No sir, i did not change the springs, the ranch hand is pretty heavy , the bike on the other hand doesn't weigh much and i don't load it up there regularly i just had to take it with me this time i took the picture, i did not seem to make a difference after i loaded the little bike on there.

 

[The Namqualanders]

Here is my 2000 ram 2500 24v 5.9 diesel automatic, Been lurking here a while reading as much as i can. Bought a used camper shell and cleaned it up, bought some cheap white roll on bed liner and sealed it all up. Currently have a 50w renogy solar panel run to a goal Zero 150 Ive had for years. Got a yeti in the back seat at all times i keep tied down and snacks in. Working on slowly getting a bed and drawer system built to put into the camper that I can also easily take out. Hoping to do a bunch of road/overland trips here in the future as things die down around the country. Anyways, I was goign to make a thread to introduce myself BUT I saw this and figured I’d throw it in here. View attachment 581936

I like that,it looks nice! i would be interested to hear more about the trails you go on with it. i am just starting out here in the USA and am very eager to get going and explore some rural USA.

 

[The Namqualanders]

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A little Oregon Trail action.

Awesome, do you ever do serious 4x4 off road trails with it? i will be very curious to hear about it or see some pictures of what it can do, i have a 2009 8ft bed dodge ram 3500 and haven't been able to take it on any trails yet but i am curious how it will do and how much of a disadvantage the long wheel base will give me?

 

[jonathon]

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Awesome, do you ever do serious 4x4 off road trails with it? i will be very curious to hear about it or see some pictures of what it can do, i have a 2009 8ft bed dodge ram 3500 and haven't been able to take it on any trails yet but i am curious how it will do and how much of a disadvantage the long wheel base will give me?

Not a whole lot of trails around here though we have lots of USFS and BLM roads that vary from well graded to almost washed out. The long wheel base works really well for those, smoother than shorter trucks in my opinion. The big downside is tight turns take some effort.

 

[Regcabguy]

Riding on 295 75 18 with Method wheels. Pic looks a little front end high but the truck sits perfectly level.

I've got 35" AT2's and will be returning to 295's or 285's. I would like to get some mpg back.

 

[sherpa1]

I've got 35" AT2's and will be returning to 295's or 285's. I would like to get some mpg back.

 

[sherpa1]

I am running 295 70 18 nittos. They are almost 35 inches tall and 12 1/2 inches wide. I went from 15/16 mpg in the city to 12/13. I almost wish I would have gone 285 for mpg advantage.

 

[nitro_rat]

Maybe you guys can help with ideas of some upgrades that i would need or things i could add to make it better, i dont need to spend too much money if npot necessary, i still have to use it for towing my RV too but i would definitely appreciate some tips and ideas to make my pickup work .

Also i am new to this forum hopefully i posted my question in the right place.

Thank you

I ran an '09 QCLB 2500 with the 5.7 Hemi for a few years. Ended up with some wheels about like yours, 35x12.50R20 MT's, Ranch Hands front and rear, 12k winch, biggest Weatherguard tool box they make.

Biggest problem was terrible ride. Added diesel springs to the front, that did wonders for the ride quality. Bilstein remote resi's and extended control arms rounded out the suspension. And a front sway bar delete. Ended up riding pretty good for a fraction of the cost of the Carli/Thuren stuff.

Winch was the biggest need because once you get the big girl stuck the Tacos and Wranglers of the world will be unable to assist...

The extended control arms got the tires out of the cab corners but I still needed to drop the bump stops a little to keep them off the corners of the bumper at extreme flex and lock!

 

[jonathon]

I am running 295 70 18 nittos. They are almost 35 inches tall and 12 1/2 inches wide. I went from 15/16 mpg in the city to 12/13. I almost wish I would have gone 285 for mpg advantage.

That’s 2500 fuel mileage! 5.7 Hemi with 3.92 gears?

Im at 12.5 city and 16 highway with my 2500. Most of my driving qualifies as city so my average is just under 13. I’m expecting to drop to 12 MPG city and 15 highway on my 2500 when I go up to a 295/70R18 but I have a 6.4 Hemi with 4.10 gears. The stock 275/70R18 tires are only about 1” shorter and 1” narrower than the 295/70R18 tires will be. Difference is pretty small.

 

[The Namqualanders]

Thank you for the informaton i will definitely look into it. Yes i figured i would need a good winch! what disadvantages do you think my long wheel base will have for me?

I ran an '09 QCLB 2500 with the 5.7 Hemi for a few years. Ended up with some wheels about like yours, 35x12.50R20 MT's, Ranch Hands front and rear, 12k winch, biggest Weatherguard tool box they make.

Biggest problem was terrible ride. Added diesel springs to the front, that did wonders for the ride quality. Bilstein remote resi's and extended control arms rounded out the suspension. And a front sway bar delete. Ended up riding pretty good for a fraction of the cost of the Carli/Thuren stuff.

Winch was the biggest need because once you get the big girl stuck the Tacos and Wranglers of the world will be unable to assist...

The extended control arms got the tires out of the cab corners but I still needed to drop the bump stops a little to keep them off the corners of the bumper at extreme flex and lock!

 

[jonathon]

Thank you for the informaton i will definitely look into it. Yes i figured i would need a good winch! what disadvantages do you think my long wheel base will have for me?

Negotiating tight turns without dragging the rear axle over whatever you’re trying to go around. You get really good at multipoint turns. You can go anywhere a short bed can, just with a little more finesse.

 

[Gummee]

So the new-to-me Ram 2500 arrived a few weeks ago. Ride sucks eggs. I thought my 2wd PSD rode somewhat stiffly. This thing is like the deuce and a half I drove while in the Army. Maybe even stiffer.

Gotta do something about that before driving to Big Bend next winter.

M

 

[Halligan]

So the new-to-me Ram 2500 arrived a few weeks ago. Ride sucks eggs. I thought my 2wd PSD rode somewhat stiffly. This thing is like the deuce and a half I drove while in the Army. Maybe even stiffer.

Gotta do something about that before driving to Big Bend next winter.

M

Check out Carli or Thuren suspension systems. Your ride will improve drastically if you invest in one of them.

 

[chet6.7]

So the new-to-me Ram 2500 arrived a few weeks ago. Ride sucks eggs. I thought my 2wd PSD rode somewhat stiffly. This thing is like the deuce and a half I drove while in the Army. Maybe even stiffer.

Gotta do something about that before driving to Big Bend next winter.

M

Do you usually drive around empty? Put a few hundred pounds in the back as see how you like it.If you put a Carli or Thuren front level with good shocks it will ride better in the front.If you put Thuren's rear coils in you will lose payload capacity,I suspect the ride is better though.

 

[Regcabguy]

I'd go with Thuren as his King's come in six different valving's. If you're going to keep the truck they are worth it. His coils run super smooth,trackbar's superb. Everything he sells is well engineered. Small business too.