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N-Smooth

N-Smooth

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anyone know the tow rating on a dodge 1500 5.2L 5 spd?
anyone have anything against this setup for towing? i test drove one and it is nice... the 5.2 liter has always seemed powerful and i would like a 5 spd because the 1/2 ton autos are junk! i wish i could put up enough $ for a ctd or even a 2500 with a 5.9L. i can't afford to drive a v10 with the 6 mpgs they get.

-nate
 
Greg

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The 5.2 is weak for towing duty... you won't like it. The 5.8 is a little better, but still sucks at all aspects of towing (Braking, Gas Mileage, Power.)

I've said it before & I'll say it again... buy a Cummins. No matter what you think now, you'll thank yourself for doing it right the first time. Complain about it if you what, but that's the truth. I have 2 friends that have owned gasser Dodges for about 6 months, then lost money on selling them to buy a Cummins equipped Dodge.

BTW.... my Cummins gets 20 MPG. ;)
 
Kris K

Kris K

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Heber City, UT
85 ford F250 diesel the only way to go :D

Gas engines eat to much gas when pulling i think Diesel is the only way to go if your towing alot. just my .02
 
N-Smooth

N-Smooth

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yes this has been discussed. i just wanted to discuss it again.

i would love to get a cummins more than anything, but they are toooooo expensive. i am willing to pay up to 13... and i would like something 98 or newer and in good condition. months of researching seem to bring me back to 1/2 tons. it seems like that is all i can afford within the year range that i desire.
i could get a 2wd cummins for cheap, but this is utah not arizona or cali... 4wd is necessary!
so find me a cummins with decent mileage and in good condition and i will buy it.
how many miles are too many on a diesel motor? i know they last a lot longer, but how long?

thanks guys, sorry i bring this up so much. you like it anyway, it gives you all a reason to hate me more!
 
Kris K

Kris K

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I have 250,000 on my 6.9L diesel and it runs good. I think you could get a Powerstroke, or a cummins with half desent miles for around 13k i think if you can find one with around 80,000 to 120,000 miles on it. they last as long as you mantain them to. I alost got a Powerstroke for 12K that had 80,000 miles on it so just look around i bet you can find a killer deal on one.
 
RockMonkey

RockMonkey

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Buying a gas engined tow rig was the worst vehicular purchase I have ever made. You can find a Cummins for that price, keep looking. Try to find a manual transmission, and don't worry too much about the miles. When's the last time you saw a Cummins in a junk yard? I know what you want to hear, but nobody on here is going to tell you that. Sorry.
 
Greg

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xj_punk said:
i would love to get a cummins more than anything, but they are toooooo expensive. i am willing to pay up to 13...
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I paid $13.4k for my '99 Quad Cab Cummins w/ 5 Speed, 6 Disc, Leather, etc...

You just gotta look & look & look & look & look & look & look & look & look & look untill you find what you want.

Morale of the story? Quitchyerbitchen and start lookin. :D




James K said:
how the hell did you miss this :rolleyes:

http://www.rockymountainextreme.com/showthread.php?t=10125
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No joke! That was a steal!!
 
Caleb

Caleb

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Riverton
Yep, the deals are there...I got my 99 PSD supercab for $10K out the door...I helped cody find a deal on his cummins and I think he got it for around $12.5K and I think his is a 98 or 99...
 
Greg

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Look up the 'Big Sarge' and 'MudSlideJeep'. They both deal with used Dodges alot. If they can't hook you up, I'd be surprised.

Tell 'em Greg sent ya. ;)
 
cyberduke

cyberduke

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S. Jordan
Unless he's sold it, Big Sarge has a fairly new (late 90's) rig he's tryin to get rid of. He's asking for a bit more than you're willing to pay though. You may want to talk w/ him.

As far a pulling w/ a 1500... I have one. It sucks. I do have the 5.9 litre but I've already smoked one tranny at about 80k. Currently it's all I have. I'm saving for a new Cummins, but it's going to take a little more time. Until then, I have to live w/ my half ton.

-Earl
 
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Samcan

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Location
Sandy, Utah
I have a 1995 1500 with 5.9, auto, and 3.53 gears and use it all the time to pull a light 19 foot camp trailer, but it sucks. Couldn't past a Suzuki on flat road. Save up for a diesel or buy a big block and pay for the gas. You are right to steer away from the Dodge auto they like to run hot when you start to tow.
 
RockMonkey

RockMonkey

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Just as incentive, you've heard from a couple people that have the 1500 and say they suck. Last weekend pulling my Jeep down to St. George I was passing a Ford on a hill, and another car was coming up behind me quick. Not wanting to slow them down I nailed it and hit ninety, towing up hill. :eek: Prolly had more in it, but by that time I was in front of the other guy and back in the right lane. Wait for a Diesel, if you're buying a truck to tow with. ;)
 
N-Smooth

N-Smooth

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UT
you guys all know i would prefer a diesel right? its not like i want a 1/2 ton, it just might be the only option.. i would like to get a truck soon. i only owe 4k on my jeep and have no other bills. it would be good to buy a truck in a couple months though so i could get a trailer and pay it off before i get the truck.
trailer before truck, that's weird.

keep an eye open for me, all of you.

funny how we have discussed this like a million times and you guys still reply, it is a heated topic.
 
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