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Location: Elk River, Minnesota | Pretty tough to beat the HEMI when it comes to towing power for gasoline. If you are looking for heavy towing, go with the lower gear ratio if you can find it. The lower gearing will give you a bit more towing power...especially when just starting out. The new rear suspension is very intriguing since it no longer has leaf springs. I'm betting it rides very smoothly as compared.
The front end is awesome on that truck....whoever designed the front end really gave it a stance. Much better look than my 03. I have the 5.7 hemi and it pulls my boat (nothing huge..maybe 3000 pounds total) with ease. I barely feel it is there....and that is with the higher gear ratio and larger tires.
Definitely worth a good look-see. Lots of new features like the fuel saving touches (shutting down cylinders when the extra power is not needed).
Steve |
