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| My new 2000 2500 QC diesel is getting about 17 miles/gal around town. Haven't been on a trip yet I have only checked it 2 times. It only has 600 miles on it. I have the 6 spd. and 3.54 axle. I also have been letting it run a little on these cold days to warm up some before driving it here in WV after I get off of work at 2:00 a.m. | |
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Dave, I would be pretty certain that you could add the Wiring Harness later but, the way Dodge wires it is pretty slick, it has a plug under the dash, next to the fuse panel, that you just plug the supplied wiring harness (with directions) into the Brake Box. I have had to wire trailer lights and Brake Boxes before, and what a pain it can be. I am not sure I have seen a titan receiver, maybe you could go to a Titan dealer and see what the cost comparison is between the factory Tow Package and the Titan w/wiring, or ask the Titan dealer if a factory Class IV would handle flat towing a Jeep w/ an extension. Ron, I now have almost 3000 miles on my 2500 4x4 QC Sport Cummins 5spd. mileage keeps getting better all the time, I just did a 350 mile trip to St. Louis last weekend (alot of hills and empty)and pulled down 17 MPG  75 MPH, beats the heck out of my old Dodge Ram with a gas engine. The last time I trailered a Ford Pickup (approx. 6000lbs. w/trailer) I got right about 12.5 to 13 MPG. I wish I would have waited for the 6 spd. that (1) extra gear between 3rd and 4th would be nice sometimes, I criused at 70 MPH with the trailer easily up and down hills. I have the Tow Package, and Camper Package it really helps with stability when loaded. If you buy a 3500 Dually it carries an obscene amount of payload, I think my 2500 is rated at 2600 lbs and some change, and I would not have a problem with putting more in it, the axles are the same as the 3500, Dana 80 (R) Dana 60 (F). The last time I loaded it with Firewood, it rode alot better, not that the ride is bad now.........Bill |
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Thanks Bill for the quick response to my receiver question. I think for an extra $234 for the factory Tow Group, it might be well worth it if it saves me any time in adding my own harness later. I can then add the Titan receiver at a later time as required. My last question is concerning the axle ratio. I will be getting the 6-speed with the Cummins and would like the 3.54. Can I still get the anti-spin differential with this ratio? I know that if you order the 4.10 you are also required to get the anti-spin. Just not sure why. Thanks again. -ddd |
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#117 of 137: Prices-4-2001 (nascar6) Sat 01 Jan '00 (12:39 PM) Eskota, Gee, you think you could post some prices from this century. No really, thanks. I've been doing some surfing trying to find answers, and most of your pricing is identical to what I've found, which is cool. However, the 2HH package was still priced the same as 2000 models, and no mention about a rebate or code change was noted. Also the SLT+ pkg (ATK) had an invoice of $1777. 2000 models had invoice at $1836 per edmunds.com. I like your prices a lot better. Is the code TST a new option for 2001? There is no mention of LT235/85's in my 2000 RAM brochure book. Is the 2BH (2HH) package still consist of the same items or has it changed with the re-coding? My source of 2001 prices was http://www.carsdirect.com and under the criteria of a 2001 model, 2500 LWB. |
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nascar6 The code change (2HH/2BH) is only for the 2001 models, same thing different name. I also like my prices, because I am paying $100 over invoice, for a total price of $35,589. Not bad for a 3500 with everything. My only questions were about: Owner Communication Program $20 YDH Dallas Zone -PPA $120 A36 Dallas Zone -PPa $260 T29 What are they? |
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| Osborne the word from our topic expert is the idling a diesel will not warm up the engine cause of the diesel's inherent efficiency. | |
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Dave, Glad to help, I have the 3.54's with a no spin in my 2500, it works pretty well, not like a locker but it beats an open diff any day. We have the same rear axle Dana 80, it is just yours has alot more tires on it LOL...............Bill |
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I'm off to the dealer this weekend! I would actually prefer the 2500 (I'm afraid of my wife mowing down trees with the rear fenders) but the Lance weighs in at 3200 lbs. With that and a jeep, I think the dually might be a bit more stable. How does your manual hold you back on the downgrades? Do you think a Jake brake would be a good accessory? Also, I hear that DC is going to discontinue the Dana. I want to get one before they do. My '46 Willy's is still riding fine on its Dana. Thanks again, -ddd |
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Dave, I think I have the same fear as you about the rear fender thing, I was trying to teach my niece how to drive a manual tranny the other day, and she even cut off a corner, if I would have had a Dually she would have probably taken out a Fire Hydrant or a house. That is alot of weight and I would want a Dually, how many feet is that Lance? I cannot see Dodge getting rid of the Dana 80, that would be crazy, when you look at the truck from behind it is all differential. my 5 spd. does pretty well at compression braking, but when I buy a travel trailer I will also buy the Jake Brake, I would suggest it with that 3200 lb. monster plus your Willys in tow.......Bill |
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