New truck towing capacity

[baker5150]

IF it were me, I would by an 04 to 08 cummins.  No emissions b.s.  and bulletproof.

Mid model year '07 and all of the '08's were the absolute worst emissions system problem children. That's when all the emissions crap came out and when they were having major, major issues with all of the new stuff.
Absolutely steer clear of the '07's unless you find one with a 5.9L and all '08's if you want my input.

That's the motor and body style I was referring to,  I thought they made it until the end of 08 , but your right.

[MHWASH]

Diesels make sense for some and gas makes sense for some it all depends what your own situation is.  It would have taken me 8 years to break even on buying a diesel when I bought my big block gasser.  But if you drive your truck daily or you tow really big loads then a diesel is gonna save you money in the long run.

RT,
 I'll take your bet. I have a 31' TH that I towed with a '09 GMC 3/4 6.0 gas.  I now have a '13 Duramax that I tow the same TH with, and it is no comparison.

I used to get 13mpg empty, and 6 mpg towing. I now get 16mpg empty and 10mpg towing. I towed over the same hill using both rigs within two weeks. The 6.0 made it over doing 35mph @ 4500rpms. The Dirtymax  got up and over at 65mph, and the rpms were less than 2500. The hill I'm referring in the grade coming out of Washtucna towards Othello.

The OP will have to make the decision on his own if he needs a diesel, but nobody can compare one to the other and have a accurate comparison.
Personally I would not buy a Dodge, the Cummins is great, but the Dodge part causes me concern. Gutpile has a '12 Ford with the 6.7, and its a great PU too.

[Mudman]

So, A supercharged Tundra pushing 500hp and maybe 550tq will run a cummins with crazy #'s like 500hp and 1000lb torque?  Many diesels trucks out there running 12 second quarter miles. Tundra mid 13's at best.  Pulling heavy loads?  I havent found a hill to slow me down yet.  Maybe Colorado has one?   Deisel is best of both worlds if you want it.  MPG seems the forgotten point here.  12mpg for me towing decent loads.  Any gas pulling 7-9k over passes get that?  :chuckle:Ride is stiffer because 1 tons not diesel.  Any 1 ton is rough riding compared to half tons.  Tundra a sweet truck, I like Toys but they need to make a 3/4 ton with their diesel engine!!! 18mpg average or better for me empty.  Pretty good.

[dontgetcrabs]

Do I hear a bet? Or you just gonna call me clueless?  Come on now its on a public forum for all to see??   
Before you bet, I would look up some numbers of a supercharged 5.7 ...   

RT,
 I'll take your bet. I have a 31' TH that I towed with a '09 GMC 3/4 6.0 gas.  I now have a '13 Duramax that I tow the same TH with, and it is no comparison.

Sounds like a bet RT.   



PS You're going to lose RT. 

[whacker1]

Do I hear a bet? Or you just gonna call me clueless?  Come on now its on a public forum for all to see??   
Before you bet, I would look up some numbers of a supercharged 5.7 ...   

RT,
 I'll take your bet. I have a 31' TH that I towed with a '09 GMC 3/4 6.0 gas.  I now have a '13 Duramax that I tow the same TH with, and it is no comparison.

Sounds like a bet RT.   



PS You're going to lose RT. 

Spokane raceway does Friday night fights, where you can pay a few bucks and run the 1/4 a few times.  Might be a good place to record some times.

http://www.spokanecountyraceway.com/schedule.html

[bhawley76]

I would like to see that bet with a pallet of cmu block in the back of each. Hell I would drive to Spokane and bring the beer.

[jackelope]

Do I hear a bet? Or you just gonna call me clueless?  Come on now its on a public forum for all to see??   
Before you bet, I would look up some numbers of a supercharged 5.7 ...   

RT,
 I'll take your bet. I have a 31' TH that I towed with a '09 GMC 3/4 6.0 gas.  I now have a '13 Duramax that I tow the same TH with, and it is no comparison.

Sounds like a bet RT.   



PS You're going to lose RT. 

Spokane raceway does Friday night fights, where you can pay a few bucks and run the 1/4 a few times.  Might be a good place to record some times.

http://www.spokanecountyraceway.com/schedule.html

Run whatcha brung with a 9k# trailer on the back?

[Woodchuck]

I tell ya'll what. Bring em down here. I will put you on the track as a demo on our track. Bring 'em boys, we will find out where the crap is in the buckwheat. 

[Woodchuck]

In fact I will make arrangements to have a trailer loaded and you can swap the trucks and check time slips to avoid the trailer weight argument. If it's ok with the mods I will post our schedule.

[CAM38]

I had an 07 toy, it was an excellent truck, I'm a huge toy fan, if they made a 3/4 ton diesel I'd buy one today.  That being said, I towed my buddy's 20' thunderjet (4500 lbs all loaded) often, and it worked that truck hard, stopping power was poor, gas mileage was 7, just not fun.  I now have an 07 ram I tow a 3 horse trailer with (8500 lbs all loaded) and its a world of difference, starts and stops are amazing, 13 mpg, I can put the cruise control on 65 and go over the pass and it doesn't blink an eye. Amazing, no way I would ever put that weight on a tundra, that's a horrible idea.  Oh, and the diesel cost me 8k more that the tundra, well worth it.

[jackelope]

In fact I will make arrangements to have a trailer loaded and you can swap the trucks and check time slips to avoid the trailer weight argument. If it's ok with the mods I will post our schedule.

If any mods say it's not ok, I will personally delete their profiles never to be seen again.

 

[Woodchuck]

http://www.wwdragstrip.com/schedule.html



Let me know boys, I can make this happen 

[sirmissalot]

Ok, manual or auto? I see benefits to both.

[bhawley76]

How does the old adage go the BS stops when the green flag drops.

[Woodchuck]

Yes it does.