New tow rig

[aggielr]

got her today, '04 CTD, 6 spd, 4 door, 4x2

[davido]

Excellent!! Good decision. Congrats. Welcome to the land of the gainfully employed.

[Fredo]

nice truck, too bad that dodge will be worth half of what it is now in less than a year.

[robertf03]

[BMFScout]

BUT, does it have twinkies?

[BigRedFord04]

`04 or `04.5??

[Graystroke]

Originally posted by BigRedFord04
`04 or `04.5??

I know what your thinking, 2004 1/2's have 325 HP and 600ftlbs of torque. Cummins 600 or something?

[aggielr]

Naw, just an '04, its only got 555 ft/lbs, and no 20's, just 17's.

Yea, maybe I should have gotten a powerstroke instead, or maybe a chevy, but its a too late now, so i'm stuck with this pile of ****, guess i'll have to make due

[StevenAg03]

thats a nice truck man....why did you opt not to get the 4wd?


doug also got one today...04.5 cummins 600, 4 door, 4wd, 6 speed, 3500, swb....

[aggielr]

No 4wd mostly because of price, they wanted $31,000 for the 3/4 4 door, 4x4, lwb, I got this one because he sold it to me for $24,000 drive out and I really didn't need the 4wd.

[Moose]

you don't NEED 4x4 on a tow rig. all you really need are great brakes, tons of torque, and a one ton or greater rear dually axle to handle the loads. plus room for a goose neck. if you have fear that you won't be able to get to your stuck 4x4 to pull it out, then you probably need something more capable than a 4x4 tow rig. the 04 cummins is a venerable beast with lots of pull. the 04.5 is a brand new engine; potential for recalls, yet with a much desirable towing capacity.

[Graystroke]

Originally posted by Moose
you don't NEED 4x4 on a tow rig. all you really need are great brakes, tons of torque, and a one ton or greater rear dually axle to handle the loads.

Except if you want to pull a big ass boat out of the water on a steep, wet, moss covered boat ramp or when you want to pull a gooseneck load of round bales through a pasture or maybe when you go buy a load of lumber and need to deliver it to your wet muddy lake lot. Nah, you don't need 4wd drive on a tow rig but I do.

[AgDieseler]

Originally posted by Moose
...the 04.5 is a brand new engine; potential for recalls, yet with a much desirable towing capacity.

Actually it's the same engine with a few external upgrades. It has new injectors, new injection pump, and a different turbo from previous years.

The B series Cummins, first designed and built in 1948, has remained largely unchanged in its 50+ year history. How's that for tried and true?! Notable changes include better injection pumps (higher injection pressures) through the years, progressive drops in compression ratio, a 24V head, electronics, and pilot injection. The newest version of the Cummins actually shares the same injectors and injection pump with the Dmax.

I know that most four wheel and truck rags are saying that the engine is completely redesigned and everything, but that's just untrue. I don't think there will be too many problems with warranty since the components added for this newest generation CTD are well tested.

PS: I am officially addicted to reading the TDR forum

[StevenAg03]

you also forgot about the new canooter valve and defibricator david....they give it an extra .3 HP.....but he every little bit helps

[Seth]

Originally posted by Fredo
nice truck, too bad that dodge will be worth half of what it is now in less than a year.

Fvck man - why dont you be a little more sour.