by plateaucal » Sat Nov 24, 2018 10:24 am
The Ram has a 3300 pound cargo capacity, riding on 4 coil springs. Rides like a caddy on the road and is a quiet as one too! With four valves and two spark plugs per cylinder, variable valve timing with cylinder deactivation gets me 12,000 pound towing and still 19 mpg unloaded. But, it's a love-hate relationship. I may have to build my own CCV/Expedition vehicle one day. It would be based on a late 70's Ford truck.
I have run just about every brand out there at one time and each had their pluses and minuses. But there is one thing I just can wrap my mind around...a three speed tranny with a non-synchro first gear. What was Datsun thinking!? Hell, my 46 Willys had a fully synchronized 4 speed. Oh yah, that little flathead would get it. Reminded me of 9n tractor. I also had a 78 Cherokee with a 401. It would get 16 on the highway. When they dropped the big Jeeps, it was a sad day.
Just remember, if your not living on the edge, your taking up too much room. Make sure you pack some blankets and granola bars in that Chevy. And if you get stuck, call me. I'll bring the Ram down. The gear driven limited slip is amazing.