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66joej · 01-05-2017, 07:30 AM

We own a 2013 Ram 1500 5.7 hemi 8 speed trans with the 3.21 rear axle. I a member on the Dodge Ram Forum. This setup is not quite as feeble as you may think. The tow rating is all over the map depending on what site you go on. Everything from 7000# to 8300#. Apparantly the 8 speed trans makes up for the tall diff. We tow a 2013 Cougar 24RKSWE loaded at 6800# through the very mountainous terain we have here with no issues. Only mod I made was to instal Timbren SES blocks. This because the Ram has a very soft coil spring rear suspension. In hindsight I don't think I would have bought the truck. Not really a good tow vehicle. This is just my personal opinion.

01-05-2017, 07:30 AM	#10
66joej Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: radium hot springs bc Posts: 2,007	We own a 2013 Ram 1500 5.7 hemi 8 speed trans with the 3.21 rear axle. I a member on the Dodge Ram Forum. This setup is not quite as feeble as you may think. The tow rating is all over the map depending on what site you go on. Everything from 7000# to 8300#. Apparantly the 8 speed trans makes up for the tall diff. We tow a 2013 Cougar 24RKSWE loaded at 6800# through the very mountainous terain we have here with no issues. Only mod I made was to instal Timbren SES blocks. This because the Ram has a very soft coil spring rear suspension. In hindsight I don't think I would have bought the truck. Not really a good tow vehicle. This is just my personal opinion.