Think this would be an Ok tow rig?

[Kurt]

A car lot here in town has a 1990 Dodge Ram 1/2 ton 4WD Long Bed Extended Cab. Has 318 and auto. 86,xxx miles.

[Woodward_Dreams]

Re: Think this would be an Ok tow rig?

Well the long bed would be great to carry tools and tires. The crew cab is good for bringing a bunch of friends or family. If the price is right and its in good shape, id do it.


If you decide not to, there are always other good ones out there.... just keep your eyes open

[HoosierGTA]

Re: Think this would be an Ok tow rig?

think i would wait for one w/ 360 in it.

[67rs/ss]

Re: Think this would be an Ok tow rig?

Depends on how much weight you plan to tow!

[Kurt]

Re: Think this would be an Ok tow rig?

Depends on how much weight you plan to tow!

18' ft open car hauler and '01 Z28.

[fahrenschnell]

Re: Think this would be an Ok tow rig?

So figure about 5000 Lbs.- I also think I would wait for one with a 360, just for the torque increase.

[SpiderGearsMan]

Re: Think this would be an Ok tow rig?

worry about the tranny , I think the 318 that year might have an aisin od , a weak trans for sure , if it has a 727 , you may be okay , a z28 is pretty heavy , you may want a 2500 or 3500 truck

[Woodward_Dreams]

Re: Think this would be an Ok tow rig?

What you really need is one of these:







But realistically, you may want a slightly beefier drivetrain

[HoosierGTA]

Re: Think this would be an Ok tow rig?

thats really not to bad .If the truck will also be a daily driver then the 318 is the way is go,360 are alot harder on gas than a 318. Its just not proportional like 305 vs 350 .I pulled my 24ft all steel open car trailer w /the wifes 200 hp 3.42 geared 4l60e .astro mini van (vortec 4.3 ) with a 4th gen on the back .I just didn't get in a hurry.

[SpiderGearsMan]

Re: Think this would be an Ok tow rig?

we had 2 of those gmc 4500 'pickup' trucks on the lot - 73 grand is a lot of money

[milkovich]

Re: Think this would be an Ok tow rig?

My friend pulled my skylark on a car hauler with a late model 318 Ram 1500. Took a while to get up some pretty steep grades but the truck handled it.

If it's a couple times per year or to a local track and back you'll be fine. If you're following a series or pulling cars across the state once a week... you need more truck than that.

My .02

[Not A Duster]

Re: Think this would be an Ok tow rig?

think i would wait for one w/ 360 in it.

Agreed.

The 318 is just about enough to haul the truck itself around...not much more.

I'd hang on for a 3/4 ton with a 360 & towing package...

[DanStokes]

Re: Think this would be an Ok tow rig?

My Dakota has the 318 (5.2) with the Magnum heads and it tows the Camaro and 1 car open trailer just fine, but it IS a lot lighter truck. My old D150 ('88 318 w/Torqueflite) did OK, too, but I had a lot shorter tow to the track than I have now. Maybe more motor would be better.

Dan

[shaun callaway]

Re: Think this would be an Ok tow rig?

dan im with you.. my dakota has the 5.2 magnum and is a tow king. i tow my 72 duster every now and then (basically when its going to get free parts) on a 20 ft trailer with no problems at all. i love my dakota

[Fordplay0621]

Re: Think this would be an Ok tow rig?

How much towing are you planning on doing?