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Old 04-19-2011, 08:20 PM
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my dad bought a 02 cummins 1 ton 6 speed dually it has the edge programmer, with that said what kind of weight these things can handle what do you guys load em down to
 
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Old 04-19-2011, 11:02 PM
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with good trailer brakes relatively flat terrain and a stout suspension... 30-35k easy enough..
 
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Old 04-19-2011, 11:45 PM
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More than what you want to be stopped by a cop with.
My 00 dually 5spd has had 20k behind it with no problem and that was pulling some slight hills. 30-35k it could handle easily but like stated some damn good brakes and flat roads
 
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Old 04-20-2011, 10:38 AM
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I grossed in at 43,XXX lbs. one day truck trailer and all..we have great elec/hydro brakes that will shut us down.... and i did pull some hills with it u just gotta be careful and watch ur guages.. mag hytech pans is a must... and a clutch helps too...
 
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Anybody tow with 22.5's 6 spd and 15k on the bumper?
 
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Old 04-20-2011, 12:30 PM
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freind of mine has an 04 megga cab short bed dually with th 6spd manual 4x4 with some add-ons (im not sure what i think just intake and smarty with a clutch and exhuast but not 100% sure) but hey got stoped on his way through OK with 54,300lbs. that was a serious ticket and i wouldn't suggest pulling that much but they can sure handle more then legal thats for sure
 




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