Rancho 9000 shocks have been on several of my trucks over the past 20+ years and I still like them. They are much better than the factory dampers, and adjustable, which can be pretty fantastic for trucks that are often lightly loaded, and/or heavily loaded. Want to go fast, then maybe a race-inspired shock is your solution? Got a heavy … Read More
Cummins Engine Plant, Columbus, Indiana
I was in Columbus, Indiana, for the 100th anniversary of the Cummins Engine Company, and the Turbo Diesel Register Rallly. It will take me a while to sort through all the content I created, but I’m sharing some iphone snaps here and on Instagram. (Heck, I still have material from Overland Expo West I have not finished sharing.) Tell ‘em you … Read More
TUFTRUCK TTC 1224 Heavy Duty Dodge Ram/Cummins Coil Springs
The TTC-1224 springs are for late-model, Dodge Ram/Cummins trucks. TUFTRUCK TTC-1224 front coil compared to a factory spring. James Langan Copyright James Langan/RoadTraveler. All Rights Reserved Resource: TUFTRUCK
Overland Expo West 2018
Overland Travel Mecca, Overland Expo West 2018 Each May I’m in Flagstaff, Arizona, for the Overland Expo West event. Like the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, it is a vehicle-centric gathering, but that’s about the end of the major similarities. SEMA covers all things automotive (not motorcycling) and is not open to the public. Overland Expo focuses on vehicle-based overland … Read More
Hand tools for truck travel, assembling a new kit.
It’s time to assemble a new traveling tool kit for the 2014 Dodge Ram Cummins crew cab. Not so fast…changed directions before I got too far. Starting with this. More to Come. Copyright James Langan/RoadTraveler All Rights Reserved
23 mpg Ram Cummins 2500
23.21 MPG from a 2017 Ram/Cummins. 65-mph highway baseline test, Sept. 5, 2017 222.7 miles, 9.593 gallons 65-mph freeway/highway test light/no wind A/C on Tires: F 60 R 40 cold Regular cab, long bed, 7,400-lb. GVW Newer diesel trucks are not as efficient (due to emissions systems) as previous generations? Maybe. Probably. Though it depends on the exact year, model, and … Read More
Tread Matters: Tire Selection and Fuel Economy
Tread Matters: Tire Selection and Fuel Economy Tires have been a popular subject in magazines for decades, and forums continually see new threads seeking information and expertise. This is partly because they are expensive. They can also provide dramatic style and performance improvements and are an easy upgrade. With so much talk, it is surprisingly difficult to get unbiased, detailed, … Read More
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