2006 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 as a TOAD?

[morefire]

Does anyone here have any experience using an 06 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4 as a TOAD?
This one has an automatic transmission, but a manual shift transfer case  selector to put it in 4x4 high, low or neutral.
I am hoping I wouldn't have to disconect the drive shafts if I were to use it as a TOAD.

[Ralph7]

 I wish my 98 Dodge 2500 4x4 had front lockout hubs. Check your book, mine shift transfer case to neutral(make sure it's in N).
    I was informed that Ineeded a 10,000 lb. towbar.

[Seayfam]

Ralph7,
You can convert that easy enough. Just use the parts off of an older Ford F350 with the Dana 60 front end. You will need everything from the ball joints out.

David,
I'm not sure if the 2006 Dodge has it or not, but other brands of trucks that year have pumps in their transfer cases. I would definitely check with Dodge on it unless someone on here knows for sure.

Good Luck
Gary

[thomasinnv]

according to page 27 of the 2006 dinghy towing guide it is towable without any modifications. I can email you the whole guide if you like.

[TomC]

While you have more then enough power to pull it, it is still an awfully large toad to pull. Make sure you're welding the 10,000lb hitch to the frame of the bus and not the engine cradle.  Most 4x4's with manual transfer cases that have a neutral position are towable.  Make sure when towing the transmission is in park.  Good Luck, TomC

[06 Bill]

I pulled my 97 dodge 1500 4X4 extra cab for a few trips. Put transfer in N & go. Never a prob with truck however feels like you are towing another bus. Pulled & stopped with some anxiety. Would not do again to heavy.   06 Bill

[morefire]

according to page 27 of the 2006 dinghy towing guide it is towable without any modifications. I can email you the whole guide if you like.

Great news.  I've done some researche, and several people in the "know" have confirmed that you can.   Thanks

[thomasinnv]

I pulled a Ford Super Duty extra cab diesel long box truck (can you say heavy?) for about two years. I definitely knew it was back there. I now have a explorer, about half the weight. Definitely tell the difference. I would never tow a full size pickup again.

[Uglydog56]

Yeah but David's got 1.21 jigawatts of horsepower.  He could probably flat tow my bus up a hill faster than I could drive it up, even after I get the turbo on.  I don't think he needs to worry about the weight of his toad.  The only precaution I would take is to check your state's laws regarding auxiliary braking.  The states are all over the place on brake assist in a toad.

[Seayfam]

Yeah but David's got 1.21 jigawatts of horsepower.  He could probably flat tow my bus up a hill faster than I could drive it up, even after I get the turbo on.  I don't think he needs to worry about the weight of his toad.  The only precaution I would take is to check your state's laws regarding auxiliary braking.  The states are all over the place on brake assist in a toad.

No doubt, 675hp would be considered a big engine in A truck towing 85k. I was pretty happy to have 500hp in the truck.

[thomasinnv]

Yeah i forgot about the big power plant he has in there. If I had his problem, I would never have sold the pickup. I miss my powerstroke.

[buswarrior]

David doesn't live in a state.

happy coaching!
buswarrior

[Uglydog56]

Der, thank you, and I even checked his sig for his name.  Where's the facepalm smiley?

[Busted Knuckle]

Don Fairchild tows a 4 door Chevy 3500 4X4 everywhere he goes. And loads the bed of it with parts & tools and what ever else other busnuts find for him to haul coast to coast for them! LOL!
I wouldn't be afraid of pulling a truck that big, just finding the fuel $ to pull it!
  BK 

[belfert]

David doesn't live in a state.

Most provinces are even more strict that US states on having auxiliary braking for toads.  I would also assume David isn't going to limit his travels to only Canada.