tow rig questions?

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black93lx

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ok, i stuck deciding on what truck i want to use as my tow rig. i picked up a 97 ram 1500 extended cab in pretty decent shape with the 5.9/auto 2wd. I also picked up a 95 ram 2500 v10 4x4 auto. now i know the v10 would tow easier but im afraid of issues with the trans, its developing a shudder goin into od and i know the trac bar needs to be replaced and a wheel bearing. the 95 was a work truck and looks it. The 1500 has bout 130k and the 2500 reads 205k but supposedly was rebuilt 4 years ago but not sure how much i belive that. all i'll be likely towing is normal weight (under 4.5k) cars on rare occasions and my trailer prob weighs close to 3k its a 18ft all steel dovetail trailer. and which ever truck i decide to use as tow rig the other will be the donor for the duster. so whats your guys opinions?
 
Fix the trans and use the 2500 for towing since your trailer is pretty heavy. How far do you plan on towing?
 
What is the gear ratio in each truck. If the 97 with a 5.9 has at least a 3.55 you can use it. A 3.92 gear would be better. I never had a problem pulling a 2000 lb trailer with a 3800 lb car on it with the 97 I had.
 
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