2009 Dodge 1500?

MoparToYou · 10-03-2008, 01:53 PM

Anyone got a 2009 Dodge 1500 yet? I like the new looks, but how well do they work? Anyone had a chance to ride in one yet, or hook one to a trailer? Let us know how they work.

MoparToYou

freeburg · 10-03-2008, 01:55 PM

petersons offroad test drove it and had a writeup about it in this months issue

conrasm · 10-04-2008, 03:27 AM

I'm curious about the rear coil suspension and how well it will handle with a load.

The crew cab seems a little portly weighing in around 6000 lbs! They needed to beef up that hemi to make up for the increased weight.

**Arcticcat843** · 10-21-2008, 06:01 PM

coils on the rear of a TRUCK! ....ive been looking at then but i didnt catch that...

I have a 08....I like it alot but i should have gotten a CTD. i tow my xj (with lots of heavy bumpers, sliders, winch, big tires...aka heavy) all over with it (i have about 12000 miles on it and i bet half are with a XJ behind it)...The hemi isnt lacking any power to tow....But i will warn you....It will get 8-10mpg doing it...Im pretty sure my truck is about 6000 pounds...
I wouldnt worry about the hemi having the power to get it done but the coil thing is a little scary....

sho_92 · 10-28-2008, 09:06 PM

its a link coil suspension system. Not sure how its set up, but from what they say it rides nicer unloaded and rides the same when loaded.

**alecmcmahon** · 08-25-2009, 02:40 PM

BUMP, eyeballing the 09.

how has the rear coil suspension been working out for the people who have it?

mpg with / without tow?

enough balls to pull a trailer and jeep?

**USMCredneck** · 08-25-2009, 05:58 PM

I talked to a gentleman who has one and he says they ride great. But hasnt load tested her yet.

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Originally Posted by Arcticcat843

coils on the rear of a TRUCK! ....ive been looking at then but i didnt catch that...

I have a 08....I like it alot but i should have gotten a CTD. i tow my xj (with lots of heavy bumpers, sliders, winch, big tires...aka heavy) all over with it (i have about 12000 miles on it and i bet half are with a XJ behind it)...The hemi isnt lacking any power to tow....But i will warn you....It will get 8-10mpg doing it...Im pretty sure my truck is about 6000 pounds...
I wouldnt worry about the hemi having the power to get it done but the coil thing is a little scary....

I hear ya with the mileage. I have an 03 quad cab with the hemi and just towing my little cj5 on my flatbed nets me about 8mpg. Plenty of power for it though, and my door sticker says 6600lbs.

**Arcticcat843** · 08-26-2009, 08:16 PM

Wow old thread.....to give you a idea on what i though of my trucks towing, i sold it!!! At this point there is no reason not to own a diesel. Even if you dont need it, They get better mileage loaded or unloaded, they can tow anything you can hook onto it and they have alot better resale and last alot longer.

Ill never buy a half ton truck again. I ended up buying a grand cherokee just so i had something to drive but right now im looking for a PSD to buy to replace it. I really like dodge but they just plain cost to much to buy use used. Just my opinion, take it how you want.

Castr8r · 08-27-2009, 11:25 PM

I bought a '09 4wd Ram with the 4.7 in Feb., and now have 15000 miles on it. I have to work at it to get 17.6-18 mpg in daily driving. I tow a tandem axle trailer with my '89 Wrangler on it and get around 12-13 mpg. I can't buy what I want; had to get an upgrade package to get cruise! I want a working truck with no carpet, bench seat, air, cruise, PB, PS, tow, 4wd, and a Hemi. They don't make it. The Hemi is getting better gas mileage than the 4.7 in daily driving, and probably in towing, too. The electronics don't do much for me; the stability control shuts off the cruise when I hit a puddle. The trailer sway control doesn't do anything as far as I can tell. That all being said, it handles the load well, and I find it is quite stable at speed (I've had it to 75 mph towing). I've been adjusting tongue weight a little at a time, and it's very forgiving. It does require a fair amount of weight to be stable, though.

If you have the wherewithal, do what it takes to get the Hemi, or better yet, wait 'til you can get a '10 2500 model with a diesel. I like the Cummins best of the diesel offerings as it seems to have fewer problems than the Ferd or Chebbie.

I hope this helps (if it's not too late).

Kris_Kris · 09-14-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Arcticcat843

Wow old thread.....to give you a idea on what i though of my trucks towing, i sold it!!! At this point there is no reason not to own a diesel. Even if you dont need it, They get better mileage loaded or unloaded, they can tow anything you can hook onto it and they have alot better resale and last alot longer.

Ill never buy a half ton truck again. I ended up buying a grand cherokee just so i had something to drive but right now im looking for a PSD to buy to replace it. I really like dodge but they just plain cost to much to buy use used. Just my opinion, take it how you want.

I have yet to see a diesel out last a modern V8 gas motor. A maitained modern gas truck with a overdrive will do 300,000 miles. Even then, you could replace the motor with a new one for less then the upgrade for the diesel. In fact most trucks, gas or diesel will not out last their motors. Unless you plan on owning your truck for 20 years, the motor choice does not matter (as far as motor life goes).

nshock · 09-19-2009, 06:47 AM

Actually I've seen plenty of diesel out last gas engines. There is a reason why they're the preferred choice in heavy duty applications. A gas engine if put under the condition a diesel is capable of enduring would not last.

Kris_Kris · 09-19-2009, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by nshock

Actually I've seen plenty of diesel out last gas engines. There is a reason why they're the preferred choice in heavy duty applications. A gas engine if put under the condition a diesel is capable of enduring would not last.

I dont think we are talking about heavy duty.
I never keep a vehicle long enough to wear out either kind of motor. I suspect that that is true for most people. The average driver would have to drive the same vehicle for 20 years to kill either one. We are taking about daily driver, not over the road.

Kris_Kris · 09-28-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by nshock

Actually I've seen plenty of diesel out last gas engines. There is a reason why they're the preferred choice in heavy duty applications. A gas engine if put under the condition a diesel is capable of enduring would not last.

So, just how many gas motors have you worn out?

08-25-2009, 02:40 PM	#6
alecmcmahon Web Wheeler Join Date: May 2005 Location: Woodbridge NJ Posts: 2,585 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	BUMP, eyeballing the 09. how has the rear coil suspension been working out for the people who have it? mpg with / without tow? enough balls to pull a trailer and jeep? __________________ -my build thread-

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sho_92 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 16 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	its a link coil suspension system. Not sure how its set up, but from what they say it rides nicer unloaded and rides the same when loaded.