Sledge: A '17 Ram 2500 Tow Rig Built to Wheel
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- Taking a Crew Cab, Cummins powered Ram on trails carved out originally for Flat Fender Jeeps might sound a little crazy. Well, for Cooper Rasmussen, it's just another adventure behind the wheel of his 2017 Ram 2500 he calls Sledge. Outfitted with 40-inch Nitto Trail Grapplers, a host of engine mods, and a slew of goodies from AEV, this truck shows just how capable the modern Ram platform truly is.
Awesome! Deciding what to do with my new RAM 2500...this helps.
I have 1500 regular cab beefed up half as much so to speak and it's Great. It's not a monster but it's size & weight a lot less. Still hemi, 3.92 gears, 8 speed, 34" G003's, and fairly good street manner too. If it had front & rear lockers, I might have headed more towards Monster 🙄🤩
Great video and beautiful job on that truck! But dude it’s a diesel and you gave us all the tech specs except what TORQUE Sledge makes LoL. In the diesel community that’s a sin! Still great job on the truck and hope you have a lot of fun with it.
I binge research the AEV Prospector XL and I have to say you have a really clean one! Look forward to seeing some more of your content with it, if you plan on doing some at all. I’m sure that family of yours keeps you busy. 🙌🏽👊🏽🤘🏽🔥🔥
Looks awesome!
I want one
Very good car. I wonder if I can still buy the new 2017 ram2500 6.7 diesel?
On my 2017 2500 Diesel, I went with the Carli leveling kit on 35” F rated tires and so far I’m very pleased. If I decide to go to 37” tires I will probably sell the leveling kit and purchase the AEV kit. I have their bumper and love it!
What are your thoughts/reasons for going with the AEV kit vs the Carli full suspension? Considering this is your personal truck.
Thanks in advance.
Ben
Thinking about doing a similar build with a 2020 eco diesel. I live in Florida, trails aren’t very challenging. Mainly for over landing in easy to reach locations. Will the 1500 be fine or should I opt for the 2500?
I have an '04 1500 and kick myself every now and then for not getting the 2500. If you have it in your budget get then 2500. I also live in Florida but moved here from Arizona.
I was wrestling with this decision myself and was leaning towards the 2500 because it was more heavily duty allowing for more weight and towing. If you swap diesel for Hemi the Powerwagon is a pretty sweet base platform. what's cool about Sledge build is he matched or exceed Powerwagon capabilities with a full Cummins turbo diesel which is incredible. I think he lost the Powerwagon front disconnecting sway bar but gained a super powerful engine that can last a million miles.
2500 offers better platform IMO just it is a much bigger truck that is challenging for daily drivers and parking in populated areas. 1500 is easier to daily and they upped the interior and towing a lot recently. Fast Lane truck videos go into greater detail both have their pros and cons.
CE Cochran what gets me is I head the new eco diesel with the 33 gal tank gets around 1000 miles range... which would be amazing for adventuring. I can do either but the eco diesel just seems more practical. I tow max 6.000 lbs for work so nothing crazy. I just don’t know if that justifies a 2500 especially when I could get more range out of the ecodiesel
Paul Wiest I admit I am biased towards the Cummins for it's power, range, available mods, robust longevity and best in class towing all of which increases resale value . The down size is size, weight and cost. The ecodisel is smaller and lighter I just don't know if it has same longevity. For what you need in towing even a Hemi will satisfy your needs and you could do Powerwagon. From sounds of it you aren't going to be pushing off-road so you don't need all extras. Plus ecodisel is only in the 1500 and you prioritize range more. RAM really improved the 1500 alot in past 2 years and its quite capable as daily and off-road. Next year they ate going to add more to platform to better compete with Ford Raptor but it sounds like you don't need it but it would weigh on my mind. The 1500 is smaller and depending on spec cheaper. This sounds like the clear choice for you IMO. You just need to drive both and decide. The other segment I am watching is the electric with Rivian and Tesla about to release a truck in 2 weeks. They have incredible power, acceleration, towing, more space and less maintenance and cheaper total cost of ownership.Just it is super new technology and 400m range is a question depending on availability of charging networks. Ram has added a hybrid engine component to 1500 as first step to adopting this technology. Ford invested $500M in Rivian and announced a strategic partnership. Ford is slated to have electric F150 in 2 years. I am biased towards RAM as I think they have better interiors, more off-road prowess and offer the disels I just hope they offer more electric in future.
I came back to this comment section having totally forgotten this conversation happened and was surprised to find it. Figured I’d update: im now the proud owner of a 2020 2500 Cummins. It is a lot more to drive than the 1500 but I love it. Have only been rooftop camping twice because it’s unbearably hot. I really like the power wagon but the Cummins won me over in the end. Hopefully one day I’ll get my truck close to as capable as sledge
Just had to say, spectacular build and execution! Keep up the hard work and reap the rewards!
Wish I was rich enough to wheel my daily 😔
Ohh dude I miss America and those amazing toys... Great video man, its just great! Wish you and your family all the best!
Im in enroute to get 2020 Dodge Ram 2500. Love the 2017 rig setup.
WOW DUDE THIS TRUCK IS AMAZING!!!! THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I WANT🔥🔥🔥💪💪👏🏼🙌🏼👌👌
''Yeaa.......it likes to party'' 😂😂😂
That a beautifully built rig
Would like to know the price of the full budget
www.dieselpowerproducts.com/p-2018-ram-2500-67l-cummins His entire build description is here with prices. The 2017 ram 2500 6.7l diesel starts at around $40k plus he's got over $35k worth of goodies on it...So total around $75,000
superflyguy218 that’s infinitely better than buying a stock max trim level luxury truck
People like Cooper have it right.
Family time, camping, exploring, having fun and in a well designed rig.
Kudos.🤙
Nice full size build the right way 👍
Did you have to do any supporting modifications to the 68RFE?
This is exactly what I've been looking for. A tow pig build that can haul a 40ft boat or Hot Shot and also crawl if I ever had to.
I have a 38ft Travel Trailer trying to do double duty with that and overlanding. Wasnt sure how to do that
My dream truck! Absolutely beautiful! Congratulations.
"4:88s and 40's right around 600hp,. Ya, it likes to party." RAD!
Pretty accurate in regards to kids, mine especially always close the doors, shut the water and turn off the lights…
Soggy Sammich...
Great info.. well thought out build
You say the hp but not the torque? Come on!! Don’t leave us hanging!
Amazing build tho, that truck makes 40s look normal size 👀
Aloha! Which roof top tent is that please?
Wonder how long your stock transmission is gonna last
It likes to party......great clip bro
Sounds very expensive but looks great
Cool rig and great editing!
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600HP HOW MUCH WAS THAT BUILD?
I feel guilty just buying new tires............
Sweet ride! Aspiration for my 2500...
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Awesome build sir.
Outstanding job on your Ram !! Tastefully done ! Get review .
Dude this thing is awesome. I have an 18 LWB truck sitting in the driveway headed almost in exactly the same direction for the exact same purposes. We have an 18 JLUR and this truck and hopefully they'll be seen out and about together this summer. Exceptionally well built truck.
What's the difference between the 1500 and the 2500 I know the 1500 is a gas but you could just Cummins swap it or whatever you fancy but stock for stock what is the difference?
mr steal ur tune google it, there are extensive differences.
Really?
Wish I could hear it
Go to a pond full of bullfrogs sounds the same.
It likes to party 😂😎
SICK BUILD
Nice rig
Love the video AND truck! My 2013 diesel Ram has a leveling kit and 35's on stock wheels. Would the cutout flares allow me to run 40's?
What rack is that?
What does the trans have done to it?
What a beast!
All I can say is awesome ride, I'm working on mine but I am far behind you, LOL. Great job on the truck and video...Oh, and kids never ...... funny shit
How do you afford all this?
Nice truck. Probably cost 100k
Sweet 2500! Love the setup
What bed rack is that?
This is a beautiful truck 😍💪🏻👍🏻
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Did you change your power steering box .. I have replaced my twice and it still have play inside the gear box with only 295/70r18
It's called steering shock absorbers. They are $100 and worth every penny. If you didn't do it from a get go, then do it asap. Install takes 30mins to an hour and bolt on.
If only had the extra income
I'm kind of confused, the top of his engine says cummins....but I thought the 2500 didn't come with a cumins due to the weight of that engine? So is he driving gas or diesel?
It's a Cummins. All 2500 and 3500 had the diesel options.
Only the 2500 Power Wagon has NO diesel option...
What bed rack is that???
It's from Nemesis www.dieselpowerproducts.com/nemesis-aluminum-rack-09-18-ram
That's one badass truck
Can’t hide money!
Definitely one BAD ASS RIG!! CONGRATS!!
Anyone know what king of bed racj that is lol
If you ever sell this, PLEASE let me know .. I will buy it .
You can always check with Offroad Power Products. That's who built it.
What rack is that?
I got the Same color ram
$$$$$$
Beautiful rig!! Very very well done.
Cooper, will you be my dad? I promise to close all my ziplocks. I also like to party.
Does anyone know what tire pressure gauge he is using at 3:16 ?
So in other words you built an aev prospector
No, an AEV Prospector does NOT come with ANY of the engine mods (extensive), nor the RCVs up front.
Good thing you got the crew cab. Even then the 2500 with the diesel has only max payload capacity of around 2,200lbs. Truck good for wheeling but not hauling heavy with a trailer in tow. GVWR 10,000lbs. You can't change that with a lift.
Sad to say modern diesel emissions components have made diesels completely unreliable. And the EPA just made sure you're gonna live with it.. and the check
Ram ?........Sad.
Do you touch your truck?
Basically a jk? Uh no.
Think he meant in respect to it's suspension type. Aka not ifs
Gas engine complete junk
You're cooked. Literally talks about it in the video, it's a Cummins. Has it in the description and everything. You probably out here in your 1997 Nissan Altima trying to talk shit about this guys truck, wishing you were a diesel guy.
Bet you couldn't even afford this thing stock.
Great job Cooper