3 Truths and 1 Lie

[PoppaPig78]

What are 3 Truths and 1 Lie you were told about your RAM? I'll go first:

Truths:

1. The Hellwig rear sway-bar makes a notable handling improvement!
2. 5th gen RAMs ride like Cadillacs on the road
3. The Air Suspension is really cool and functional

Lie:

1. A Level and Bigger tires will impact mileage by just a couple MPG.. LIE! I'm down 4-5MPG! Getting ~11mixed, ~14HWY

 

[nburd]

What are 3 Truths and 1 Lie you were told about your RAM? I'll go Second:

1. The cabin will be quiet
2. The truck is the smoothest on the road
3. The engine shut off system works smoothly, It does for sure. The best I have experienced.

Lie: E Torque will make your fuel economy better. The window sticker Fuel Economy is realistic. 13.5 MPG actual in the Wintertime.......!

 

[Finn5033]

What are 3 Truths and 1 Lie you were told about your RAM? I'll go first:

Truths:

1. The Hellwig rear sway-bar makes a natable handling improvement!
2. 5th gen RAMs ride like Cadillacs on the road
3. The Air Suspension is really cool and functional

Lie:

1. A Level and Bigger tires will impact mileage by just a couple MPG.. LIE! I'm down 4-5MPG! Getting ~11mixed, ~14HWY

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Not sure who told you bigger tires wouldn’t effect your mpg but from the looks of your pic you’re rocking 35“ Ridge grapplers. Them baby’s are heavy and aggressive. I only went up to 275/60/20 ultra terrains on my ecodiesel and it cost me a couple mpg. And I’m not even leveled

 

[PoppaPig78]

Not sure who told you bigger tires wouldn’t effect your mpg but from the looks of your pic you’re rocking 35“ Ridge grapplers. Them baby’s are heavy and aggressive. I only went up to 275/60/20 ultra terrains on my ecodiesel and it cost me a couple mpg. And I’m not even leveled

Not that it wouldn't have an impact but that it would just be a couple. 5 is more than double a "couple".
p.s. Still LOVE them though

 

[mikeru82]

What are 3 Truths and 1 Lie you were told about your RAM? I'll go first:

Truths:

1. The Hellwig rear sway-bar makes a notable handling improvement!
2. 5th gen RAMs ride like Cadillacs on the road
3. The Air Suspension is really cool and functional

Lie:

1. A Level and Bigger tires will impact mileage by just a couple MPG.. LIE! I'm down 4-5MPG! Getting ~11mixed, ~14HWY

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Great looking truck!

Three truths:
1. The rambox lids on 5th gens will warp.
2. 5th gens ride like luxury cars.
3. the Limited LED projector headlights are some of the best out there.

One lie:
There is no way to adjust the rambox lids to make them look good. You have to replace them.

 

[Richard320]

Did you reprogram the speedometer yet?

Because shift points and lockup and odometer/mpg go by revolutions, not actual distance covered. Even if you hand calculate the mileage, if the miles travelled is off by 10%, so will the fuel economy.

 

[Eldodroptop]

Three truths.

1. The base level trim BigHorn/LoneStar interior is incredibly nice. Nicer in fact than some manufacturers higher trim level trucks.

2. There is a market for regular cab, long bed, 1/2 trucks with high end trim levels. The work truck market is being seriously underserved.

3. Pure electric trucks are going to absolutely tank, the market is not ready.

One lie,

The 5.7 Hemi is perfect and Ram owners have no need or desire for higher power levels in 1/2 ton applications.

 

[PoppaPig78]

Did you reprogram the speedometer yet?

Because shift points and lockup and odometer/mpg go by revolutions, not actual distance covered. Even if you hand calculate the mileage, if the miles travelled is off by 10%, so will the fuel economy.

Did indeed (at the dealer), good insight.

 

[Mr. Grumpy]

One lie,

The 5.7 Hemi is perfect and Ram owners have no need or desire for higher power levels in 1/2 ton applications.

I wish the 6.2 engine was an option with these trucks.

 

[wallyuwl]

I wish the 6.2 engine was an option with these trucks.

Not as direct injected. Even Ford went to dual injected to keep the valves clean.

 

[Mr. Grumpy]

Not as direct injected. Even Ford went to dual injected to keep the valves clean.

Yup, to bad RAM didn't go that route. My wife's 2019 Highlander has a dual injected engine, no OCC needed.

 

[Gitter]

Truths
1. The interior is best in class and incredibly quiet.
2. The Hemi V8 sound great and is a very capable engine.
3. With the transmission and suspension systems, the drive is smooth.

Lie
1. The sticker said my MPGs should be 17 city/22 highway for my eTorque and 3.92 rear.

 

[Dr. Jim]

Truths
1. Delmonico Red is a beautiful color.
2. Crew cab rear seat has a tremendous amount of legroom.
3. Wife wants to drive the Ram all the time.

Lie
1. Wife thinks the truck is hers.

 

[Cliffrunner88]

Truths
1. The interior is best in class and incredibly quiet.
2. The Hemi V8 sound great and is a very capable engine.
3. With the transmission and suspension systems, the drive is smooth.

Lie
1. The sticker said my MPGs should be 17 city/22 highway for my eTorque and 3.92 rear.

Pretty sure the sticker only applies to 3.21 as the 3.92 is an “upgrade”

 

[Gitter]

Pretty sure the sticker only applies to 3.21 as the 3.92 is an “upgrade”

Oh I know, but it's what is on the sticker without any sort of disclaimer saying otherwise.

I have no idea how many are sold with the 3.92 ratio, but it is an entire trim that has it mandatory, so it should have been tested and disclosed for the Rebels. Instead, they didn't want to hurt their overall cafe scores...

 

[TRok]

Truths:

1. Motor trend truck of the year for 3 consecutive years; never been done.

2. Offers largest infotainment screen in a 1/2 ton. Wife calls mine ipaditron.

3. The Hemi offers a solid foundation to build on. Mods easily awaken this animal with minimal effort.

LIE: Told my wife I would limit myself on mods.

 

[PoppaPig78]

Truths:

1. Motor trend truck of the year for 3 consecutive years; never been done.

2. Offers largest infotainment screen in a 1/2 ton. Wife calls mine ipaditron.

3. The Hemi offers a solid foundation to build on. Mods easily awaken this animal with minimal effort.

LIE: Told my wife I would limit myself on mods.

Mods don't include replacements amaright!? Wheel replacements, Tire Replacements, Sway-bar replacements....

 

[Mate514]

Since I don't have my truck, I will get It in 2 days

TRUTH:

1- The waiting game is torture
2- You will check at least one time a week with your dealer for the status of the order
3- Reading on this forum will cost you a lot of money on mods

LIE:

You will take delivery of your truck in 8-10 weeks (It really took 6 months!!!!)

 

[afphinfan]

Truth:
1 - Love my Rambox
2 - LED lighting is way better than my 2015 Longhorn
3 - Combined mileage of 20.x is spot on given my current mix of city/highway. Should increase when we start working on base again.

Lie -
The 3.6L v6 is not enough for a fullsize truck. For my purposes, this motor is perfect.

 

[Scram1500]

3 Truths
1. The ride is car like
2. Great interior
3. The service department is a joke

1 Lie
1. I was told this truck was going to be amazing, but for me it has been a pain. Lousy AC, horrendous OEM tires, and multiple leaks. Compared to my 4th gen it feels like they used cheaper/thinner materials, 4th gen felt more "solid". That said I still look forward to driving it every day