I know the feeling of having to thin out the herd only because they sit around more than they get used but it would suck to see the 04 3500 SRW go. I remember watching your old videos years ago seeing that truck pull the old faithful Texas pride with the smaller excavator on it around. Also your 3500 looks so much better with the polished wheels👍🏻

I just saw your comment to Brookhill Angus regarding his traumatic trailer defect. Thanks for being the voice of reason. Love all the trucks, trailers, and equipment videos keep it up!

Dont get rid of the 3500 been around to long a lot of us would miss it it’s my favorite truck of yours and love your videos Sam I’ve been watching you for years

I’d throw a dually axle on the 04 3500 and rock that thing every day here in FL!! Have an 04 2500 I want to beef $ tune up. Love your channel! Keep it up brother, appreciate the knowledge and experience thank you.

I did the 19.5’s on my 3500 the biggest issue I ran into was balancing, they are pricey but get some hub centric balancing rings about $450 cleared up the bumps and resonate bounce. I also run mine about 5- 10 pounds lower than max have had no wear issues and ran smooth.

EXCELLENT CHANNEL!!!!!!! GREAT INFO!!!!!!!!!! Aluminum rims are lighter, but steel rims are much stronger and less likely to be damaged.

I'm running 19.5's on my megacab long bed and I love them. She's a pig and the side wall stiffness is nice in the mountains.

I went to 19.5 24s on my trucks and only one has a flat bed. Because you can carry more weight, chp calculates that in to your haul, and with a regular bed you miss the truck inspections, sometimes. I just came up 88 yesterday pulling the dual tandem, big heavy 250 Bob and steel. They now tell me I can have a constant 1300 degrees in the turbo, that made a big difference,still had to use third, but that will still do 35

I want to add since I fixed this truck 3500 dual 2010 it pulls and slows down with the pac brake down the biggest hills, ok mountains. My climb is at it lowest gear 3rd 45, at 2700 rpms but mostly in 4th at 60. But down my big grade it will want to go to 3000 and then I brake. There is a difference of about 7 miles and hour with the 19.5s and yes it will beat on you. All I watch is the eggs stay at or below 1300

All that Cali DOT stuff really makes Kentucky look nice. Here you can get a “Farm” plate and registration papers on a 2500 says max tow is 32k if I remember correctly.

@Itsa_Mea

3 жыл бұрын

Farmer tags have there own restrictions too. Not saying they're followed or enforce but they do exist.

@stuartgibson1896

3 жыл бұрын

@@Itsa_Mea only time I’ve seen the rules for Farm tags enforced around here are when the tags are on semi or dump trucks.

@brandonalley1082

3 жыл бұрын

36k.

@JeffrikOG9

3 жыл бұрын

This is what im gonna do here in texas

@livewithnick

3 жыл бұрын

It’s similar in Alabama. Farm tags used to be a good bit cheaper than regular car tags too. However,if a Trooper witnessed you towing something like a backhoe several days in a row with one going to a job site they could write you a ticket.

I bought my 2004 3500 because of you, I'd keep it, I know I'm never getting rid of mine. Rips around better than my 2016 6.7

@AquamateVI

3 жыл бұрын

Literally same here

PLEASE KEEP THE 04 ! if anything put a 3500 dually axle under it. It's my favorite truck on the channel. And also it was the starting point for you in towing and I feel like you would regret selling it for a long time.

Thanks for the info! Easier to make decisions for my trucks hearing your experience!

I run 19.5's on my 2011 RAM 3500 single rear wheel and hate it. The steering needs constant correction and the ride is bone jarring on any kind of concrete or bad roads in general. Wear is great - looks like they will last for ever. Load capicity is increased too. Really need 2 things. On board compressor with air tank and air ride springs. If I could let the air down to 65 psi when empty and pump them up when loaded that would be a big improvement. Air bages would help level the load.

Sam I would sell the fleet of trucks so you can afford your projects aka the charger. I would keep my favorite trucks like your single rear wheel 3500. But would you miss old red this is a tough choice best of luck. Keep up the good work and stay safe out there.

Interesting video, older but still valid. I hear so many with F450’s removing 19.5’s and installing 17-20” and LT Tires. I personally have felt the 19.5 worthwhile over LT tires. More expensive, but longer wearing and higher loads. Good point on balancing… Centric Balancers are a plus! Another challenge… at least in IA are places that deal in 19.5 and mounts. Truck Semi shops aren’t always willing to work with Pickup trucks and our various brands desired.

Heya howdy, little man is growin fast. Just wait til’ he starts eatin’ cheese burgers for a snack! Keep the good stuff comin friend.

I’d keep your single wheel 3500

@bongzonthebeat

3 жыл бұрын

Yes dont sell your 3rd gen! Drive it to a million miles on the channel hahaha

@fanningconstruction2050

3 жыл бұрын

Drw for towing IMO

Add some Sulastic springs to your truck and enjoy the Ride big help with the ride comfort and doesn’t hurt the towing just empty ride much better!

That spider freak out was funny as hell 😂

I run vision hauler all aluminum 19.5 and continental HDRs on my one ton and changed my tire size on my edge CTS evolution chip and will never go back to stock. Much more stable and I don’t mind the ride with no load it’s totally worth the difference. But it’s pretty much always with a trailer hooked up to it since a bought a 3/4 ton mega cab as a get around and more family room

@BackRoadBound

Жыл бұрын

I am wanting to run those same wheels on my 2022 3500. Dou need special valve stems and will the factory 3500 TPMS work with those wheels?

@curtismoncus4118

Жыл бұрын

@@BackRoadBound I think you just need the 135 degree extension for the inner rears and I’m not sure you can run TPMS with balance beads but you should ask Sam I’m sure he’ll know or tell you how to disable it in the ECM

In the old days all pickups from 3/4 tons and up all had 19.5 that’s in 1969 trucks and that’s crazy when did it change. My 05 has 17” dullay with Firestone Trans Force now and I get 60-70 K miles so that’s crazy !!!!

Always good information, thanks for sharing Sam👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

Great video bud 👍 I'd keep the with single wheel 😎

You are right a white truck looks the best with chrome and not the best and I remember a white and the best with a chromed truck like the Keworth all white with a touch of chrome jest looks so good and so much cooler inside !!!!

Really enjoyed this video

I had a 1969 Ford 3/4 ton and they all came with 19.5 .

@brentmcmahon8188

Жыл бұрын

You are correct with my 1969 they all came with 1905 so it just says them the same and don’t under the same weight it’s crazy to take the shop just roll over and play dead.

Great video Sam 🇺🇲

Bigger tires doesn't change a vehicles gvwr. So doesn't actually change pounds of load you can haul. But they will help with towing.

the one thing you forgot is the bigger tires will murder your MPG going from a 66LBS tire to 120 is a big hit

@All-Miles-Matter

2 жыл бұрын

Also suspension components. I hear a call going to CARLI SUSPENSION soon!

I run a 03 With 19.5 285 70 s and cinematic wheel weights and steal spacers on the back And tow way more than what the truck is rated for But not crazy about the rims would love a direct fit with regular Lugnuts

@davidcaskey4669

2 жыл бұрын

I have a set of single wheel 19.5 that use regular lugs

@Tony-tk4ht

Жыл бұрын

i ran to this problem, where can i get some good quality lug nuts?

Sell surplus trucks while prices are ridiculous and high. Pay off your mortgage on the house if you have one and keep enough to pay your property tax for next year. Morgan, my son, wants that 3500! Times are a changing and since Biden we have been on a defensive plan financially. Best wishes and God Bless from Southern CA.

@scott76421

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think prices will ever go down for the actual classics like cherry 12 valves

Good content. Black wheels don’t do that truck justice.

Well depends what u want for green or first gen I'm game

They use to all came with 19.5 stick on a 69 3/4 ton trucks 390 4 speed . I don’t know when the changed ?

Please give me info on your 1st gen when you decided to sell it.

Get some fox or king shocks with external reservoirs

I bet the derate is partially due to the smaller brake size required when using the 17” factory wheel on the 3500’s. That doesn’t explain the f450 derate.

I agree to keep the 3500, but if you wanna sell it I may buy it, I'm in cali as well

If you upgrade the tires on your white 3500 Dually, on the factory Ram 17" wheels to a 285/75/17 - 10 Ply, they are rated at 3,195 lbs. each x 6 would bring your tire rating for the 3500 up to over 19,000 lbs. That's going to cover any load that truck can tow no matter what it weighs.

@Itsa_Mea

3 жыл бұрын

285's would rub each other on the duals.

@noosh8316

3 жыл бұрын

A 2” hub centric billet aluminum spacer, proudly made in the USA, solves that issue

@Itsa_Mea

3 жыл бұрын

@@noosh8316 then the tires stick out. Looks like trash and trashes your paint flinging crap all over. No thanks.

I’d like your opinion… I’m considering going to a set of four 19.5 Vision Hauler 81 on my SRW Ram 3500 to get a better experience and better tire life while pulling RV’s. I don’t want a dully P/U.

@davidcaskey4669

2 жыл бұрын

I got a set of steel one's I bought for my dodge $400 set of 4

Most/ dare I say all trucks axles add up to more than GVWR. The idea behind it is that if your GVWR was simply the sum of both axles you would have to have the truck loaded absolutely perfectly in order to be at GVWR and not over on one of the axles. By "derating" the GVWR you account for imperfect loading scenarios. This, combined with the government regulations as you mention about vehicle classes drives alot of the GVWR numbers. The reality is, there are vehicles that are essentially derated from the factory due to laws, not mechanical limitations.

I have a supper nice 05 no rust and had ziebart rust proffing when new I have a big Bigfoot Truck camper and on my way from Festus I drove like a camp and would do it again so will I have a improved my max hauling or not when sticker says one thing or the other. So can I haul more with the 19.5 or Iam just sticker with the sticker on the door jam ?

Ive got a set of 19.5 wheels to fit a single wheel dodge not for a dually

Good video buddy 😬👍🏻 at one point I’m happy that I life far away from you. Because I had to buy all your trucks...😅😂

@jayg479

3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻 that was a nice podcast you did mike

@mikestrucks

3 жыл бұрын

@@jayg479 thank you Jay! I was pretty nervous and my English was worse than ever 😅

Keep the truck. It’s badass

On your 2004 what’s the gvwr on it Also how much do you want for it

I have a 2001 5.9 nv5600 I want to convert to duels 19.5. When I worked at the tire shop are machine blew it was easier to do the 19.5s by hand. My truck has 380 gears. I do 50/50 towing up steep hills & highways. Do they make rear ends with duels with 380s? I really like the mpg with the 380s.

@livewithnick

3 жыл бұрын

Our>are…

Very interesting vid.

I’m saying this again. I need the green machine

Definitely sell off your surplus truck inventory. It will give you room to buy more restoration projects. Someday you will have a video called "I have 12 F450s". You need a Ramcharger and a 1969 Polara or rather I do. Keep up the good work Sam. You are a one man Good Sam Club.

i would love to buy that 1st gen bed off of ya

It was great till the chrome. Couldn’t find my shades.

Just want I have heard but check the manufacturing date of your 19 1/2 inch tires. Do not run over 5 years because increased chance of blow outs. Some get long mileage but do it fast from long hauls and don’t use over 5 years. No expert just what I have seen on KZread 😜✌️

Good video. I have a question. I have a ram 2500 and I run 12ply tires. There 3640 a tire. My front axle is 6k and my rear is 6500. Do they go by those numbers or the gvwr. I pull a decent size fifthwheel. I have been wondering about it. Thanks for any info and keep up the great content.

@noosh8316

3 жыл бұрын

if the GVWR for your 2500 truck is 10K lbs. that is the number they will go by, the axle rating and tire rating don't matter. If you exceed the total GVWR rating of the truck, that's what they are going to look at and enforce.

Shhhh 🤫 he's sleeping don't wake Callahan up 👊🏽

Put dullys on the single 3500

How much for the 1st Gen?

Price of trucks are high. Sell all unused trucks and take Taylor and the new boy on a nice vacation and take the rest to finish new projects.

What would you sell the SRW for

What’s been the best tire you’ve ran for slick stuff? I liked the Toyo M608z the best, but don’t last long when towing. I want to try Michelin XDS2 next

@brentmcmahon8188

Жыл бұрын

I got a friend that put Toyo on his 450 Dodge and he hated them and did not last long. He said the compound was way to soft .

@nate4036

Жыл бұрын

@@brentmcmahon8188 they never settled in, excellent traction on a job site, but 16k miles out of set is ridiculous

hey man did you have trouble not having enough stud for the lug nut in the rear with th÷ aluminum wheels?

@VBELTandSON

Жыл бұрын

No issues. Truck aloready had aluminum wheels on it aswell.

You sell the 04.5 , I’m not buying a hat from you. Lol

@tractorboy31

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

the problem with 19.5s is they are so narrow and there are no aggressive off road tires for them so they are notorious for getting stuck easily, way better off with going to a 20 inch rim if you ever leave the pavement because there is a much greater tire selection to choose from

That's why it rides so rough... lot more un-sprung weight... but i'm sure you already know that... LOL

Sad that in America we pay a tax to have the right to do things like drive on the road we paid for!

Michelin XZE best 19.5 tire i personally got 110k on my first set 2015 dodge 5500 75k was pulling a cat 426 Originally had continental from factory that were steer axel and drive axel specifically only got 36k pulling cat 426 for most of the 36k they started popping out chunks in the tread complete trash Go michelin XZE they can be steering axel or drive axel the rotation of your tires every other oil change I rotate every 10k

Is the 14k truck just the gvwr of your front.m and rear axles and you are adding that to the 30k payload trailer? Shit gets weird with the trucks

@VBELTandSON

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah idk how they do math.

@snyderkurtis

3 жыл бұрын

@@VBELTandSON so basically tires and axles can hold the weight you can tag and pull that weight is the moral of the story I’m taking 😂

You talked about the ratings of the tires and axles. What about the rating of the wheels? I have not seen anyone address this. Are aluminum wheels rated for the same load as a steel wheel? I would like prettier wheels on my 04.5 3500 but I have not researched the issue of wheel ratings. Can you enlighten?

@VBELTandSON

4 ай бұрын

Aluminum is rated the same if not higher. Your truck more than likely would break before the wheels.

Do you have any thoughts on super singles?

@OGRE.79

3 жыл бұрын

Garbage

@dane9175

3 жыл бұрын

@@OGRE.79 ok why?

Isn't there a nuisance factor with V8 diesels in that the auxiliary components are a pain to maintain. I would stick with Cummins and not risk increasing maintence time with an F450 diesel.

@dylanreedy2649

3 жыл бұрын

Naw they are all going to be a handful these days

What is the pink lever on the 04 and a half shifter?

@VBELTandSON

3 жыл бұрын

Red. Exhaust brake

Cute boy in back

Single 3000lbs, dual 2800lbs. The reason they do that, so you dont over load the truck just in case you get a blow out the single can still handle the weight.

@VBELTandSON

3 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t sound very legitimate

@Suciostang

3 жыл бұрын

As an example, if the tire's dual load index is 120/116, the load capacity for a single tire is 3,086 lbs and the load capacity for two tires is 2,756 lbs. The capacity for two tires is lower than a single tire because if one tire fails, it ensures that the vehicle can continue to carry the load.

@JesusRoseAgain

Жыл бұрын

Other reason duals are down rated is because the weight doesn't sit evenly on both tires, because of surface differences, one tire gets more of the weight. Also, the duals fight each other slightly, so you have to derate.

Will 2020 Ram 3500 dually wheels fit, 2nd generation Dodge ram dually

@VBELTandSON

2 жыл бұрын

No wrong pattern on the new stuff

I saw some 19.5 in 8 lug pattern that will direct fit my 21’ Ram 3500, what benefits will I get with 10 lug 10x225 or 10x285?

@rennen71

2 жыл бұрын

10 lugs on an 8 lug truck are purely for looks. You're better off to get a direct fit 8 lug so you don't have an extra adapter adding another failure point.

@Rhino5.0

Жыл бұрын

10 inch rims or 10 inch tires

How much for the green truck and first gen? Delivered to Houston texas

@VBELTandSON

3 жыл бұрын

Price for green truck in video tomorrow

Did your wheels mount straight up or do you have adapters

@VBELTandSON

3 жыл бұрын

No adapters needed

Keep the '04

Breaking capacity for that kind of payload -- how do you figure that?

@VBELTandSON

3 жыл бұрын

Braking*? Truck has good brakes and trailer has even better brakes

@tractorboy31

3 жыл бұрын

When i first got my 9 ton trl it didnt have brakes any more at the time. I towed it local 1 trip a week after purchasing with my chevy 2500 loaded to 20k gross. I went slow and downshifted. I felt it big time. I got the rear axle fixed up and im not worrying about the front axle. When loaded i agree trl brakes are stronger

Where are u posting the first gen

@VBELTandSON

3 жыл бұрын

Here first

Keep the srw 3500

what psi you running?

The fact it’s so hard to understand the tow specs means it’s a total government scam

If you have to pay your government for it it’s not a right but a privilege. I bet our fore father’s never would have dreamed we’d let our government get so out of hand that we’d be paying them for the privilege to tow a certain amount of weight.

It's just iron and paint everything is for sale for the right price

@VBELTandSON

3 жыл бұрын

True but tons of memory’s in the truck lol

I want some nice Alcoa used wheels and steels t o gather I just want lighter set up I can polish the alum wheels and can polish them my self. I can make them like chrome and then seal them up to keep them looking so shinny so where can I get them in the new like new condition! So talk to me for my wheels so come out help me …

When you gonna extend the shop?

@VBELTandSON

3 жыл бұрын

When prices of stuff go down lol

@Michael-zr9mh

3 жыл бұрын

@@VBELTandSON Yeah I got 10 sheets of OSB plywood, I'm thinking about retiring. lol

What ply tires for ram 5500 ?

@VBELTandSON

Жыл бұрын

14-16

Do not sell the single wheel 3500 you will never forgive yourself

The 17s had good load ratings at 126. Now there is only one tire at 126, Nitto Dura Grappler. Just a highway tire, no good otherwise. There is one new tire Kanati Armor Hog that is rated 129. I used to use the 126 rated Nitto Terra Grappler. Great tires. Now most 17s are rated at only 121 or lower. Useless for me. At least in 16 trailer tires there are some decent load ratings at 131 for the all steels. I just replaced mine with 16 ply all steel at 132 load rating. You can look up the pounds numbers. Now for loading my dad taught me the real lesson one needs to tell. If the rims are cutting the tread, you are overloaded. If the rims are not cutting your tread you are loaded just right.

@jimtheriver7270

3 жыл бұрын

Nexen makes a 37 x 12.5 x 17 load range F, I am on my 2nd set, F350 cab and chassis, ride like crap (mud tire) but last longer then I thought 40k plus rotated 5-7k miles….

I like my 20s and 35s. Way better than the 16s and 32s

sell em'

Meanwhile everybody with a Kodiak/Topkick wants to ditch their 19.5's and go with 22.5's (myself included, but that's $$$$$).

How much are you selling your 19.5s for

@VBELTandSON

3 жыл бұрын

2500

@johngrotzinger5082

3 жыл бұрын

@@VBELTandSON with the tire?

2nd

In the end it’s still a dodge and jokes aside you gotta be careful not to snap your frame 😂 it’s a fact haha dodge guys

@VBELTandSON

3 ай бұрын

If you Google miss use of anything and stuff breaks. All brands have had frame breaks when extremely over load and over leverage that back of the truck with campers or odd over hang flat beds. But glad you think that’s funny.

@mikehatcher5855

3 ай бұрын

Basic truck camper shouldn’t snap any Dooley. Putting a host Mammoth triple slide in a 3500 sure…. I’ve personally seen a dodge snap, it was a 2016. I don’t worry tho, I’ll drive down the road knowing my F450 will get me there safe.

@mikehatcher5855

3 ай бұрын

Really tho, dodge has a problem, way way tomany pics of trucks snapped in half, old square body’s are stronger

@VBELTandSON

3 ай бұрын

@@mikehatcher5855 must be like every single f450 I see. Not towing anything at all. Funny you comment on a video of me using my daily for work but don’t comment on a video using my 5500 towing 40k lol

@mikehatcher5855

3 ай бұрын

Seriously don’t snap your truck in half if you live in the salt belt, make sure you put extra paint on

Picking up kids vw diesel hauling shit Cummins.

Don’t sell the 3500 I know you’ll regret that.

Furd 😂10 speeds are giving trouble Sam. Don’t do it 👎👎

@JeffrikOG9

3 жыл бұрын

I havebt heard anything bad about them? What have yoy heard

@lyndonhamby7432

3 жыл бұрын

@@JeffrikOG9 mostly guys I know that hot shot with them. One I know went out at 60 thousand. If you tow heavy life may be short

@JeffrikOG9

3 жыл бұрын

Ahh that aint no good

@lyndonhamby7432

3 жыл бұрын

@@JeffrikOG9 not really. That’s why I like 6 speed manuals with south bend dual disc clutch. Almost bomb proof 👍👍