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6.2L Max Tow, Anybody have one?

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Jon A Senior Enthusiast

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My truck is about 1500 miles on it and I am very impressed with it! The only issue I have noticed is very minor. When I close either the drivers side or passengers side front doors it moves the mirror itself to the point I must re-adjust the mirrors. Anyone else having this issue on their tow mirrors? I never had this problem on my 2500 HD.

 

Be sure you have your key fobs straightened out. If you're driver 1 and you're unlocking the doors with keyfob 2, the mirrors, seat, etc, can move on you.

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Jon A Senior Enthusiast

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For those who haven't seen it yet, they tested an 8-speed 6.2 NHT up the Ike Guantlet pulling a 10,000 lb trailer:

 

 

 

Hopefully most will find the long waits and teething issues with the new 8-speed worth it in the end--you guys got an impressive towing machine! The more closely spaced gears of the 8-speed and better programming are a huge improvement over the 2014's.

 

If you notice, it's not shifting a lot or "hunting" for gears--it pretty much stays in 3rd gear the whole way up. If you work out the gear ratios, the 8-speed combo has a 3rd gear that's right in-between 2nd and 3rd gear on the 6-speed setup. That's exactly what the 2014 so desperately needed:

 

 

 

Of course if the 2014 had 4.10 or deeper gears installed it could have stayed in 3rd gear most of the way too, but wouldn't be fair.....

Dr. ice Enthusiast

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Be sure you have your key fobs straightened out. If you're driver 1 and you're unlocking the doors with keyfob 2, the mirrors, seat, etc, can move on you.

That is a very good thought and makes total sense. I will check. Thanks!

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Long time coming Enthusiast

Long time coming

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My max tow seems fairly soft in the rear end, it claims to have upgraded the rear springs with the max tow package but they look the same as 5.3 liter trucks without the tow package. Has anyone else noticed this? I don't really want to spend money to beef it up if maybe it was something that got missed at the factory.

barcia51 Enthusiast

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Mine is supposed to be in today! LTZ plus with all the bells and whistles. Had the vin # 4 weeks ago so we did the paperwork then. Final sticker was $56,400 and they gave me $37,000 trade in on my 2013 LTZ and a $3750 rebate. Also added the 6yr 75,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty!

SMiller Senior Enthusiast

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My max tow seems fairly soft in the rear end, it claims to have upgraded the rear springs with the max tow package but they look the same as 5.3 liter trucks without the tow package. Has anyone else noticed this? I don't really want to spend money to beef it up if maybe it was something that got missed at the factory.

The max tow springs are visible thinker as well as the rear of the truck sitting taller, there are also part numbers on them.

FeelTheThunder Enthusiast

FeelTheThunder

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My max tow seems fairly soft in the rear end, it claims to have upgraded the rear springs with the max tow package but they look the same as 5.3 liter trucks without the tow package. Has anyone else noticed this? I don't really want to spend money to beef it up if maybe it was something that got missed at the factory.

I thought my new max tow was stiffer then my 2011. It seems to be harsher on the little bumps, I think it has different shock valving on the max tow. My payload door sticker is 1768 lbs, that's pretty beefy. I went to look at Ford and Dodge last fall and they were mostly at 1200 and 1100 lbs payload.

Jordan18 Enthusiast

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Mine rides way better than my 2008 ever did. Alberta roads are pretty crap as well.

SkiDooNick700 Enthusiast

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Finally got mine! It was built on 4/27/2015 and I picked it up on 5/19/2015. Coming from an 02 Avvy, this thing is amazing. Rides so nice. So quiet, so smooth. Transmission is so smooth and quiet. No more of that famous clunk sound when shifting from Park to Reverse or Park To Drive that my Av always did. The 6.2L is a beast, I haven't pounded on it quite yet, but I can tell the torque this engine puts out is crazy. I can't wait to do a WOT pull here in a few more miles...

 

I'm going to get the front windows tinted this week. I think I've decided I'm going to get the Extang Solid Fold 2.0 this week as well. Also Weather Tech Floor mats. Other than that, I'm going to keep it the way it is for now. Leveling kit and tires in the future when I am ready to spend money on that...

 

Some pictures of course!

 

Picking up at dealer...

 

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Detailing her, the proper way... washed, clayed, Megs Ultimate Compound to get rid of Dealer Swirls. Finished with hand application of Megs Ultimate Paste Wax. Rain-X on windows too of course.

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SkiDooNick700 Enthusiast

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Looks awesome nick, but unless your hiding something time to lose the Mopar flag lmao

 

Lol, I am still living with my parents. It's my dads flag, a friend of mine gave it to me and I passed it to my dad. He grew up buying ex-cop cars back when he was my age. His buddies too, so that's where Mopar came from. My dad bought a few GM products when I was younger, but has been back to Chrysler products lately...

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Finally arrived! Ordered in early April. 6.2 Max Tow SLT 4x4 std bed Iridium/Black Borla dual side exit. Drove it from the dealer to custom shop to install BDS 2" level kit, 275/65-20 Michelin LTX, Amp Research power steps, Retrax One bed cover.post-142452-0-79212400-1436320906_thumb.jpg

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Silver ice 6.2 Senior Enthusiast

Silver ice 6.2

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Any of you guys got a 6.2 crew cab standard bed with max tow but in a 2 wheel drive? Or am I the only one

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