RAM 5500 Chassis

dodge man · Mar 26, 2020

Nice looking truck. I hope you can get your flat bed soon. Around here farming is considered an essential service.

Hay Dude · Mar 26, 2020

dodge man said:
Nice looking truck. I hope you can get your flat bed soon. Around here farming is considered an essential service.

Thanks my friend!
I am having the stock Continental tires removed today and installing (6) Kelly max traction tires in their place.
I ran the Kellys for years on my Ford chassis and a large dump truck I had and really liked them.
There’s really no brand name traction radials made in a 19.5 that works well. Combine that with high inflation pressure and it is a battle with off road traction. Michelin makes a nice 19.5, but they are expensive!

Hay Dude · Mar 26, 2020

Took a couple pics today while having new maximum traction tires installed.

Tomtint · Mar 26, 2020

Hay Dude said:
Took a couple pics today while having new maximum traction tires installed.

I Have a 17 F450 with 19.5s, the stock tireswere goodyears I believe. They are fine in the spring summer and fall. But suck in the snow. I got a set of those Kelly's you have for the winter and snow plowing. Much better but very loud on the highway.

Hay Dude · Mar 26, 2020

Tomtint said:
I Have a 17 F450 with 19.5s, the stock tireswere goodyears I believe. They are fine in the spring summer and fall. But suck in the snow. I got a set of those Kelly's you have for the winter and snow plowing. Much better but very loud on the highway.

I have these Kellys on my 550 and the humming noise is noticeable.
I’ve been at this for many years and one thing I have found is if they’re loud, they get good off road traction.

dodge man · Mar 27, 2020

It’s too nice to use, park it, wax it twice a year and drive on sunny days only.

Hay Dude · Mar 27, 2020

dodge man said:
It’s too nice to use, park it, wax it twice a year and drive on sunny days only.

I know, right? Can’t imagine first dent/scratch/seat rip

countrybumpkin · Mar 27, 2020

Looks great, cover that back glass with something if your going to drive it much with out the bed, surprised the dealer didn’t. Local dealer here will not let them leave without cardboard over them due to how many they have had broken by a small rock.

Hay Dude · Mar 28, 2020

countrybumpkin said:
Looks great, cover that back glass with something if your going to drive it much with out the bed, surprised the dealer didn’t. Local dealer here will not let them leave without cardboard over them due to how many they have had broken by a small rock.

I will have to bring that to their attention. It’s leaving from stealership on Monday to have the aluminum flatbed installed.
With any luck, I might have it by end of next week! :cool2:

countrybumpkin · Mar 28, 2020

Ah ok, I took it as you already had the truck and would. Be driving it a bit till the bed was ready which may be a few weeks. But yes I’d mention it to them , even if it’s on them, I’d hate to have a broken glass in a new truck.