ramtradesman
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- Ram Year
- 2017
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- 5.7 Hemi
Hey all,
I'm new to my 2017 ram tradesman reg cab, 8' bed.
I previously had a 2012 ram outdoorsman 4-door, 6' bed.
First impressions are the new truck has a good deal more body roll. I notice it doesn't appear to have the backwards facing anti-roll bar some rams have by rear axle. It has a 'stabilizing bar' according to Ramtrucks.com.
Is this just because this is a long bed and part of overall design for truck's performance? Just surprised at how much I have to slow down for curves compared to the previous truck.
Also, I notice that under light throttle, you can sometimes hear the engine 'clacking' along. Not complaining, I think it sounds nice and mechanical. I just notice that it will go from that mechanical clacking to near silence. (even if still under the same light throttle) I don't think it is the truck going from 4-cylinder to 8-cylinder mode because it still has 'eco' lit up on the dash.
Just was curious if anyone could explain what is happening under the hood. Nothing is wrong. I'm just curious.
Thanks!
I'm new to my 2017 ram tradesman reg cab, 8' bed.
I previously had a 2012 ram outdoorsman 4-door, 6' bed.
First impressions are the new truck has a good deal more body roll. I notice it doesn't appear to have the backwards facing anti-roll bar some rams have by rear axle. It has a 'stabilizing bar' according to Ramtrucks.com.
Is this just because this is a long bed and part of overall design for truck's performance? Just surprised at how much I have to slow down for curves compared to the previous truck.
Also, I notice that under light throttle, you can sometimes hear the engine 'clacking' along. Not complaining, I think it sounds nice and mechanical. I just notice that it will go from that mechanical clacking to near silence. (even if still under the same light throttle) I don't think it is the truck going from 4-cylinder to 8-cylinder mode because it still has 'eco' lit up on the dash.
Just was curious if anyone could explain what is happening under the hood. Nothing is wrong. I'm just curious.
Thanks!
