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March 7, 2008 9:52 AM
18 wheels are no match for a Dodge Ram
Greg Strychar works the third shift at Warren (Mich.) Stamping as a Millwright. As he exited the freeway yesterday on his way home from work, he spotted an 18-wheeler stuck in the snow beside the local Home Depot.
There was a Ford F150 hooked up to it, trying to help, but unable to budge the huge truck. Strychar, who drives a 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab 3500 Laramie with a Cummins Turbo Diesel 6-speed, pulled up and offered assistance. In order to hook up to the truck, Strychar had to get his truck into the snow as well.
After hooking up his truck, he gave it a tug. It didn't take long before his Ram and the 18-wheeler were back on dry pavement. According to Strychar, "it just goes to prove that Dodge is the superior product on the market today. The drivetrain on my truck is stock. I've only upgraded the tires to the BFG A/T 315/70r17."
Strychar, who said he has been helped by good samaritans in the past and was happy to return the favor, said the driver of the 18-wheeler was very thankful that he and his Dodge Ram happened by to save the day. Oh, and after Strychar purchased his Ram Mega Cab, two of his neighbors went out and bought Dodge Ram Mega Cab vehichles of their very own.
Ed Garsten spoke with Greg about his bold method of being a product ambassador. The entire podcast can be found below.
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Comments
The Mega Cab is a great truck, especially with the Cummins and 6 speed automatic.
I hope the absense of the Mega Cab in the 1500, 2009 Ram line-up doesn't mean that it has been discontinued, it's the perfect size for a family of 5 towing a 5th wheel and driving cross-country.
The only complaint I've heard is that it doesn't come with an 8' bed.
Thanks for being a good Dodge Samaritan!
Posted Mar 10, 2008, 8:27 AM by moparnorm
Norm, you are on track again. The 6.7L CTD and the new AT are just awesome. That truck was the old 5.9L with a M/T. Still.. It took a Dodge to pull out the Semi.
I've encountered that complaint several times; but from what I've heard; and hopefully it's not too late to fix. The new crew cab ( which in itself I believe is smaller than the MegaCab) will actually have an even shorter bed next year. Dropping it to only 5'7".
I still say we need to add a 3rd row to the Megacab with the CTD and chase the suburban out of the market.
Posted Mar 10, 2008, 9:34 PM by Aaron Wyse
how about portal axels ? you could call it a uni ram,or simply awsome .
Posted Mar 18, 2008, 11:06 PM by daveghantt