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TRX

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2019 9:11 am
by olyelr
Anybody have anymore info on this truck?

I came across these pics on the net. Certainly not like the concept truck (of course), but it does have an 8 lug rear end and different control arm mounts on the frame, and apparently 707 hp.

Re: TRX

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2019 6:07 pm
by SeppW
1500 badge on the hood and 1500 aesthetics front and rear. Plus it looks like one of those midnight edition/package (AKA murdered out).

700+ HP? I thought I read somewhere Ram was going to stuff a HC engine in one of the trucks. This maybe it.

Competition for Ford's Shelby Baja Raptor I would guess.

Re: TRX

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2019 8:00 pm
by Will
My biggest question is the tranny. Hellcat engines are getting easy to come by and I already have a 1500 hahaha

Re: TRX

Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2019 9:16 am
by PWJouster
if the suspension, axles, and actual frame side mounts are beef enough...ill jump ship for sure.

not quite sure thats the same AAM i have now? But if i can beat on the TRX without breaking it, its a worthwhile drive train package...probably get better gas mileage too.

My hellcat did 21MPG at 85MPH....My PW does 12MPG with a tailwind.

Re: TRX

Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2019 9:17 am
by olyelr
SeppW wrote:
Thu Apr 25, 2019 6:07 pm
1500 badge on the hood and 1500 aesthetics front and rear. Plus it looks like one of those midnight edition/package (AKA murdered out).

700+ HP? I thought I read somewhere Ram was going to stuff a HC engine in one of the trucks. This maybe it.
Yes, the trx concept was based off a half ton truck, with low slung off road suspension, 37’s mudders and a hellcat motor.

Re: TRX

Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2019 9:23 am
by olyelr
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OSnk6U7ZMig

Sounds pretty throaty to me :mrgreen:

Re: TRX

Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2019 3:41 pm
by SeppW
PWJouster wrote:
Fri Apr 26, 2019 9:16 am
if the suspension, axles, and actual frame side mounts are beef enough...ill jump ship for sure.

not quite sure thats the same AAM i have now? But if i can beat on the TRX without breaking it, its a worthwhile drive train package...probably get better gas mileage too.

My hellcat did 21MPG at 85MPH....My PW does 12MPG with a tailwind.
I would think aerodynamics on a coupe or salon body is better suited for MPG, the truck not so much, plus premium fuel required to run that blown 6.4L. The PW is gas guzzler and for it run optimally requires ( or at least according the owner's manual) at least mid-grade albeit some swear it runs just fine on regular. Between cost of PW and annual fuel costs alone makes it a poor choice if concerned with MPG.

I'll stick with the PW. Goes slow, insatiable thirst, climbs likes a goat, and despite its idiosyncrasies, I'll get there eventually.

Re: TRX

Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 8:48 am
by PWJouster
i actually use 93 in the PW. So im not complaining. The real gripe is the range.
200 miles and I get the empty light if im driving really like an ass hat that week.

no Long range/extended tank options, and no easy extra fuel carrying capability and its just a pain in the ass for a daily driver.

wish there was a convenient fuel storage option for our gas trucks.

I saw the TRX hands on at the Texas state fair.
Its a looker, but the undercarriage left a-lot to be desired.
im confident now with the pictures ive seen, that was not the same iteration we have today.

Re: TRX

Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 9:48 am
by Colibri
Transferflow cross bed fuel tank/tool box gives 40 gallons extra and a lot of storage

Re: TRX

Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 9:49 am
by Colibri
They also have a spare tire location auxiliary tank that’s 30 gallons I believe

Re: TRX

Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 10:48 am
by PWJouster
when i build out my product specific truck. nothing fits.
i guess the rambox kills it for me.

Re: TRX

Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 10:17 pm
by Colibri
http://titanfueltanks.com/products

They have a few options worth a look as well.

Re: TRX

Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2019 7:38 am
by PWJouster
Colibri wrote:
Sun Apr 28, 2019 10:17 pm
http://titanfueltanks.com/products

They have a few options worth a look as well.
am i crazy or missing something?
nothing for an 18 2500 gas

Re: TRX

Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2019 11:14 am
by olyelr
PWJouster wrote:
Mon Apr 29, 2019 7:38 am
Colibri wrote:
Sun Apr 28, 2019 10:17 pm
http://titanfueltanks.com/products

They have a few options worth a look as well.
am i crazy or missing something?
nothing for an 18 2500 gas
I dont think they can advertise any of them for a gas vehicle? Or for storing gas, anyway.

The spare tire tank is listed under the ‘18. I didnt look at any of the others, though.

Re: TRX

Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2019 12:08 pm
by Colibri
I would never suggest anybody subvert federal emissions regulations, but that spare tire tank is perfectly capable of storing gasoline as safely as diesel

Re: TRX

Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2019 1:43 pm
by PWJouster
ahh
i would do the spare tire in a heartbeat if i could hook up the transfer system for gas...for offroad use only

Re: TRX

Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2019 4:44 pm
by SeppW
Throw some jerricans in bed and be done with it.

Re: TRX

Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2019 10:55 am
by 04Ram2500Hemi
The last I saw on the TRX (from the Hellcat Forum I'm on) is the TRX will come with 35" tires from the factory. Attached is a supposed "Spy Pic" of the TRX Stat's from a Ram Meeting.

Re: TRX

Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2019 1:39 pm
by olyelr
04Ram2500Hemi wrote:
Tue Apr 30, 2019 10:55 am
The last I saw on the TRX (from the Hellcat Forum I'm on) is the TRX will come with 35" tires from the factory. Attached is a supposed "Spy Pic" of the TRX Stat's from a Ram Meeting.
Thanks for the input. Im thinking the one in the pics I posted is a relatively “unfinished” test mule. I mean yiu know damn well there not gonna have 8 lug in the rear but not up front. And I would have to think the aesthetics will be quite different as well.

We shall see! But its sure nice to know they are actually gonna make the damn thing!

Re: TRX

Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2019 3:11 pm
by Bill2014
olyelr wrote:
Tue Apr 30, 2019 1:39 pm
04Ram2500Hemi wrote:
Tue Apr 30, 2019 10:55 am
The last I saw on the TRX (from the Hellcat Forum I'm on) is the TRX will come with 35" tires from the factory. Attached is a supposed "Spy Pic" of the TRX Stat's from a Ram Meeting.
Thanks for the input. Im thinking the one in the pics I posted is a relatively “unfinished” test mule. I mean yiu know damn well there not gonna have 8 lug in the rear but not up front. And I would have to think the aesthetics will be quite different as well.

We shall see! But its sure nice to know they are actually gonna make the damn thing!
Will it actually make it to production: maybe
Will you actually be able to get one if it's in production: maybe
Will you be able to afford it if dealers won't even sell it unless it's marked up above MSRP: ?
:idea:

Re: TRX

Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2019 4:00 pm
by 04Ram2500Hemi
Bill2014 wrote:
Tue Apr 30, 2019 3:11 pm
olyelr wrote:
Tue Apr 30, 2019 1:39 pm
04Ram2500Hemi wrote:
Tue Apr 30, 2019 10:55 am
The last I saw on the TRX (from the Hellcat Forum I'm on) is the TRX will come with 35" tires from the factory. Attached is a supposed "Spy Pic" of the TRX Stat's from a Ram Meeting.
Thanks for the input. Im thinking the one in the pics I posted is a relatively “unfinished” test mule. I mean yiu know damn well there not gonna have 8 lug in the rear but not up front. And I would have to think the aesthetics will be quite different as well.

We shall see! But its sure nice to know they are actually gonna make the damn thing!
Will it actually make it to production: maybe
Will you actually be able to get one if it's in production: maybe
Will you be able to afford it if dealers won't even sell it unless it's marked up above MSRP: ?
:idea:
Ram has confirmed the TRX is coming in 2021. My guess is that MSRP is going to be in the $80,000 range. When the Trackhawk came out Jeep/FCA made the mistake of pricing it at $100,000 and they haven't sold well. The TRX is going to have to be damn close to Raptor prices to be successful.

Re: TRX

Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2019 4:02 pm
by 04Ram2500Hemi
olyelr wrote:
Tue Apr 30, 2019 1:39 pm
04Ram2500Hemi wrote:
Tue Apr 30, 2019 10:55 am
The last I saw on the TRX (from the Hellcat Forum I'm on) is the TRX will come with 35" tires from the factory. Attached is a supposed "Spy Pic" of the TRX Stat's from a Ram Meeting.
Thanks for the input. Im thinking the one in the pics I posted is a relatively “unfinished” test mule. I mean yiu know damn well there not gonna have 8 lug in the rear but not up front. And I would have to think the aesthetics will be quite different as well.

We shall see! But its sure nice to know they are actually gonna make the damn thing!
That's very much a test mule. The finished product will have the same lug pattern up front and in the back. While I don't think it's going to be as cool as the concept was a few years back, they are no doubt going to take cues from it to make it successful.

Re: TRX

Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2019 4:13 pm
by PWJouster
call me in. I would give up the front locker and swaybar disco for active shocks and a supercharger

Re: TRX

Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2019 5:48 pm
by 04Ram2500Hemi
PWJouster wrote:
Tue Apr 30, 2019 4:13 pm
call me in. I would give up the front locker and swaybar disco for active shocks and a supercharger
If it's as cool as I hope it is, I could see me trading/selling my 2016 Challenger Hellcat and 2012 Power Wagon for one. I just hope it's not a huge flop.

Re: TRX

Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2019 6:57 pm
by olyelr
My salesman told me they will be going to production, and they are probably going to be pushing 100 grand (but what the hell do they really know :lol: ) Thats what got me looking them up on the net, but I cant find much info at all about them.