Banks Since Day One: Proven Towing Upgrades

Paul Peacock has trusted Banks products since he graduated from an automotive technical school. “I bought my 2004 Jeep as a present to myself when I graduated from Universal Technical Institute in Houston. I put the Monster Exhaust on first, then I installed the Torque Tube Headers to get away from the stock manifold’s constant cracking. I had an Airaid intake on it, but changed that out for the Banks Ram-Air intake because I wasn’t happy with it. The Airaid one kept getting mud packed into it. That problem was gone once I installed the Banks. I put 222,000 miles on that Jeep before I had to sell it. Dad-life… it happens.”

“I bought a 2022 RAM 3500 Mega Cab Dually next,” continues Paul. “Right now, I have the PedalMonster and iDash Pro on it, and I have a Monster-Ram sitting in the box. I’m waiting for the Boost Tube Upgrade to come in because I want to install the Monster-Ram and the tubes at the same time. On the PedalMonster, I’m running it in CITY Level 3 for around town, and I’m actually seeing a mileage increase from when it was stock. Now, when I haul the camper, I bump it up to a CITY Level 8, and that makes a drastic difference in how it pulls hills. I also use Tip-In Control set at 5, which gives me a smooth transition of power so that I don’t jerk the trailer. It’s a triple-axle camper. When it’s fully loaded, it’s 19,000 pounds, so more help is deeply appreciated. I like the iDash because I can keep an eye on all of my temperatures when I tow. I’ve even set a few alerts. I know the Monster-Ram will be great because I’ve installed three of them on friends’ trucks. So, I’m really looking forward to having it on mine.”

Proven Towing Performance and Throttle Control with Banks Since Day One

Heavy towing demands immediate throttle response and low exhaust gas temperatures. Modern electronic drive-by-wire systems introduce noticeable pedal lag. The Banks PedalMonster solves this hesitation by sharpening the throttle curve. Unlike cheap boosters, it connects directly to the OBD-II port. This connection enables patented ActiveSafety and Reverse Safety circuitry. The system returns throttle response to stock whenever you shift into reverse. This feature prevents accidental vehicle surging while hitching up a heavy trailer.

Exhaust restriction also creates parasitic backpressure on hardworking truck engines. The Banks Monster Exhaust replaces cramped factory piping with mandrel-bent stainless steel tubing. This high-flow path cuts backpressure and lowers exhaust gas temperatures under sustained load. Cooler exhaust protects vital turbocharger bearings and extends engine life. Adding the Banks iDash digital monitor lets owners track real-time engine vitals. This integrated hardware setup delivers verified power, safety, and peace of mind on every tow.

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