lincster wrote:
I can tell you, for my Ford, there is more differences between SRW and DRW than just an xtra tire and leaf spring.
Rear end is different, rear brakes have different surface area dimensions. Etc.
I would do some more digging before you try and convince yourself that the only difference is a tire and a spring.
Ford used an 11k lb Dana 80 in the DRW and 9750 lb Sterling 10.5" in the SRW. Ram used the same AAM in DRW and SRW applications but used different hubs. Ford does use stronger brakes in the DRW than SRW, but towing makes less of difference if your trailer brake maintenance is kept up.
