1 ton SRW debate
Unlike most truck posts-I am looking to start a brand war! I am shopping for a replacement for my DuraMax CC SB (which has been an awesome powertrain). But the truck is getting old and I need more pa...
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burningman wrote:
Buying a single rear wheel one ton to get more payload over a 3/4 ton is all smoke and mirrors.
It’s the same hardware.
The truth is the Dana 80 rear axle in an old Dodge 2500 has an 11,000 rating by itself.
Others have a big Sterling axle. Same ones the 3500s have.
It’s really all about tires. No matter what badges or rating stickers you put on a single rear wheel truck, it’s only got two tires to carry the load on.
Spring packs and tires are different. Yes, you can upgrade these.
But why?
