"10 Ram 2500 diesel owners

IdaD wrote:

Greene728 wrote:

IdaD wrote:

Me Again wrote:

IdaD wrote:


Yep. Some seem unable to comprehend this, but it's pretty simple stuff if you actually know a little bit about the components of the truck.

It is quite clear the RAM has separated the 2500 and 3500 SRW into separate categories with a very different rear air suspension between the two or coil springs on the 2500, including the lower ratings and no option for the HO engine.

Move over to Ford and they are almost identical. Chris

In 2010 both 2/3500 had leafs. As far as coils vs leafs go on the newer trucks, that's accounted for in the 500 lb RAWR difference.

Told you Chris.

Oh, and FWIW, I know a considerable amount about the trucks and suspension. That's one reason I don't agree with the mindset of "their almost the same". But I'm done with it and I apologize to the OP for getting drawn into the derailment of the thread. I've gotta show more restraint in the future!

I don't think you know as much as you think about the subject, but we all get to make our own determinations about things and it's okay to disagree.

Honestly, I don't care what you think. You only think that because I don't completely agree with your opinion on the subject. Even though I disagree, I don't question what you may or may not know. And I agree it's perfectly fine to disagree. But your assessment of what I know is well....wrong and unfounded.
Regards

I have an early 2011 which is basically the same as a 2010. I only have just over 40,000 miles on it, most of that towing a 12 K GVWR 5th that probably weighs about 11K actual. I just checked mileage for our return trip from Hemet CA to Abbotsford BC in March. I tow at 60 MPH and burned 126.4 USG over 1429 miles for an average of 11.3 MPG. All of that was towing except for about 20 miles when we unhooked to do a little shopping in Redding.

So far this truck has been trouble free except for having to replace the climate control module because the defrosters quit working. I think that unless you do a lot of city driving, the emission controls on these trucks are pretty reliable. The manual calls for an EGR cooler cleaning every 67,500 miles which might be a little pricy if done by a dealer but can be done yourself if mechanically inclined.

A new HO truck with all the bells and whistles would be nice but this one has been so good, I'm hanging on to it until it gives me a real good reason not to.

Greene728 wrote:

IdaD wrote:

Me Again wrote:

IdaD wrote:


Yep. Some seem unable to comprehend this, but it's pretty simple stuff if you actually know a little bit about the components of the truck.

It is quite clear the RAM has separated the 2500 and 3500 SRW into separate categories with a very different rear air suspension between the two or coil springs on the 2500, including the lower ratings and no option for the HO engine.

Move over to Ford and they are almost identical. Chris

In 2010 both 2/3500 had leafs. As far as coils vs leafs go on the newer trucks, that's accounted for in the 500 lb RAWR difference.

Told you Chris.

Oh, and FWIW, I know a considerable amount about the trucks and suspension. That's one reason I don't agree with the mindset of "their almost the same". But I'm done with it and I apologize to the OP for getting drawn into the derailment of the thread. I've gotta show more restraint in the future!

I don't think you know as much as you think about the subject, but we all get to make our own determinations about things and it's okay to disagree.

I had a 2010 2500. Here is the problems i had, repeatedly would not come out of park and dlr was not able to find the problem. I did some research and fond that it was the shift interlock, told them so but they wouldnt believe me because the part was labeled as a bracket. Ignition switch was faulty and key would get stuck in it. Transmission filter fell off inside pan at 25k mi. After they had to come and get it from the GMC dlr 15min after picking it up from them trying to fix coming out of park problem the general mgr at Dodge dlr called me and said they would do whatever it took to fix it. After the filter fell off i bought a GMC before they had it fixed. Otherwise it was a nice truck that rode and pulled well.

Me Again wrote:
But people are advising on getting a newer DEF truck. Chris

Good point, I just wanted to make sure that the OP knows that there are radical differences between the 2010 he is asking about and the 2014+ that is being debated.

IdaD wrote:

Me Again wrote:

IdaD wrote:


Yep. Some seem unable to comprehend this, but it's pretty simple stuff if you actually know a little bit about the components of the truck.

It is quite clear the RAM has separated the 2500 and 3500 SRW into separate categories with a very different rear air suspension between the two or coil springs on the 2500, including the lower ratings and no option for the HO engine.

Move over to Ford and they are almost identical. Chris

In 2010 both 2/3500 had leafs. As far as coils vs leafs go on the newer trucks, that's accounted for in the 500 lb RAWR difference.

Told you Chris.

Oh, and FWIW, I know a considerable amount about the trucks and suspension. That's one reason I don't agree with the mindset of "their almost the same". But I'm done with it and I apologize to the OP for getting drawn into the derailment of the thread. I've gotta show more restraint in the future!

FishOnOne wrote:
I would pass. Look for def equipped truck

..scratching my head on this one.

But people are advising on getting a newer DEF truck. Chris

Two different beasts here... the OP was asking about a 2010, not the new frame style of the 2014+ 3/4 ton trucks.

Me Again wrote:

IdaD wrote:


Yep. Some seem unable to comprehend this, but it's pretty simple stuff if you actually know a little bit about the components of the truck.

It is quite clear the RAM has separated the 2500 and 3500 SRW into separate categories with a very different rear air suspension between the two or coil springs on the 2500, including the lower ratings and no option for the HO engine.

Move over to Ford and they are almost identical. Chris

In 2010 both 2/3500 had leafs. As far as coils vs leafs go on the newer trucks, that's accounted for in the 500 lb RAWR difference.