2004.5 Dodge 3500 towing capacity questions?
Hello All, I have a 2004.5 Dodge 3500 with CTD, Nv5600,4x3, 3.73 gears and 295/75R22.5 14-ply tires. Almost forgot: South Bend double disc clutch. With the upgrades to the engine, clutch and t...
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Old-Biscuit wrote:
15K is OVER your tow capacity regardless of tires/clutches etc
You still have truck AXLE weight ratings that will be maxed at 14K
I have 3500 SRW,.....14K 5th wheel puts me right at RAWR and under Rear tire max load rating
No, rear axle is good for 10klbs, tires are (obviously) way overkill. Might not have the springs for that tongue or pin weight though. He didn’t say.
Cheap/easy overload springs can be accomplished with wedges above the bottom leaf.
Going back to OE tires will put them into play load wise, but not a deal breaker if good 3500lb + rated tires in my experience.
Hauled a 2 ton TC many thousands of miles on heavy E rated tires. Short tips no problem or concern imo.
