2011 Duramax vs 2016 Cummins

IdaD wrote:

twinstick wrote:
Turtles, I've been saying the same thing around here for years, most just don't get it. There's no difference in trucks now a days between a 250/2500 and a350/3500 srw. A lot of f250s come with overload springs. With the same rear axle, front axle, motor, trans, and springs, that leaves a lift block being the difference and a sticker on the side.

The question that was asked of why anyone would buy a 2500 for a 5th wheel is inaccurate. It should be why would anyone buy a srw 3500 over a 2500. If you need more truck than a 2500 you need a dually.

It is truly amazing how confused some get over this subject. Irritating too. Your post is spot on.

I don't agree. I think it is insane that 2500 trucks are manufactured. The 2500's should have heavy enough rear springs to be able to handle the weight carry capacity of the SRW truck. The 2500 should replace the 3500 SRW. A 3500 should automatically get duals.

twinstick wrote:
Turtles, I've been saying the same thing around here for years, most just don't get it. There's no difference in trucks now a days between a 250/2500 and a350/3500 srw. A lot of f250s come with overload springs. With the same rear axle, front axle, motor, trans, and springs, that leaves a lift block being the difference and a sticker on the side.

The question that was asked of why anyone would buy a 2500 for a 5th wheel is inaccurate. It should be why would anyone buy a srw 3500 over a 2500. If you need more truck than a 2500 you need a dually.

For RAM's the 3500 gives one the option of the better Aisin tranny(better in strength and forward gear ratios) and the HO engine.

No need to band aid the the rear end with airbags or Timbren helpers.

Only place the 68RFE better is the lower reverse ratio.

twinstick wrote:
Turtles, I've been saying the same thing around here for years, most just don't get it. There's no difference in trucks now a days between a 250/2500 and a350/3500 srw. A lot of f250s come with overload springs. With the same rear axle, front axle, motor, trans, and springs, that leaves a lift block being the difference and a sticker on the side.

The question that was asked of why anyone would buy a 2500 for a 5th wheel is inaccurate. It should be why would anyone buy a srw 3500 over a 2500. If you need more truck than a 2500 you need a dually.

It is truly amazing how confused some get over this subject. Irritating too. Your post is spot on.

I love my 2015 Ram 2500 CTD. Would buy another one in a heartbeat.

The only difference between the RAM 2500 and 3500 SRW is the 2500 has coil springs and the 3500 has leaf springs. The 2500 Outdoorsman I have also has factory Bilstein shocks

Turtles, I've been saying the same thing around here for years, most just don't get it. There's no difference in trucks now a days between a 250/2500 and a350/3500 srw. A lot of f250s come with overload springs. With the same rear axle, front axle, motor, trans, and springs, that leaves a lift block being the difference and a sticker on the side.

The question that was asked of why anyone would buy a 2500 for a 5th wheel is inaccurate. It should be why would anyone buy a srw 3500 over a 2500. If you need more truck than a 2500 you need a dually.

Buuuuhahahah that was spot on Troy! Good one! That was a great laugh for the night!

Same springs?
I thought the Ford's F250 had softer springs (vs F350) unless you specified camper package or snow plow prep which gave them stiffer springs. Plus I thought the F350 had the extra overload spring. They always rated the F250 with lower cargo carrying weight rating on their website before.

I am not familiar with the newer ones so maybe that has changed.

Turtle n Peeps wrote:

blofgren wrote:

Me Again wrote:
I just do not understand buying a 250/2500 if one tows a 5th wheel.

x2; there's a pretty good chance of being over GVWR with one.

Same frame, same engine, same tranny, same brakes, same rear end pretty much the same everything. And having a different rear end riser spring block and a sticker on the door doesn't bother me. :B If it did, about 15 minutes worth of work and 50 bucks worth of parts would change that. :)

Why not consider another Chevy? Buy what you want but IMO, and many on this forum, none are better than others.

LOL.... California... the crown jewel! :B

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