2013 Ram Truck Advice

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FishOnOne wrote:

Big Ray wrote:

45Ricochet wrote:

pronstar wrote:

45Ricochet wrote:


You know I really don't give a rat's behind, what you think.

I was under the impression that the front clip was different, the rear was revised, and the rest of the frame was unchanged.


At any rate, certainly not something that would stop me from having a beer with you, should we ever meet.

:B Me too

Just a beer? :W

I think he just blew a kiss in his ear! :E

Do we have a Bro-match going on here :E

Big Ray wrote:

45Ricochet wrote:

pronstar wrote:

45Ricochet wrote:


You know I really don't give a rat's behind, what you think.

I was under the impression that the front clip was different, the rear was revised, and the rest of the frame was unchanged.


At any rate, certainly not something that would stop me from having a beer with you, should we ever meet.

:B Me too

Just a beer? :W

I think he just blew a kiss in his ear! :E

Depends if driving is needed afterwards :W Not a two fisted kind of guy :R

45Ricochet wrote:

pronstar wrote:

45Ricochet wrote:


You know I really don't give a rat's behind, what you think.

I was under the impression that the front clip was different, the rear was revised, and the rest of the frame was unchanged.


At any rate, certainly not something that would stop me from having a beer with you, should we ever meet.

:B Me too

Just a beer? :W

pronstar wrote:

45Ricochet wrote:


You know I really don't give a rat's behind, what you think.

I was under the impression that the front clip was different, the rear was revised, and the rest of the frame was unchanged.


At any rate, certainly not something that would stop me from having a beer with you, should we ever meet.

:B Me too

45Ricochet wrote:


You know I really don't give a rat's behind, what you think.

I was under the impression that the front clip was different, the rear was revised, and the rest of the frame was unchanged.


At any rate, certainly not something that would stop me from having a beer with you, should we ever meet.

This issue was discussed in TDR some time back from guys that had them and those looking at them. They all agreed the '13 2500/3500 SRW had the same frame
Some differences in looks and base weight numbers are in the FAWR numbers.

The 2500 2wd/4wd both use the 5500 FAWR as does the 3500 SRW 2wd models.

The 3500 SRW 4wd trucks use a 6000 FAWR.

I'm looking at the specs now and the 2500 4wd base weight is 7597 vs 7880 base for the SRW. Thats 280 lbs difference and IMO is to be expected.

And of course the '13 3500 has the bigger/heavier 7000 RAWR which adds to the trucks base weight.

Not positive on the frames as the 3500 has a newly designed front suspension and the 2500 doesn't. Seems like that would be hard or expensive to do. Me thinks they just stuck the 12 3500 rear springs under the 2500 and tweaked it here and there.

pronstar wrote:
Often, we have to consider the source.
JIMNLIN's link is the official Ram bodybuilder guide.
It's very specific that the frames are the same, and it's from the manufacturer of the vehicles.

45Ricochet, the links you posted are third-party and are vague.
The Allpar article linked in the CumminsForum thread is also vague, but it does state:
For 2013, Ram Heavy Duty trucks are using new frames, built with high-strength 50 KSI steel, to increase stiffness, improving noise reduction, ride, and handling.

The Ram 2500 and 3500 are "Ram Heavy Duty" trucks, and notice no mention of frame differences.

You know I really don't give a rat's behind, what you think. It's very obvious you or Jim ( who I respect even when he is wrong, which is rarely) have never looked from a creeper under both 2013 Ram trucks. There is a distinctive difference between the two 2013 models.
Why else would the base weight change by roughly 300 lbs?
Here is another link and quote. Or better yet visit a Ram forum for real information on guys that own em. OBTW Jim that link still don't work with Google Chrome Browser :B And I sure ain't opening IE to view it :W
Dieselpowermag.com

Also improving roll stiffness and handling under load on the 3500 is an all-new three-link radius arm-style front suspension. The three-link uses advanced geometry to better control heavy loads and resist sway. In the back, the 3500 benefits from a new Hotchkiss-style leaf spring suspension, which also does a better job of managing loads, while improving ride and handling. Ram 2500 frames are mostly carryover, including the current five-link suspension, but benefit from high-strength steel in key places.

Visit a Dodge dealer and see for yourself.