2013 Ram Truck Advice
I just found a used 2013 Ram 2500 CTD with 700 miles on it. It has every option as far as I can tell. It was only in service for one month and sold new by them. The dealership is asking $50,000 for...
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JIMNLIN wrote:someone wrote:
Be aware that for some reason Ram chose to put the new heavy duty frame only on the 1-ton trucks and the 2500 still has the old frame.
This myth will never die.
The '13 2500 and 3500 SRW share the same frame/chassis/running gear according to RAM Body Builders Guide tech sheets and Rams advertising.
In fact the '13 2500 has the same or higher tow ratings than the '13 3500 SRW. The '13 2500 Ram also has the higher FAWR/RAWR numbers than the '12 models.
Ram first issued the '13 one ton specs which lead to some folks speculating the 2500 was somehow different.
:H THIS link doesn't support your claim. Apples to apples on a SWR the base weight is higher on the 3500, and the GVWR is 2k more for the 3500.
You can't get the Aisin transmission with a 2500 nor the 5er hitch package. I believe the base weight difference is the bigger frame. That is exactly why the 2500 came off the line first with no hiccups and the 3500 had a problem in production which delayed its release date. Not the same truck clearly.
On edit, another link :W
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