2014 Ram 3500 without Aisin Tranny
I can get an incredible deal on a new Ram 3500 SRW, 6.7 Cummins, but it does not have the Aisin tranny. My eventual intentions would be to tow a 16,000 lb. fiver. Would it be worth me ordering a 201...
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brholt wrote:
All other things being equal this is probably accurate. However, in late model trucks, at least Ford, you also get different components such as better brakes and a stronger rear axle.
Ford advertises the same brakes on all pickups, F-250 thru F-450.
The rear axle is different, a Dana 80 vs Sterling 10.50".
From 03-12 Dodge used the same axle for SRW or DRW, which is the same axle GM has used since 01, IIRC, the AAM 11.5. Dodge now uses the AAM 11.8 on some 3500 applications, which is a slightly stronger variant of the 11.5.
All of the axles are rated for more than any RAWR put on the trucks, so it's not really a big deal.
