2018 Ram 2500

Second Chance wrote:
The new Ram 2500s can have as little as 2,2010 lbs. payload rating depending on configuration according to the Ram web site. I would guess that coil springs have something to do with that. The 3/4 offerings from "the other two" usually have around 3,000 lbs. payload.

The very low payload 2500's are either 5.7 engine with an 8800 lbs GVWR (not even sure if they are offered in 2018) or the Power Wagon models which are designed as off-road vehicles, not tow vehicles and have a softer and taller suspension. Unless you get the smaller motor or the Power Wagon, a 6.4 Hemi Crew Cab should have about 3300 lbs payload before options. That puts it right in line with GM and Ford.

The coils are surprisingly compliant and I don't see any real downfall to them. They keep the rear end planted across highway joints, where my older leaf spring pickup would get a little jittery. They are rated for 6500 lbs, just a little shy of the 3500's leaf springs.

ib516 wrote:

Second Chance wrote:
Coil springs are often touted as giving a smoother ride (not a feature for which I buy a heavy duty pickup). The new Ram 2500s can have as little as 2,2010 lbs. payload rating depending on configuration according to the Ram web site. I would guess that coil springs have something to do with that. The 3/4 offerings from "the other two" usually have around 3,000 lbs. payload. I don't know what state you live it, but it cost me only slightly more to register our 1-ton DRW in Texas than it did our similarly valued (one year newer than our 1-ton) 2500HD. Insurance went up about 10 - 15%, though.

Rob

With all due respect, you're way off. I owned one, and tested it as I was a skeptic too when they first came out.

Point taken.

Second Chance wrote:
Coil springs are often touted as giving a smoother ride (not a feature for which I buy a heavy duty pickup). The new Ram 2500s can have as little as 2,2010 lbs. payload rating depending on configuration according to the Ram web site. I would guess that coil springs have something to do with that. The 3/4 offerings from "the other two" usually have around 3,000 lbs. payload. I don't know what state you live it, but it cost me only slightly more to register our 1-ton DRW in Texas than it did our similarly valued (one year newer than our 1-ton) 2500HD. Insurance went up about 10 - 15%, though.

Rob

With all due respect, you're way off. I owned one, and tested it as I was a skeptic too when they first came out.

If the springs bother you too much, you can install airbags to firm them up, or buy it factory equipped that way.

I don't tow "heavy" but I noticed the springs on my 2500 are a LOT stiffer than the 1500 I had previously

3300 lbs payload on my Tradesmen. Guys complaining about low payload on the 2500 need a less bling model

I had a 2007 Ram 3500 SRW and went to a 2014 Ram 2500 with the coil springs. The 2500 squatted less with the same load, and rode way better. It also didn't have axle wrap/hop in low traction conditions. Take a look under the rear above the rear diff. There's a 3rd shock absorber up there.

I also compared squat, using my friends 2014 3500 SRW and a 14,000# 5er. The 3500 squatted about 3/4" less than my 2500. The 2500 rode level with a 14k 5er on it.

My 2014 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi had 3000# payload. The diesels are less - in all 3 brands as any 2500 series truck is limited to a 10k GVWR.

Coil springs are often touted as giving a smoother ride (not a feature for which I buy a heavy duty pickup). The new Ram 2500s can have as little as 2,2010 lbs. payload rating depending on configuration according to the Ram web site. I would guess that coil springs have something to do with that. The 3/4 offerings from "the other two" usually have around 3,000 lbs. payload. I don't know what state you live it, but it cost me only slightly more to register our 1-ton DRW in Texas than it did our similarly valued (one year newer than our 1-ton) 2500HD. Insurance went up about 10 - 15%, though.

Rob