A Tale of Two Diesel Rams
Here are a few payload stickers to compare... Kind of surprising to me on how close these numbers are. Both trucks are Brand New.. One is a Tradesman with power and cloth and chrome options...the ot...
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jerem0621 wrote:Grit dog wrote:
Goes to show all the door payload sticker nazis how ridiculous some of the ratings are.
Don't think I've ever looked at that sticker on Any truck for advice on how to pump up my tires or how much I can carry and now I know why.
BTW a Ram 2500 in any configuration will laugh at 1700lbs in the bed. That's just enough to smooth out the ride a bit!
Grit, I totally agree with you. I have personally seen these mega cab trucks pulling large fivers. Are they over payload? Yep....based on the payload sticker, but they are likely way under the tire and axle ratings, with some exceptions of course
Generally, people only realize there is a problem after they come on here and find out how bad their truck is supposed to perform. At that point they get twitchy and go upgrade happy and earn their WP badge.
Thanks!
Jeremiah
Why discuss the ratings at all if you think they are totally erroneous?
