Handling comparison: SRW vs DRW at GVW
I don’t think anyone would argue that a DRW is more stable at carrying a TC but let’s hear some thoughts when comparing “apples to apples” For example let’s assume trucks are both new Ram 3500 4x4 di...
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OP comments and asked several questions...so there is no one answer
...Handling comparison: SRW vs DRW at GVW.
...A 3500 srw with 2' of overhang.
...A 3500 DRW with 4' of overhang
...I’m sure if you wanted to get scientific and calculate wheeelbase, cog, weight, overhang, roll moments etc you would get a scientific answer, but what do you think seat of the pants feel would be?
...Would a SB truck at its GVW be as stable as a DRW at its GVW?
...To add more thought, add a few hundred lbs of hitch weight for towing.
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My only comment would be the SRW will be just as stable at its 7000 rawr as the drw at its 9750 rawr including a trailers hitch weight.
Now if were talking a drw size tc on a srw then the answer would be a bit different.
...Handling comparison: SRW vs DRW at GVW.
...A 3500 srw with 2' of overhang.
...A 3500 DRW with 4' of overhang
...I’m sure if you wanted to get scientific and calculate wheeelbase, cog, weight, overhang, roll moments etc you would get a scientific answer, but what do you think seat of the pants feel would be?
...Would a SB truck at its GVW be as stable as a DRW at its GVW?
...To add more thought, add a few hundred lbs of hitch weight for towing.
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My only comment would be the SRW will be just as stable at its 7000 rawr as the drw at its 9750 rawr including a trailers hitch weight.
Now if were talking a drw size tc on a srw then the answer would be a bit different.
