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JIMNLIN
Sep 09, 2013Explorer III
IMO folks are missing the 8800 GVWR which is what the '03 2500 Hemi comes with so weights with the Cummins do not apply.
I have a '03 2500 Dodge/Cummins NV5600 2wd Quad Cab 2wd with 4000 lbs on the front axle and 2860 lbs on the rear axle or 6860 lb unladen. The Hemi is much lighter and will have more payload.
IMO the 2500 Hemi may weigh close to 2500-2700 on the rear axle which leaves him around 3300-3500 lb for a payload. Thats a max rear axle/wheels/tires and springs. I would't go over that unless upgraded components are added.
I have a '03 2500 Dodge/Cummins NV5600 2wd Quad Cab 2wd with 4000 lbs on the front axle and 2860 lbs on the rear axle or 6860 lb unladen. The Hemi is much lighter and will have more payload.
IMO the 2500 Hemi may weigh close to 2500-2700 on the rear axle which leaves him around 3300-3500 lb for a payload. Thats a max rear axle/wheels/tires and springs. I would't go over that unless upgraded components are added.
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