Improve my suspension
I am looking to improve my suspension when pulling my 15000lb fifth wheel with a 2008 2500HD Chevy Duramax. Any suggestions.
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rhagfo wrote:schlep1967 wrote:
Is 15K the max weight on the trailer or the empty weight?
My 5th wheel weighs in at 10,560 dry with a max of 14,000+. I have firestone airbags added to my Dodge 2500 and run about 22 lbs in them. If you are starting at 15K you need more truck.
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Pretty much the nail on the head! HD2500 is a 3500 with a tax break. That being the 10,000# GVWR limit. The differences between 2500/250's and SRW 3500/350's is the Class 2 GVWR of 10,000# and possibly softer springs.
It is the owners choice to exceed the GVWR, no suggestion to do so.
Yes, will be over GVWR, the numbers to watch then are the TIRE max capacity rating.
3500 has a bigger spring pack, and stiffer overloads, along with tires with a higher weight capacity.
I agree, 2500 is overloaded by the mfg ratings. I have a 2500cc short box and cargo capacity is around 2400lbs. 3500SRW all 1500 to that number, along with much stiffer spring pack on the rear
