I personally know people that have put 2500 emblems on their 3500 trucks to satisfy their HOAs.
So just because you see a 2500 hauling a larger trailer than you think it is rated for... it may not be as it appears..
OTOH, On some trucks, the difference between a 2500 and a 3500 is just overload springs. On others, more is involved.
I will only say that if you are going to wear the hat of truck engineer, and decide that you can be over the rating as it is "artificial".... That you better be right about it. Because it is all on you at that point.
