ramyankee wrote:
I am aware the GVWR's are different. The reason being a 2500/F250 vs a 3500/F350 .But structurally what is the difference? I really can't believe it is just the "springs/extra leaf". But also, my knowledge of the structure of the truck is LIMITED!
So then my truck MAY be able to carry the 5th wheel I noted.....2840# hitch and 12410 "dry weight". And a dually will give WAY more stability. My Grandson's friends are the ones that really brought up the question. They have a Dodge 2500 (2010) and they pull a 36' Montana. All they did was change the leafs and install air bags.....AND chipped the truck. oh boy!!!
So the frames may be more sturdy as well as the brakes, ETC.
https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/topics/techspec.html and
http://www.rambodybuilder.com/year.pdf Read the specs from both and then you will know what many of us know and that is the 3/4 ton trucks you mention are identical to the 3500 SRW trucks with exception to higher rated tires/wheels and rear suspension components.
Ford markets the F250 at 10k GVWR/6200 RAWR and a F350 SRW at the same 10k GVWR but a 6290 RAWR. Fords specs in the clicky says both trucks share the same frame/drive train/brake specs/FAWRs.
Ford markets about a dozen different GVWR from 10k up to 11.5k in the same F350 SRW package. Now you know why GVWR isn't the holy grail a few folks makre it out to be.
Same with the Dodge/RAM 2500 vs 3500 SRW. Frames in the new 2500 and 3500 SRW are the same with exception of wider hips in the area on the frame wher the coils are located. So far no one has come up with any input if the frame is stronger...or weaker...but the trucks use the same axles/engine and drive train. Pre '14 trucks are the same other than wheels/tires and rear suspension components.
GM ???
I've never found GM website with as much specific info as the RAM or Ford body service specs shows us.
Take a few days and read all the specs. You may have questions but they have been answered before....many times. :)
