Taurus18 wrote:
Grit-dog; I would put a Titan up against any 1/2 ton out there. I was bummed that the new XD with the Cummins only has a payload rating of 17xx#, BUT the XD with the new gas motor has a payload rating of 25xx# :)
So that one will be a real possibility because I have had very good luck with my Nissan trucks.
Think I was saying the same thing. You will gain a couple mpg and like 50hp going to any of the new top of the line gassers but it won't be a game changer for you. Nothing wrong with the ole Titan.
Think about payload capacity in real world component strength, not just what's plastered on the door sticker. Example the new XD. Do you really think the rear half of the diesel version is built to handle 700lb less? Nope.
The mfg has a gvw limit for each class of truck to hit. So apples to apples, If the front of the truck weighs more, it gets subtracted from payload on the sticker. If anything the diesel is slightly more capable as it has some extra ballast up front to offset addl payload/tongue weight and more power/stouter drivetrain to boot.
If it sags a little too much for your taste there's about 15different options from the aftermarket to shore up the rear end a bit.
Plus I'd bet the Cummins version does NOT have lighter rear springs, it's very likely the same spring rate as the gas version if it's the same truck package.
