Payload: Ram 2500 Diesel vs. Ram 3500 Diesel

otrfun wrote:

IdaD wrote:
Nobody is making any assumptions. I'm not really sure how to make it any clearer for you. i suggest re-reading the posts in this thread. It really isn't very complicated.

Not sure how to make it any clearer to you. I completely understand and, up to a point, have faith and confidence in your premise. In fact with all sincerity, I'd stated I'd bet $50 that you're correct.

Now, on the flipside, if you're willing to do a $50,000 buy-back of my new Ram 2500 diesel if it doesn't perform exactly like ib516's Ram 2500 6.4 with the same payload, then I'll unabashedly assume everything you say on this topic is gospel.

I wouldn't take the bet simply cause the diesel would put perform it! But wrt the rear suspension, I'd take the bet.
If you're buying used, take a deal on a 2500 if you find the right truck vs not finding the right deal on a 3500. Buying new though, apples to apples, get a 3500 for a couple reasons.
1. Greater payload with the leafs. And more/better options for adding suspension components. This is not disputable.
2. You can get the Aisin if that's on your short list.
3. Lack of Tpms alarms allow you to adjust tire pressures to every condition without the annoying idiot light on the dash. Unless the truck is always loaded heavy, you HAVE to run tire pressure too high on the 2500 rear tires unloaded for the weight it's carrying.
(Note you can get the Tpms thresholds re programmed if you find the right dealer to do it. It's just a pain that one shouldn't have to deal with.)