Payload: Ram 2500 Diesel vs. Ram 3500 Diesel
So much debate about the artificially low payload on the Ram 2500 diesels. That the low payload is only due to the 10,000 lb. GVWR. That the Ram 2500 diesel shares the same frame and drivetrain (dif...
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norcalhawk wrote:
I own a FWCamper,(hawk fully loaded is ~2300#) and I plan to upgraded from my payload inferior '02 Tundra to a '16 Ram 3/4 ton or 1 ton. I want some cushioning, more, maybe much more payload than I need. SAFTY! I believe I will be more than OK with either (Ram 2500 6.4L CC or the 3500 6.4L CC.) I don't feel I need a diesel. I leave my camper on 24/7. 15,000 mi annually, road trip 1/month, more in the summer. Highway driving, backcountry dirt/USFS roads, some 4x4 roads. Camping along the way. Always on and ready to go...
So, my question/dilemma: Coil or leaf? Concerned about the longevity of the springs. All things being equal, will the 2500 coils start to sag/weaken before the 3500 leafs? Reliability of the two springs?
...2500 ~3000 payload or the 3500 ~3900 payload)
Anything else I should know...?? All comments/opinions welcomed.
Thank you in advance.
Either would work fine in that setup. One advantage of the 2500 is it has a rear antisway bar which might help with stability some with the camper. But you do have a higher paper payload rating on the 3500, and you could always add the swaybar.
In all reality if you throw Timbrens or airbags on the 2500 to supplement the coils you've got a 3500 SRW in all but name only. I honestly think the 2500/3500 distinction on the new rigs is way overblown on this board. The much bigger distinction is SRW vs DRW.
