Question about axle Ratios
Looking at two, 2017 RAM 1500 Laramie Trucks. One has a axle ratio of 3.21 and has a lot of options I like. The second one has a ratio of 3.92 but with less options, prices on both are very similar. ...
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four22 wrote:
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SoundGuy wrote:
... tow too much trailer with most 1/2 ton trucks and you're going to exceed payload capacity. It goes with the territory, whether you agree or not. :R
Terryallan wrote:
You do know that statement applies to ALL trucks. You can exceed the payload of any truck. From a 1/4 ton to a 40 ton.
You're parsing words here just for the sake of it. :R The OP said in his opening post -
"Looking at two, 2017 RAM 1500 Laramie Trucks. One has a axle ratio of 3.21 and has a lot of options I like. The second one has a ratio of 3.92 but with less options, prices on both are very similar. Looking to purchase a TT with a gross weight of 7500 to 8000 pounds. Am I ok with the 3.21, assuming I will not be doing a lot of mountain driving?"
My response which was specifically addressed to the OP is that a trailer this heavy is too much for either of these trucks as it's not just about axle ratio but also real world payload capacity. For anyone towing, these are the two most important considerations that need to be addressed - ignore them and you're sure to be disappointed. :(
