Ram 2500 - 2014 vs 2015 Differences
I am considering a 2014 Ram 2500 still on the lot. Anyone know the differences in the: 1) chassis 2) axle 3) 6.4 engine. It looks like the 14' has the five link rear end and the Multi Displac...
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kaydeejay wrote:ib516 wrote:What ARE you talking about?
..............Unlike the competition, Ram rates their payload including radio, console, and bumpers.
The Tire and loading info label is required by law on every truck since 2006.
The "Occupant and cargo must not exceed" number is calculated for EACH truck AS BUILT and has to be accurate within 10#.
So it includes the radio, console and bumpers!
Now there has been some interesting marketing of MAXIMUM payload ratings which WERE values from a stripped (but theoretically orderable) configuration.
Bottom line - check the label on the truck for the REAL number, regardless of manufacturer.
You obviously missed the news how Ford cheated to come up with the payload numbers on the F450.
Not sure about GM, but have you checked the door sticker of different models on the lot?
Ram literally calculates it for EACH truck coming off the assembly line. Add a subwoofer? Yup, they re-calculate and lower the payload. Same goes of trailer hitches, sunroofs, etc.
