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fugawi
Explorer II
Jan 13, 2015

RAM 2500 - Hemi 6.4 vs Cummins - payload vs towing stability

i know there have been other threads discussing towing capabilities and other pros/cons of the Hemi 6.4 vs the Cummins TD. I would appreciate some input on whether you would prefer to have: 1. T...
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MM49
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Jan 13, 2015
The 2500 will give you the most stability towing. The five link rear suspension preforms better than leaf suspension. The lateral movement is greatly reduced. The question on diesel vs. gas engine is less important. The heavier engine might provide a slight increase in stability at the cost of payload. The greatest benefit is the coil spring suspension.
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