Ram 2500 (coil spring) versus Ram 3500 (with opt air ride)

spoon059 wrote:

transamz9 wrote:
The performance can be quite a bit different when you look at the 2500 can't be gotten with the Asin and 900 lbft of torque. The 3500 can.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that the Aisin and additional power is only available on a dually 3500. That is quite the cost jump from a 2500.

No, my 2013 SRW has it. Honestly, this is the only reason why I don't have a 2500. We are wanting to get a new truck but we can't find a 3500 SRW the way we want it. We can find a lot of 2500's but they don't come with the Aisin/HO.

spoon059 wrote:

transamz9 wrote:
The performance can be quite a bit different when you look at the 2500 can't be gotten with the Asin and 900 lbft of torque. The 3500 can.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that the Aisin and additional power is only available on a dually 3500. That is quite the cost jump from a 2500.

No. You can get that in a SRW 3500. The 6.7 HO is listed under both SRW and DRW on Ram's towing guide.

my 2015 3500 SWD had the aisin option

transamz9 wrote:
The performance can be quite a bit different when you look at the 2500 can't be gotten with the Asin and 900 lbft of torque. The 3500 can.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that the Aisin and additional power is only available on a dually 3500. That is quite the cost jump from a 2500.

IdaD wrote:
The coils ride and handle noticeably better, and I think part of that is the rear swaybar. The payload difference between the two is substantial on the diesel trucks due to the GVWR class limitation, but the axle rating is only 500 lbs lower on the 2500. In terms of real world performance there's not much of a difference. The biggest difference may be the TPMS on the 2500, which can be a hindrance in setting the PSI where you want it without the idiot light going off (or getting the trigger points reset by a dealer).

The performance can be quite a bit different when you look at the 2500 can't be gotten with the Asin and 900 lbft of torque. The 3500 can.

The coils ride and handle noticeably better, and I think part of that is the rear swaybar. The payload difference between the two is substantial on the diesel trucks due to the GVWR class limitation, but the axle rating is only 500 lbs lower on the 2500. In terms of real world performance there's not much of a difference. The biggest difference may be the TPMS on the 2500, which can be a hindrance in setting the PSI where you want it without the idiot light going off (or getting the trigger points reset by a dealer).

40 psi or 44-46
also what should the fronts be set at empty
thanks.

Cummins12V98 wrote:

I'm sorry but making a decision buying a truck on ride quality between 2500 and 3500 is just #^&$@#$.

Sorry, not making a decision based on ride quality, just curious what others say about it until I get a chance to drive one myself.

Be sure they lower the rear tire air pressure to 40 or so as MeAgain suggested. It will make for a much better test drive.

I'm sorry but making a decision buying a truck on ride quality between 2500 and 3500 is just #^&$@#$. Comparing the same series between the big three for ride quality makes some sense.

My 3500 Dually with factory rear air ride handles and rides great, even if it did not I would still drive it since it does the job it's intended to do VERY well.

Grit dog wrote:
Maybe go test drive them and see for yourself??

Exactly what I said in my OP! " I know, I need to drive it myself, but until that happens curious what others found." :)