Ram 2500 coil vs Ram 3500 leaf: squat test
Test RV is a 40' Silverback 5er. It has 4 slide outs, one over the hitch. It has a 15,500# GVWR. Loaded as it was, the 5ers pin weight is likely over 2500#. His truck is a 2014 Ram 3500 S...
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jus2shy wrote:
Gentlemen, some facts to clear up the picture in this test.
>The 3500 CTD RAM should have a payload of approximately 3,800 lbs (My SRW RAM is rated at 3,880 lbs at the door sticker). Definitely not over-loaded per the mfr. spec. Some trims can have payload ratings over 4k with the CTD if you're regular cab and a tradesman 2x4 or something along those lines.
>The 2500 6.4 Hemi RAM typically will have about 3,200 lbs of payload (remember, no diesel = less inherent mass).
>RAM no longer has overload springs on the SRW trucks. Only the duallies.
So neither truck was technically over-loaded, especially given this is a static test. I'm personally astonished to see the same level of squat on the 2500's vs. 3500's. I wonder if RAM employees a progressive setup on the coils which allow them to give a good handling ride when empty. Personally, they seem pretty level with that weight in the back, I've seen far more squatting from other trucks, older duallies included.
I see more squat on new duallys all the time. But they are not over loaded because they have DRW's didn't you know that? LOL
