bucky wrote:
Other factors are at work here. One tons are banned from certain roads and neighborhoods. Insurance can be tricky with some companies as they will try to insure them at commercial rates. I know it to be fact that at least on the SDs from 99-04 or 05 that the springs and brakes are exactly the same part numbers. I can't speak for the newer models. Only you can make your decision. Look at the 5ers you see on the roads and in the campgrounds, there are a heck of a lot of 3/4 trucks pulling them. However, 3/4 tons don't come with hips, and hips are good in a truck pulling heavy.
insurance and banned roads? Bull.... nonsense... etc. etc.