With out reading all other replies I'll say this. Go drive some of the 3/4 and one ton's. You might be surprised how smooth and comfortable riding they can be. My previous Ram 2500 had coil springs on all four corners and my wife loved riding in it. She even admits riding in my 3500 dually is a better ride than her minivan. Now about my '05 2500. She hated riding in that one. You can even get a Ram 2500 with air suspension on all four corners that I would assume is an even better ride then the coil springs (haven't drove one so can't give my opinion)
All my talk about the 3/4 tons. I also agree with the first couple replies. Go with a 350/3500 and never have to worry again about what you might haul.
