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I own a 2001 RAM 3500 4x4 with 5.9 engine and 5 speed manual transmission. Currently it has around 130,000 miles on it. I have been very happy with this truck. I upgraded the fuel system and added an ...
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lc0338 wrote:~DJ~ wrote:lc0338 wrote:
Here are a couple of pictures of my rig after I went across the CAT scales
I don't see the problem. It sits level and handles OK. Your rear axle is not overloaded. You have an 11.25" Dana 80 rated at 11K.
It sit's level because the front axle is over the rating as well. 2001 RAM 3500 GVWR is 11,000# and the CAT scales weighed me at 13,120 and I was not fully loaded for camping. I'm going back to the scales with my bumper pull trailer and get some re-weighs by unhooking trailer and unloading solar skid. that way I can get weights of the individual pieces.
I'm not trying to talk you out of a new truck. I'm just saying your rear axle is rated at 11K by itself. That's where Dana puts it. Dodge de-rated it for safety reasons, suspension, tires and wheels.
Just like Ford de-rated my 10.5" Sterling from 9750 to 6100 in my F 250. But the exact same axle in the F 350 is rated higher because of above reasons.
