โApr-23-2018 07:35 AM
โApr-25-2018 05:00 PM
ShinerBock wrote:IdaD wrote:
I'm not sure where you got the idea that the 1500 and 2500 share the same rear coil setup - they're quite different.
Yeah, that is like saying the F150 and F250 share the same suspension just because they both use leaf springs.
โApr-25-2018 02:39 PM
IdaD wrote:
I'm not sure where you got the idea that the 1500 and 2500 share the same rear coil setup - they're quite different.
โApr-25-2018 01:59 PM
dedbird wrote:
I went thru the same dilemma and finally settled on a 2014 Chev 1500HD. Rated to 11,500lbs.
I tow a 31ft Jayco Eagle that weights in at 10,500 with no issues. Towed to Fl. return 3 times so far. No control issues, 11 mpg. Cruise at 60 mph.
โApr-25-2018 01:36 PM
TurnThePage wrote:
BenK, I agree P rated tires aren't ideal for loads or towing, but I have had good luck with them on my half ton trucks as long as they were aired to their max. Most people probably skip that step if they are only occasionally hauling something. The 5 link rear suspension on the Ram is very solid otherwise, and is in fact used on their 3/4 ton trucks too.
โApr-25-2018 01:26 PM
โApr-25-2018 12:08 PM
Grit dog wrote:
^Meh, not out of context. The person who posted it said most people wonโt notice the difference between how a 1/2 ton and HD ride. I donโt believe that many would not notice it, seriously, itโs not even close.
Not flaming but do you disageee that anyone who couldnโt tell what type of truck theyโre driving would be qualified to pilot a long heavy combination vehicle?
Iโve seen people that likely wouldnโt know the difference. They also donโt drive very well.
Sorry if you took it as a personal affront.
โApr-25-2018 10:02 AM
โApr-25-2018 09:05 AM
Grit dog wrote:
^ What Shiner said.
On another note, anyone who โwonโt see the differencesโ in how a 1/2 ton vs 3/4 ton rides and handles (any brand) probably isnโt observant enough to be towing a traielr!
โApr-25-2018 08:44 AM
โApr-24-2018 11:23 AM
TurnThePage wrote:
snip...
Define "wallowing" and "fully loaded". My half ton admittedly came with a very forgiving suspension. It's soft. Rides great empty. REALLY great empty. It does squat under load. But there is NO WALLOWING. It remains right where it's supposed to with no wagging or other squirming. It's simply squatting.
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โApr-24-2018 05:37 AM
TurnThePage wrote:ShinerBock wrote:The OP also asked about new Rams. Having paid attention to half ton specs for a while, I'm pretty sure the 20 inch rims are no longer the lower defining limit.TurnThePage wrote:
So, once again, if the OP is talking about the NEW Ram 1500s, as in 2019 model year, which are just becoming available, their payload has been improved. And they now also sport 6 lug axles just like everybody else.
The OP asked a question about 20 rims being the reason behind the low payload numbers of a non-2019 truck.
โApr-24-2018 04:49 AM
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