Sep-11-2018 09:47 AM
Sep-17-2018 12:24 PM
IdaD wrote:spoon059 wrote:ShinerBock wrote:
Not only that, but in many cases the diesel version has a higher rated front GAWR than the gassers to compensate for the added engine weight. In the case of my Ram, the front GAWR is 500 lbs higher than the gas version.
Shiner, is there any physical difference to the front axle on a gasser vs a diesel to account for that difference in rating? Are the springs slightly stiffer or something? I've never noticed that there was a difference...
I thought the 6.4 2500s were the same 6000/6500, at least those with the 18" or 20" tires (which has to be about all of them). I could be mistaken, though. I think the only difference is heavier springs on the diesels to deal with the extra weight.
Sep-17-2018 12:19 PM
spoon059 wrote:ShinerBock wrote:
Not only that, but in many cases the diesel version has a higher rated front GAWR than the gassers to compensate for the added engine weight. In the case of my Ram, the front GAWR is 500 lbs higher than the gas version.
Shiner, is there any physical difference to the front axle on a gasser vs a diesel to account for that difference in rating? Are the springs slightly stiffer or something? I've never noticed that there was a difference...
Sep-17-2018 12:19 PM
spoon059 wrote:ShinerBock wrote:
Not only that, but in many cases the diesel version has a higher rated front GAWR than the gassers to compensate for the added engine weight. In the case of my Ram, the front GAWR is 500 lbs higher than the gas version.
Shiner, is there any physical difference to the front axle on a gasser vs a diesel to account for that difference in rating? Are the springs slightly stiffer or something? I've never noticed that there was a difference...
Sep-17-2018 11:29 AM
ShinerBock wrote:
Not only that, but in many cases the diesel version has a higher rated front GAWR than the gassers to compensate for the added engine weight. In the case of my Ram, the front GAWR is 500 lbs higher than the gas version.
Sep-17-2018 10:51 AM
Cummins12V98 wrote:Rather B Fishin wrote:
The payload difference is the difference in weight of a diesel vs the gas engine which is about 800lbs. A similarly equipped gasser will always have more payload rating than a diesel. Always.
Most of that weight goes to the front axle. Unless you are hauling a truck camper the difference is irrelevant.
Sep-17-2018 10:15 AM
Rather B Fishin wrote:
The payload difference is the difference in weight of a diesel vs the gas engine which is about 800lbs. A similarly equipped gasser will always have more payload rating than a diesel. Always.
Sep-17-2018 10:11 AM
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Sep-13-2018 06:27 AM
valhalla360 wrote:
I'm aware of the marketers...everyone knows what you mean when you ask about a Dodge pickup
Sep-12-2018 11:06 PM
IdaD wrote:
The few Rams I saw on lots when I was shopping that had the 5.7 also had 17" wheels and tires that were rated lower than the 18"/20" combos on all of the 6.4/Cummins trucks.
Sep-12-2018 11:06 PM
spoon059 wrote:
To clarify... Dodge doesn't make the trucks anymore, its a Ram.
Sep-12-2018 04:34 PM
valhalla360 wrote:
Would have been nice if they put it in tabular form.
Obviously, the duallies are a different ballgame but other than the Dodge, it looks like it's mostly the rear suspension still.
Sep-12-2018 12:17 PM
RoyJ wrote:philh wrote:mich800 wrote:RoyJ wrote:
What I don't get is how Ram has a higher GVWR/payload for the 6.4 Hemi vs 5.7.
Makes no sense why a bigger engine can CARRY more. They both have enough raw power to tow way more than their payload.
To get people to purchase the higher profit margin engine.
Torque and cooling
The Cummins have the lowest payload of them all...
I ask because DOT scales here do enforce GVWR. They don't care how much you tow (as that's a powertrain warranty spec).
Seems stupid the weight capacity is held back by a lower spec powertrain. I agree profit margins is all I can think of.