Ram 2500 - 2014 vs 2015 Differences

Grit dog wrote:

bhall wrote:

RoyJ wrote:


Not sure about GM, but have you checked the door sticker of different models on the lot?

That is how I purchased my 2015 Silverado 2500. My wife hates red and don't you know it, the red one had the highest payload rating at 2831 lbs of the 3 other 2500s on the lot that night.

I often wonder what the fascination or paranoia over payload numbers is on here. Not talking major differences like 1/2 to 3/4 ton, but the scrutiny over minor payload differences is mind boggling.
Same frame, axles, brakes, etc. If the @ss end is a little too soft, there are about 20 different ways to shore it up. (Note I didn't say increase capacity to keep from upsetting the weight police....lol)
I've owned or been assigned at least 25 different pickups in the last 20 years and never once looked at the payload capacity other than in general terms. If the truck needed help with the rear suspension, coupe, hundred bucks of add a leaf, overloads, Timbrens or bags took care of the issue. Have overloaded many trucks for many miles and never broke an axle or spring.
Y'all should find more enjoyable ways to spend your time than worrying about mfg rated payloads!
Buy your favorite color and brand and call it good.

Not sure if you're trying to belittle my decision process as wasting time, but it only took 5 minutes on the lot that night to walk to 3 different trucks and find out there were 190 lbs difference between the 3. I had already ruled out Ford and Ram 250/2500 as I saw their payloads topped out at 2600 that were on the lots. I really hate buying things more than once nor do I have the time and want to spend the extra money to "shore up" the truck because I couldn't take 5 minutes to check the labels. I'd like to spend the "shore up" time and money on the muscle car or street rod.
I wish I had the good luck you purport to have in your endeavors, but I had a shock blow out on a 1/2 cubic yard of dried mulch among other past issues with other trucks.