Ram 2500 - 2014 vs 2015 Differences

4X4Dodger wrote:

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.

I agree with you for the most part.

There is a Navel Gazing obsession here with these payload/towing numbers that borders on the absurd and makes one want to run around and set ones hair on fire.

All it does is serve to confuse a very simple issue and scare a lot of buyers into thinking they need to buy the biggest most expensive and for the Auto makers, THE MOST PROFITABLE vehicles they manufacture.

I wish more people would raise their voices to bring a semblance of common sense to this discussion. Unfortunately they get shouted down with streams of numbers, so called facts and very dubious ideas about engineering. To say nothing of the curb-side amateur Lawyers claiming Tort Hell is in store for anyone that dares to ignore their sage advice...How did this simple issue ever devolve to this?