Megacab 2500/3500 SRW
#1
Megacab 2500/3500 SRW
Been researching towing capacities. Dodge rates a 2500 Megacab CTD 4x4 SRW at 12,400 lbs and a 3500 Megacab CTD 4X4 SRW at 15,400 lbs. The only difference between these two trucks is a leaf spring and possibly tires. Why should I not just add airbags and make sure my rear loaded axle weight on my 2500 is within specs for the tires and call it a day??
#3
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Rogers, Arkansas
Posts: 370
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The only way that the 3500 SRW is rated at 15,400 is if you get the 4.10s, just so ya know. If you get the 3.73s, it is 2k lbs less.
I had the same idea as you but one thing you are forgetting is that some states will get ya if you go over GVWR. For a 3500 it is 10,500lbs for a 2500 it is only 9,000lbs. thats a pretty huge difference if you wanna stay legal
I had the same idea as you but one thing you are forgetting is that some states will get ya if you go over GVWR. For a 3500 it is 10,500lbs for a 2500 it is only 9,000lbs. thats a pretty huge difference if you wanna stay legal
#4
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: New Mexico
Posts: 3,113
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I added the air bags to my 3500. Tows like a dream, nice and level. LOOKING GOOD is half the battle at not being bothered by the law pulling you over and getting out the portable scale.
I still have not figured out how GEARING changes the weight rating.
CD
I still have not figured out how GEARING changes the weight rating.
CD
#7
Mine is a 2WD 2500 with 4.10 gears. I added Timbrens and will eventually upgrade the shocks. It pulls great. My new 5th wheel is just over 10k unloaded and around 2k hitch weight. Mine stays fairly level. I thought about the airbags but did not want the air up/down work. Keeping it level will also keep other people from laughing and pointing. I have seen SUVs and minivans pulling 28+ foot travel trailers some without load levelers. Scary looking. \_/
Trending Topics
#8
DTR 1st Sergeant
The only way that the 3500 SRW is rated at 15,400 is if you get the 4.10s, just so ya know. If you get the 3.73s, it is 2k lbs less.
I had the same idea as you but one thing you are forgetting is that some states will get ya if you go over GVWR. For a 3500 it is 10,500lbs for a 2500 it is only 9,000lbs. thats a pretty huge difference if you wanna stay legal
I had the same idea as you but one thing you are forgetting is that some states will get ya if you go over GVWR. For a 3500 it is 10,500lbs for a 2500 it is only 9,000lbs. thats a pretty huge difference if you wanna stay legal
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
MikeRP
3rd Generation Ram - Non Drivetrain - All Years
79
11-21-2016 10:19 PM
dragginlx
2nd Gen. Dodge Ram - No Drivetrain
15
03-09-2007 11:32 AM
ptgarcia
3rd Generation Ram - Non Drivetrain - All Years
2
09-12-2006 06:04 PM
westport
3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
12
09-23-2003 07:15 AM