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[dynocompe]

2500s are coil sprung in the rear vs 3500s with leafs which is why the 2500 has such low payload for an HD truck. The Cummins weighs a ton more than the hemi which further cuts into payload and if you purchase a loaded trim level (ie limited mega cab) all those options add up so Im not surprised payload is only 1700lbs.

This is the reason I went with a 3500 over 2500. I prefer to have some wiggle room and not be right up against the limits of my truck.

If the 2500 had a GVWR higher than 10,000, many areas would require a yearly inspection. I dont think its the suspension limiting the GCWR, i think its more the legal aspect. If you notice Ram also offers a 9900lb 2500, this is what I chose, so I am legal in my province without requiring a yearly inspection. I have to be less than 10,000lbs. 10,000lbs and up in my area require a yearly inspection. They use the coils in the 2500 for a softer ride that matches its GVWR is my thoughts.. If they wanted the 2500s to have a higher GVWR, they could do it in a heart beat, but it would be the same rules as a commerical vehicle then to many. For people to buy a 3500 here, to avoid yearly inspections, they have to register the truck with a GVWR less than 10,000lbs. to be legal. So you can have a higher payload, but its useless anyways for most because if they haul more than 10,000lbs including truck weight, they would still be illegal. WHy I drive a 2500, because legally I cant be 10,000lbs or over anyways, so may as well take the better ride!

 

[WildBill138]

Looked at the charts again. Looks like mega cab ads 400 lbs compared to crew. Diesel is +900 lbs over gasser.
The tow rating for a basic no option crew cab w 3.73s is 14380 (2020 #s used. close enough)
Deisel yeilds 1700 more towing -900 so 800 more. Thats all.
4.10s yeild 2500 lb more towing with 6.4
Mega cab will bring towing down an additional 400 lbs it weighs and that is all.
I think a huge factor may be the tire size a certain package comes with. As it drasticilally changes end gear ratio and kills towing on paper.
Im guessing the main difference in the 2 trucks below are about an inch in tire diameter. Just a theory tho.

 

[cmh2007]

2500s are coil sprung in the rear vs 3500s with leafs which is why the 2500 has such low payload for an HD truck. The Cummins weighs a ton more than the hemi which further cuts into payload and if you purchase a loaded trim level (ie limited mega cab) all those options add up so Im not surprised payload is only 1700lbs.

This is the reason I went with a 3500 over 2500. I prefer to have some wiggle room and not be right up against the limits of my truck.

Even the old leaf sprung 2500 cummins was only rated to 1850 lbs payload for the long bed, and 2020 for the short bed. So i dont see what the big deal is its a 2500. Its not a 3500

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[Thebuilderman]

I knew it wouldn't be a month, I just thought this was the thread to complain in. I get hopeful when I see 3500 HO MC Limiteds being built though.
I did get the oem puck adapters for my superglide hitch today, just had nothing to bolt them too. The only plus side to waiting is desert season will be over soon and I can wait a few more months to spend the money on a lift and tires.

It looks like you won’t be doing the crazy long waits like many have. Yeah I started my slide into the aftermarket part supply abyss 3 months ago. I have a mountain of parts in the garage waiting?
So what is Desert season?

 

[Thebuilderman]

YEAY! TODAY IS THE DAY! It’s 3:24am. Couldn’t sleep at all. Off to the airport headed for Huston to meet my new truck for the first time and then immediately start the short 1000 mile drive home!

 

[Rampingup]

YEAY! TODAY IS THE DAY! It’s 3:24am. Couldn’t sleep at all. Off to the airport headed for Huston to meet my new truck for the first time and then immediately start the short 1000 mile drive home!

You have a good fllight and be sure to give them that beer I promised. After all with all the help you've provided on this forum, I figure you are probably good to give them a beer from me

 

[pete2833]

Towing capacity on my 2018 Big Horn 6.7 with 3.42's was 17,465 with a payload of 2,165 lbs.
Towing capacity on my new 2022 Laramie 6.7 with 3.73's is 20,033 with a payload of 2,053 lbs
Slight difference from a Laramie to Big Horn but the biggest change is the 3.73's

 

[MrTaz]

YEAY! TODAY IS THE DAY! It’s 3:24am. Couldn’t sleep at all. Off to the airport headed for Huston to meet my new truck for the first time and then immediately start the short 1000 mile drive home!

Not a bad turn around time on the order.. I ordered mine on 9-14 and took delivery of it four days ago. Mine just turned 200 miles on it yesterday.

 

[MrTaz]

Delivered to dealer aaaannd Picked up.
Ordered 11/11 l. Built 1/7. Shipped 1.10. Delivered 1.19. So 9 weeks
Name is on window sticker.
Black headliner/a-pillars I was told it came in tan when 21's were ordered with black cloth. So that was a cool surprise.
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4.10s. 6.4l. 5th wheel prep. Lsd.
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The Ha HA was for your statement about the mirror blinking at you when a car passes you.

 

[MrTaz]

Well I was waiting for them to explain the awesome management practices they use. Like I figured they were playing with Lego’s. Apparently I was correct. Definitely not doing something productive like building trucks. More like loosing key fobs. I’m betting the emergency stop cable they showed gets used more then anything else except for maybe breathing.

I wonder if they are still producing road tractors there or was it retrofitted for the Ram trucks only?

 

[brv10]

I wonder if they are still producing road tractors there or was it retrofitted for the Ram trucks only?

Ram only

 

[ACEd]

Looked at the charts again. Looks like mega cab ads 400 lbs compared to crew. Diesel is +900 lbs over gasser.
The tow rating for a basic no option crew cab w 3.73s is 14380 (2020 #s used. close enough)
Deisel yeilds 1700 more towing -900 so 800 more. Thats all.
4.10s yeild 2500 lb more towing with 6.4
Mega cab will bring towing down an additional 400 lbs it weighs and that is all.
I think a huge factor may be the tire size a certain package comes with. As it drasticilally changes end gear ratio and kills towing on paper.
Im guessing the main difference in the 2 trucks below are about an inch in tire diameter. Just a theory tho.
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Tires are same on 3500 SRW - so limitation on 2500's is not the tires

 

[Rampingup]

I don't understand it. My dealer told me yesterday afternoon I was in paint. Not much sleep last night. I've checked with Cryptosticker every 5 minutes. Still no build sheet. What's up with that?????? Okay I might be exaggerating on the every 5 minutes. Still waiting. The next 3-4 weeks for delivery are going to be the death of me.

 

[brv10]

I don't understand it. My dealer told me yesterday afternoon I was in paint. Not much sleep last night. I've checked with Cryptosticker every 5 minutes. Still no build sheet. What's up with that?????? Okay I might be exaggerating on the every 5 minutes. Still waiting. The next 3-4 weeks for delivery are going to be the death of me.

You are still E, should come out soon.

 

[boojimdi]

@brv10 could you look up my VIN 3C63R3SL1NG163777, i was just told by Ram Chat that my status changed 1/20 and want to see if they are full of crap!

 

[hotrodssisco]

Picked up Saturday. Bedcover (Yes, it is PN 650137, NOT 650299, Leer...) and SCR back Magnaflow pipe. Currently out for tint, PPF on bumper and Ceramic.

 

[Texasram1]

Picked up Saturday. Bedcover (Yes, it is PN 650137, NOT 650299, Leer...) and SCR back Magnaflow pipe. Currently out for tint, PPF on bumper and Ceramic.View attachment 30524View attachment 30525View attachment 30526View attachment 30527

Granite crystal?

 

[2500CTD]

Granite crystal?

Looks like Granite Crystal Metallic, love that color... if I do order mine, it will be GCM color but no Night Edition, just regular chrome/shiny stuff lol

 

[MrTaz]

I don't understand it. My dealer told me yesterday afternoon I was in paint. Not much sleep last night. I've checked with Cryptosticker every 5 minutes. Still no build sheet. What's up with that?????? Okay I might be exaggerating on the every 5 minutes. Still waiting. The next 3-4 weeks for delivery are going to be the death of me.

You don't have to worry about enjoying your truck. You will have a stroke before it ever gets to you.

 

[hotrodssisco]

Looks like Granite Crystal Metallic, love that color... if I do order mine, it will be GCM color but no Night Edition, just regular chrome/shiny stuff lol

Yes it is. Real tough picking a color when there's none to be seen in person, just crummy pics on build site. Just saw an olive green metallic 1500 in detail shop that was pretty neat.