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Hi all. I am looking to pick up a new 2500 6.7L. I need to grab one ASAP. Options are some what limited for models locally. I will be pulling/hauling roughly 35% of the time, not super heavy loads. Mostly enclosed cargo trailers, and enclosed car haulers. The rest of my driving will be a mix of highway and gravel roads. I am considering a 2024 Limited and a 2025 Rebel. I would have put my name on the Rebel by now but I am concerned the ride will be a lot harsher empty than a Limited. Can anyone share any insights into how the ride differs, if any? Thank you.
 
I just traded up from a 22 5500 laramie to a 24 limited 3500 for my welding rig. Iam not sure if its apples to apples in compairison to your situation but i find the ride quality excellent with the 3500…. Even smooth. Although i may be jaded after 3 years in a 5500.

I really like the upgrades the 24 has vs the 22. The 2025s look really nice although i think theres somthing to be said for the tested platform of the 2024. Give the 25s a few years to work out the bugs.

And frankly once you get that limited leather seat smell in your nose youll never want to drive anything else
 
Pressure_welder said:
I just traded up from a 22 5500 laramie to a 24 limited 3500 for my welding rig. Iam not sure if its apples to apples in compairison to your situation but i find the ride quality excellent with the 3500…. Even smooth. Although i may be jaded after 3 years in a 5500.
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Nope, you're not jaded. I went from an 06 Ram 2500 to a new 24 Ram 3500, and the new truck rides like a Caprice Classic compared to the 06. Its just a very nice ride for a 1-ton truck.
 
Thanks for the feedback. Its hard to pass up the opportunity to buy the latest offering from RAM, the 2024 Limited is a sweet truck in its own right and has the color combo I like best.
I am surprised no one has driven a 2025 Rebel.......would love to hear the comments on that trucks ride. Online reports suggest its a tad on the rough side.....
 
King said:
Thanks for the feedback. Its hard to pass up the opportunity to buy the latest offering from RAM, the 2024 Limited is a sweet truck in its own right and has the color combo I like best.
I am surprised no one has driven a 2025 Rebel.......would love to hear the comments on that trucks ride. Online reports suggest its a tad on the rough side.....
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Are both 2500’s?

Does the limited have auto-level suspension?

As mentioned in the other thread you asked the same question in, spring to spring the difference in the rebel isn’t something you’ll likely notice. Auto-level will make the biggest difference.

Tire pressure is also a big factor in ride quality and the aftermarket hasn’t yet come up with a solution to lowering the TPMS threshold on a 2025 truck.
 
AH64ID said:
Are both 2500’s?

Does the limited have auto-level suspension?

As mentioned in the other thread you asked the same question in, spring to spring the difference in the rebel isn’t something you’ll likely notice. Auto-level will make the biggest difference.

Tire pressure is also a big factor in ride quality and the aftermarket hasn’t yet come up with a solution to lowering the TPMS threshold on a 2025 truck.
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Thank you for the reply. I thought posting here might get more traffic. My apologies for the double post. Yes, both trucks have the auto levelling air suspension. I thought for sure the off road set up in the Rebel had a stiffer suspension making for a potentially rougher ride on the highway empty over the limited. Looks like i may be wrong which is good by me! I will hopefully get some seat time in a Rebel in the next day or so.
 
King said:
Thank you for the reply. I thought posting here might get more traffic. My apologies for the double post. Yes, both trucks have the auto levelling air suspension. I thought for sure the off road set up in the Rebel had a stiffer suspension making for a potentially rougher ride on the highway empty over the limited. Looks like i may be wrong which is good by me! I will hopefully get some seat time in a Rebel in the next day or so.
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I think if anything, the Rebel would have softer springs like the Power Wagon does. Probably best way to tell is look at both of their payloads.
 
A little late to the party here but I can tell you my 24 6.7 3500 with air suspension rides better than any other HD truck I've ever owned and I've owned a fair amount. I haven't driven a Rebel but my towing habits are similar to yours and I can't believe how smooth it is after messing with tire pressure. (bought it new in Sept., only has 5k miles on it though)
 
RedStripe said:
A little late to the party here but I can tell you my 24 6.7 3500 with air suspension rides better than any other HD truck I've ever owned and I've owned a fair amount. I haven't driven a Rebel but my towing habits are similar to yours and I can't believe how smooth it is after messing with tire pressure. (bought it new in Sept., only has 5k miles on it though)
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Awesome. Thank you for the feedback back! Your comments reaffirm my decision. Cheers
 
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