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Why is a 3500 more expensive than a 2500?

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Other than the fact that the 3500 comes standard with limited slip and the 2500 doesn't, what makes the 3500 more expensive than the 2500? The only major difference I'm aware of is the rear suspension and I would have thought the 2500 suspension would be more expensive to build.
I'm just curious if I'm missing something like beefier axles or steering components?
 
My guess is because they can. 3500 = more towing capabilities = higher price.
 
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When I ordered my 22 a 2500 and 3500 both with limited slip where a couple hundred $ different..
 
Basser53 said:
When I ordered my 22 a 2500 and 3500 both with limited slip where a couple hundred $ different..
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Limited slip is $495 and a 3500 base price is $1745 above a 2500 base. At least that's what I'm seeing.
 
Just tried to build one identical to mine in both and your right.. not sure..back in Jan it was only 2 maybe 300 $ difference.. I also don't see the leval 1 for the limitd.at this point I'd wait for the 23s to come out..
 
The only fifference is the springs unless you go with the ho or dually..
 
GPurcell01 said:
Beefier frame, different rear axle, the suspension, etc.

It's not just because they can.
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They are different frames? I didnt know that. I thought it was just rear axles and suspension. The more you know.
 
tchur1 said:
They are different frames? I didnt know that. I thought it was just rear axles and suspension. The more you know.
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From what I've read I'm fairly certain the frames are the same. The diffs, axles and suspensions are different. Move up to a chassis cab 4500 and up and there is a change. Even on the 3500 c&c from the cab back, I believe it's only slightly different, stronger, for payload. Straight frame.

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