2500 / 3500 singel wheel 4x4 differance ?

[Jim Weed]

I have been priceing a loaded 4x4 quad cab , The 3500 single wheel one ton , is( FWP/list ) $1608. 00 more than the 2500 4x4 . there is a deduct of $783. 00 , which still brings it to $825. 00 more than the 2500 4x4 . What I want to know is what is the difference , What do I get for the $825. 00 more ? One dealer told me the only difference he could see was an extra over load & a 3500 emblem . You would think the bearings / brakes / springs / ECT would all be bigger , for that much money . Can any one help ?

 

[Scooby]

That little sticker on the inside of the door with your GCVR will be different! (Sorry I'm not helping you here, but from other posts it sounds like overloads are about the only difference... )

 

[Fireman Dave]

Yup,



You're dealer is correct. I asked the Dodge guy at the nationals the same question and got the answer that it's just the overload springs that are different. The frame, brakes, etc... are all the same. That's actually also true with the 2001s and 2002s - there's really no difference (except a 2500 automatic has a Dana 70 rather than a Dana 80). A 2001 2500 with a stick is the same as a 3500 other than the training wheels. I think the older trucks (not sure which years) did have some differences in brake size, though.



Nice little thing they have going by making such a big deal about the SRW 3500. But Scooby is also correct - the most significant thing with the '03s is the higher payload/tow ratings on the 3500 SRW. While the 2500 is basically the same truck, somehow the magical 3500 emblem on the side makes it rate higher for payload.

 

[Badunit]

I was comparing the 2500 and the 3500 on Chrome Car Book and, under standard equipment, it says the 3500 ring gear is 11. 5" rear and 9. 25" front while the 2500 is 10. 5" rear and 9. 25" front. Misprint or are there, perhaps, other mechanical differences than just overloads?

 

[hammersley]

check out this ongoing thread?

http://216.235.147.117/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=55822



Rear axle we need to determine - we now know it isn't!



Brakes

Tires

Rear Springs



We Don't Know about...



Front Springs or axles!

 

[David Muench]

It's probably correct - standard equiptment on a 2500 would also be a 5. 7 Hemi, which probably wouldn't have the big rear axle. If you were comparing it to the 3500 short box, standard equiptment would be the Cummins.