2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission 2500 Gvw ?

[SteveAnsley]

Just curious.



I've been researching new shocks for my 2500 2wd.



One primary question when selecting a shock is '8800 GVW or not'.



I know mine is rated for 8800 GVW on the data plate in the door jamb. But, what's the rating on the trucks that are not 8800 GVW? Just courious.



ie:

http://www.monroe.com/catalog_looku...&page=ocl_selector&VG=1&MK=69&MDL=786&YR=1998

 

[Gene Arnold]

Steve,



I have a 1998 Sales brochure from Dodge. The specs show GVWR ratings as follows:



1500 series (both 4 X 2 & 4 X 4) - 6400

1500 series 4 X 4 regular cab with 5. 9 Magnum - 6600



2500 series (both 4 X 2 & 4 X 4) 8800



3500 series (both 4 X 2 & 4 X 4) 10,500



Gene

 

[pcarlson]

Steve,



Early 94/95 models there was a LD 2500 model which had a lighter GVWR than 8800. I cannot remember what is was, (7500 or 8000 GVWR?). It disappeared as the 2nd Gen's went into full production and the V10/CTD were the engines for 2500/3500. It was a get you by model until the HD's came out.

 

[Chris N5CWM]

Fritz's Ram info is a good source to search for an answer. I can't tell what year model your Ram is, but if you go to this URL http://dodgeram.info/2001/towing-charts.html

you may be able to figure it out.