2500 to 3500 suspension possible???

[sonyman]

Can you take a 3500 rear suspension and bolt up on a 2500? If so what are the changes in doing so? I don't mind the stiffer ride just need more load capacity.

 

[Beast2B]

i added air bags for overload to my 2500. the adjustability is great, (slightly) better ride when empty, and i can level the back end when it's loaded at any weight.

i've been contemplating changing to a dually setup myself, as i think the tires/wheels are the major limiting factor in the load carrying ability.

either way i think you are stuck with the factory weight ratings as far liability and Highway Patrol are concerned...

 

[Greg Boardman-RIP]

The only difference is an upper overload spring in the rear and nothing in the front. How much do you need to haul sonyman? I have had at least 20 k behind my truck and that is with custom racing springs. Your stock springs should be fine for that.

Greg

 

[sonyman]

stiffer rear

My 5ver has a hitch weight of 3075 lbs. and it seems to squat the rear somewhat. The ride is fine and no sway to note but it just doesn't look good to me. I don't want to change to a dually setting... . only single rear wheel, just more springs.

 

[Greg Boardman-RIP]

The 3500 trucks are all the same. Dually or single. The only change from the SRW is the upper overload and spring actuator on the frame.

Greg

 

[sonyman]

thanks... are the frame mountings the same on the 2500 and 3500. Do you have and pics or this spring actuator and overload to show the differences

Thanks

 

[Greg Boardman-RIP]

I don't have a picture handy, and I cut the actuators off my rig. It used to be a DRW and now it is a Desert Prerunner. I do have all of the stock springs but the actuators are not in the junk pile. Must have gotten tossed out?



Greg

 

[gambler]

2500 to 3500 suspension?

Your rear load capacity will be limited by the tires, ie. ,3195# per tire = 6390# total maxed out load on rear axel!!!

:--) Oo.