2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Deference between 2500 and 3500

[JGaylor]

I have a 97 2500 and was wondering what was deferent between the two that allows the 3500 to carry more weight? I have been told the 3500 has overloads and the 2500 did not.

 

[Rattler]

I think it depends alot on the particular truck. My 2500 came with the camper package which included everything heavy duty including the overloads. It also comes down to that legal sticker saying 3/4 or 1 ton. Randy

 

[SRath]

My 2500 has 3500 springs all around and the same size brakes. It was ordered that way. It has a Dana 80 rear and pseudo-Dana 60 front. The lack of extended front hubs and two extra rear wheels and fender flares and that sticker in the door jamb are the only differences.

After all that, and the original owner I bought it from claims he waited several extra months for the custom-ordered truck, the dummy failed to order the 241DHD t-case... go figure...

 

[HBarlow]

Yes, 2500 Rams should show deference to 3500s which are clearly the superior trucks.

 

[fest3er]

Yes, 2500 Rams should show deference to 3500s which are clearly the superior trucks.

And in other news, Harvey is preparing to open a new school, Pedants 'R' Us, in Texas to teach English to guests of his nation.

 

[SRath]

Child-bearing hips

Are you yanking my chain, Harvey, braggin' about that fat-bottomed girl of your's?



I challenge you to haul a heavier load than me (through the driveup bank teller) :-laf

 

[HBarlow]

Nahhhh, I know you're pretty sensitive about your almost capable pickup so I wouldn't tease you. Well, maybe a little.

 

[Missouri Mule]

Two extra tires and bigger brakes will add a few pounds to the 3500.

 

[Hammer]

Man You guys are killing me... . LOL



N...

Better be careful,your area is swamped with them also during picking season. AND your state lets them haul their auction junk down the highway and never stops them,even though its easily seen they are a road hazard... ... . LOL.



There is NOTHING wrong with a gal that has some subtle lines and curves to go along with them. Crap,my bad your chatting about trucks... . Duallys are OK as long as you do not forget your driving one and get stuck in the drive thru of your favotire burger joint at Lunch rush. Then when you do get to the window,pay for your food,and realize your stiuck having to make 10 very angry people back up so you can get out..... NOT that I EVER had that happen at all(I plead the 5th here,its what happens when you borrow a friends dually and forget what your driving).



Now as for the original question... . The Differences... .



The rears in the fat fendered trucks which are equipped with training wheels,sorry had to do that,are all Dana 80's no matter if its a automatic or not. The Dana 80 is also narrower than the 2500's is and in the early 2nd gen years had bigger brakes. The front springs are also a different rate and part numbers than most of the 2500's,unless the 2500 is equipped with a plow prep package. Rear springs are the same on both,except the 2500's without the camper package did not have the helper springs. The reason the GVW was higher was due to the added tires and larger brakes back then.....



I will now exit this and continue my rendition of "Fat Bottomed Girls" as I leave... . LOL... ... . Andy

 

[JGaylor]

Thank you guys,

The factory rims, anyone know what the load rating is for them? Same rim for the SRW 2500 and SRW 3500?