What is the difference between the 3/4 ton and 1 ton 2005 dodge diesel.

 

As far as...?

 

Is the frame,axle, ect stronger or just more springs

 

Good question, I think it's just the overload springs on the rear axle?

 

The overload springs and the cab lamps are standard on the 3500
Other than that... not much more, if anything

And the dually has a wider back axle by about an inch

Frames are the same and the engines/trannies are the same

 

Brakes are bigger I think.

 

Cab lamps aren't standard... neither my 03 or my 04 have them. But I beleive that with the CTDs, the suspension was the same. The only way there was a difference between the 25 and 3500s was if it's a gasser.

 

It depends. There are 3 possible configurations. 2500, 3500SRW and 3500DRW.

2500: 3/4 ton springs, Cab lights are an option, GVWR 9000lbs

3500SRW: Same springs as 2500 with overload springs, Cab lights are standard and GVWR is 9900lbs

3500DRW: Diffrent Main spring package with overload springs, Cab lights are standard as well as DOT required tailgate lights, Obviously 2 additional wheels and GVWR is 12200lbs(I think)

The engines are the same on all 3, Frames are the same and I have also heard the brakes are slightly larger or thicker on the 3500. The 2500 and 3500SRW have a 4 leaf spring package (3500 also has the overloads), where the DRW has a 3 leaf spring package and overloads.

Hope this helps.

John

 

the brakes are the same

 

Thanks for the info.My dad is going buy one just trying to choose between the two.

 

For the few dollars difference go with the 3500 SRW as it gives some 700-900 lbs more cargo capacity. This can be important when you start loading up on accessories and cargo. As an example I just weighed my truck this past week and with a full tank of fuel, me, my toolbox (about 1/3 full) I tipped the DOT scale at 8000 lbs even. For trips I add the wife, 2 German Shepards, a fat Dachshund, and a 25 ft 5er. I am then in the high 17000 lbs area combined weight. JMHO

 

i would check on insurance prices. to see if any differance in cost for a 1 ton over a 3/4 and plates and taxes