2015 2500 Coil vs. 3500 leafs and any other information
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2015 2500 Coil vs. 3500 leafs and any other information
Looking at 2 trucks. Both are Laramie Megacabs. There is about $4500 difference in price, the 3500 is loaded a bit more with the gooseneck & 5th wheel option, bedliner and more $$. The price is not a deciding factor.
I know the 3500 has the AISIN transmission.
Obviously I could imagine the 2500 coil rear rides much better, but how much better?
85% is DD. 15% camper with a boat. 5% camper with the enclosed.
I haul a Lance slide in camper that is max of #5000 fully loaded and also a 24' 10,400 GVWR bumper pull enclosed trailer. Boat is a 20' Sea Ray with dual axles, so really not that heavy.
Thoughts and experience is appreciated. Thank you!
I know the 3500 has the AISIN transmission.
Obviously I could imagine the 2500 coil rear rides much better, but how much better?
85% is DD. 15% camper with a boat. 5% camper with the enclosed.
I haul a Lance slide in camper that is max of #5000 fully loaded and also a 24' 10,400 GVWR bumper pull enclosed trailer. Boat is a 20' Sea Ray with dual axles, so really not that heavy.
Thoughts and experience is appreciated. Thank you!
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Might want to have a look at this thread...Yeh I know it's not coils but its NOT leafs. The 5000lbs will put you over the 12,300lb GVWR of even the 3500SRW crew cab long box 4X4.
https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...0/#post3260321
https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...0/#post3260321
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2500 vrs 3500 ride
I can tell you that both trucks have a tire presure monitoring system on them. The rear tires must have between 75-80 PSI at all times. The difference is the air ride in the 2500. Even with the tires at 80 PSI the 2500 still rides like a car. The 3500 bounces around like the gen 2 trucks do on the freeway. Also the air bag rear has auto leveling so no matter what your towing the truck stays level and rides like a dream.
hope this information helps.
Bill
hope this information helps.
Bill
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Thank you for the response. I ended up buying the 3500. Also I read that the 3500 has the tire pressure monitoring system but does not ding at you if you're below the recommended pressure.
I only currently running it at 60 psi. The ride is awesome.
I only currently running it at 60 psi. The ride is awesome.
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