dhay13
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- Ram Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 2500 6.4L Hemi 4.10's 'Off-Road'
Gear change will not change payload in equal trucks. Payload is calculated by taking GVWR and subtracting curb weight. So if GVWR is 10,000 and curb weight is 7500lbs then payload will be 2500lbs, no matter what gears, tires, or anything is on it. If you add running boards, tonneau cover, tool box, etc, then that takes away from available payload. So unless the 4.10's weigh more than 3.73's then payload will not change. Towing capacity will change but not payload. If your commercial rep told you it will add payload then he is wrong. Upgrading to higher GVWR will add payload capacity so if he told you that then that is correct. Ford F250's I believe have a GVWR of 10,800 so they automatically get 800lbs more payload (less any differences in curb weight)