2014 power wagon payload

[audio1der]

On a floating axle (2500/3500) the extra set of bearings taking the payload's load would get a real workout if over capacity. non?
Coils would def be first to go tho- agreed.

 

[loveracing1988]

On a floating axle (2500/3500) the extra set of bearings taking the payload's load would get a real workout if over capacity. non?
Coils would def be first to go tho- agreed.

The axles can take the capacity of a 3500 truck.

 

[TRCM]

All the things mentioned will make the suspension stronger and/or last longer.

But even if you put a semi truck suspension under it, it will still only have a 1350 lb or so payload, because that was the way it was built.

IN the end, all the what if's and such won't matter, legally, it is what it is.

The ONLY way to increase those numbers legally, is to build it, then have it recertified by an independent activity...and trust me, you could buy a couple of loaded 3500 dually's for what that would cost.

I looked at doing this to try and get the truck in my avatar, which started life as a Ramcharger, titled as a pickup truck (since in VA it is considered a station wagon since a load can not be stacked higher than the top of the cab when stock).....the cost was over 6 figures, and that was just an estimate.

 

[Kbhowe1]

So i picked up a set of these timbren: Timbren Vehicle Suspension for Ram 2500 2014 - TDR2500D

Figured Cant go wrong if I really don't like them then airbags it is!!!


Thanks for all the input if I ever do go over payload it won't be by much, but I let you all know how I like them thx.

 

[tommy_harrell]

I always figured the gvwr was set by the limits of the weakest link. Power wagon has smaller lighter duty tires than a non-power wagon (285/70r17 8ply load range D vs 275/70r18 10ply load range E) and softer springs.

Payload and towing capacity are what put me into an outdoorsman over a powerwagon

 

[loveracing1988]

I always figured the gvwr was set by the limits of the weakest link. Power wagon has smaller lighter duty tires than a non-power wagon (285/70r17 8ply load range D vs 275/70r18 10ply load range E) and softer springs.

Payload and towing capacity are what put me into an outdoorsman over a powerwagon

The load capacity of P rated tires on the 1500's is well over the trucks rated capacity. That doesn't mean you should ever try it but still... I'm sure those load range D tires are rated for 3000 pounds or so per tire. I would bet the added height and the softer Springs are the big things at play here. The higher the truck is the more sway you get, and the softer the springs the more sway. Kind of a 1 2 punch.

 

[Kbhowe1]

Yeah the tires are rated at 3100 lbs, and there are 3 guys at my office that run D rated tires on their 2500 and 3500 trucks and have never had a problem.

Put those timbren in today and wanted to show a pic. So far unloaded no change in ride at all, but probably won't have a load in it till next weekend to report on.

Both pis are of the drivers side.

 

[Kbhowe1]

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