Looking for a HD truck

[Ritchie_Rich]

You and I often agree on things but in this case, you have owned 1 or 2 of each, he is quoting guys that have designed, built and tested 1000s. Wonder who's advice we should listen too.

I wasn’t giving any advice. Just expressing my opinion based on my experiences. Jeez.
During my 25yr professional automotive repair career, I proved more than one German manufacturer’s engineer wrong. Oftentimes engineering theory doesn’t pan out in the real world.
Just giving my opinion, same as everyone else on this forum is doing.

 

[Docwagon1776]

Never experienced any “wiggle” with my truck. So I wouldn’t say “it’s a fact” leaf springs are more stable.
Every one assumes that, but you know how that saying goes…..
Check out RV forums.
That said, a one ton SRW would have been better for me at the time, more payload.

It's beyond intelligent debate that leaf springs are more stable. Coils flex in any direction, leaf springs only flex in one. The suspension can be designed to mitigate the roll of coils, but all things being equal leaf springs will always be more stable.

If you never felt the rear end wag on bumps, you must live somewhere the roads are like table tops. The OEM track bar set up will move the rear laterally about an inch over the course of cycling the rear suspension, get a few good bumps in a row and your truck will wag the rear. Mine is softer since it's a PW, but it's noticeable with a bed of firewood at high way speeds on some good expansion joints.

CJC shows it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_hVwVXpqDY

 

[nlambert182]

The fact of the matter is that because leafs are stiffer, and only flex front to back they provide more stability. It shouldn't take an engineer to figure that one out. Just because you haven't experienced it doesn't make it any less true. Just as you've provided your opinion, I've provided mine (which also happen to be backed up with fact behind it). Both trucks may do the job just fine, but in terms of overall towing capability, 3500 SRWs always win over 2500s, and in comparing 3500 SRWs to DRWs, the dually always wins. Always.


3500 SRWs on leafs will always be more stable than 2500s on coils. 3500 duallies will always be more stable than a 3500 SRW because the wheelbase is 17" wider with another set of tires to help carry the load and the contact patch has doubled. This negates most sway and wag. People try to patch that by stiffening up their suspension with airbags. But if you get the right truck, none of that is necessary.

Yes, a 3500 SRW may pull this specific load just fine and if the OP wants to run it, by all means I'd say go for it. Let's just make sure to put the facts on the table so the OP can decide for themselves. The most important thing is getting the right truck for the job and being realistic with expectations.

 

[Ritchie_Rich]

3500 vs 2500. Apples to oranges comparison.

 

[tjfdesmo]

SMH

 

[CatchingSmallies]

Working on a deal for a 2025 SRW CC Big Horn Cummins 3500. MSRP 79k for 70k. I just decided too much truck > too little truck. YOLO. Thanks everyone and I'll probably see you in the threads with more stupid questions.

 

[Dean2]

Working on a deal for a 2025 SRW CC Big Horn Cummins 3500. MSRP 79k for 70k. I just decided too much truck > too little truck. YOLO. Thanks everyone and I'll probably see you in the threads with more stupid questions.

Right choice. It will haul the biggest in the range you posted and is far from overkill for the smallest you considered. I have never regretted having too much, to way too much vehicle, whether pickup, sports car or luxury ride.

 

[CatchingSmallies]

Right choice. It will haul the biggest in the range you posted and is far from overkill for the smallest you considered. I have never regretted having too much, to way too much vehicle, whether pickup, sports car or luxury ride.

I could have saved myself a lot of analysis paralysis by coming to this conclusion weeks ago. The good news is my 2019 Platinum Tundra with 35k miles that I bought for 47k new is bringing at least 40 on trade. Might be able to get a couple k more selling private but don't really want to deal with the knuckleheads.

 

[nlambert182]

3500 vs 2500. Apples to oranges comparison.

Yes.... you're finally getting it.