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ray fischer · 03-30-2009, 03:29 AM

My Dodge 2500 H/D CTD is part for part identical to the 3500 SRW except for 1 extra leaf in the spring pack. Brakes, axle, tires, etc are the same. I went to a spring shop and added the extra leaf for $450.00 plus I already had air bags to help level it. Note, air bags don't increase suspension capability, they only help level the load. The extra leaf increases suspension by 1000 lbs.I went to the Cat scales. Although I was over on GVW, I was safely under on Rear axle and tire rating. The weight police always ask, can you stop it? I can stop it as safely as I could with a 3500 SRW and I've put it to the test. The only difference between my 2500 and the Dodge 3500SRW is the badging and cab lights and I don't think they help the GVW.

03-30-2009, 03:29 AM	#10
ray fischer Montana Fan Join Date: May 2005 Location: zelienople Posts: 300 M.O.C. #3760	My Dodge 2500 H/D CTD is part for part identical to the 3500 SRW except for 1 extra leaf in the spring pack. Brakes, axle, tires, etc are the same. I went to a spring shop and added the extra leaf for $450.00 plus I already had air bags to help level it. Note, air bags don't increase suspension capability, they only help level the load. The extra leaf increases suspension by 1000 lbs.I went to the Cat scales. Although I was over on GVW, I was safely under on Rear axle and tire rating. The weight police always ask, can you stop it? I can stop it as safely as I could with a 3500 SRW and I've put it to the test. The only difference between my 2500 and the Dodge 3500SRW is the badging and cab lights and I don't think they help the GVW.